HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2016 Item 12 Water Resource Recovery Facility Project EIR Certification and Funding Applicaion Request Meeting Date: 8/16/2016
FROM: Carrie Mattingly, Utilities Director
Prepared By: David Hix, Deputy Director – Wastewater
Jasmine Diaz, Assistant Program Manager – WSC
SUBJECT: WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT –
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING
APPLICATION REQUEST
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Environmental
Impact Report; and
2. Adopt a resolution supporting the pursuit of Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant and
loan funding, and authorizing staff to submit the environmental component of the State
Revolving Fund financing package; and
3. Adopt a resolution in support of enhancing and expanding partnerships for the Water
Resource Recovery Facility Project.
DISCUSSION
Background
On July 7, 2015, Council adopted the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Facilities Plan
and authorized the issuance of a request for proposals for design engineering services. CH2M
was awarded this contract in November 2015. CH2M is close to completing the preliminary
design phase which consists of the development of a preliminary design report (PDR) and 30%
drawings.
Today’s Action
A resolution certifying the EIR (attachment A) is a required action before construction can begin
on the WRRF project. It is also required as a step in obtaining State Revolving Fund funding.
Adopting the additional resolutions (attachments C and D) related to the WRRF Project will
provide needed tools for staff to continue efficiently and effectively moving the project forward.
Figure 1, following, shows the timeline for the next steps in the project through full design.
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WRRF Project Milestones and Action Timeline
Figure 1 Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Milestones and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application Timeline
shown side by side. (The highlighted boxes are times when the WRRF Project Team will come to Council.)
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WRRF Project Design Update-in-Brief
At the beginning of the design process, CH2M recommended that the City reexamine the
secondary processes for nutrient removal found in the facilities plan and consider an alternative
for cooling utilizing a wetlands approach. Using wetlands for cooling is still undergoing
evaluation. After an extensive re-evaluation process, the membrane bioreactor (MBR) was
chosen as the secondary process that demonstrated the best overall performance to meet
upcoming regulatory requirements and achieve potable reuse goals.
MBR has a robust biological reactor followed by a membrane to filter the effluent. This results in
exceptional quality effluent and an additional layer of protection for downstream processes such
as ultraviolet (UV) disinfection.
Environmental Impact Report
The City Council is being asked to certify the WRRF Project EIR (Council reading file) which
adequately describes the project, project impacts, and mitigation measures necessary to reduce
the potentially significant environmental impacts to less than significant levels.
The WRRF Project EIR follows the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements
(attachment B) to identify the significant environmental impacts of a project and to avoid or
mitigate the impacts if feasible. Overall, the WRRF Project will not have significant
environmental impacts.
The WRRF Project Draft EIR was circulated for public comment on April 18, 2016; public
comments closed June 6, 2016. Comments received were reviewed, responded to, and
appropriately integrated within the Final EIR. The Final EIR details significant environmental
effects of proposed actions and identifies ways to avoid or reduce those impacts to a level of
insignificance.
The WRRF Project is located wholly within the existing fence line of the existing WRRF at 35
Figure 2. Example of a membrane bioreactor
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Prado Road, with the exception of a storm water outfall that may be constructed near the San
Luis Obispo Creek bed.
Figure 3. Summary of Environmental Impact Report Key Sections
While the proposed WRRF project is recommended, two other project choices were described in
Impacts and Mitigations
“All identified environmental
impacts associated with the [WRRF]
project can be mitigated to less than
significant levels, either with the
implementation of standard project
best management practices (BMPs)
included as part of the proposed
project and/or with mitigation
identified in the analysis. No
significant unavoidable impacts
would occur from proposed project
implementation.”
– Water Resource Recovery Facility
Project Final EIR, page 5
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the alternatives section of the EIR; no project and process options. Following is a brief summary
of the two alternatives.
No Project Alternative
Not doing the project was determined to potentially be the environmentally superior alternative,
when compared to the proposed project, in that it would avoid all of the potentially significant
impacts associated with construction of the proposed project. However, it would not meet any of
the objectives of the proposed project, including complying with the stringent discharge
requirements included in the WRRF’s September 2014 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit and the accompanying Time Schedule Order that establishes the
compliance schedule for the project. In addition, none of the beneficial impacts of the project
with regards to water quality and odor reduction would be realized under this alternative.
Process Alternative
This alternative considered a project with alternate technologies (other than MBR) that would
also meet the NPDES permit requirements. These process alternatives (detailed in the WRRF
Facilities Plan) include renewable energy, flow equalization, disinfection, cooling, secondary
treatment, and filtration. This alternative has a similar level of impact as the proposed project.
While these process options would be feasible for use at the WRRF site, they are not preferred.
Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Plan
CEQA requires that a reporting or monitoring program be adopted for the conditions of project
approval that are necessary to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The
Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) (Attachment B) is designed to ensure
compliance with adopted mitigation measures during project implementation. For each
mitigation measure recommended in the EIR, specific actions are required as well as the
associated monitoring that must occur. In addition, a responsible agency is identified for
verifying compliance with individual conditions of approval contained in the MMRP.
The MMRP is a part of the EIR and, as a result of certifying the EIR, will be adopted by Council.
The City will follow the requirements of the MMRP to ensure compliance with the adopted
mitigation measures during project construction.
For a complete breakdown of the project and its impacts see the full WRRF Project EIR in the
Council reading file or at http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/utilities-
department/documents-and-files.
Resolution to Pursue CWSRF Financing (Attachment C)
Certification of the WRRF EIR is a required precedent action to allow the City to submit the
environmental section of a joint application for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
low interest loan and the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) construction funding
program. These are two programs administered by the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) with one combined application. The WRFP program requires a 50% cost share that
can be satisfied by the CWSRF low interest financing. The CWSRF has no maximum funding
limit and has no fund-matching requirements. The goals of the Clean Water State Revolving
Fund and Water Recycling Fund loan and grant program include:
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1. Help communities prevent pollution of precious water resources to maintain their
beneficial uses.
2. Provide below-market rate financing for the construction of wastewater treatment and
water recycling facilities.
3. To promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater (water recycling) in order
to augment fresh water supplies in California.
The application includes four main components called packages: general, environmental,
financial, and technical. As part of the pre-application process, the general package has already
been submitted and, with the finalization of the EIR, the environmental package may be
completed and submitted. Authorization to submit the environmental package, because of the
long lead time the CWSRF program requires for its review, is being requested. Submission of the
environmental package does not obligate the City to accept a CWSRF loan, but allows the time-
consuming process to begin.
The funding amount requested from the CWSRF can be amended until the final agreement with
the State is drafted and approved by Council. It is anticipated the final agreement will be
available for Council’s consideration by summer 2017. The CWSRF/WRFP programs will
provide favorable low interest funding for the WRRF Project.
Resolution Promoting the WRRF Project
The mission of the WRRF Project is to deliver a Water Resource Recovery Facility in
partnership with stakeholders that provides economic, social, and environmental value to our
community. In alignment with the Project Charter (Attachment F), and in recognition of the
importance of the project to the community, it is recommended City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment D) supporting the WRRF Project. The resolution adds value to and is intended to
assist City staff with demonstrating the Council’s support for the WRRF Project when pursuing
the development of partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies and organizations.
Next Steps
The preliminary design report is due to the City on August 5, 2016. The PDR will be reviewed
by the project team after which time value engineering (VE) and a constructability review (CR)
will occur. The VE process consists of a group of subject-matter experts coming together to
identify opportunities for the City to maximize the value of the preliminary WRRF design. In
addition to VE, the Project team will perform a constructability review to ensure the design that
is proposed in the PDR is feasible to construct and identify potential flaws with the design that
could result in issues during construction. The ideas and recommendations that result from both
processes will inform the basis of the remainder of the design effort.
The PDR is scheduled to come before the City Council in October/November 2016. This is the
point where cost estimates will be updated. Council will also consider a recommendation to
submit the technical and financial packages to SRF at this time.
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Overall Project Schedule
The WRRF Project is on schedule. After Council considers the PDR, final design will begin. The
WRRF Project and Design Team is working diligently to stay on schedule in order to comply
with the Time Schedule Order (TSO) completion date that is incorporated into the City’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. The TSO date is the deadline for
WRRF compliance with the NPDES permit limits for disinfection by-products and nutrients. The
City and Central Coast Water Board (CCWB) staff have been and will continue to stay in close
contact regarding the TSO requirements and project schedule milestones.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions at this time. Certification of
the EIR obligates the City to follow the appropriate requirements of the Mitigation, Monitoring,
and Reporting Plan to ensure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures during project
construction. Costs associated with the MMRP will be incorporated into the updated project
costs included with the PDR. Certification of the WRRF Project EIR and submission of the
environmental package does not obligate the City to CWSRF commitments or loans.
Alternatives
1. Council could choose not to certify the WRRF Project EIR should it find it lacking in
some way. While a CEQA specialist prepared the document and it meets all CEQA
requirements, should Council choose this alternative, staff requests specific direction as
to what changes the Council requires in order for the EIR to be acceptable for
certification. WRRF Project construction cannot move forward without a certified EIR.
SRF funding cannot be considered without the EIR certification.
2. Council could choose to not adopt a resolution supporting the WRRF Project. The
adoption of the resolution adds value to staff efforts to form partnerships that will benefit
the Project and community. Should the Council not adopt the resolution, staff would still
continue its partnering efforts just without the added value of the supporting resolution.
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Attachments:
a - Resolution WRRF EIR Certification
b - Exhibit A-CEQA Findings and MMRP
c - Resolution CWSRF and WRFP Funding Environmental Package
d - Resolution WRRF Council Partnering
e - Council Reading File - WRRF Project Final Environmental Impact Report
f - Council Reading File-WRRF Project Charter
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RESOLUTION NO. (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL EIR FOR THE
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California,
on April 27, 2016, for the purpose of receiving a presentation on the Water Resource Recovery
Facility (WRRF) project Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was for the purpose of public testimony and providing
feedback to staff on WRRF project Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on August 16, 2016, for the purpose of
considering the Final EIR for the WRRF project ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of interested parties and Planning Commissioners, and presented at said hearing, and the
evaluation and recommendation by staff; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in a manner
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Finding. Based upon all the evidence, including, without limitation, staff
reports, memoranda, technical studies, maps, letters and minutes of all relevant meetings, the
City Council hereby makes the following findings in addition to the CEQA findings set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full;
1. The Draft EIR for the Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF) was released on April
18, 2016 with a 45-day comment period that closed on June 6, 2016. The Final EIR was
issued on July 25, 2016. For each identified potentially significant effect under the
categories of Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Recreation, mitigation measures
and/or the implementation of standard project best management practices (BMPs) were
included and incorporated into the WRRF project to reduce the identified potentially
significant impacts to less than significant levels. No significant unavoidable impacts were
identified as a result of the proposed project implementation.
2. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15025(c), the Planning Commission has reviewed
and considered the information in the EIR prior to making its recommendations to the City
Council.
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3. The EIR was presented to the City Council, and the Council has reviewed and considered
the information contained in the EIR prior to approving the WRRF project.
4. The City Council finds that the information and analysis in the Final EIR prepared for the
WRRF project reflects the independent judgment of the City Council as to the
environmental consequences of the proposed project, and certifies the EIR as adequate,
complete and in compliance with CEQA statues and guidelines, and the City’s local
guidelines.
SECTION 2. Action. The City Council hereby adopts the CEQA findings set forth
herein, approves and adopts Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached as Exhibit A
and hereby certifies the Final EIR for the WRRF project. The Utilities Director is hereby directed
to file a notice of determination consistent herewith.
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________, 2016.
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Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
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Interim City Clerk
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FINDINGS OF MITIGATION AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR THE WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT
I. Environmental Determination
The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo considers and relies on the Final Environmental Impact
Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2015101044) for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project
(WRRF) in determining to carry out the proposed project. The Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR;
responses to comments on the Draft EIR; a list of persons and agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; a
Mitigation Monitoring Program; and technical appendices. The City Council has received, reviewed,
considered, and relied on the information contained in the Final EIR, as well as information provided at
hearings and submissions of testimony from official participating agencies, the public and other agencies
and organizations.
Having received, reviewed and considered the foregoing information, as well as any and all information in
the record, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby makes these Findings pursuant to, and
in accordance with, Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code, as follows:
II. Summary Project Description and Background
The City is proposing the WRRF Project, which entails upgrading the City’s wastewater treatment facility
to comply with updated discharge requirements outlined in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and State Water Resources
Control Board in September 2014. The NPDES permit went into effect December 1, 2014, and compliance
is required by November 30, 2019. At the same time, the WRRF would be upgraded to provide a nominal
increase in average dry weather flow (ADWF) capacity to serve the needs of the City, as projected in the
updated San Luis Obispo 2035 General Plan Land Use Element.
The WRRF Project includes equipment and process upgrades that are based on meeting various
performance standards so that the facility will comply with the updated discharge specifications set by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. Implementation of the proposed project would include the
following elements:
A. Demolishing existing structures to make room for new and enlarged equipment.
B. Modernizing equipment and operations processes to improve primary, secondary, and tertiary
wastewater treatment systems, as well as solids and liquids handling processes.
C. Upgrading effluent cooling system through the addition of cooling towers, wetland cooling, and/or
other methods.
D. Improving internal site drainage for stormwater management and flood control, with the possibility
of designing these improvements to support the effluent cooling system.
E. Incorporating public amenities at the site, including within the newly constructed Water Resource
Center, the proposed Learning Center, and grading and restoring land at the northeast corner of the
WRRF site after removal of the existing supernatant lagoon; this restored area may ultimately be
used for public park purposes under the direction of the City Parks and Recreation Department.
F. Promoting continued research and development activities by Cal Poly and future testing of as yet
unidentified pilot process and treatment technologies at the WRRF facility.
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Exhibit A
These project elements are further described in the EIR, specifically Section 2.4.2, Project Characteristics,
and the proposed changes are shown in Figure 2-4 (Construction Sequencing) and 2-5 (Proposed Site Plan).
Additionally, detailed descriptions of the proposed upgrades are provided in Section 7 of the WRRF
Facilities Plan, while control upgrades and other proposed amenities are further described in other sections
of the WRRF Facilities Plan. The WRRF Facilities Plan is available at the following link:
http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/utilities-department/wastewater/wastewater-
treatment/wrrf-upgrade-project.
Because the WRRF must continue operating during upgrades, not all of the demolition and upgrades would
occur concurrently. The proposed construction sequencing is shown in Figure 2-4 of the EIR (Construction
Sequencing) and described in the WRRF Facilities Plan (Figure 13-2). This sequencing, however, may be
refined as the design process continues. Construction activities are expected to start in late 2017. The
deadline for most of the proposed upgrades that are required to meet the Time Schedule Order issued by
the RWQCB and SWRCB is November 30, 2019. Other upgrades that will address capacity, condition and
other facility needs are planned to be completed as part of this project, at a later date. The proposed project
and alternatives are described in more detail in the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Final and
Draft EIR (EIR), and Appendices thereto.
The City of San Luis Obispo Staff recommends the proposed project (for which these CEQA Findings are
prepared). As discussed in Section 5.0 (Alternatives) of the DEIR, the No Project Alternative was
determined to potentially be the environmentally superior alternative, when compared to the proposed
project in that it would avoid all of the potentially significant impacts associated with construction of the
proposed project. However, it would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed project, including
complying with the stringent discharge requirements included in the facility’s September 2014 National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the accompanying Time Schedule Order that
establishes the compliance schedule for the project. In addition, none of the beneficial impacts of the project
with regards to water quality and odor reduction would be realized under this alternative.
The proposed project is described in more detail in the Staff Report accompanying these findings.
III. The Record
The California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15091 (b) requires that the City’s findings be
supported by substantial evidence in the record. Accordingly, the Lead Agency’s record consists of the
following, which are located at the City Community Development Department office, San Luis Obispo,
California:
A. Documentary and oral evidence, testimony and staff comments and responses received and
reviewed by the Lead Agency during public review and the public hearings on the Project.
B. The City of San Luis Obispo Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Final Environmental
Impact Report (July 2016).
IV. The July 2016 Final Environmental Impact Report for the WRRF Project
The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo makes the following findings with respect to the July 2016
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project SCH #2015101044:
A. The City Council has considered the information in the July 2016 Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project, the pubnlic comments and responses
previously submitted and the public comments and information presented at the public hearings.
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Exhibit A
B. The City Council hereby finds and determines that implementation of the WRRF Project may have
a significant adverse effect on the environment.
C. The City Council hereby finds with respect to the adverse environmental impacts detailed in the
Final EIR:
1. That, based on information set forth in the Final EIR, the City Council finds and determines
that changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project which avoid
or substantially lessen the adverse environmental effects identified in the Final EIR.
2. That no additional adverse impacts will have a significant effect or result in substantial or
potentially substantial adverse changes in the environment as a result of the WRRF Project.
D. The City Council hereby finds and determines that
1. All significant effects have been eliminated or substantially lessened;
2. Based on the Final EIR, the Findings, and other documents in the record, specific
environmental, economic, social and other considerations make infeasible other project
alternatives identified in the Final EIR;
3. Should the WRRF Project have the potential to result in adverse environmental impacts that
are not anticipated or addressed by the July 2016 Final EIR, subsequent environmental review
shall be required in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a).
V. Statement of Overriding Considerations
Findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15093 and 15092.
A. The WRRF Project would not result in any significant, unmitigable, unavoidable adverse effects.
Therefore, a statement of overriding considerations is not required.
VI. Potential Environmental Effects Which Are Not Significant or Beneficial (Class III)
The findings below are for Class III impacts. Class III impacts are adverse but not significant.
The City Council has concluded that the following effects are adverse but not considered significant.
Air Quality
Impact AQ-1 The proposed project would not contribute to population growth, and would therefore be
consistent with the growth assumptions in the 2001 Clean Air Plan and the City of San Luis Obispo Climate
Action Plan. This impact would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact AQ-3 Standard operation of the proposed project would involve regular testing of two new diesel
generators, which would incrementally increase long-term emissions. Regular testing of the generators
would ensure they would not generate emissions greater than the daily or annual thresholds set by
SLOAPCD. Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact AQ-4 In the unlikely event of an emergency power outage, the two new generators would
temporarily generate worst-case scenario emissions over a short period of time. Impacts would be Class III,
less than significant.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Exhibit A
Impact GHG-1 The proposed project would generate greenhouse gas emissions through construction,
increased energy use, increased biogenic processes as a result of the increased wastewater capacity, and
testing of emergency diesel generators. The increased emissions would be below the SLOAPCD threshold
for annual greenhouse gas emissions, therefore impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact GHG-2 The proposed project would not conflict with State GHG reduction goals, or any applicable
plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Impacts would be Class III,
less than significant.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact HAZ-4 The proposed project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area due to location within an airport land use plan. Impacts would be Class III, less than
significant.
Hydrology/Water Quality
Impact HYD-2 The proposed project would not result in flooding, erosion or siltation on- or off-site.
Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Noise
Impact N-1 Construction activities associated with the proposed project would expose nearby sensitive
receptors to temporary increases in noise, however, these would not exceed City noise thresholds. Impacts
would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact N-2 Project construction would expose nearby sensitive receptors to a temporary increase in
vibration levels. However, vibration levels during construction would not expose nearby structures to
vibration damage or excessive vibration noise. Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact N-3 Noise associated with operation of the proposed project would not exceed City thresholds.
Therefore, impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Public Services and Utilities
Impact UTL-1 The proposed project would not directly or indirectly induce population growth and require
the need for new or addition fire protection or police services that would result in the need for expanded
facilities. Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact UTL-3 Stormwater drainage improvements are included as part of the proposed project. Impacts
would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact UTL-5 The proposed project would not be served by a landfill with insufficient capacity to
accommodate solid waste that would be generated. Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
Impact UTL-6 The proposed project would comply with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste. Impacts would be Class III, less than significant.
VII. Potential Significant Effects Which Have Been Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
Class II impacts are significant but can be mitigated to a level of insignificance by measures identified
in this EIR and the project description. When approving a project with Class II impacts, the decision-
makers must make findings that changes or alternatives to the project have been incorporated that reduce
the impacts to a less than significant level.
The City Council has concluded that the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring
Program (Section X.) will result in substantial mitigation of the following effects and that these effects are
not considered significant or they have been mitigated to a level of insignificance.
Air Quality
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Impact AQ-2 Construction of the proposed project would result in temporary generation of air pollutants,
which would affect local air quality. Short term emissions would exceed SLOAPCD thresholds for ozone
precursors. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Biological Resources
Impact BIO-1 Construction of the project could have a substantial adverse effect on candidate, sensitive,
or special-status species. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is
incorporated.
Impact BIO-2 Construction of the project could have a substantial adverse effect on sensitive habitats,
including riparian areas. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Impact BIO-3 Construction of the project could have a substantial adverse effect on Federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant
unless mitigation is incorporated.
Cultural Resources
Impact CR-1 Construction of the proposed project would involve ground-disturbing activities which have
the potential to unearth or adversely impact archaeological resources. Impacts would be Class II, potentially
significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Impact CR-2 Construction of the proposed project would involve ground-disturbing activities which have
the potential to unearth or adversely impact paleontological resources. Impacts would be Class II,
potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact HAZ-1 Construction of the proposed project would temporarily increase the routine transport and
use of hazardous materials used in construction activities. Operation of the expanded and upgraded WRRF
would entail the routine transportation, use, storage, and/or disposal of minor amounts of hazardous
materials. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Impact HAZ-2 The proposed project has potential to create a hazard through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment during both
construction and operation. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is
incorporated.
Impact HAZ-3 The proposed project could result in the disturbance of contaminated soils on an active
cleanup sites listed on the SWRCB GeoTracker database. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant
unless mitigation is incorporated.
Impact HAZ-5 The proposed project could impair or physically interfere with an adopted emergency
evacuation and response during construction. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless
mitigation is incorporated.
Impact HAZ-6 The proposed project would not increase the exposure of people or structures to wildfire
risks due to population growth, but construction activities could create hazardous fire conditions. Impacts
would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact HYD-1 During construction the proposed project could potentially violate water quality standards
or waste discharge requirements. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is
incorporated.
Impact HYD-4 The proposed project would result in placement of structures within a 100-year flood
hazard area. Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
Recreation
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Impact REC-2 Impacts associated with construction of the recreational components of the proposed project
are part of the wider project analyzed in this EIR. Potential adverse impacts have been identified in several
environmental issue areas, related primarily to construction activities associated with the proposed project.
Impacts would be Class II, potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated.
VIII. Potential Significant Unavoidable Effects for Which Sufficient Mitigation is not Feasible
(Class I)
Class I impacts are significant and unavoidable. To approve a project resulting in Class I impacts, the CEQA
Guidelines require decision makers to make findings of overriding consideration that "... specific legal,
technological, economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or
alternatives identified in the EIR...":
No significant and unavoidable (Class I) impacts were identified.
IX. Beneficial Impacts (Class IV)
Class IV impacts are beneficial impacts.
Air Quality
Impact AQ-5 The proposed project would have the potential to emit odors as a result of several processes
on site. However, one of the main objectives of the proposed project is to prevent and reduce odor on site,
with a variety of odor control technologies proposed. The reduction of odors to levels lower than currently
emitted at the project site is a goal for the City of San Luis Obispo, and new odor control systems and
enhancements to the treatment process would accomplish this. Therefore, impacts would be Class IV,
beneficial.
Public Services and Utilities
Impact UTL-2 The proposed project would include improvements to the WRRF, which would improve
treated wastewater quality. There would be a beneficial impact on wastewater effluent quality. Impacts
would be Class IV, beneficial.
Hydrology/Water Quality
HYD-3 The proposed project would result in an improvement in the quality of discharges from the WRRF
to San Luis Obispo Creek. Impacts would be Class IV, beneficial.
Recreation
Impact REC-1 The proposed project would enhance recreational amenities at the site. This is a Class IV,
beneficial impact.
X. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code requires that when a public agency is making findings
required by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(l), codified as Section 21081(a) of the Public
Resources Code, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the
proposed project which it has adopted or made a condition of approval, in order to mitigate or avoid
significant effects on the environment.
The City Council hereby finds and accepts that the Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program for the WRRF
Project attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference meets the requirements of Section 21081.6 of
the Public Resources Code by providing for the implementation and monitoring of mitigation measures
intended to mitigate potential environmental effects.
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XI. Alternatives
The City has examined a reasonable range of alternatives to the project, including the required No Project
Alternative. The City has determined that none of these alternatives, taken as a whole, is both
environmentally superior and more feasible than the project.
The Final EIR identifies the No Project Alternative as the environmentally superior alternative. However, it
would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed project, including complying with the stringent
discharge requirements included in the facility’s September 2014 NPDES permit and the accompanying
Time Schedule Order that establishes the compliance schedule for the project. In addition, none of the
beneficial impacts of the project with regards to water quality and odor reduction would be realized under
this alternative.
Alternative 1 No Project. The No Project Alternative assumes that the project site and existing
treatment methods at the WRRF would remain as currently described in the existing setting under each
issue area discussed in Chapter 3, Environmental Setting, Impacts and Mitigation Measures. It should
be noted that implementation of the No Project Alternative would not be feasible because
implementation of improvements at the project site are required to meet the more stringent discharge
limits in the new NPDES permit for the facility as well as the accompanying Time Schedule Order.
The Time Schedule Order establishes the compliance schedule for the permit and requires the City
achieve the required disinfection byproduct limits and nitrate limits by November 30, 2019. If the No
Project Alternative is selected the City would not be able to achieve compliance with the NPDES permit
requirements in the required timeframe.
Alternative 2 Alternate Process Options. Alternative 2 considers alternate technologies that would
enable the WRRF to meet the new NPDES permit requirements. These process alternatives are
available for renewable energy, flow equalization, disinfection, cooling, secondary treatment and
filtration. Details of these various alternatives are discussed in the WRRF Facilities Plan. While these
alternate process options were not included in the proposed project, they would be feasible for use at
the WRRF site, though not preferred based on the various alternative analyses that were performed and
the objectives and performance measures in the WRRF Programs Charter. For a list of the current
technology at the site, the technology that was selected for each process for inclusion in the proposed
project, and a list of the alternate technologies considered as part of this alternative, refer to Table 5-1
in the Final EIR. The alternate technologies considered comprise Alternative 2.
Alternative 2 would result in a similar level of impact as the proposed project, though in some issue
areas, such as air quality, noise and greenhouse gases, potential impacts could be better or worse
depending on which combination of process options is selected. This alternative would avoid the
potential need to realign the segment of the Bob Jones Bike Trail that passes through the southern
portion of the site as it would not include the wetland cooling option. The impact to the trail resulting
from the proposed project would be less than significant as it would not necessitate removal of the trail
from within the site and would maintain continuity with the portions of the trail north and south of the
facility.
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WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
CEQA requires that a reporting or monitoring program be adopted for the conditions of project approval
that are necessary to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment (Public Resources Code
21081.6). The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) is designed to ensure compliance
with adopted mitigation measures during project implementation. For each applicable mitigation measure
recommended in this Environmental Impact Report, specifications are made herein that identify the action
required and the monitoring that must occur. In addition, a responsible agency is identified for verifying
compliance with individual conditions of approval contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
In order to implement this MMRP, the City of San Luis Obispo shall designate a Project Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator (“Coordinator”). The coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring
that the mitigation measures incorporated into the project are complied with during project implementation.
The following table shall be used as the Coordinator’s checklist to determine compliance with required
mitigation measures.
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Approval Action Required Timing Monitoring
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Exhibit A
AQ-2(a) Standard Mitigation
Measures. The project shall comply
with the following, outlined in
Section 2.3.1 of the SLOAPCD
CEQA Handbook:
Maintain all construction
equipment in proper tune
according to manufacturer’s
specifications;
Fuel all off-road and portable
diesel powered equipment with
CARB certified fuel (non-taxed
version suitable for use off-road);
Use diesel construction equipment
meeting CARB’s Tier 2 certified
engines or cleaner off-road heavy-
duty diesel engines, and comply
with the State off-Road
Regulation;
Use on-road heavy-duty trucks
that meet the CARB’s 2007 or
cleaner certification standard for
on-road heavy-duty diesel
engines, and comply with the
State On-Road Regulation;
Construction or trucking
companies with fleets that do not
have engines in their fleet that
meet the engine standards
identified in the above two
measures (e.g. captive or NOX
exempt area fleets) may be
eligible by proving alternative
compliance;
All on and off-road diesel
equipment shall not idle for more
than 5 minutes, with the exception
of concrete delivery vehicles.
Signs shall be posted in the
designated queuing areas and or
job sites to remind drivers and
operators of the 5 minute idling
limit;
Diesel idling within 1,000 feet of
sensitive receptors is not
permitted;
Staging and queuing areas shall
not be located within 1,000 feet of
sensitive receptors;
Equipment shall be electrified
when feasible;
Diesel powered equipment shall
be substituted with gasoline
powered equipment when
feasible;
Alternatively fueled construction
equipment shall be used onsite
when feasible, such as
compressed natural gas (CNG),
liquefied natural gas (LNG),
propane, or biodiesel.
Verify that standard
mitigation measures are
included as a note on all
grading and building
permits.
Verify that standard
mitigation measures are
included as a note
contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify
compliance.
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issuance of
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building
permits.
Prior to
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Exhibit A
AQ-2(b) Best Available Control
Technology (BACT) for
Construction Equipment. The
following BACTs, outlined in the
SLOAPCD CEQA Handbook, shall
be incorporated into construction of
the proposed project:
Tier 3 or Tier 4 off-road and 2010
on-road compliant engines shall
be used;
Equipment shall be repowered
with the cleanest engine available;
California Verified Diesel
Emission Control Strategies shall
be installed.
Verify that standard
BACT are included as a
note on all grading and
building permits.
Verify that standard
BACT are included as a
note contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify
compliance.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
BIO-1(a) Special Status Plant
Species Surveys. Prior to the start of
on-site construction activities and
when the plants are in a phenological
stage conducive to positive
identification (i.e., usually during the
blooming period for the species), the
applicant shall ensure an approved
biologist will conduct surveys for
special status plant species
throughout suitable habitat within
the project site.
Verify that a qualified
biologist has conducted
pre-construction
surveys for special-
status plant species
within all vegetation
communities on the
project site with the
exception of the
“Developed/Landscape
d/Constructed” areas
shown on Figure 3.2-1
in the Final EIR.
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of
construction.
Once. City of San
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Utilities
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BIO-1(b) Special Status Plant
Species Avoidance. If special status
plant species are discovered within
the study area, the applicant shall
ensure an approved biologist will
flag and fence these locations before
construction activities start to avoid
impacts.
Verify that standard
Special Status Plant
Species Avoidance
Measures are
implemented, as
required based on the
pre-construction
surveys.
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of
construction.
Field verify
during
construction
to ensure
avoidance
measures
remain in
place.
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BIO-1(c) Restoration Plan. If
avoidance is not feasible; the
applicant shall ensure all impacts be
mitigated at a minimum ratio of 2:1
(number of acres/individuals restored
to number of acres/individuals
impacted) for each species as a
component of habitat restoration.
The applicant shall prepare and
submit a restoration plan to the City
for approval. The restoration plan
shall include, at a minimum, the
following components:
Description of the project/impact
site (i.e., location, responsible
parties, areas to be impacted by
habitat type);
Goal(s) of the compensatory
mitigation project [type(s) and
area(s) of habitat to be established,
restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved; specific functions and
values of habitat type(s) to be
established, restored, enhanced,
and/or preserved];
Description of the proposed
compensatory mitigation site
(location and size, ownership
status, existing functions and
values);
Implementation plan for the
compensatory mitigation site
(rationale for expecting
implementation success,
responsible parties, schedule, site
preparation, planting plan
[including species to be used,
container sizes, seeding rates,
etc.]);
Maintenance activities during the
monitoring period, including weed
removal and irrigation as
appropriate (activities, responsible
parties, schedule);
Monitoring plan for the
compensatory mitigation site,
including no less than quarterly
monitoring for the first year, along
with performance standards, target
functions and values, target
acreages to be established,
restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved, and annual monitoring
reports to be submitted to the City
for a maximum of five years;
Success criteria based on the goals
and measurable objectives; said
criteria to be, at a minimum, at
least 80 percent survival of
container plants and 30 percent
relative cover by vegetation type;
If avoidance is not
feasible, verify that a
restoration plan has
been prepared by a
qualified biologist/
restoration ecologist
which includes the
required components.
Verify that the
restoration
plan has been
completed
prior to
issuance of
grading
permits.
Verify that
habitat
restoration
plan has been
implemented
by end of
construction.
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Exhibit A
An adaptive management program
and remedial measures to address
any shortcomings in meeting
success criteria;
Notification of completion of
compensatory mitigation and
agency confirmation; and
Contingency measures (initiating
procedures, alternative locations
for contingency compensatory
mitigation, funding mechanism).
BIO-1(d) Best Management
Practices. The applicant shall ensure
the following general wildlife Best
Management Practices (BMPs) are
required:
No pets or firearms shall be
allowed at the project site during
construction activities.
All trash that may attract predators
must be properly contained and
removed from the work site. All
such debris and waste shall be
picked up daily and properly
disposed of at an appropriate site.
All refueling, maintenance, and
staging of equipment and vehicles
shall occur at least 100 feet from
San Luis Obispo Creek and the
southern holding ponds and in a
location where a spill would not
drain toward aquatic habitat. A
plan must be in place for prompt
and effective response to any
accidental spills prior to the onset
of work activities. All workers
shall be informed of the
appropriate measures to take
should an accidental spill occur.
To control sedimentation during
and after project implementation,
appropriate erosion control BMPs
(i.e., use of coir rolls, jute netting,
etc.) shall be implemented to
minimize adverse effects on
adjacent San Luis Obispo Creek.
No plastic monofilament netting
shall be utilized on-site.
All vehicles and equipment shall
be in good working condition and
free of leaks.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
shall be delineated to confine
access routes and construction
areas.
Work shall be restricted to
daylight hours.
Verify that standard
BMPs are included as a
note on all grading and
building permits.
Verify that standard
BMPs are included as a
note contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify compliance
that BMPs are in place
in all identified
Environmentally
Sensitive Areas.
Environmentally
Sensitive Areas include:
any area where a
special status species
plant is identified; San
Luis Obispo Creek and
the surrounding riparian
vegetation (i.e. red
willow thicket – see
Final EIR Figure 3.2-1);
and areas where nesting
birds are identified to
be present.
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issuance of
grading and
building
permits.
Prior to
issuance of
contractor’s
specifications
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BIO-1(e) WEAP Training. Prior to
the initiation of construction
activities (including staging and
mobilization), the applicant shall
ensure all personnel associated with
project construction shall attend a
Worker Environmental Awareness
Program (WEAP) training.
The training shall be conducted by
a qualified biologist, to aid
workers in recognizing special
status resources that may occur in
the project area. The specifics of
this program shall include
identification of the sensitive
species and habitats, a description
of the regulatory status and
general ecological characteristics
of sensitive resources, and review
of the limits of construction and
avoidance measures required to
reduce impacts to biological
resources within the work area. A
fact sheet conveying this
information shall also be prepared
for distribution to all contractors,
their employers, and other
personnel involved with
construction of the project. All
employees shall sign a form
provided by the trainer
documenting they have attended
the WEAP and understand the
information presented to them.
Verify that all
personnel associated
with project
construction activities
in Environmentally
Sensitive Areas attend
WEAP training prior to
start of construction.
Personnel associated
with construction in
these areas who have
not completed the
WEAP training shall be
accompanied onsite by
personnel who has
completed the training.
Prior to start
of
construction.
During
construction
period as new
workers
attend the
site.
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BIO-1(f) Blainville’s Horned
Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvilli).
The applicant shall ensure the
following measures are implemented
to avoid and minimize potential
impacts to Blainville’s horned lizard.
A qualified biologist shall be
present on-site during initial
ground disturbance in areas
determined to have suitable
habitat for this species. Any
Blainville’s horned lizards that are
observed during initial ground
disturbance shall be relocated the
shortest distance possible to a
location that contains suitable
habitat not likely to be affected by
activities associated with the
proposed project.
Verify that a qualified
biologist is present on-
site during initial ground
disturbance in areas
determined to have
suitable habitat for
Blainville’s Horned
Lizard. Suitable habitat
onsite consists of Groves
and Screens, Annual
Grassland, and Coastal
Scrub (see Final EIR
Figure 3.2-1).
Verify any relocation
completed complies with
distance requirements.
During initial
ground
disturbance at
identified
sensitive
areas.
During
relocation
activities.
As needed.
As needed.
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BIO-1(g) Western Pond Turtle
(Actinemys [=Emys] marmorata).
The applicant shall ensure the
following measures are implemented
to avoid and minimize potential
impacts to southern western pond
turtle:
A qualified biologist(s) shall
conduct a pre-construction survey
within 24 hours prior to the onset
of work activities within and
around areas considered potential
western pond turtle habitat. If this
species is found and the
individuals are likely to be injured
or killed by work activities, the
approved biologist shall be
allowed sufficient time to move
them from the project site before
work activities begin. The
biologist(s) must relocate the any
western pond turtle the shortest
distance possible to a location that
contains suitable habitat that is not
likely to be affected by activities
associated with the proposed
project.
Access routes, staging, and
construction areas shall be limited
to the minimum area necessary to
achieve the project goal and
minimize potential impacts to
southern western pond turtle
habitat including locating access
routes and construction staging
areas outside of wetlands and
riparian areas to the maximum
extent practicable.
Verify that a qualified
biologist conducted a
pre-construction survey
within 24 hours prior to
the onset of work
activities within and
around areas considered
potential western pond
turtle habitat.
This is only applicable to
the red willow thicket
and sparsely vegetated
streambed vegetation
communities and the
holding ponds (see Final
EIR Figure 3.2-1).
Verify required
relocation occurs and
complies with distance
requirements.
Verify minimization of
access routes, staging
areas and construction
areas in in riparian and
wetland areas.
Prior to start
of work
activities in
identified
areas.
Prior to start
of work
activities in
identified
areas.
Prior to start
of work
activities in
identified
areas.
Once.
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BIO-1(h) California Red-Legged
Frog (Rana draytonii). The
applicant shall ensure the following
measures are implemented to ensure
that impacts to CRLF from the
proposed project are reduced to a
less than significant level.
Only USFWS-approved biologists
shall participate in activities
associated with the capture,
handling, and monitoring of
CRLF.
Ground disturbance shall not
begin until written approval is
received from the USFWS that the
biologist is qualified to conduct
the work. If the USFWS does not
authorize the relocation of CRLF
occurring within the project site,
CRLF found within the project
site shall be avoided with a 100-
foot buffer and no activities shall
occur within that buffer until the
CRLF has left the project site on
its own.
The project site shall be
surrounded by a solid temporary
exclusion fence (such as silt
fencing) that shall extend at least
three feet above the ground and be
buried into the ground at least 6
inches to exclude CRLF from the
project site. Plastic monofilament
netting or other similar material
will not be used. The location of
the fencing shall be determined by
a qualified biologist. The fence
shall remain in place throughout
construction activities. Installation
of the exclusion fencing shall be
monitored by a qualified biologist
to ensure that it is installed
correctly.
All vehicles and equipment shall
be in good working condition and
free of leaks.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
shall be delineated to confine
access routes and construction
areas.
Work shall be restricted to
daylight hours.
To ensure that diseases are not
conveyed between work sites by
the approved biologist, the
fieldwork code of practice
developed by the Declining
Amphibian Populations Task
Force shall be followed at all
times.
No pets or firearms shall be
permitted on-site.
Verify receipt of written
approval from USFWS
of the approved
biologist.
Verify placement of
exclusion fencing around
areas of suitable habitat,
including red willow
thicket, sparsely
vegetated streambed,
seasonal wetland and the
holding ponds (see Final
EIR Figure 3.2-1), as
well as on the southern
and eastern boundaries
of the site to place a
barrier between the San
Luis Obispo Creek
riparian corridor and the
rest of the site with the
exception of the northern
portion of the site where
operations are ongoing
and the adjacent habitat
is
developed/landscaped/co
nstructed.
Verify vehicles and
equipment are in good
working order.
Verify delineation of
Environmentally
Sensitive Habitats.
Verify work hour
restrictions, the
fieldwork code of
practice developed by
the Declining
Amphibian Populations
Task Force, and pet and
firearm restrictions are
included as a note on the
contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify compliance
with work hour
restrictions, the
fieldwork code of
practice developed by
the Declining
Amphibian Populations
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of
construction.
Prior to start
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construction;
during
construction
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During
construction
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Prior to start
of
construction;
during
construction
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Prior to start
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construction.
During
construction
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Periodically.
Once;
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Once.
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Task Force, and pet and
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Exhibit A
BIO-1(i) Steelhead Trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus).
The applicant shall ensure the
following mitigation measures are
undertaken to ensure that impacts to
steelhead from the proposed project
are reduced to a less than significant
level. These measures are included
in or are subsequent to the measures
stipulated in the facility’s existing
National Marine Fisheries Service
Biological Opinion.
Before any activities begin on the
project, a qualified biologist will
conduct a training session for all
construction personnel. At a
minimum, the training will
include a description of the
steelhead and its habitat, the
specific measures that are being
implemented to conserve this
species for the current project, and
the boundaries within which the
project may be accomplished.
Brochures, books, and briefings
may be used in the training
session, provided that a qualified
person is on hand to answer any
questions.
During the duration of project
activities, all trash that may attract
predators will be properly
contained and secured, promptly
removed from the work site, and
disposed of regularly. Following
construction, all trash and
construction debris will be
removed from the work areas.
All refueling, maintenance, and
staging of equipment and vehicles
will occur at least 100 feet from
riparian habitat or bodies of water
and in a location where a potential
spill would not drain directly
toward aquatic habitat (e.g., on a
slope that drains away from the
water source). The monitor shall
ensure that contamination of
suitable habitat does not occur
during such operations. Prior to
the onset of work activities, a plan
must be in place for prompt and
effective response to any
accidental spills. All workers shall
be informed of the importance of
preventing spills and of the
appropriate measures to take
should an accidental spill occur.
The number of access routes, size
of staging areas, and the total area
used for construction activities
shall be limited to the minimum
Verify that all
construction personnel
working in proximity to
San Luis Obispo Creek
or on activities that
could result in indirect
impacts to the creek
attend a Steelhead
Trout training.
Verify compliance with
all requirements of the
measure.
For the
purposes of
this measure
the area
identified as
“immediate
vicinity of
San Luis
Obispo
Creek” is
defined as the
red willow
thicket
vegetation
community
(see Final
EIR Figure
3.2-1).
Cover of
stock piles is
required
during rain
events and
when not
actively in
use.
Silt fencing is
required
along the top
of bank only
where project
related
construction
will occur;
specifically in
the area
where the
outfall will be
installed
within the red
willow
thicket
vegetation
community.
Prior to start
of
construction.
During
construction
period as new
workers
attend the
site.
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construction.
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area necessary to achieve the
project goals.
The City will attempt to schedule
work within the immediate
vicinity of San Luis Obispo Creek
for times of the year when
potential impacts to steelhead
would be minimal. To the
maximum extent feasible, work
should be restricted during the wet
season (October 15 through April
30) and should ideally occur
during the late summer and early
fall.
To control sedimentation during
and after project implementation,
the City shall implement the
following BMPs. If the BMPs are
somehow ineffective, the City, in
consultation with the appropriate
resource agency(ies), will attempt
to remedy the situation
immediately.
It shall be the owner’s/contractor’s
responsibility to maintain control
of the entire construction
operations and to keep the entire
site in compliance.
The owner/contractor shall be
responsible for monitoring erosion
and sediment control measures
(including but not limited to fiber
rolls, inlet protections, silt fences,
and gravel bags) prior, during and
after storm events, monitoring
includes maintaining a file
documenting onsite inspections,
problems encountered, corrective
actions, and notes and a map of
remedial implementation
measures.
All earth stockpiles over 2.0 cubic
yards shall be covered with a tarp
and ringed with straw bales or silt
fencing. The site shall be
maintained so as to minimize
sediment-laden runoff to any
storm drainage system including
existing drainage swales and/or
sand watercourses.
o Construction operations shall
be carried out in such a
manner that erosion and
water pollution will be
minimized.
o State and local laws
concerning pollution
abatement shall be complied
with.
o If grading operations are
expected to denude slopes,
the slopes shall be protected
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with erosion control
measures immediately
following grading on the
slopes.
Specifically, in order to prevent
sedimentation and debris from
entering San Luis Obispo Creek
during construction, silt fencing
shall be installed along the top of
the banks on the west side of the
channel prior to the onset of
construction activities.
The project biologist will monitor
construction activities, in stream
habitat, and overall performance
of BMPs and sediment controls
for the purpose of identifying and
reconciling any condition that
could adversely affect steelhead or
their habitat.
Equipment will be checked daily
for leaks prior to the initiation of
construction activities. A spill kit
will be placed near the creek and
will remain readily available
during construction in the event
that any contaminant is
accidentally released.
In addition to these avoidance and
minimization measures,
mitigation measure BIO-2 would
also ensure that potential indirect
impacts to steelhead from this
project are reduced to the extent
practicable.
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BIO-1(j) Nesting Birds. The
applicant shall ensure the following
mitigation measures are undertaken
to reduce any potential impacts to
nesting birds to a less than
significant level.
For construction activities
occurring during the nesting
season (generally February 1 to
September 15), surveys for
nesting birds covered by the
California Fish and Game Code
and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 days
prior to vegetation removal. The
surveys shall include the
disturbance area plus a 500-foot
buffer around the site. If active
nests are located, all construction
work shall be conducted outside a
buffer zone from the nest to be
determined by the qualified
biologist. The buffer shall be a
minimum of 50 feet for non-raptor
bird species and at least 300 feet
for raptor species. Larger buffers
may be required depending upon
the status of the nest and the
construction activities occurring in
the vicinity of the nest. The buffer
area(s) shall be closed to all
construction personnel and
equipment until the adults and
young are no longer reliant on the
nest site. A qualified biologist
shall confirm that
breeding/nesting is completed and
young have fledged the nest prior
to removal of the buffer.
If feasible, removal of vegetation
within suitable nesting bird habitats
will be scheduled to occur in the fall
and winter (between September 1
and February 14), after fledging and
before the initiation of the nesting
season.
If initial ground
disturbing activities
occur during the
breeding bird nesting
season, verify that a
qualified biologist has
performed a nesting
bird survey with results
submitted to the City.
If active bird nests are
located during the pre-
construction survey,
field verify buffer
zones. The size of the
buffer zones required
will be at the discretion
of the qualified
biologist.
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of
construction
(if during
nesting
season)
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Exhibit A
BIO-2 Riparian Habitat. A Habitat
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
(HMMP) shall be prepared which
will provide a minimum a 1:1 ratio
for temporary and permanent
impacts to riparian habitat. The
HMMP will identify the specific
mitigation sites and it will be
implemented immediately following
project completion. The HMMP
shall include, at a minimum, the
following components:
Description of the project/impact
site (i.e. location, responsible
parties, areas to be impacted by
habitat type);
Goal(s) of the compensatory
mitigation project [type(s) and
area(s) of habitat to be established,
restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved; specific functions and
values of habitat type(s) to be
established, restored, enhanced,
and/or preserved];
Description of the proposed
compensatory mitigation-site
(location and size, ownership
status, existing functions and
values of the compensatory
mitigation-site);
Implementation plan for the
compensatory mitigation-site
(rationale for expecting
implementation success,
responsible parties, schedule, site
preparation, planting plan
[including plant species to be
used, container sizes, seeding
rates, etc.]);
Maintenance activities during the
monitoring period, including weed
removal and irrigation as
appropriate (activities, responsible
parties, schedule);
Monitoring plan for the
compensatory mitigation site,
including no less than quarterly
monitoring for the first year
(performance standards, target
functions and values, target
acreages to be established,
restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved, annual monitoring
reports);
Success criteria based on the goals
and measurable objectives; said
criteria to be, at a minimum, at
least 80 percent survival of
container plants and 80 percent
relative cover by vegetation type;
An adaptive management program
and remedial measures to
Verify that a HMMP
has been prepared by a
qualified biologist/
restoration ecologist
and that it includes the
required components.
The HMMP would
apply to areas of
riparian habitat only
(i.e. red willow thicket
– see Final EIR Figure
3.2-1).
Verify compliance with
HMMP.
Prior to start
of
construction.
During
construction.
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address negative impacts to
restoration efforts;
Notification of completion of
compensatory mitigation and
agency confirmation; and
Contingency measures (initiating
procedures, alternative
locations for contingency
compensatory mitigation,
funding mechanism).
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BIO-3 Jurisdictional Water and
Wetlands BMPs. The following
BMPs shall be implemented:
1. To control sedimentation
during and after project
implementation, appropriate
erosion control best
management practices (i.e.,
installation of straw wattle, jute
netting, etc.) shall be
implemented to minimize
adverse effects on jurisdictional
areas in the vicinity of the
project. Plastic monofilament
erosion control matting will not
be implemented onsite.
2. Project activities within the
jurisdictional areas shall occur
during the dry season (typically
between June 1 and November
1) in any given year, or as
otherwise directed by the
regulatory agencies. Deviations
from this work window can be
made with permission from the
relevant regulatory agencies.
3. During construction, no litter or
construction debris shall be
placed within jurisdictional
areas. All such debris and waste
shall be picked up daily and
properly disposed of at an
appropriate site. In addition, all
project-generated debris,
building materials, and rubbish
shall be removed from
jurisdictional areas and from
areas where such materials
could be washed into them.
4. Any substances which could be
hazardous to aquatic species
resulting from project-related
activities shall be prevented
from contaminating the soil
and/or entering jurisdictional
areas.
All refueling, maintenance, and
staging of equipment and vehicles
shall occur at least 100 feet from
bodies of water and in a location
where a potential spill would not
drain directly toward aquatic habitat
(e.g., on a slope that drains away
from the water source). Prior to the
onset of work activities, a plan must
be in place for prompt and effective
response to any accidental spills. All
workers shall be informed of the
importance of preventing spills and
of the appropriate measures to take
should an accidental spill occur.
Verify that BMPs are
included as a note on all
grading and building
permits.
Verify that BMPs are
included on contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify compliance
in area of jurisdictional
waters as identified on
Final EIR Figure 3.2-1.
Prior to
issuance of
grading and
building
permits.
Prior to
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contractor
specifications
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Exhibit A
CULTURAL RESOURCES
CR-1(a) WEAP Training. Prior to
project construction, the applicant
shall retain a qualified archaeologist
meeting the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for historic
archaeology to conduct a Worker’s
Environmental Awareness Program
(WEAP) for all construction
personnel working on the project.
The training shall include an
overview of potential cultural
resources that could be encountered
during ground disturbing activities to
facilitate worker recognition,
avoidance, and notification to a
qualified archaeologist in the event
of unanticipated discoveries. The
Native American monitor shall also
be present at the WEAP training to
provide the Native American
perspective on cultural resources and
potential project-related impacts, and
to receive information regarding the
project schedule, roles and
responsibilities, and mitigation
measures.
Verify that all
personnel associated
with ground disturbing
activities attend a
WEAP training.
Personnel associated
with ground disturbing
activities who have not
completed the WEAP
training shall be
accompanied onsite by
personnel who has
completed the training.
Prior to start
of
construction;
During
construction
period as new
workers
attend the
site.
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Utilities
Department
CR-1(b) Archaeological and
Native American Monitoring. Prior
to project construction the applicant
shall retain a qualified archaeologist
and Native American representative
to conduct archaeological
monitoring of all project related
ground disturbing activities within
200 feet of the creek bed.
Archaeological monitoring should be
performed under the direction of an
archaeologist meeting the Secretary
of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards for
archaeology (NPS 1983). The
duration and timing of monitoring
shall be determined by the qualified
archaeologist in consultation with
the City and based on the grading
plans and level of previous
disturbance within work areas. If
archaeological resources are
encountered during ground-
disturbing activities, work in the
immediate area must halt and the
find be evaluated for significance
under Section 106 of the NHPA and
CEQA.
Verify that a qualified
archaeologist and Native
American monitor are
present for all project
related ground disturbing
activities within 200 feet
of the centerline of the
creek bed.
Verify conditions of
measure are
implemented if
archaeological resources
are discovered.
Field
verification as
necessary
during
construction
period.
As needed.
Periodically.
As needed.
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Exhibit A
CR-1(c) Discovery of
Archaeological Resources. In the
event that archaeological resources
are unearthed during project
construction, all earth disturbing
work within the vicinity of the find
shall be temporarily suspended or
redirected until an archaeologist has
evaluated the nature and significance
of the find. Evaluation of
significance for the find may include
the determination of whether or not
the find qualifies as an
archaeological site. Isolated finds do
not qualify as historical resources
under CEQA or historic properties
under the NHPA and require no
management consideration under
either regulation. Should any
resource(s) be identified, an
evaluation of eligibility for the
CRHR and NRHP may be required
through the development of a
treatment plan including a research
design and subsurface testing
through the excavation of test units
and shovel test pits. After effects to
the find have been appropriately
mitigated, work in the area may
resume. Mitigation of significant
impacts or adverse effects to the find
may include a damage assessment of
the find, archival research, and/or
data recovery to remove any
identified archaeological deposits, as
determined by a qualified
archaeologist.
Verify that standard
mitigation measure CR-
1(c) is included as a
note on contractor’s
specifications.
Verify measure
implemented if
archaeological
resources are
discovered.
Prior to start
of
construction.
As needed.
Once.
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Utilities
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CR-1(d) Discovery of Human
Remains. If human remains are
found, the State of California Health
and Safety Code Section 7050.5
states that no further disturbance
shall occur until the county coroner
has made a determination of origin
and disposition pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98. In
the event of an unanticipated
discovery of human remains, the San
Luis Obispo County coroner must be
notified immediately. If the human
remains are determined to be
prehistoric, the coroner will notify
the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC), which will
determine and notify a most likely
descendant (MLD). The MLD shall
complete the inspection of the site
within 48 hours of notification and
may recommend scientific removal
and nondestructive analysis of
human remains and items associated
with Native American burials.
Verify that standard
mitigation measure CR-
1(d) is included as a
note on contractor’s
specifications.
Verify measure
implemented if human
remains are discovered.
Prior to start
of
construction.
As needed.
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Exhibit A
CR-2(a) Paleontological
Mitigation and Monitoring
Program. Prior to construction
activity a qualified paleontologist
should prepare a Paleontological
Mitigation and Monitoring Program
to be implemented during project
ground disturbance activity. This
program should be based on the final
project plans to identify specific
areas where ground disturbing
activity has the potential to impact
scientifically significant
paleontological resources and
include the following details:
1) Outline the procedures for
construction staff Worker
Environmental Awareness Program
(WEAP) training;
2) Specify the extent, location
and duration of paleontological
monitoring based on proposed
construction activity;
3) Specify the procedures for
salvage and preparation of fossils;
4) Require a final mitigation and
monitoring report; and
5) Specify the qualifications of a
qualified paleontologist and
paleontological monitors.
Verify that a
Paleontological
Mitigation and
Monitoring Program has
been prepared by a
qualified paleontologist
which include the
required components.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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CR-2(b) Paleontological WEAP.
Prior to the start of construction,
construction personnel should be
informed on the appearance of
fossils and the procedures for
notifying paleontological staff
should fossils be discovered by
construction staff.
Verify that all
personnel associated
with ground disturbing
activities attend a
WEAP training.
Personnel associated
with ground disturbing
activities who have not
completed the WEAP
training shall be
accompanied onsite by
personnel who has
completed the training.
Prior to start
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construction.
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Exhibit A
CR-2(c) Paleontological
Monitoring. Any excavations
exceeding five feet in depth,
including those in the young
alluvium, should be monitored
according to the specifications
outlined in the PMMP. At a
minimum, paleontological
monitoring should be sufficient to
evaluate the potential of newly
exposed geologic units to contain
fossils. If the qualified paleontologist
determines that geologic units are
unlikely to yield significant
paleontological resources,
monitoring may be discontinued. If
ground disturbance activity is
initiated in a new area or to a deeper
depth than previous excavations,
paleontological monitoring should
be re-initiated. Monitoring should be
conducted by a qualified
paleontological monitor as specified
in the PMMP. Ground disturbing
activity that does not exceed five feet
in depth in young alluvium would
not require paleontological
monitoring.
Verify that mitigation
measure CR-2(c) is
included as a note on
contractor’s
specifications.
Verify monitoring
occurs in identified
locations.
Prior to
issuance of
start of
construction.
During
construction
period.
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CR-2(d) Salvage of Fossils. If
fossils are discovered, the qualified
paleontologist (or paleontological
monitor) should recover them.
Typically fossils can be safely
salvaged quickly by a single
paleontologist and not disrupt
construction activity. In some cases
larger fossils (such as complete
skeletons or large mammal fossils)
require more extensive excavation
and longer salvage periods. In this
case the paleontologist should have
the authority to temporarily direct,
divert or halt construction activity to
ensure that the fossil(s) can be
removed in a safe and timely
manner.
Verify measure
implementation if
fossils are identified
during construction.
As needed, if
fossils are
identified.
Periodically. City of San
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Utilities
Department
CR-2(e) Preparation and Curation
of Recovered Fossils. Once
salvaged, fossils should be identified
to the lowest possible taxonomic
level, prepared to a curation-ready
condition and curated in a scientific
institution with a permanent
paleontological collection (such as
the University of California Museum
of Paleontology or the Los Angeles
County Museum of Natural History),
along with all pertinent field notes,
photos, data, and maps.
Verify measure
implementation if
fossils are identified
during construction.
By end of
construction.
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Exhibit A
CR-2(f) Final Paleontological
Mitigation and Monitoring
Report. Upon completion of ground
disturbing activity (and curation of
fossils if necessary) the qualified
paleontologist should prepare a final
mitigation and monitoring report
outlining the results of the mitigation
and monitoring program. The report
should include discussion of the
location, duration and methods of the
monitoring, stratigraphic sections,
any recovered fossils, and the
scientific significance of those
fossils, and where fossils were
curated.
Verify that a Final
Paleontological
Mitigation and
Monitoring Report has
been prepared by a
qualified paleontologist
which include the
required components.
By end of
construction.
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HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
HYD-1 Prepare an Emergency
Wastewater Treatment Plan.
Before construction is initiated, the
City of San Luis Obispo shall work
with its design engineers and
construction contractor to develop
an Emergency Wastewater
Treatment Plan which identifies
procedures for handling and
treating wastewater flows during
construction of the Project. This
Plan shall include procedures and
contingency measures for proper
handling and treatment of
wastewater flows in the event that
the treatment train goes offline
unexpectedly as a result of
construction activities, such as
temporary storage wastewater
flows. The Plan shall consider
storage options, varying levels of
treatment and/or blending,
temporary treatment options, and
conveyance to alternative treatment
facilities. An existing emergency
treatment plan could be used in
place of this Emergency
Wastewater Treatment Plan so long
as its provisions could be
successfully implemented during
project construction.
Verify that an
Emergency Wastewater
Treatment Plan has
been prepared.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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Exhibit A
HYD-4 Design Stormwater
Outfall with Energy Dissipaters.
The City of San Luis Obispo shall
ensure that the San Luis Obispo
Creek stormwater outfall, if
selected to manage storm flows on
the WRRF site is designed with
energy dissipation features as
needed to prevent flooding and
erosion at or downstream of the
point of discharge. The design and
location of the stormwater outfall
shall be approved by USACE to
ensure that it does not impede high
flow capacity.
Verify that USACE
approval of stormwater
outfall design and
location.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZ-1(a) Hazardous Materials
Management and Spill Control
Plan. Before construction begins,
all construction contractors shall be
required to develop and implement
a HMMSCP that includes project-
specific contingency plan for
hazardous materials and waste
operations. The HMMSCP shall
establish policies and procedures
consistent with applicable codes
and regulations, including but not
limited to the California Building
and Fire Codes, and federal and
California Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA).
The HMMSCP shall articulate
hazardous materials handling
practices to prevent their release
into San Luis Obispo Creek during
construction of the storm water
outfall.
Verify that a HMMSCP
has been prepared.
Prior to start
of
construction.
Once. City of San
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Utilities
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HAZ-1(b) Preparation of
Hazardous Materials Business
Plan. Prior to operation of the new
facilities, a HMBP shall be
prepared and implemented for the
proposed project. The HMBP shall
include a hazardous materials
inventory, site plan, an emergency
response plan, and requirements for
employee training. An existing
HMBP can be updated and
resubmitted for the expanded
facilities.
Verify that a HMBP has
been prepared.
Prior to
operation of
new facilities.
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Exhibit A
HAZ-3(a) Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment. Before
construction begins, the City of San
Luis Obispo shall perform a Phase
I Environmental Site Assessment
(ESA) to clarify the potential for
soil contamination due to the
adjacent open cleanup site. The
recommendations set forth in the
Phase I ESA shall be implemented
before construction begins. Follow-
up sampling may be conducted, if
needed, to characterize soil and
groundwater quality. Prior to
construction, contractors shall be
informed of the location of
potential areas of hazardous
materials that may be encountered
during construction, and shall
ensure that safety precautions are in
place to avoid or minimize
exposure to potentially
contaminated soils, and to reduce
the potential for accidental damage
to underground storage tanks that
could cause accidental release of
hazardous materials into the
environment.
Verify that a Phase I
ESA has been prepared
for the southern end of
the site if construction
is planned in that area;
verify
recommendations have
been implemented.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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HAZ-3(b) Contaminated Soil
Contingency Plan. The City of
San Luis Obispo shall require its
construction contractors to develop
and implement a Contaminated
Soil Contingency Plan to handle
treatment and/or disposal of
contaminated soils. If contaminated
soil is encountered during project
construction, work shall halt and an
assessment made to determine the
extent of contamination. Treatment
and/or disposal of contaminated
soils shall be conducted in
accordance with the Contingency
Plan.
Verify that a
Contaminated Soil
Contingency Plan has
been prepared.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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Exhibit A
HAZ-5 Traffic Management
Plan. Prior to the start of
construction, the City shall develop
a Traffic Management Plan, in
coordination with City Transit,
Public Works, and other
appropriate departments or users of
the site, that would include
industry, Caltrans, and City
standards for managing
construction traffic to and from the
site. Measures to manage
construction traffic could include
warning signs, flag men, and
scheduling deliveries outside the
AM and PM peak hours. The
Traffic Management Plan shall
include measures that address how
to accommodate emergency
evacuation and response, if needed.
Verify that a Traffic
Management Plan has
been prepared.
Prior to start
of
construction.
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HAZ-6 Prevention of Fire
Hazards. During construction of
the proposed project, staging areas,
welding areas, or areas slated for
construction shall be cleared of
dried vegetation or other material
that could ignite. Construction
equipment that includes a spark
arrestor shall be equipped in good
working order. In addition,
construction crews shall have a
spotter during welding activities to
look out for potentially dangerous
situations, such as accidental
sparks. Other construction
equipment, including those with
hot vehicle catalytic converters,
shall be kept in good working order
and used only within cleared
construction zones. The creation
and maintenance of approved fire
access to work areas shall be
required in accordance with local
Fire regulations. During
construction of the proposed
project, contractors shall require
vehicles and crews working at the
project site to have access to
functional fire extinguishers.
Verify that standard fire
prevention measures are
included as a note on all
contractor’s
specifications.
Field verify
compliance.
Prior to
issuance of
contractor’s
specifications
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during
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RESOLUTION NO. (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF LOW
INTEREST CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND GRANTS AND
LOANS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT OF THE CLEAN WATER STATE
REVOLVING FUND FINANCING PACKAGE
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF)
must be upgraded to meet state and federal discharge requirements and capacity to meet the
City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the WRRF also requires the replacement or upgrade of old and aged
equipment and improvements to increase in the production of recycled water to position the City
for possible future potable reuse; and
WHEREAS, the WRRF will strive to be a community asset incorporating interpretive
features and public amenities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo prepared a WRRF Facilities Plan which was
adopted by the City Council on July 7, 2015 and an WRRF Project EIR which was certified on
August 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo desires to pursue low interest Clean Water
State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) grants and loans to fund the WRRF project; and
WHEREAS, the WRRF Project EIR is the critical piece of the environmental package of
the CWSRF funding application; and
WHEREAS, the CWSRF funding application environmental package requires a long
lead time for review and its timely submittal is critical for the financing to meet the WRRF
project schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Finding. The City Council, after certification of the WRRF Project EIR,
public testimony and correspondence, and reports thereon, supports the pursuit of low interest
CWSRF grants and loans.
SECTION 2. Action. The City Council hereby authorities City staff to submit the
environmental package for the WRRF Project to the CWSRF.
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Resolution No. _____ (2016 Series) Page 2
R ______
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________, 2016.
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Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, PLEDGING THE CITY COUNCIL’S SUPPORT
FOR THE WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT AND
DESIRE TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is planning an upgrade to its Water Resource Recovery Facility to
meet the requirements of its recently adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permit;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create a community asset that is recognized as
supporting health, well-being and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to deliver a Water Resource Recovery Facility in partnership
with stakeholders that provides economic, social and environmental value to our community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement improvements today to position the City for
future potable reuse; and
WHEREAS, the City plans for development of a public interpretive center and
demonstration wetlands to engage and educate the community in resource recovery and that
promotes the one water concept; and
WHEREAS, the City plans for development of a Water Resource Center that brings
together Utilities staff and supports the development and empowerment of City employees; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement innovative technologies, that provide
multiple benefits, including reduced energy usage and high quality water; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create and sustain diverse partnerships that add value to
the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council pledges support for the Water Resource Recovery
Facility Project.
SECTION 2. The City of San Luis Obispo desires to create and sustain partnerships with
local, state and federal elected officials and agencies to implement the Water Resource Recovery
Facility Project.
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Resolution No. _____ (2016 Series) Page 2
Upon motion of Council Member _____________, seconded by Council Member
________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted on this ___ day of ______, 20__.
____________________________________
Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, CALIFORNIA, this ____ day of _____________, _____.
____________________________________
Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The San Luis Obispo City Council invites
all interested persons to attend a public.
hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Cham-
ber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
Californfa, relative to the following:
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A public hearing to consider the following:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Wa-
ter Resource Recovery Facility Project
Environmental Impact Report; and
2. Adopt a resolution supporting the
pursuit of Clean Water State Revolving
Fund grant and loan funding, and au-
thorizing staff to submit the environmen-
tal component of the State Revolving
Fund financing package; and
3. Adopt a resolution in support of en-
hancing and expanding partnerships for
the Water Resource Recovery Facility
Project.
The City Council may also discuss other
hearings or business items before or after
the items listed above. If you challenge the
proposed project in court, you may be limit-
ed to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice, or in written corre-
spondonce delivered to the City Council at,
or prior to, the public hearing.
Reports for this meeting will be available
for review in the City Clark's Office and on-
line at www.slocltv.org on Wednesday, Au-
gust 10, 2016. Please call the City Clerk's
Office at (805) 781-7100 for more informa-
Ilon. The City Council meeting will be tele-
vised live on Charter Cable Channel 20
and live streaming on www.slocity.org.
Lae Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
City of San Luis Obispo
August 5. 2016 2592674
Water Resource Recovery Project
Environmental Impact Report Certification and Funding
Application Request
August 16, 2016
Review the purpose and components of the WRRF
Project Final Environmental Impact Report
Certify the Final EIR
Outline the current funding pursuits and next steps in the
funding applications
Adopt a resolution in support of the CWSRF
funding program
Provide an update on the WRRF Project since the
adoption of the Facilities Plan
Adopt a resolution in support of expanding
partnerships for the WRRF Project
Goals for Today
2
The WRRF Project
WRRF Site
4
Vision: Create a community asset that is recognized as supporting
heath, well-being and quality of life
Mission: Deliver a Water Resource Recovery Facility in partnership
with stakeholders that provides economic, social and environmental
value to our community
Objectives & Performance Measures:
Economic
Environmental
Social
5
WRRF Project Program Charter
A water production facility
Meet new discharge
requirements
Treat future flows and
loads
Replace aging equipment
Maximize the production of
recycled water
6
WRRF Project
3
A healthy and smart
workplace
New Water Resource
Center
Increasing safety,
performance, and reliability
7
WRRF Project
3
A public learning center
New Learning Center
Incorporating interpretive
features and public
amenities
Demonstration gardens
Facility tours
8
WRRF Project
3
Achieve sustainable and cost-
effective compliance
Support healthy communities
and watersheds
Support groundwater
sustainability
Deliver ‘One Water’ solutions
Provide a community asset in
partnership with stakeholders
Key Themes of SLO’s WRRF Project
Provide economic, environmental and social value to our community.
9
Project Progress
Where We’ve Been
11
The EIR
Disclose Significant Environmental
Effects of Proposed Actions
Identify Ways to Avoid or Reduce
Environmental Damage
Consider Feasible Alternatives to
Proposed Actions
Enhance Public Participation in the
Planning Process
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Purposes
Required for SWRCB SRF Loan Program application
Federal cross-cutting documentation in place of National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
Federal Endangered Species Act
National Historic Preservation Act
General Conformity Rule for the Federal Clean Air Act
Evaluates compliance with federal
regulatory framework
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Policies for protection of wetlands
Policies for flood plain management
CEQA-Plus
EIR Review Process
City circulates Notice of Preparation
(October 13 –November 13, 2015)
City prepares Draft EIR
(November –April 2016)
Public Review Period
(45+ days, April 18 –June 6, 2016)
City files Notice of Completion
City prepares Final EIR, including
responses to comments
(June –August 2016)
City decides on EIR certification and
takes action on proposed Project
(August 16, 2016)
Public and responsible
agencies comment on
Draft EIR
Responsible Agencies
comment on EIR scope
Project Impacts
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts
None
Project Impacts
Significant but Mitigable Impacts
Air
Quality
Cultural
Resources
Biological
Resources
Hazards &
Hazardous
Materials
Hydrology
and Water
Quality
Project Impacts
Beneficial Impacts
Air
Quality
Hydrology
and Water
Quality
Recreation Utilities
Draft EIR Comment Period Ended June 6, 2016
6 Comment Letters Received
2 Tribes
1 Federal Agency
2 State Agencies
1 Local Agency
No members of the public
Letter received from State
Clearinghouse acknowledging
compliance with noticing requirements
Comments received at Planning Commission
hearing addressed in Final EIR
Comments Received on Draft EIR
Decision on certification of the proposed Final EIR
Take formal action on proposed Project
If Action is taken, file Notice of Determination with County
and State Clearinghouse
Next Steps in EIR Process
What’s Next
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
and Water Recycling Funding
Program
Joint loan and grant application
through the State Water Resources
Control Board
4 packages:
General, Environmental, Technical,
Financial
Certification of the Final EIR is
required for submission of the
Environmental package
CWSRF/WRFP Financing Opportunity
22
Partnership Opportunities
23
Local, state, and federal partnerships will add value to the
Project and to the community
Partnerships align well with the mission of the Project and the
Program Charter
Supporting partnerships will demonstrate the City’s support of
the Project and will aid in forging such partnerships
August 2016
Certify the Final EIR
Complete Environmental Package for Clean Water
SRF/Water Recycling Funding Program
Preliminary Design Report released
Value Engineering
Constructability Review
2017
60% Design Complete –Early 2017
Final Design Complete –Late 2017
Upcoming Milestones
24
Adopt a resolution certifying the WRRF Project EIR
Adopt a resolution:
Supporting the pursuit of CWSRF grant and loan
funding
Authorizing staff to submit the environmental
component of the SRF financing package
Adopt a resolution in support of enhancing and
expanding partnerships for the WRRF Project
Tonight’s Action Items
Thank you!
Secondary treatment process
Traditional (MLE) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
Changes from the Facilities Plan
27
28
The Path to MBR
Alternative cooling process
Cooling towers and chillers cooling wetlands,
cooling towers, and chillers (?)
Changes from the Facilities Plan
29
The Road to Cooling Wetlands
30
Examines the environmental impacts of a specific project
Focuses primarily on changes in the environment that
would result from the project
Examine all phases of the project
Project-Level EIR
City of San Luis Obispo –Lead Agency for the Project
Meet NEPA requirements for:
USEPA
USFWS
NOAA NMFS
Meet CEQA requirements for:
CDFW
SHPO
SWRCB
Central Coast RWQCB
Uses of the EIR
Publication of Notice of Preparation
October 13, 2015 –November 13, 2015
Public Scoping Meeting: October 27, 2015
4 Written Comments Received
Public Comment Period on Draft EIR:
45+ days, April 18 –June 6, 2015
PC Hearing on Draft EIR: April 27, 2016
6 public and agency comment letters received
Final EIR Certification Hearing
August 16, 2016 (tonight)
EIR Chronology
Nine issue areas examined in EIR
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Noise
Recreation
Hydrology and Water Quality
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Public Services and Utilities
Issues Analyzed in the EIR
Alternatives should “feasibly attain most of the basic
objectives of the project” (CEQA).
Alternative 1: No Project
Avoids Class II impacts associated with the Project
(primarily associated with construction activities)
Would not achieve the objectives of the Project
Alternative 2: Alternate Process Options
Alternate technologies that would meet new
NPDES permit requirements
Similar level of impact as the Project
Alternatives Considered