HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1983 - 0068RESOLUTION NO.83-68
MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE PRIMARY BASINS
P &Q AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NO.2,
JOB NO.P2-26,AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NOS.1,2,3,
5,6,7 AND 11 OF ORANGE COUNTY,CALIFORNIA,
MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE PRIMARY BASINS
P &Q AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NO.2,JOB
NO.P2-26,AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF
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The Boards of Directors of County Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,
7 and 11 of Orange County,California,
DO HEREBY RESOLVE,DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1 That the project concerning which this determination is made
is described as follows:
Construction of two additional primary sedimentation basins and
appurtenant facilities,extension of an existing tunnel and installation of
additional chlorination facilities on eight existing primary basins.
Section 2 That,whereas,an Initial Study,which said study is attached
hereto as Exhibit “A”,of the environmental effects of said project has been
undertaken and completed by the Districts,and the results thereof have been
reviewed by this Board;and,
Section 3 That,whereas,for the following reasons,it is hereby found
that said project will not have a significant effect on the environment and,
therefore,the Board hereby makes a negative declaration regarding the
environmental impacts of said project:
(a)It is not in conflict with environmental plans and goals that have
been adopted by the community where the project is to be located.
(b)It does not have a substantial and demonstrable aesthetic effect.
Cc)It will not substantially affect a rare or endangered species of
animal or plant,or habitat of such species.
Cd)It does not cause substantial interference with the movement of any
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species.
Ce)It does not breach any published national,state or local standards
relating to solid waste or litter control.
(f)It will not result in a substantial detrimental effect on air or
water quality or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas.
(g)It does not involve the possibility of contaminating a public water
supply system or adversely affecting ground water.
(h)It could not cause substantial flooding,erosion or siltration.
(1)It could not expose people or structures to major geologic hazards.
(j)It is not likely to generate growth.
Section 4 That the Secretary be,and is hereby,authorized and
instructed to file a certified copy of this resolution and of the aforesaid
Initial Study at the Districts’office to be available for public inspection and
copying.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held June 8,1983.
COUNTY’SANITATION DISTRICTS
of ORANGE COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
P.O.BOX 8127
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CALIFORNIA 92708
FiLED (714)540-2910
the Office of the Secretary (714)962-2411
County Sanitation District
APR 1 3 ~983 INITIAL STUDY
____________________
(To Be Completed by Lead Agency)
I.Background
A.Name of Proponent County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
B.Address.and Phone Number of Proponent P.O.Box 8127
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley,CA 92708
C.Contact Person Ray E.Lewis or Hilary Baker
D.Title and Location of Project Primary Basins P &Q at
Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2,22212 Brookhurst Street,
Huntington Beach,CA
E.Description of Project The project entails the construction of
two additional primary sedimentation basins and appurtenant
facilities,extension of an existing tunnel and installation of
additional chlorination facilities on eight existing primary
basins.This project is necessary to better treat the current
incoming flow to the Plant and to improve odor control on
existing basins.
EXHIBIT “A-i”
c
II.Guidelines
A.Does the proposed activity qualify as a project as defined in Section 28.
Yes X No
(If activity does not qualify as project,do not complete remainder of
form.)
B.Does the project qualify as:
1.Ministerial (Section 6)Yes
_____
No X
2.Emergency (Section 13)Yes No X
3.A feasibility or planning study (Section 33)Yes No X
4.Categorically exempt pursuant to Article 8 of the State Guidelines
(Section 40)Yes
_____
No X
5.Involves another agency which constitutes the lead agency
(Section 36)Yes
_____
No X If yes,identify lead agency:
(If yes has been checked for any of the above,an Environmental Impact
Assessment/Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration need
not be prepared.)
III.Environmental •Impacts
(Explanations of all “yes”and “maybe”answers are required on attached
sheets.)
Yes Maybe No
A.Earth.Will the proposal result in:
1.Unstable earth conditions or in changes in
geologic substructures?
____________
X
2.Disruptions,displacements,compaction
or overcovering of the soil?
__________
X
3.Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?(See attached sheet.)
_____
X
4.~e destruction,covering or modification
of any unique geologic or physical features?______
______
X
5.Any increase in wind or water erosion of
soils,either on or off the site?
__________
X
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EXHIBIT “A-2”
Yes Maybe No
6.Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands or changes in silation,deposition
or erosion which may modify the channel
of a river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay,inlet or lake?
__________
X
7.Exposure of people or property to geological
hazards such as earthquakes,landslides,
rnudslides,ground failure or similar
hazard?
____________
X
B.Air.Will the proposal result in:
1.Substantial air emissions or deteriora
tion of ambient air quality?
__________
X
2.The creation of objectionable odors?
______
X
______
(See attached sheet.)
3.Alteration of air movement,moisture or
temperature or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
__________
X
C.Water.Will the proposal result in:
1.Changes in currents or the course of
direction of water movements in either
marine or fresh water?
____________
X
2.Changes in absorption rates,drainage
patterns or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
____________
X
3.Alterations to the course or flow of
flood waters?
____________
X
4.Change in the amount of surface water
in any water body?
__________
X
5.Discharge into surface waters or in any
alteration of surface water quality,in
cluding,but not limited to,temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
______
X
______
(See attached sheet.)
6.Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters?
____________
X
7.Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with—
drawals,or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
____________
X
Yes Maybe No
8.Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
•water supplies?
__________
X
9.Exposure of people or property to related
hazards such as flooding or tidal waves?
____________
X
D.Plant Life.Will the proposal result in:
1.Change in the diversity of species or
number of any species of plants (including
trees,shrubs,grass,crops and aquatic
plants)?(See attached sheet.)X
2.Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants?
____________
X
3.Introduction of new species of plants into
an area or in a barrier to the normal
replenishment of existing species?
__________
X
4.Reduction in acreage of any agriculture
crop?
____________
X
E.Animal Life.Will the proposal result in:
1.Change in the diversity of species or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles,fish
and shellfish,benthic organisms or
insects?
____________
X
2.Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?
__________
X
3.Introduction of new species of animals
into an area or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals?
__________
X
4.Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
_____
X
F.Noise.Will the proposal result in:
1.Increase in existing noise levels?
__________
X
2.Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
__________
X
G.Light and Glare.Will the proposal .produce new
light or glare?
__________
X
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EXHIBIT “A-4”
Yes Maybe No
H.Land Use.Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
____________
X
I.Natural Resources.Will the proposal result in:
1.Increase in t~e rate of use of any
natural resources?
____________
X
2.Substantial depletion of any non
renewable natural resource?
____________
X
J.Risk of Upset.Will the proposal involve:
1.A risk of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including,but not
limited to,oil,pesticides,chemicals
or radiation)in the event of an accident
or upset conditions?
____________
X
2.Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan?
__________
X
K.Population.Will the proposal alter the
location,distribution,density or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
____________
X
L.Housing.Will the proposal affect existing
housing or create a demand for additional
housing?
____________
x
M.Transportation/Circulation.Will the proposal
result in:
1.Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
____________
X
2.Effects on existing parking facilities
or demand for new parking?
____________
X
3.Substantial impact upon existing trans
portation systems?
4.Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
____________
X
5.Alterations to waterborne,rail or air
traffic?
____________
X
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EXHIBIT “A—5”
Yes Maybe No
6.Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles,bicyclists or pedestrians?
____________
X
N.Public Services.Will the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or
altered governmental services in any of the
following areas:
1.Fire protection?
__________
X
2.Police protection?
____________
X
3.Schools?
__________
X
4.Parks or other recreational facilities?
__________
X
5.Maintenance of public facilities,in
cluding roads?
____________
X
6.Other governmental services?
_____
X
0.Energy.Will the proposal result in:
1.Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy?
____________
x
2.Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy or require
the development of new sources of energy?
__________
X
P.Utilities.Will the proposal result in a need
for new systems or substantial alterations to
the following utilities?
1.Power or natural gas?
____________
X
2.Communications systems?
____________
X
3.Water?
__________
X
4.Sewer or septic tanks?
__________
X
5.Storm water drainage?
____________
X
6.Solids waste and disposal?X
(See attached sheet.)
Q.Human Health.Wil.l the proposal result in:
1.Creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
______
X
______
(See attached sheet.)
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EXHIBIT “A-6”
Yes Maybe No
2.Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
__________
X
R.Aesthetics.Will the proposal result in the
obstruction of any scenic vista or view open
to the public or will the proposal result in
the creation of an aesthetically offensive
site
open to public view?
__________
X
S.Recreation.Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
__________
X
T.Cultural Resources;
1.Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric
or historic archaeological site?
____________
X
2.Will the proposal result in adverse
physical or aesthetic effects to a
prehistoric or historic building,
structure or object?
____________
X
3.Does the proposal have the potential to
cause a physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values?
____________
X
4.Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area?.
__________
X
U.Mandatory Findings of Significance.
1.Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species,cause a fish
or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels,threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory?
____________
X
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EXHIBIT “A-7”
Yes Maybe No
2.Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term,to the disadvantage of
long-term,environmental goals?(A short-
term impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief,de
finitive period of time,while long—term
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impacts will endure well into the future.)
__________
X
3.Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited but cumulative con
siderable?(A project may impact on two
or more separate resources where the
impact on each resource is relatively
small,but where the effect of the total
of those impacts on the environment is
significant.)
__________
X
4.Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
__________
X
IV.Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
See attached sheet.
V.Discussion of Zoning Compatibility
See attached sheet.
VI.Determination
(To be completed by Lead Agency.)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
I find that although the prposed project could have a
significant effect on the environment,there will not be
a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
______
measures described on an attached sheet have been added I x
to the project.A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required.
Date:April 3,1983 COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF
ORANGE COUNTY
EXHIBIT “A—B”
ATTACHMENT
IV.Discussion of Environmental Evaulation.
Item III.A.3.
During construction of this project it will be necessary
to remove some trees from the site.The better trees will
be saved and replanted after construction and the others
will be replaced in an enlarged planted area.
Item III.B.2.
The Districts will be installing state—of-the—art chloramine
sprays to mitigate the odors from this facility.
Item III.C.5.
The Sanitation Districts presently discharge wastewater to the
marine environment through a five—mile ocean outfall.This
project will improve the quality of water being discharged.
Item III.0.1.
Please refer to answer for III.A.3.
Iteni LLL...~P..6_
Imprbvement of the wastewater quality will result in removal
of more suspended solids for processing and dispoal.The
additional solids represent less than 10%of the total volume
and disposal methods are consistent with the EPA environmental
regulations and the California Ocean Plan.
Item III.Q.1.
Nearby residents have complained of odors emanating from similar
basins and have mentioned nausea and adverse allergic reactions.
The improved chloramine sprays,along with the Districts’overall
odor control program,should minimize this impact.
V.Discussion of Zoning Compatibility.
Construction will take place on the existing treatment plant
site.
EXHIBIT “A-9”
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
SS.
OUNTY OF ORANGE
I,WILLIAM H.BUTLER,Secretary of the Boards of Directors of County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7 and 11 of Orange County,
California,do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.83—68 was
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Boards on the 8th day of June,
1983,by the foUowing vote,to wit:
AYES:Marvin Adler,Ruth Bailey,Barbara Brown,Sam Cooper,Norman
Culver,Richard Edgar,Bruce Finlayson,Don Griffin,Robert
Hanson,Evelyn Hart,Jacqueline Heather,John Holmberg,Donald
Holt,Elvin Hutchison,Carol Kawanami,Frank Laszlo,Robert
Luxembourger,Frank Marshott,Philip Maurer,Gerald Mullen,Ron
Pattinson,Bob Perry,Thomas Riley,Don Roth,Norma Seidel,Don
Smith,Roger Stanton,Charles Sylvia,John Thomas,Bill
Vardoulis,James Wahner,Henry Wedaa,Dorothy Wedel,Harriett
Wieder,Duane Winters
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Saltarelli
IN~WITNESS WHERNOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of County Sanitation District No.1 on behalf of itself and Districts
Nos.2,3,5,6,7 and 11 of Orange County,California,this 9th day of June,
1983.
William H.Butler,Secreiary
Boards of Directors,County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1.,2,3,
5,6,7 and 11 of Orange County,
California