HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1987 - 0145RESOLUTION NO.87-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE
COUNTY,CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING FINAL
SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT TREATMENT WORKS
WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT,MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,AND ADOPTING
A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS.
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WHEREAS,on July 10,1985 the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation
Districts of Orange County,California,received and approved a Joint Treatment
Works Wastewater Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)by the
adoption of Resolution No.85-119;and
WHEREAS,in February 1986 and April 1987,the Boards of Directors of
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County,California,approved Master Plans
of Support Facilities;and
WHEREAS,changes are proposed to the facilities described in the July
1985 Joint Treatment Works Wastewater Master Plan Final Environmental Impact
Report;and
WHEREAS,the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation Districts of
Orange County,California (hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT”),have
previously commissioned K.P.Lindstrom,Inc.to prepare a Supplement to the
Joint Treatment Works Wastewater and Disposal Facilities Master Plan
Environmental Impact Report to identify and analyze the impacts of construction
of additional support facilities and changes identified since the original
Envi ronmental Impact Report of 1985,(The “PROJECT”).;and
WHEREAS,DISTRICT is the lead,agency for the preparation and
consideration of environmental documents for projects contained within said
Supplement,as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,as
amended (hereinafter “CEQA”)and the State of California Guidelines for the
Implementation of CEQA as modified and adopted by the DISTRICT (hereinafter
“CEQA Guidelines”);and
WHEREAS,in order to facilitate an objective assessment of the
individual and collective environmental impacts associated with the changes
since the July 1985 approval of the EIR,DISTRICT has caused to be prepared a
Draft Suppl~ient to Joint Treatment Works Wastewater Master Plan Environmental
Impact Report (hereinafter referred to as “DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR”)to address the
significant,adverse environmental impacts,mitigation measures and Project
alternatives associated with the Project;and
WHEREAS,the DISTRICT has consulted with other public agencies and the
general public and given them the opportunity to comment on said DRAFT
SUPPLEMENT EIR as required by the provisions of CEQA and CEQA Guidelines;and
WHEREAS,on October 14,1987,a duly noticed public hearing was held by
the Boards of Directors of the DISTRICT to provide a further opportunity for the
general public to coment on and respond to the DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR;and
WHEREAS,the DISTRICT has evaluated the comments received from public
agencies and persons who reviewed the DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR;and
WHEREAS,said comments and recommendations received on the DRAFT
SUPPLEMENT EIR,either verbatim or in summary,a list of persons,organizations
and public agencies commenting on the DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR,and the responses of
the DISTRICT to significant environmental points raised in the review and
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consultation process have been included in and made a part of said DRAFT
SUPPLEMENT EIR to form theFinal Supplement to Joint Works Wastewater Master
Plan Environmental Impact Report (hereinafter “FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR”)for said
Project as required by Section 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines;and
WHEREAS,said FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR has been presented to the Boards of
Directors of DISTRICT for review,consideration and approval prior to the final
approval of,and commitment to,undertaking any Master Plan projects.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Boards of Directors of County
Sanitation Districts of Orange County,California as follows:
1.That the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation Districts of Orange
County,California do hereby certify that the Final Supplement to Joint
TreatmentWorks Wastewater Master Plan Environmental Impact Report has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines and that the DISTRICT
has reviewed and considered the information contained in said FINAL SUPPLEMENT
EIR prior to approval of,or commitment to,the Project.Said FINAL SUPPLEMENT
EIR is composed of the following elements:
A.A Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Report,“Supplement to
Joint Treatment Works Wastewater Master Plan Environmental Impact Report”,and
all appendices thereto;
B.Comments and responses to said DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR;
2.That the Boards of Directors of DISTRICT do hereby find that changes or
alterations have been required in,or incorporated into,the Project which will
mitigate or avoid any significant adverse effects identified in the FINAL
SUPPLEMENT EIR as specifically itemized below.
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A.Geology/Soils/Seismicity
Impacts Existing soils profile at Plant No.1 site would be
destroyed to a depth of up to 46 feet to construct the facilities.
A major earthquake al.ong the Newport/Inglewood zone could damage
facilities,resulting in the release of untreated sewage.
Findings Soil and geological studie~have been conducted to
evaluate foundation resistence.During construction,soil subject
to wind blowing will be watered to minimize dust.Rubber gasketed
mechanical joints will be used to connect pipes to treatment
facilities to minimize ruptures during earthquakes.All facilities
are and will be designed to earthquake standards for the zone.
B.Water Resources
Impacts Construction will require site dewatering for deep
foundations or excavation.
Findings Desanding of water and water disposal in accordance with
EPA and Regional Water Quality Control Board NPDES permit
guidelines.
Impacts There will be an increase in the ability to handle
existing and projected flows,thereby resulting in a beneficial
impact of preventing overloading of partial treatment.
Findings No mitigation measures are required.
C.Air Quality and Microclimate
Impacts Dust emissions are estimated to be as high as 110 lbs/day
per acre over a 2-3 month period for a two-acre maximum area.Dust
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will continue to be generated but in lower quantities.A net
benefit in terms of existing air quality should occur.Odors,
largely in the form of hydrogen sulfide,will be controlled.A
decrease in overall air pollution emissions will occur.The
continued population growth in the DISTRICT service area will
increase air pollution emissions associated with transportation,
fuel combustion and industrial production.DISTRICT provides
facilities to accommodate urban growth planned and approved by
Cities and the County.
Findings During construction,watering should occur on a daily
basis as needed for dust suppression.Well—tuned and properly-
maintained equipment can reduce pollutant emissions.
Implementation of cogeneration facilities will reduce air pollution
emissions.The continued addition of ferrous chloride to digesters
will reduce H2S emissions.
D.Biotic Resources
Impacts A large number
for the new facilities.
than grasses will occur.
at Plant No.2.Marine
adversely affect biota.
agricultural land,open
tributary service area.
Findings Trees removed will be replaced to the extent practical.
New landscaping is part of the project.The DISTRICT will consult
of existing trees will have to be removed
No other impacts on biotic resources other
New trees could attract predatory birds
disposal of effluent is not expected to
Continued development will reduce
space and wildlife habitat within the
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with interested wetlands restoration parties to ensure
compatibility of new landscaping with restored wetlands near Plant
No.2.Industrial and non—industrial source control programs will
continue to be enforced to control toxics entering wastewater
collection system.The DISTRICT will continue to maintain effluent
quality to meet NPDES permit limitations and conduct a marine
monitoring program.
E.Cultural and Scientific Resourses
Impacts Archeological surveys have not shown cultural or
scientific artifacts at the site.
Findings If something of potential scientific,cultural or
historic interest is discovered during construction,an expert will
be called in to investigate and work stopped in the immediate area.
F.Land Use
Impacts The proposed facilities will encompass approximately five
acres of the 100-acre site.
Findings No mitigation measures are necessary.
G.Visual/Scenic Qualities
Impacts Cranes and pile drivers will be visible during
construction.Some facilities will have an appearance similar to
existing plant structures and will be built in the interior portion
of the site.The new primary clarifiers will be covered.
Findings Landscaping will be included as mitigation.Efforts to
visually enhance the plant site will continue in the form of
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perimeter berms,walls,landscaping and post—construction
landscaping of the interior and exterior grounds.
H.Public Service and Utilities
Impacts No significant impacts are expected during construction.
Natural gas use will increase for the next few years while
purchased electric power will decrease.
Findings Implement the most cost effective treatment facilities
which use the least amount of energy,as proposed by maximizing the
use of digester gas,optimizing sludge dewatering operations,and
implementing cogeneration project.
I.Transportation
Impacts Construction-related traffic will number up to 100
vehicles per day (up to 400 trips).At certain stages,temporary
local impacts will be significant due to the number of trucks.
Construction will require transport of a significant amount of soil
and concrete.There may be a 15 -20%increase in truck and
automobile traffic over existing operations.
Findings Relocation of existing service entrances and exit roads
have been proposed to improve access to and from Plant No.1.
J.Noise
Impacts Noise levels associated with construction are expected to
range to 96 dBA within 50 feet of the equipment.Pile driving
operations and jack hammers will generate the greatest source.
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Community noise sources of greatest concern if not controlled are
internal combustion engines,centrifugal blowers or turbines.
Findings High noise construction activities should not commence
before 7:30 a.m.nor extend past 5:30 p.m.,or hours stipulated by
local ordinances.Low noise 1 evel equi pment and noi se barn ers
should be used.Nearly all noise associated with operations can be
mitigated by enclosure of noisy engines and scheduling of
operations to avoid nighttime operation.
K.Economic Factors
Impacts Districts funds are presently available to complete the
projects.Additional revenue-raising actions may be required in
the future.Additional jobs will be created through the design of
the facilities,construction and the administration of the
contracts.Higher sewer use and connection fees are anticipated.
Findings Seek a means of equitably sharing cost of improvements
between existing users and new users.Higher connection fees may
be appropriate.
L.Health and Safety Considerations
Impacts None.
Findings All safety measures will be enforced and special
trenching precautions taken.Existing new facilities wil4l be
covered to minimize odors.
M.Energy/Resource Commitment
Impacts Secondary energy use in the manufacture of concrete,
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steel equipment and labor constitute the largest commitments of
energy:Natural gas use will increase for cogeneration.Purchased
electrical power will be reduced.Chemical and consumable
materials may also increase.
Findings Maximize the use of materials by good design and
one-time construction of major structures to be fitted with
equipment when needed.Cogeneration using digester gas and heat
recovery will reduce energy use.
N.Nuisance Factors
Impacts The most significant nuisance conditions likely to occur
are odors and traffic.Odors will be greatest when tie-ins with
existing facilities occur.
Findings See mitigation measures under individual subject
headings.
3.That the Boards of Directors of DISTRICT further find that changes,
alterations or conditions have been incorporated into the projects contemplated
in the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR which will substantially mitigate or avoid the
signficant effects identified in the DRAFT SUPPLEMENT EIR.Certain of the
significant effects cannot be fully mitigated.The short-term impacts,
including land use changes,traffic control,construction noise,visual impacts
from construction,may continue to be significant after all feasibly known and
identified mitigation measures are implemented.The 1985 EIR discussed these
impacts;they are treated again within the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR.
4.That certain changes or alterations,(e.g.,mitigation measures)are
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required in or incorporated into the Projects through the permitting
responsibility and jurisdiction of a public agency other than County Sanitation
Districts.These changes,identified in the 1985 EIR,are not changed by the
FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR.
5.That the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation Districts of Orange
County,California have balanced the benefits of the proposed Projects against
their unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the
Projects.The Boards do hereby further find,determine and state,pursuant to
the provisions of Section 15093 of the State Guidelines,that the occurrence of
those certain significant environmental effects identified in the FINAL
EIR (1985),the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR (1987)and set forth in paragraphs above
have been found acceptable and will be permitted without further mitigation due
to the following overriding considerations.
A.The projects are necessary to accommodate wastewater flows from
ongoing development approved by the local zoning authorities.The
DISTRICT is a single purpose agency with the responsibility to
collect,treat and dispose of wastewater generated within the
DISTRICT’S service area.Construction of the Projects identified
in the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR are necessary to provide sewerage
facilities to serve development approved by the Cities and County
after separate environmental review by the approving entity as
identified in local land use plans.
B.The Boards of Directors find that implementation of the project
alternatives identified in the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR are infeasible
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as follows:
1)No Project Alternative.The DISTRICT’S sole function is to
provide sewerage facilities to adequately collect,treat and
dispose of wastewater.If the no project alternative is
implemented and no new facilities are built to accommodate City
and County approved land uses,the sewer system will become
unreliable with potential raw sewage backup in the streets and
other urban areas and discharge of untreated wastewater to the
ocean.
2)Provision of Lesser/Greater Capacity.Installation of smaller
pipes or sewage treatment facilities than identified would not
meet planned land use development of the Cities and County,
thus limiting growth or necessitating construction of
additional facilities at a higher cost in the near future.
Installation of larger sewage treatment facilities than
identified in the FINAL SUPPLEMENT EIR is not warranted at this
time.The DISTRICT’S responsibility is to serve anticipated
growth,as determined by the local municipalities,not to act
as the vehicle by with growth is induced or restricted.
C.For the reasons set forth above,it is not economically feasible to
further mitigate or avoid the environmental effects hereinabove
identified.
PASSED AND ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 18,1987.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)SS.
O)UN~Y OF ORA~E
I,RITA J.BRGJN,Secretary of the Boards of Directors of County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County,
California,do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.87-145 was
passed and adopted at a regular neeting of said Boards on the 18th day of
November,1987,by the following vote,to wit:
AYES:Ben Bay,Roland E.Bigonger,Norman E.Culver,Richard B.
Ek~tgar,Don R.Griffin,Dan Griset,Robert Hanson,Evelyn Hart,
Ronald B.Hoesterey,John Kanel,Jack Kelly,Ursula E.Kennedy,
William D.Mahoney,Philip Maurer,Tan Mays,Sally Anne Miller,
J.Todd Murphy,James Neal,Carrey J.Nelson,Bob Perry,
Ruthelyn Pluniner,Richard T.Polis,Don Roth,Sal Sapien,
J.R.“Bob”Siefen,Wayne Silzel,Don E.Smith,Roger R.
Stanton,Peer A.Swan,Charles E.Sylvia,James A.Wahner,Ft~na
Wilson
~ES:None
ABSENT:A.B.“BUCk”Catlin,Arthur G.Newton
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of County Sanitation District No.1 on behalf of itself and Districts
Nos.2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County,California,this 18th day
of November,1987.
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Rita J.Brown,Secretary -~
Boards of Directors,County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1,~~2,~3r 5,
6,7,11,13 and 14 of O~a.nge -County,
California