Resolution - 8816RESOLUTION NO. 8816
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE WEST COVINA RECLAIMED WATER
USE PLAN LOAN APPLICATION.
• WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the increasing potential for
water shortages facing urbanized areas in Southern California, and
concomitant threat to undermine California's economy and quality of
life; and
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WHEREAS, in response to this concern the City desires to make
cost effective utilization of reclaimed water for irrigation
purposes within its service area; and
WHEREAS, Engineering Science, Incorporated, was retained by
the City to prepare a loan application for submittal under the
Water Reclamation Loan Program, as authorized by the 1984 and 1988
Clean Water and Water Reclamation Bond laws, for funding of
facilities needed to convey and deliver reclaimed water within the
West Covina service area; and
WHEREAS, as part of the loan application to the California
State Water Resources Control Board, an environmental assessment is
required to review the potential impacts of the proposed reclaimed
water use project; and
WHEREAS, an initial study was prepared for said project; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings of the initial study, a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, relating to the
proposed Reclaimed Water Use Plan has been prepared and distributed
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
State and local guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures
adopted pursuant thereto; and
WHEREAS, said Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
concludes that all potential adverse impacts associated with the
project can be mitigated to a level of insignificance; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a Cultural Resource Records Search
conducted by the Archaeological Information Center, a qualified
archaeologist shall be retained to monitor all earth moving
operations of the Water Reclamation Project; and
WHEREAS, after receiving and considering all determinations,
studies, documents, and recommendations, as well as other
appropriate public comments, the City Council of the City of West
Covina hereby certifies the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact subject to compliance with the mitigation measures that are
recommended in the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as
outlined below:
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
IMPACTS MEASURES
Earth All grading shall
occur in conform-
ance with ca-
ble provisionsions of
the West Covina
Municipal Code and
other applicable
regulations and
standards.
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MONITORING
DEPT/AGENCY
Engineering
MONITORING
METHOD
Pre-
construc-
tion plan
check,
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site
inspec-
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Citizen
Input
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ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
IMPACTS MEASURES
MONITORING MONITORING
DEPW AGENCY METHOD
Any graded slopes
Engineering/
Daily on -
shall be contoured
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Planning
site
and feathered to
inspec-
the contours of
tions/
adjacent topographic
Citizen
relief features.
Input
Air Normal wetting
Engineering/
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procedures or other
Planning
site
- dust palliative
inspec-
measures shall be
tions/
followed during
Citizen
demolition and
Input
construction
activities to
reduce fugitive
dust emissions in
order to meet AQMD
Rule 403 requirements.
All construction equip- Engineering/
ment/vehicles shall Planning
be maintained in
proper tune.
Project -related earth Engineering/
movement activities Planning
shall cease during
periods of excessive
high winds and during
periods of second
stage smog alerts.
Noise Grading and construc- Engineering/
tion activity shall Planning
comply with the City's
grading & noise ordinances.
Traffic/ The City shall pur- Engineering
Circulation sue improvements to
the intersection of
Amar & Azusa.
Construction activities Engineering/
related to the proposed Planning
project shall not be
scheduled during peak
hour traffic periods.
Trenches shall be
covered as soon as
possible to avoid
extensive detour of
traffic flow.
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Daily on -
site
inspec-
tions/
Citizen
Input
Daily on -
site
inspec-
tions/
Citizen
Input
Daily on -
site
inspec-
tions/
Citizen
Input
Pre-
construc-
tion plan
check. On-
going
Daily on -
site
inspec-
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Citizen
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Resolution No. 8816
WCOV/RECLAIMED/WATER
May 20, 1992 - Page 3
WHEREAS, non-compliance with any of the aforementioned
mitigation measures as determined by the monitoring department/
agency and any measures taken to correct said non-compliance shall
be immediately reported to the Planning Department of the City of
West Covina Monitoring Checklist form (Attachment I); and
• WHEREAS, the aforementioned mitigation measures and monitoring
or reporting requirements shall be implemented by the City; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1992, the City Council conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider said loan application and
environmental documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina
does resolve as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: After receiving and considering all determinations,
studies, documents, and recommendations, as well as other
appropriate public comments, the City Council of the City of West
Covina does hereby certify the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, which has been prepared and completed in
compliance with CEQA and State and local guidelines, rules,
regulations, and procedures adopted pursuant thereto.
SECTION NO. 2: The City Council does hereby find that the proposed
project will not have an adverse impact upon fish or wildlife
resources.
SECTION NO. 3: The City Council does hereby find that the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been independently and
thoroughly reviewed by staff, and represents the independent
judgment of the City.
SECTION NO. 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this
resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of May, 1992.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Cle
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the'City of West Covina, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the'19th day of May
1992, by the following vote of the Council to wit: '
AYES: Councilmembers: Manners, Jennings, Herfert, McFadden, Wong
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Approved as to form:
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City Attori ey
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
MITIGATION MEASURE MONITORING CHECKLIST
Project Case Name/Number:
Project Coordinator Phone #
Project Location:
. Mitigation Measure Status:
Mitigation Nature of Steps taken to
Date Measures., Non-compliance. correct non-compliance.
I hereby certify I have inspected the project plans/site and that the
above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Name(Print)
Department
Signature
Date
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Project Description:
The proposed project is intended to provide reclaimed water to
irrigate land in the City of West Covina, encompassing portions of
two water service areas; City of West Covina (BKK Landfill and
parks and green areas in the Woodside Village area) and the
Suburban Water Company (Galster Park and South Hills Country Club
Golf Course).
The proposed project will include construction of a main reclaimed
water trunk line along Azusa Avenue to the BKK Landfill. Lateral
lines will extend from the main trunk to serve the other water
users such as the South Hills Country Club, Galster Wilderness
Park, and other parks and green areas in the Woodside Village
areas. The plan also includes two new reservoirs, two booster pump
stations, and one backflow control structure.
Project Location and Sponsor•
The proposed project runs along Azusa Avenue and Amar road in the
southeastern portion of the City of West Covina including the BKK
Landfill. It is adjacent to cities of Industry and Walnut.
Mitigation Measures: (if any, to avoid potentially significant
effects):
Mitigation Measures have been added as conditions of project
approval and are referenced on Page 17 of the attached Initial
Study.
Findings: This project will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
This project will not have, neither individually
nor cumulatively, an adverse impact upon fish and
wildlife resources.
Reason for finding of no significant effect•
The project consists solely of a loan application on the part of
West Covina for a loan under the California State Water Resources
Control Board, Office of Water Recycling, Water Reclamation Loan
Program. The loan will enable West Covina to implement a proposed
Reclaimed Water Use Plan. This plan outlines a project whereby
West Covina will be able to utilize reclaimed water for irrigation
purposes. Should the necessary funds be approved under the loan
applications, and should construction of the project be
subsequently pursued, a separate environmental analysis shall be
conducted at that time.
Review Period:
Contact Person:
James W. Gurr
Contact Person's Telephone Number:
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James W.
Gurr
Princioal
Enaineer
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through May 19 1992
(818) 814-8413
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INITIAL STUDY
(To be completed by Lead Agency)
A. BACKGROUND
1. Lead Agency: City of West Covina
2. Date Prepared: 2-20-91
3. Project Title: City of West Covina Reclamation
Water Use Plan
4. Name of Project Sponsor: City of West Covina
Address: 1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91793
Telephone: (818) 814-8413
Project Coordinator: James Gurr
5. Project Description: (Describe nature of the project,
type of anticipated facilities, size of the project)
The proposed project is intended to provide reclaimed
water to irrigate land in the City of West Covina,
encompassing portions of two water service areas; City of
West Covina (BKK Landfill and parks and green areas in
the Woodside Village area) and the Suburban Water Company
(Galster Park and South Hills Country Club Golf Course).
The proposed project will include construction of a main
reclaimed water trunk line along Azusa Avenue to the BKK
Landfill. Lateral lines will extend from the main trunk
to serve the other water users such as the South Hills
Country Club, Galster Wilderness Park, and other parks
and green areas in the Woodside Village areas. The plan
also includes two new reservoirs, two booster pump
stations, and one backflow control structure.
6. Project Location: (Include address and/or legal
description, and attach location map)
The proposed project runs along Azusa Avenue and Amar
Road in the southeastern portion of the City of West
Covina including the BKK Landfill. It is adjacent to the
cities of Industry and Walnut.
7. Environmental Setting: (Describe the site as it exists
prior to the project)
West Covina was incorporated in 1923. It consists of 17
square miles and is located within the east San Gabriel
Valley approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los
Angeles along the San Bernardino (I'-10) Freeway. West
Covina is considered an urbanized area and is close to
being built out. The majority of land is devoted to
residential -uses with the regional and community
commercial centers located along major arterials.
The proposed project area is located in the southeastern
portion of the City of West Covina. The pipeline system
will run on Azusa Avenue and Amar Road into the BKK
Landfill site. Both streets are designated as principal
arterials on the General Plan Map. Azusa Avenue
currently is a six -lane divided road running in a north -
south direction with intense retail commercial uses on
both sides. Amar Road is a six -lane divided road that
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runs in an east -west direction through mostly a single-
family residential neighborhood.
The BKK Landfill, located at 2210 South Azusa Avenue, is
currently used for the disposing of Class III (non-
hazardous) waste materials. This landfill has been in
existence since 1963, consists of an approximate 583
acres, and has been totally disturbed due to past and
present landfilling operations.
• 8a. Existing Zoning: Single -Family Residential (R-1), Planned
Community Development (PCD-1), Service Commercial (SC),
General Commercial (GC), and Open Space (OS)
8b. Existing General Plan: Principal Arterial, Minor
Arterial and Collector Roads/Very Low, Low, Low -Medium;
Medium, Medium High Residential/Planned Development,
Parks.
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8c. Existing Overlays/Specific Plans: Planned Community
Development and Hillside Overlay Zone.
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On the basis of this initial study checklist and evaluation:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
( ) I find the proposed project
effect on the environment,
will be prepared.
CONDITIONAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION
COULD NOT have a significant
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION
( X ) I find that although the proposed 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 the attached sheet have been added
to the project. A CONDITIONAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION will
be prepared. (See attached conditions)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
( ) I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and a supplement to the ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
IMPACT ON FISH AND WILDLIFE
( X ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have, neither
individually nor cumulatively, an adverse impact on fish
and wildlife resources. A CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
will be prepared and submitted to the Office of the Los
Angeles County Clerk at the same time as the Notice of
Determination is completed and filed with said office.
PREPARED BY:
James
Gurr
TITLE:
Principal
Engineer
TELEPHONE:
(818)
814-8413
DATE:
March 30,
1992
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PREPARED OR PROVIDED BY:
1. RECLAIMED WATER USE PLAN; Prepared by Engineering -Science for
the City of West Covina, August 1991.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Discussion of potential environmental
impacts is required to be on separate sheet.)
1. EARTH. Will the proposed result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic
substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering of the
soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique
geologic or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soil, either on or off
the site?
f. Change in natural drainage or
man-made runoff facilities?
g. Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or
similar hazards?
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air
quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
C. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
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Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water
runoff?
MA
C.
Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters? .
Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body? _
d. Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
e. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
f. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
g. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise
available for public water
supplies?
h. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding?
Plant Life. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any species
of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, and crops)?
b. Reduction of the number of any
unique, rare, or endangered
species of plants?
C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal
replenishment of existing
species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
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5.
Animal Life. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any
species of animals (birds,
mammals, reptiles, or insects)?
X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
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unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
X
C. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
X
d. Deterioration to existing
wildlife habitats?
X
6.
Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
X
b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
X
7.
Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce new light or glare?
X
8.
Land Use. Will the proposal result in
a substantial alteration of the
present or planned land use of an
area?
X
9.
Natural Resources. Will the proposal
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result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of
any natural resources? X
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource? X
10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal
involve 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
11. Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, density,
or growth rate of the human population
of an area? X
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect —
existing housing or create a demand
for additional housing? X
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13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a.
Generation of substantial
additional vehicular movement? X
b.
Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking? X
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Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems? X
d.
Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of
people and/or goods? X
e.
Alterations to waterborne, rail
or air traffic? X
f.
Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? X
14. 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:
a. Fire protection? X
b. Police protection? X
C. Schools? X
d. Parks or other recreational X
facilities?
e. Maintenance or public facilities, X
including roads?
f. Other governmental services? X
15. Enemy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy? X
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy? X
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result
in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? X
b. Communications systems? X
C. Water? X
d. Sewer or septic tanks? X
e. Storm water drainage? X
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f. Solid waste and disposal?
X
17.
Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
X
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
X
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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
19.
Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or
quantity of existing recreational
opportunities?
X
20.
Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
X
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure, or
object?
X
C. Does the proposal have the
potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
X
d. Will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred uses
within the potential impact area?
X
21.
Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of 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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b. 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, definitive period of time
while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.) X
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C. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?
(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
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d. Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly
or indirectly? g
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C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
The project consists solely of a loan application on the part of West
Covina for a loan under the California State Water Resources Control
Board, office of Water Recycling, Water Reclamation Loan Program. The
loan will enable West Covina to implement a proposed Reclaimed Water Use
Plan. This plan outlines a project whereby West Covina will be able to
• utilize reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. Therefore, there will
be no direct or immediate impact upon the environment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared.
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Furthermore, the proposed Reclaimed Water Use project will not be
effectuated unless the loan application is approved by the California
State Water Resources Control Board. Should this occur, and should
construction of the project be subsequently pursued, a separate
environmental analysis as to the potential impacts shall be conducted at
that time.
This evaluation recognizes, however, that the project does raise issues
with respect to certain potential impacts, which deserve evaluation
regardless of whether or not project construction occurs. These are
explained as follows:
A review of the potential impacts of the proposed project revealed that
no significant impacts are anticipated on the surrounding area.
However, some impacts will occur during the construction phase of the
project due to traffic congestion, construction equipment noise, and
dust emission. These impacts can be mitigated by applying proper
construction scheduling, and watering of the construction area to
suppress dust. The operational phase of the project will not have any
significant environmental impacts.
The potential impacts on earth resources such as changes in geologic
substructures, disruption, displacement, or compaction o.f the soil will
be minimal. The pipeline system will be entirely buried and the ground
will be restored to its natural condition. Construction activities and
construction worker/employee transits to and from the project site will
result in the generation and discharge of air pollutants and contribute
slightly to local air quality emissions. No significant impacts are
expected, since the construction period will be a short-term activity
and measures will be applied to decrease construction dust emissions.
Responses to each of the environmental categories contained in the
Initial Study are referenced on the following pages:
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. Earth Resources
a. Will the proposal result in unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures?
No. Construction of the pipeline and reservoirs (tanks) is not expected to
alter the geologic substructure or result in unstable earth conditions.
• b. Will the proposal result in disruptions, displacements, compaction or
overcovering of the soil?
Maybe. The proposed project will not result in disruptions, displacements or
compactions of the soil. Some excavation of the soil would occur since the
project will include construction of a pipeline, two reservoirs and two booster
pomp stations. However the impact would not be significant, since the
pipeline will be entirely buried and the ground restored to its original
condition.
c. Will the proposal result in change in topography or ground surface relief
features?
No. The proposed project will involve excavation activities mostly on existing
paved roadways. The project alignment in the BKK Landfill will not cause
significant changes to the topography.
d. Will the proposal result in the destruction, covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features?
No. No unique geological or physical features are present at the site . There
would not be any destruction, covering or modification of any unique
geological or physical features. The BKK Landfill is generally hilly and the
proposed project is not expected to significantly affect any physical features.
e. Will the proposal result in any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site?
No. The proposed project will not result in any wind or water erosion. The
pipeline system will be entirely buried.
f. Will the proposal result in changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands or
changes in siltation, 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?
No. There are no water bodies near the proposed project. There would be no
change in natural drainage or man-made runoff facilities.
g. Will the proposal result in the exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure or similar
hazards?
No. Southern California has been identified as a seismically active area. The
construction of the proposed project will not expose properties and the
population to any geologic hazards. The pipeline systems will be designed to
conform to earthquake standards in the State of California.
2. Air Quality
a. Will the proposal result in substantial air emissions or deterioration of
ambient air quality?
Maybe. Construction activities and construction worker/employee transits to
and from the project site will result in the generation and discharge of air
pollutants and contribute to local air quality emissions. No significant impacts
are expected both during the construction and operation phases of the
proposed project, since the construction period will be a short-term activity.
b. Will the proposal result in the creation of objectionable odors?
No. The construction of the proposed project will not generate any
objectionable odors. The reclaimed water will be treated before it is
distributed into the system.
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c. Will the proposal result in alteration of air movement, moisture or
temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally?
No. The implementation of the proposed project is not expected to cause any
alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally as the project is relatively small in size and
no significant dust emissions are expected during the construction phase.
Measures will be taken to wet the construction site to reduce dust flow.
3. Water Quality
a. Will the proposal result in the changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns
or the rate and amount of surface water run-off?
• No. The proposed project will only change the source of water supply used
for irrigation of parks, golf courses and other green areas within the City of
West Covina and the Suburban Water Company. Potable water used for
irrigation will be replaced with reclaimed water from the County. Sanitation
District of Los Angeles County (CSDLAC) San Jose Hills Water Reclamation
Plant. More reclaimed water will be used for irrigation and the increase in
irrigated areas as more landfill areas are closed and restored. This increase
will increase surface water runoff which is not expected to be significant.
b. Will the proposal result in the alterations to the course of flow of flood
waters?
No. The proposed project is not expected to cause alterations to the course
or flow of flood waters. Existing drainage courses will remain the same.
c. Will the proposal result in change in the amount of surface water in any water
body?
No. Runoff from the reclaimed water use area flows to Puente Creek, and
then to San Jose Creek. This is about five miles downstream from Azusa
Avenue. The proposed project will not change the amount of surface water.
d. Will the proposal result in discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
No. Reclaimed water from SJCWRP currently meets the California Code of
Regulations, Title 22, Water Reclamation criteria. At present, the portion of
reclaimed water from SJCWRP goes for reuse, while the rest is discharged
into San Jose Creek and then to the San Gabriel River. The reclaimed water
does not alter the quality of surface water.
e. Will the proposal result in the alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters?
No. The proposed project will increase the quantity of reclaimed water used
for irrigation replacing potable water. Runoff from irrigated areas may
collect off site and percolate into local groundwater. This impact would not
alter the direction or rate of flow of groundwater.
f. Will the proposal result in the change in the quantity of ground waters either
through direct additions or withdrawals or through interception of an aquifer
by cuts or excavations?
Maybe. The proposed project would create only minimal increase in the
quantity of local groundwater. The majority of the irrigation water runoff will
be collected in permanent drainage structures. These drainage structures
were designed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works, Flood Control Division requirements.
g. Will the proposal result in the substantial reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public water supplies? .
No. The proposed project will replace the existing potable water supply used
for irrigation with reclaimed water. Therefore, this project will result in an
increase of water supply available to the public.
h. Will the proposal result in the exposure of people or property to water -related
hazards such as flooding or tidal waves?
No. The proposed project requires an installation of two new two -million
gallon reservoir tanks to hold reclaimed water. These tanks will be located
within the BKK Landfill site to avoid exposure of people to hazards in the
event of a tank rupture. The landfill should be graded in a manner to convey
stormwater to public drainage structures. This would convey flood waters
away from people and property.
4. Plant Life
a. Will the proposal result in the change in the diversity of species or number of
any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, and crops)?
No. The proposed project will not alter the present conditions of species and
plants. The pipeline will run generally along existing paved roads. At the
BKK Landfill there are no known endangered species.
b. Will the proposal result in the reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of plants?
No. See response 4(a).
• c. Will the proposal result in the introduction of new species of plants into an
area or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species?
No. The proposed project will not introduce any new species and will not
interfere with normal replenishment of existing species. The project area is
generally free of vegetation.
d. Will the proposal result in the reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
No. The proposed project generally runs in a mixed residential and retail
commercial area and the BKK Landfill. No agricultural activities are located
in this area and therefore none will be affected.
3. Animal Life
a. Will the proposal result in the 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)?
No. The project will not result in the change and diversity of species or
reduction of the number of unique, rare or endangered species of animals.
The proposed project will not introduce any new species or result to
deterioration of existing wildlife habitats. The project area is generally
developed except for the BKK Landfill site.
b. Will the proposal result in the reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species?
No. See Response 5(a)
c. Will the proposal result in the introduction of new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals?
No See Response 5(a)
d. Will the proposal result in the deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat?
No. See response 5(a)
6. Noise
a. Will the proposal result in an increase in existing noise levels?
Maybe. The construction of the proposed project will cause a short-term
increase in the noise levels of the surrounding area. These noise levels can be
reduced to insivnificance by scheduline construction activity durine period
when nearby sensitive uses will not be affected. The operational phase of the
project will not have any significant effects on noise levels in the area. The
pipeline will be entirely buried and the booster pump stations will be located
far away from residential areas.
b. Will the proposal result in the exposure of people to severe noise levels'?
Maybe. Construction noise will be generally localized and temporary.
Exposure of people to severe noise levels during the construction period is
not expected to be significant since most of the construction activity will take
place during the day time hours. The highest noise levels will be experienced
along Amar Road where the land use is mostly single-family residences.
Limiting construction activity during the day and also providing construction
schedules to the residences will minimize the impacts.
7. Light and Glare
Will the proposal produce new light or glare?
No. The implementation of the proposed project is not expected to introduce
significant new sources of light and glare.
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�. Land Use
Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned
land use of an area?
No. The proposed project will run along Azusa Avenue and Amar Road
which are generally fronted with a mix of residential and commercial land
uses. No significant impacts are expected on either the existing or planned
land uses.
9. Natural Resources
a. Will the proposal result in an increase in the rate of use of any natural
• resources?
No. Natural resources such as construction materials will be committed to
the proposed project or the operational needs of transporting and handling
equipment. The purpose of this project is to use reclaimed water in replace
of natural water resources.
b. Will the proposal result in substantial deletion of any nonrenewable natural
resources?
No. The implementation of the proposed project does not involve handling of
any hazardous substances. The proposed project will not involve a risk of an
explosion or the release of hazardous substances as the project will transmit
only reclaimed water..
11. Population
Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area?
No. The proposed project is designed to provide reclaimed water for
irrigation of parks and green areas. The project will not deliver water for any
existing or planned domestic use . Therefore the project will not induce any
population growth.
12. Housing
Will the proposal affect existing housing or create a demand for additional
housing?
No. See Response 11.
13. Transportation/Circulation
a. Will the proposal result in the generation of substantial additional vehicular
movement?
Maybe. The construction phase of the proposed project will generate
additional vehicular traffic on Azusa Avenue and Amar Road. However,
these activities will be planned to avoid severe congestions on the local roads.
During the operational phase there would be no significant impact on traffic
since the project will be entirely buried underground..
b. Will the proposal result in effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for
new parking?
No. During the construction phase of the project one or two lanes of Azusa
Avenue and Amar Road will be closed temporarily to allow for construction
equipment parking. No off -road parking areas will be affected by the
proposed project.
c. Will the proposal result in the substantial impact upon existing transportation
systems?
Mahe. The implementation of the proposed project will not generate any
substantial traffic. Construction employee traffic will be generated and no
significant impacts are expected on the transportation systems. However,
peak hour traffic along Azusa Avenue and Amar Road may cause slight
congestion since some of the lanes will be closed to detour traffic flow. To
minimize these impacts, no construction should take place during peak hours.
Trenches should be covered as soon as possible to avoid extensive detour of
traffic flow.
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d. Will the proposal result in alterations to present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods?
Maybe. Lane closures on Azusa Avenue and Amar Road will occur. As a
result, temporary traffic congestions will occur during the construction period.
No changes in traffic flow will occur during the operational phase of the
project.
• e. Will the proposal result in alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
No. The implementation of the proposed project is not expected to cause
either direct or indirect alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic. None of
these transportation modes exist in the project area.
f. Will the proposal result in an increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicycles or pedestrians?
No. Short-term hazards may occur during the construction phase of the
project since there will be open trenches and movement of heavy construction
equipment in the residential and retail commercial areas.
14. Public Services
a. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services?
a, b, c,e, and f. Fire, Police, Schools, maintenance of public facilities, and
other governmental services
No. The project will need regulatory agency permits, which can be
accommodated through the existing governmental framework. As a result,
implementation of the proposed project is not expected to have an affect on,
or result in a need for additional services. No school, park, library, fire, police
or other services beyond existing levels will be required.
d. Will the proposal have an effect upon or result in a need for new or related
parks or other recreational facilities?
Maybe. The availability of additional reclaimed water may result to an
increase in irrigated land in the City of West Covina..
15. Energy
a. Will the proposal result in the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
Maybe. The proposed project will result in energy use, primarily during the
construction phase. This use is not expected to have significant effects on
existing energy resources. The project will result in a net savings of energy by
the reduction in pumping cost of potable water.
b. Will the proposal result in the substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energy or require the development of new sources of energy?
No. The implementation of the proposed project will not require new energy
supply sources.
16. Utilities
Will the proposal result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a, b, c, d, e, and f. Power, communication systems, sewer or septic tanks,
stormwater drainage and solid waste disposal.
No. The proposed project will result in no significant provision of new
services or alteration of existing systems. However, relocation of some utility
lines may occur during the construction phase. There will be no construction
of any pipeline systems other than those proposed in the project.
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17. Human Health
a. Will the proposal result in the creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
No. The proposed project will not result in any health hazards as it will not
handle or transports any hazardous material. Reclaimed water will meet
Title 22 standards.
b. Will the proposal result in the exposure of people to potential health hazards?
No. See Response 17(a).
• 18. 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?
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No. The implementation of the proposed project is not anticipated to result in
the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view. The present
use and visual character of the site will not be altered. The reservoirs and the
booster pump stations will be located on the northern part of the BKK
Landfill where there visibility will be obscured by the hilly terrain. Visual
character of the project site during the construction phase will be changed
temporarily and no significant impacts are expected.
19. Recreation
Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
No. Implementation of the proposed project is not anticipated to impact the
quality of recreational opportunities. The proposed project does not create
demand on recreation.
20. Cultural Resources
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or
historical archaeological site?
No. The implementation of the proposed project is not expected to result in
the alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historical archaeological
site(s). The project alignment will run for the most part on existing paved
roadways. The reservoir and booster station sites are located on the BKK
Landfill.
b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric
or historic building, structure or object?
No. See Response 20(a).
c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would
affect unique ethnic cultural values?
No. See Response 20(a).
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential
impact area?
No. See Response 20(a).
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Mandatory Finding of Significance
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
No. See Responses 4 and 5.
b. 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, definitive period of time while long-
term impacts will endure well into the future).
No. The implementation of the proposed project is not expected to have the
potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals. It will assist in achieving the long-term goal of
conserving and enhancing potable water supplies available to the public.
c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (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.)
iio. The implementation of the proposed project will not cause cumulative
impacts. There are no nearby related projects.
d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
No. The proposed project will not adversely affect any human beings
directly. The project will discontinue the use of potable water to be
conserved for human consumption.
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MITIGATION MEASURES (to be added as conditions of project
1. Submit a grading and drainage plan to the City Engineer for review
and approval.
2. All grading shall comply with Chapter 9 of the West Covina
Municipal Code and Chapter 29 and 70 of the Uniform Building Code.
• 3. Normal wetting procedures or other dust palliative measures shall
be followed during excavation activities to reduce fugitive dust
emissions in order to meet AQMD Rule 403 requirements.
4. Grading and construction activity shall comply with the City's
grading and noise ordinances.
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5. Barriers and warning signs shall be employed where appropriate to
maintain traffic and pedestrian safety during grading and
construction operations.
6. To minimize congestion during peak hour traffic along Azusa Avenue
and Amar Road, no construction shall take place during peak hours.
Trenches will be covered as soon as possible to avoid extensive
detour of traffic flow.
SOURCES
1. City of.West Covina General Plan.
2. City of West Covina Municipal Code.
3. Reclaimed Water Use Plan, Section 6, Environmental Assessment;
prepared by Engineering -Science, August 1991.
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