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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2628 1976-12-27 1 .1 I ii' . " . , , " .. ,A' ~' . RESOLUTION NO. ~ b ~ 1 t -".f ,- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REVISING GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS ACTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby resolve: WHEREAS, in September of 1972 the California Supreme Court in the Case of Friends of Mammoth et al vs. Board of Supervisors of Mono County held that the, California Environmental Quality Act applied to both public projects and private projects which required approval by the appropriate governmental agency; and WHEREAS, Environmental Impact Report requirements and procedures were adopted by the City Council on October 24, 1972, in view of said court decision; and WHEREAS, the State Resources Agency has prepared standardized guidelines to be followed by all cities throughout the State in implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; and WHEREAS, the State Guidelines have been amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby adopt the "Environmental Impact Report Guidelines" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and "Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended and as may be amended-by the Secretary of the Resources Agency, prepared by the State Resources Agency, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby rescind all previous policy determinations in conflict with the above provisions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of~he City ot ~eal Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the c:t7- day of ~",.{...d, 1976, by the following vote: ~ AYES: councilmenB..u.~n4-...~ ~,(i(f, *~L"':/~~'t, NOES: Councilmen :21t-n-U ABSENT: councilmer(-);.f~~ 0~ z: ~~ Mayor AT_rEm'" . ... .... I" ~.... '1" ..... . , ...:.. '- " : ....- \ I I I MW5-23B . Resolution Number. , i CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES I. General . . . . . . . A. B. C. D. E. F. Use .... Definitions . Exemptions from CEQA . Application of CEQA to Discretionary Submission of Data by Applicant Projects Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II. THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS A. Determination of Exemption B. Initial Study . . . C. Negative Declaration . . . III. THE EIR PROCESS . . . . . . A. B. C. D. E. Decision to Prepare an EIR Preparation of the Draft EIR . Public Review of the Draft EIR Evaluation of Comments by Lead The Final EIR . . . . . . . . Agency IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA A. B. Notice of Completion Notice of Determination . V. APPENDICES A. Flow Chart - Environmental Impact Report Process B. Environmental Information Form C. Environmental Checklist Form D. List of Categorical Exemptions E. Notice of Completion F. Notice of Determination G. Examples of Significant Effects H. Energy Conservation Measures -EXH;LBIT "A" 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 . 4 5 6 6 7 9 10 10 11 . 11 11 Resolution Number MW5-lB ( { { I. GENERAL. I A. Use. These Guidelines, effective January 1, 1977, set forth the procedures which shall be used by the City of Seal Beach in the implementation of the California Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended, 1976 (Public Resourc:s C~de S2l000 ~ seq.). They are based on the State GUldellnes promulgated by the Resources Agency on September 30, 1976, which are incorporated herein by reference, and should be referred to whenever additional detail or clarification is necessary. B. Definitions. (1) Discretionary Project. Discretionary project means an activity defined as a project which requires the exercise of judgment, deliberation, or decision on the part of the public agency or body in the process of approving or disapproving a particular activity, as distinguished from situations where the public agency or body merely has to determine whether there has been conformity with applicable statutes, ordinances or regulations. A project having both ministerial and discretionary elements is deemed discretionary. I (2) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Environmental Impact Report (EIR) means a detailed statement setting forth the environmental effects and considerations pertaining to a project as specified in Section 21100 of CEQA, and may refer to either a Draft or a Final EIR, pursuant to Sections III.B. and III.E. of these Guidelines. (3) Initial Study. Initial Study means a preliminary analysis prepared by the Lead Agency pursuant to Section II.B. of these Guidelines to determine whether an EIR or a Negative Declaration must be prepared. (4) Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the City agency which has the principal responsibility for preparing environ- mental documents and for carrying out or approving a project which may have a significant effect on the environment. I (5) Negative Declaration. Negative Declaration means a written statement by the Lead Agency briefly presenting the reasons why a proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and does not require the preparation of an EIR. (6) project. project means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in a physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately, that is any of the following: -1- MW5-2B I I I Resolution Number r .. (a) An activity directly undertaken by a public agency including but not limited to public works construction and related activities, clearing or grading of land, improvements to existing public structures, enactment and amendment of ordinances, and the adoption and amendment of local General Plans or elements thereof pursuant to Government Code Sections 65100-657001 (b) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported in whole or in part through public agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from one or more public agencies1 (c) An activity involving the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies. (7) Responsible Agency. Responsible Agency means a public agency, other than the Lead Agency, which has responsibility for carrying out or approving a project. (8) Significant Environmental Effect. Significant environmental effect means a substantial or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the activity including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance, and may result from direct or indirect consequences of a project. A project shall be found to have a significant effect on the environment if: (a) The project has 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 elimi- nate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistorY1 (b) The project has the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the dis- advantage of long-term environmental goals1 (c) The project has possible environmental ef- fects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. As used in this section, "cumulatively considerable" means -2- I I I Resolution Number MWS-3B . (d) that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects~ or The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Examples of consequences which normally have a signifi- cant effect on the environment are listed in Appendix "GH. C. Exemptions From CEQA. The fOllowing projects are exempt from the requirements of CEQA and do not require the preparation of an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, or EIR: (1) All Ministerial Projects. These are projects for which the City's discretionary approval is not required. Such projects include but are not limited to building permits, business licenses, final subdivision maps and individual utility service connections and disconnections. (2) All Categorical Exemptions. These are classes of projects which have been found by the Secretary for Resources not to have a significant effect on environ- ment. A list of these exemptions is set forth in Appendix "0" of these Guidelines. (3) Certain Emergency Actions and Projects. These include emergency projects carried out or approved by a public agency to repair or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in which a state of emergency has been declared by the Governor, and emergency repairs to public service fac-ilities to maintain service, and specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. D. Application of CEQA to Discretionary Projects. Except as provided in Sections I.C. and II.C. of these Guidelines, the Lead Agency shall prepare directly or by contract an Environmental Impact Report for all public and private projects which involve discretionary governmental action, and which may have a significant effect on the environment either individually or cumulatively. E. Submission of Data by Applicant. (1) The Lead Agency may require the the applicant to submit any data or information which may be necessary -3- I I I Resolution Number MW5,-4B for the Lead Agency to determine whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and to assist in the preparation of an Initial Study, Negative Declaration or EIR by the Lead Agency. An "Environmental Information Form, which is to be submit- ted with the application for the proposed activity and "Environmental Checklist Form," to be submitted at the time the Initial Study is conducted, have been prepared for this purpose and are included in these Guidelines as Appendices "B" and "C." When used together, these two forms contain the informmation required in Section II.B.(2) of these Guidelines, and constitute an Initial Study. (2) In addition, the applicant shall provide the Lead Agency with any information available to it concerning which additional public agencies will have approval authority over the project. F. Fees. (1) A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees incurred by the City in preparing an Initial Study, Negative Declaration or EIR shall be charged to the project applicant. (2) The minimum fee for an Initial Study and a Negative Declaration is $50.00. The minimum fee for an EIR is $250.00. (3) No fee shall be collected when it is determined at the initial examination that the proposed project does not require the preparation of an Initial Study, a Negative Declaration or an EIR, because the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Section I.C. of these Guidelines. (4) The City shall charge a fee not exceeding the actual cost of reproduction to members of the public who request copies of an Initial Study, Negative Declaration or EIR. II. THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS. A. Determination of Exemption. A determination shall first be made by the Agency as to whether the activity, if within the definition of a "project," is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it is ministerial, an emergency project, or is categorically exempt, under Section I.C. of these Guidelines. B. Initial Study. (1) General. If the project is subject to the require- ments of CEQA, the Lead Agency shall conduct an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment, unless the Lead Agency can determine that the project will clearly have a signifi- can t effect. -4- I I I MW5-5B , Resolution Number (2) Contents. The Initial Study shall contain the following information in brief form: (a) A description of the project; (b) An identification of the environmental setting; (c) An identification of the environmental effects by use of a checklist; (d) A discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified, if any; (e) An examination of whether the project is compatible with existing zoning and plans; (f) The name of the person or persons who prepred or participated in the Initial Study. (3) Uses. The Initial Study shall be used in the ---.---- followlng manner: (a) The Initial Study shall be used to provide a written determination of whether a Negative Declara- tion or an EIR shall be prepared for a project; (b) A project may be revised in response to an Initial Study so that potential adverse effects are mitigated to a point where no significant environ- mental effects would occur. In that case, a Negative Declaration shall be prepared instead of an EIR. If, however, the project would still result in one or more significant effects on the environment after mitigation measures are added to the project, and EIR shall be prepared. (c) If an EIR is prepared it shall emphasize study of the impacts determined to be significant and can omit further examination of those impacts found to be clearly insignificant in the Initial Study. C. Negative Declaration. (1) General. A Negative Declaration, defined in Section I.B.(5) of these Guidelines, shall be prepared for a project which could potentially have a significant effect on the environment, but which the Lead Agency finds on the basis of an Initial Study does not have a significant effect on the environment. Before completing a Negative Declaration, the Lead Agency shall consult with all Responsible Agencies, as defined in Section I.B.(7) of these Guidelines. (2) Contents. A Negative Declaration must be written and shall lnclude: (a) A,brief description of the project as proposed, lncludlng a commonly used name for the project if any; , -5- I I I MW5-6B . III. Resolution Number (b) The location of the project and the name of the project proponent; (c) A finding that the project will not have a signi- ficant effect on the environment; (d) An attached copy of the Initial Study docu- menting reasons to support the finding; and (e) Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects. (3) Notice. Notice to the public of the preparation of the Negative Declaration shall be provided within a reasonable period of time prior to final adoption of the Negative Declaration. Notice shall be given to all organizations and individuals who have previously requested such notice, and shall, in addition, be given by at least one of the following procedures: (a) PUblication, no fewer times than required by Section 6061 of the Government Code, by the Agency in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the proposed project; or (b) Posting of notice by the Agency on and off site in the area where the project is to be located; or (c) Direct mailing to owners of property contiguous to the project. (4) Public Review. The Negative Declaration shall be made available to the public with sufficient time before the project is approved to provide an opportunity for members of the public to respond to the finding. (5) Notice of Determination. After making a decision to carry out or approve the project, for which a Negative Declaration has been prepared, the Lead Agency shall file a Notice of Determination, as provided for in Section IV.B. of these Guidelines. THE EIR PROCESS. A. Decision to Prepare an EIR. (1) If the Lead Agency finds after an Initial Study, and despite any mitigation measures implemented under Section II B (3) of these Guidelines, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, the Lead Agency must prepare or cause to be prepared an Environmental Impact Report. (2) In addition, and by way of explanation, an EIR should be prepared whenever either or both of the following occurs: -6- MW5-7B I I I Resolution Number (a) It can be fairly argued on the basis of substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment1 (b) There is serious public controversy concerning the environmental effect of a project. B. pre~aration of the Draft EIR. When the Lead Agency decIdes that an EIR will be required for a project, it shall follow the procedures in this section. (1) Earl! Consultation. When more than one public agency wi 1 be involved in undertaking or approving a project, the Lead Agency shall consult with all Respon- sible Agencies before completing a draft EIR. (2) General: (a) The information contained in an EIR shall include summarized technical data, maps, plot plans, diagrams and similar relevant information sufficient to permit full assessment of significant environmental impacts. Highly specialized and technical data, however, should be included in appendices. (b) The EIR should be prepared using a systematic, interdisciplinary analysis, but no single discipline shall be designated or required to undertake this evaluation. (c) The EIR shall reference all documents used in its preparation and can incorporate any document by reference. The EIR shall state where the incorporated document will be available for inspection. (d) Each report shall contain a brief summary of the proposed action and its consequences. The EIR shall also include a Table of Contents or Index. (e) An EIR prepared for a general plan may be used as the foundation document for subsequent EIRs prepared for specific projects within the geographic area covered by the general plan. (3) Contents. A Draft EIR shall contain the following information: (a) Description of Project. A description of the project Including the fOllowing but only in sufficient detail necessary for evaluation and review of the environmental impact: 1. The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The location of the project shall also appear on a regional map. -7- Resolution Number MW5-8B I 2. A statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project. 3. A general description of the project's technical, economic, and environmental characteristics, considering the principal engineering proposals and supporting public service facilities. (b) Description of Environmental Setting. A description of the environment in the vicinity of the project, as it exists before commencement of the project, from both a local and regional perspective. Special emphasis should be placed on environmental resources that are rare or unique to that region. Specific reference to related projects, both public and private, both existing and planned, in the region should be included for purposes of examining the possible cumulative impact. I (c) Environmental Imaact. All phases of a project must be consi ered when evaluating its impact on the environment: planning, acquisition, development and operation. The following subjects shall be discussed, preferably in separate sectons or paragraphs. 1. The significant environmental effects of the proposed project, including both direct and indirect and short and long term signifi- cant effects of the project. A copy of the Initial Study shall be attached to the EIR to provide the basis for limiting the impacts discussed. 2. Any significant environmental effects which cannot be avoided if the proposal is implemented, including those which can be reduced to an insignificant level but not eliminated. I 3. Mitigation measures proposed to minimize the significant effects including avoidable, adverse impacts, and any inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy. This shall include identification of the levels of reduction and the basis for them. Where several measures are available to mitigate an impact, each should be discussed and the basis for selecting a particular measure should be given. Energy conservation measures, examples of which are given in Appendix liB" of these Guidelines, shall be discussed when relevant. 4. Alternatives to the proposed action including all reasonable alternatives to the project, or to the location of the project, which could feasibly attain the basic objec- -8- MW?-9B I I I Resolution Number tives of the project, and why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate choice. The specific alternative of "no project" must also always be evaluated, along with its impact. 5. The relationship between local short-term uses of man's environmental and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity including the cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which adversely affect the state of the environment. In addition, the reasons why the proposed project is believed by the proponant to be justified now, rather than reserving an option for further alternatives. 6. Any significant irreversible environmen- tal changes which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented including irreversible uses of nonrenewable resources, and irreversible commitments to future uses. 7. The growth-inducing impact of the proposed action including the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth, either directly or indirect- ly, in the surrounding environment. 8. A statement briefly indicating the reasons why various possibly significant effects of a project were determined not to be significant. (d) Organizations and Persons Consulted. The identity of all federal, state or local agencies, other organizations and private individuals consulted in preparing the EIR, and the identity of the persons, firm or agency preparing the EIR, by contract or other authorization. (e) Water Quality Aspects. Describe in the "environmental setting" section, and other sections where applicable, water quality aspects of the proposed project which have been previously certified by the appropriate state or interstate organization as being in substantial compliance with applicable water quality standards. C. Public Review of Draft EIR. (1) Consultation. After completing a Draft EIR, the Lead Agency shall consult with and obtain comments from public agencies having jurisdiction by law with respect to the project and should consult with persons having special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved. -9- MW?-lOB, I I I Resolution Number (2) Notice. The Lead Agency shall provide public notice of the completion of the Draft EIR at the same time it sends a Notice of Completion to the Resources Agency, as provided for in Section IV.A. of these Guidelines. Notice shall be given to all organizations and individuals who have previously requested such notice and shall, in addition, be given by at least one of the following procedures: (a) PUblication, no fewer times than required by Section 6061 of the Government Code, by the Agency in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the project; or (b) Posting of notice by the Agency on and off site in the area where the project will be located; or (c) Direct mailing to owners of property contiguous to the property. (3) Public Review Period. In order to allow the general public sufficient opportunity to comment, the draft EIR shall be made public at least thirty (30) days but not longer than sixty (60) days prior to the time the Lead Agency holds a public hearing or certi- fies the Final EIR. A public hearing on the Draft EIR will be conducted in compliance with established City policy. (4) The Lead Agency shall use the State Clearinghouse when distributing the EIR and other environmental documents to state agencies for review. (5) The Draft EIR will be available for review at the offices of the Planning Oepartment and at the three public libraries in the City. D. Evaluation of Comments by Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall evaluate comments received from persons and organizations who reviewed the Draft EIR and shall respond in writing to significant environ- mental points raised by such persons and organizations. The response may be in the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or an attachment to it. E. The Final EIR. (1) preparation. The Lead Agency shall prepare a Final EIR consisting of: (a) The Draft EIR or a revision of the Draft. (b) Comments and recommendations received on the Draft EIR either verbatim or in summary; (c) A list of persons, organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; and -10- I I I Resolution Number MW:;-l1B, (d) The responses of the Lead Agency to signi- cant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process, which may be in the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or an attachment to it. Any major issues raised when the comments are at variance to the Lead Agency's position must be addressed in detail, including reasons why they were not accepted and the factors of overriding importance. (2) Certification. The Final EIR shall be presented to the decision-making body of the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall certify that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the State Guide- lines and that the decision-making body or administra- tive official having final approval authority over the project has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR, prior to approval of the project. IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA. A. Notice of Completion. As soon as the Draft EIR is completed, a Notice of Completion must be filed with the Secretary for the Resources Agency. The Notice shall include a brief description of the project, its proposed location, an address where copies of the EIR are available, and the period during which comments will be received. A form for this Notice is provided in Appendix "E" of these Guidelines. B. Notice of Determination (1) For a Negative Declaration: If the Lead Agency approves a project for which a Negative Declaration has been prepared, the Lead Agency must file a Notice of Determination which shall include: (a) The decision of the Agency to approve or carry out the project; (b) The determination of the Lead Agency whether the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (cl A statement that no EIR has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA; and (d) A copy of the Negative Declaration. (2) For an EIR: If the Lead Agency approves a project for which an EIR has been prepared, the Lead Agency must file a Notice of Determination which shall include: (a) An identification of the project by its common name where possible; (b) The decision of the Lead Agency to approve or carry out the project; -11- MW?-12B, I I I Resolution Number (c) The determination of the Lead Agency whether the project, in its approved form, will have a significant effect~ (d) A brief statement of the mitigation measures which were adopted by the Lead Agency to reduce the impacts of the approved project~ and (e) A statement that an EIR was prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and was Certified as required by Section III.E.(2) of these Guidelines. (3) The above Notices of Determination must be filed with the County Clerk of the county or counties in which the project would be located. If the project requires discretionary approval from a state agency, the notice shall also be filed with the Secretary for Resources. A form for the Notice of Determination is provided for in Exhibit "F" of these Guidelines. (4) The filing of the Notice of Determination with the Secretary for Resources or County Clerk starts a 30 day statute of limitations on court challenges to the Lead Agency's approval under CEQA. (Public Resources Code S21167(b).) -12- ',; . . Resolution Number " InR I'J,OCESS - FJ.,tl;'l ClliI.!<'l' I r---'-i AllflJJ,CIII:1 (______~ I ~u~Aitn U314J ;r L-____ pr,oi'O:,:n, ^C"fH'lTr Slfr.'W."l'I:D (1:INJCV::'U:I;'JhI. JI~'O~!hTlc,.'lI ro:..'i) ,.I, ",GJ:I:CY I)J:rt:J\.v,l:a:S n' ~CT]Vl'Y )5 h .rr~~ 1:01' h "rno..1}-X,."X" '" "1'no...ltx:T- -!. CJ7')1~ J~:rr 1,1'r".LICAD1':: 1;0 E3r.. r.I:QUIRF;l ),(;,:.1:::1 .P!:7ER'Ilm:S IP r;to..'!:c1" Hi J:M -:"'1" (nWIS"CGlt,I., -- DEr~:!:G::Y c.n. 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Name and address of developer or project sponsor: 2. Address of project: Assessor's Block and Lot Number -~. Name, address, and telephone number of person to bp ~ontacted concerning this project: 4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: 5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: 6. Existing zoning district: 7. proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): ..I '.1\ " I I I l.'ln.t-'~ Resolution Number PROJECT DESCRIPTION B. Site size. 9. Square footage. 10. Number of floors of construction. 11. Amount of off-street parking provided. 12. (Attach plans.) 13; proposed schedulins. 14. Associated projects. 15, Anticipated incremental development. 16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 17, If com~ercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood; city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facili ties. " 18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 19. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 20. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. " Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary) . YES NO 21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial a~teration of ground c~ntours. 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. -2- . .__.-~._--_._-.....~.. '__._.__ ......___.__w_.--.-------..--- 01 ~. I I I ~'.\'1q.-~tj , Resolution Number 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration le~els in the vicinity. 28. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. 30. substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 31. Substantially increase fossil fuel consump- tion (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). ~ 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 33. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stabil.ity, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. 34. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commer- cial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, agprtment houses, shops, frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. CERTIFIChTION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infor- mation required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. ' Date (Signature) For -3- . ._~... 'I I I '.~n"'I ""u Resolution Numbe~ APPENDIX C ENVIRONf.IENTI\I. CHECKLIST FOR~1 , I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent 2. Address and Phone Number of proponent: 3. Date of Checl;list Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of proposal, if applicable , II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO L. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction 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 soils, either on or off the si te? f. 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? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: 'a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality?___ - ....- .-- ... ---_.-- - ...--. ~-.._-..._--- --~----~-----------~- ., I' I I ." l"lH't-.L\JD .' , Resolution Number ,'. The creation of objectionable ,dor s? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: : a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, inCluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteracion of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity' of ground waters, either through direct addi- tions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water-related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. 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, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? -2- YES NAYBE NO . . -'.-. ~ . ., ~l " I I I "'H1-.-.L.LlI " ~ Resolution Numer c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or ~n a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of'any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? r U. Noise. Will the plopo~al resulc in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. proposal produce glare? ~~ill the new light or 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alter- ation of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a., Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? -3- YES " MAYBE NO I I I , . ,HW4-12B Resolution Number 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a riGk of an explosion or the release o'f hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. will the proposal alter the location, distribution, densi ty, or grOl'lth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. will the proposal af- fect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transoortation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial addi- tional vehicular movement? ~ b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or move- ment of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 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? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? -4- YES M1\.YBE ( NO I' I 'I '1'l\Vtl-13B " Resolution Number f. Other governmental services? 15. Enerqy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: -:; a. Po ~le r or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. l'11ater? d. S,ewe r or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. HUTuan Heal th. -Will i.:.he proposal result in:- a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to poten- tial health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the pUblic, or will the proposal re- sult in the creationof an aesthet- ically offensive site open to pUblic view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Archaeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alter- ,ation of a significant archaeolog- ical or historical site, structure, object or building? -5- YES ~IA YBE NO ~ . - '. I I, I ., MW4-14B Resolution Number YES MAYBE NO 21. Mandatory Findings 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 commun- ity, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate impor- tant examples of the major periods. of California history or prehistory? (b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term environ- mental goals? (a short term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, defin- itive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) " , (c) Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cum~latively.considerable? (A proJect may ~lmpact en two or .morc 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.) (d) Does the project have environ- mental effects which will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a ,significant effect ont he environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION lULL BE PREPARED. -6- ., , M~14-15B " '. . I find effect U1PAC'r I Date Resolution Number the proposed project MAY have a significant on the environment, and an ENVIRON~IENTAL REPORT is required. I ~ I (Signature) For ../" ., -7- I I I . . . HH4-25J\ Resolution Number , APPENDIX D LIST OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Class 1: Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the oper- ation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not 1 imi ted to: (a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances; (b) Existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gaR, sewerage or public utility services; .-f (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities except where the activity will involve removal of a scenic resource including but not limited to a stand of trees, a rock outcropping, or an historic building. (d) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from' an environ~ental hazard such as earthquake, landslide or flood; .. - I' .. I I I . NI'l4-2 6A Resolution Number . " (e) Additions to existin,g structures provided that the addi- tion will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition or 2500 square feet, whichever is less; (f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for ,use during constructio~ of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities or mechanical equiment, or topo- graphical features including navigational devices; (g) New copy on existing on and off-premise signs; (h) Maintenance of existing landscaping, active' growth and , ,............. water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic ~ poisons, as defined in Division 7, Ch~pter 2, California Agricultural Code); , (i) Maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wildlife habitat areas, artificial wildlife waterway devices, streamflows, springs and waterholes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources. (j) Fish stocking by the California Depart~ent of Fish and Game. . (k) Division of existing multiple family rental units into condominiums. (1) Demolition and removal of individual small structures listed in this subsection except where the structures are -2- .' . I. ~ I I I VI'V~-Glt~ , Resolution Number " of historical, archaee1ogica1 or architectural significance: (1) Single family residences not in conjunction with the demolition of two or more units, (2) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with the demolition of two or more such structures, (3) Stores, offices, and restaurants if designed for an occupant load of 20 persons or less, if not in conjunction with the de~olition of two or more such structures, , (4) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. \, (m) Minor repair a~d alterations to existing dams and appurte- ,nant structures under the supervision of the Department of Water Resources. Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to: (a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50%. -3- I I I I. ..l"n"ll-~Ot\ Resolution Number i (b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size and purpose. Class 3: New Construction of Small Structures. Class 3 consists of construction and location of single, new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equip- ment and facilities including but not limited to: (a) Single family residences not in conjunction with the building of two or more such units. (b) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with the building of two or more such structures. ~ (c) Stores, offices, and restaurants if designed for an occupant load of 20 persons or less, if not in conjunction with the building of two or more such structures. (d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas and other utility extensions of reasonable length to serve such construc- tion. (e) ~ccessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. Examples include but are not limited to: -4- ., '." ,m14-29A 'I I- I " Resolution Number (a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except where it is to be located in a waterway, in any wetland, in an officially designated (by Federal, State or local governmental action) scenic area, or in officially mapped areas of severe geologic hazard. (b) New gardening or landscaping. (c) Filing of earth into previou~ly excavated land with material compatible with the natural features of the site. (d) Minor alterations in land, water and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife management areas or -, fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production. (e) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including car- nivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc. (f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. (g) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a spoil area authorized by all applicable state and federal regulatory agencies. -5- . 1-.' I I I .,111i4 -3 011 Resolution Number Class 5: Alterations in Land Use Limitations. Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations, except zoning, including but not limited to: (a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard and set back variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel nor in any change in land use or density; (b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits. Class 6: Information Collection. Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may -ge for strictly information gathering pur~oses, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted or funded. Class 7: Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources. Class 7 consists of action taken by regulatory agencies as autporized by state law or local ordi- nance to assure the main tenance I 'restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource ,where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Examples include but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the State Department of Fish and Game. Construction activities are not included in this exemption. -6- I I I " ",MI'i'4-lB Resolution Number Class B: Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. Class B consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as a~thorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or pro- tection of the environment where the regulatolY process in- volves procedures for protection of the environment. Con- struction activities are not included in this exemption. Class 9: Insoections. Class 9 consists of activities limited entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health or safety of a project, including related ~ctivities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misre- presentation or adulteration of products. Class , n. .LV. LOans. Class lQ consists of loans made by the Departnlent of Veterans Affairs under the Vetel-ans Farm and Home puchase Act of 1943, mortgages for the puchase of existing structures where the loan will not be used for new construction and the purchase of such mortgages by financial institutions. Class 10 includes but is not limited to the following examples: (a) Loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Horne Purchase Act of 1943. (b) Purchases of mortgages from banks and mortgage companies by the Public Employees Retirement System and by the State Teachers Retirement System. Class 11: AccEssory Structures. Class 11 consists of construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to -7- . ., ',~lW4-2B I' 1 I Resolution Number ,(app~rtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or insti- tutional facilities, including but not limited to: (a) On-premise signs; (b) Small parking lots. Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales. Class 12 consists of sales of surplus government property except for parcels of land located in an area of statewide interest or potential area of critical concern as identified in the Governor's Environmental Goals and POlicy Report prepared pursuant to Government Code Sections 6504.1 et seq. However" if the surplus property to be sold is located in those areas identified in the Governor's Environmental Goals and Policy Report. its sale iR exempt if: (a) The property does not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental purposes, and (b) Any of the following conditions exist: (1) The property is of such size or shape that it is incapable of independent developmen~ or use, or (2) The property to be sold would qualify for an exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in Article B of these guildelines, or (3) The use of the property and adjacent property has not changed since the time of purchase by the public agency. -8- . -. . I I I .MW4-3B . Resolution Number , Class 13. Acquisition of Lands for Wildlife Cons~rvation Purposes. Class 13 consists of the acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes, including preservation of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves under Fish and Game Code Section 1580, and preserving access to public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is to preserve the land in its natural condition. Class 14: Minor Additions to Schools. Class 14 consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or five classrooms, whichever is less. The addition of portable classrooms is included in this exemption. ~ Clas~~. Functional Eouivalent of an ErR (deleted). Class 16. Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create Parks. Class 16 consists of the acquisition or sale of land in order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condi- tioR or contains historic sites or archaeological sites and either: ~ (a) The management plan for the park has not been prepared, or (b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition or preserve the histori.c or arch~eologica1 site. CEQA will apply when a management plan is proposed that -9- '. , . I I I . ~1I~4-413 Resolution Number will change the area from its natural condition or signi- ficantly change the historic or archaeological site. Clas~ 17. Open Space Contracts or Easements. Cla~s 17 con- sists of the establishment of agricultural preserves, the making and renewing of open space contracts under the Williamson Act, or the'acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of the area. The cancellation of such preserves, contracts, interests or ease- ments is not included. Class 18: Designation of Wilderness Areas. Class 18 consists of the designation of wilderness areas under the California Wilderness System. ~ Class 19: Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities. Class 19 consists of only the following - annexa tions: (a) Annexations to a city or special district of areas con- taining existing public or private structures developed to the density allowed by ~he current zoning or pre-zoning of either the gaining or losing governmental agency whichever is more restrictive, provided, however, that the extension of utility services to the existing facilities would have a capacity to serve only the existing facilities. (b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the minimum size for facilities exempted by 'Section 15103, New Con- struction of Small Structures. -10- t. fe ~ Jl, : , . N\14-5B I I I Resolution Number Class 20: Changes in Organization of Local Agencies. Class 20 conists of changes in the organization or reorganization of local govermaental agencies where the changes do not change the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised. 'Examples include but are not limited to': (a) Establishment of a subsidiary district; (b) Consolidation of two or more districts having identical powers. (c) Merger with a city of a district lying entirely within the boundaries of the city. ~ -11- ,', '~1W4-16B . -,' .' - Resolution Number I I I 'APPENDIX E To: State of California The Resources Agency Secretary for Resources 1416 Ninth Street; Room Sacramento, California 1311 95814 NOTICE OF COMPLETION Project Title Project Location - Specific Project Location - City Project Location ~ County Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project -', , Lead Agency EVision is Available Address Where Copy of EIR Review Period Contact Person Area Code Extension Phone I :'1 / I MW4-17B Resolution Number- APPENDIX F NOTICE OF DETE~IINATION TO: Secretary for Resources FROM: 1416 Ninth Street Room 1311 Sacramento, California 95814 County Clerk County of SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code project Title (common name where possible) State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to State Clearinghouse) Contact Person Proj ect Location Project Description Telephone Number This is to advise that the /. , (L~ad Agenc~') determinations regarding the above has made the following described project: ,1. The project has been approved disapproved have a significant by the Lead Agency. 2: The project will will not effect on the environment. , 3. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and was reviewed and considered by the decision-making body prior to its decision on the project. A Negative Declaration was prepared for, this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration is attached. A brief statement of the mitigation measures adopted is attached. The decision on this project relative to CEQA will be final on the 30th day following the filing of this Notice. This document is being filed in duplicate. please acknowledge filing date and return acknowledged copy in the enclosed, stamped, self-addressed envelope. Date Received for Filing Signature Title Date ',' III -' ..... ~ , I , Mw4-l8B Resolution Number . , ' APPENDIX G SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS A project will normally have a significant effect on the environment if it will: (a) Conflict, with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community where it is locatedl (b) Have a substantial, demonstrable negative aesthetic effect 1 (c) Substantially affect a rare or endangered species of animal or plant or the habitat of the speciesl (d) Interfere substantially with the movement of" any l..,- I resident or migratory fish or wildlife species; ~ (e) Breach published national, state, or local I standards relating to solid waste or litter coptroll (f) Substantially degrade water qualitYl (g) Con tamina,::e a public wa ter supply 1 (h) Substantially degrade or deplete ground water resourceSl (i) Interfere substantially with ground water recharge; (j) Disrupt or alter an archaelogical site over 200 years old, an historic site or a paleontological site except as part of a scientific study of the sitel (k) Induce substantial growth or concentration of populationl (1) Cause an increase in traffic which is substan- tial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system; -1- .. .!'I '"'" . I~' ...., . MWl}-.L~ts I I I Resolution N~mber . , . . (m) Displace a large number of people; (n) Encourage activities which result in the use of large amounts of fuel or energy; (0) Use fuel or energy in a wasteful manner; (p) Increase substantially the ambient noise levels for adjoining areas; (q) Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation; (r) Expose people or structures to major geologic hazards; (5) Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new development; (t) Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wild- life or plants; (u) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of _~n established community; . (v) Create a public health hazard or a potential public health hazard; (w) Conflict with established recreational, educa- tional, religious or scientific uses of the area; (x) Violate any ambient air quality standard, con- tribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. -2- " t., .."':. ~ .' ,,' . I, I I . M\'l4-20B - Resolution Number . . I ,- . . APPENDIX H ENERGY CONSERVATION I. INTRODUCTION The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and efficient use of energy. The means of achieving this goal include: (1) decreasing overall per capita energy consumption, (2) decreasing reliance on natural gas and oil, and (3) increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. In order to assure that energy implications are considered in project decisions, the California Environmental Quality Act requires that EIRs include a discus ion of the potential energy -jmpacts of proposed projects, with particular emphasis on avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and unnecessary consumption of energy. Energy conservation implies that a project's cost effective- ness be reviewed not only in dollars, but also in terms of energy requirements. For many projects, lifeti:ne costs may be determined more by energy efficiency than by inicial dollar costs. II. EIR CONTENTS Potentially significant energy implications of a project should be considered in an EIR. The following list of energy impact possibilities and potential conservation measures is designed to assist in the preparation of an EIR. In many -1- ., , ~. _ ..... ,.. I I I .MW4-2lB . Resolution Number . . . . - " instances specific items may not apply or additional items may be needec'l. A. Project Description may include the following items: 1. Energy consuming equipment and processes which will be used during co~struction, operation and/or removal of the project. If appropriate, this discussion should consider the energy intensiveness of materials and equipment required for the project. '2. Total energy requirements of the project by fuel type and end use. 3. Energy conservation equipment and design features. B. 4. Initial and life-cycle energy costs or supplies. Environmental Setting may include existing energy --: supplies and energy use patterns in the region and locality. c. Environmental Impacts may include: 1. The pro~e~t's energy requirements and its energy use efficiencies by amount and fuel type for each stage of the project's life cycle including construction, operation, mainten- ance and/or removal. If appropriate, the energy intensiveness of materials may be discussed. 2. The effects of the proj,ect on local and regional energy supplies and on requirements for additional capacity. 3. The effects of the project on peak and base period demands for electricity and other forms of energy. 4. The degree to which the project complies with existing energy standards. 5. ~he effects of the pr~ject on energy resources. D. Mitigation Measures may include: -2- .... ':''1 .'. . " "-,,, " ~lW4-2 2B " i. ... . . I' I I -Resolution Number . ' .. " . ~ .... 1. Potential measures to reduce wasteful, ineffi- cient and unnecessary consumption of energy during construction, 'operation, maintenance and/or removal. The discussion should explain why certain measures were incorporated in the project and why other measures were dismissed. 2. The potential of siting, orientation, and design to minimize energy consumption. 3. The potential for reducing peak energy cemarrd. 4. Alternate fuels (particularly renewable ones) or energy systems. 5. Energy conservation which could result from recycling efforts. E. Alternatives should be compared in terms of overall energy consumption and in terms of reducing wasteful, ineffi- cient and unnecessary consumption of energy. , , F. Unavoidable Adverse Effects may include wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy during the project construction, operation, maintenance and/or removal that cannot be feasibly mitigated. G. Irreversible Commitment of Resources may include a discussion of how the project preempts future energy develop- ment or future energy conservation. H. Short-Term Gains versus Long-Term Impacts can be compared by calculating the energy costs over the lifetime of the project. I. Growth Inducing Efforts may include the estimated energy consumption of growth induced by the project. -3- I I I APPENDIX C Resolution Number - . ..' 1977 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IS BY AND BETWEEN THE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, hereinafter referred to as "Management" and THE SEAL BEACH CHAPTER OF THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, and association of employees of the City of Seal Beach, hereinafter referred to as "Association." WHEREAS, Association petitioned City in accordance with provisions of Ordinance Number 769, and was granted certification as a recognized employee organization representing all full time non-safety employees of the city except those employees determined to be professional, confidential, administrative, manage- ment and certain specified supervisory employees; and WHEREAS, the duly appointed, recognized employee representatives of Association and Management representatives representing the City of Seal Beach have met and conferred in good faith on numerous occasions concerning wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment in conformance with the terms, conditions, and provisions of Ordinance Number 769 and State Laws; and WHEREAS, Association and the Management representatives have mutually agreed to recommend to the City Council of the City of Seal Beach the terms, conditions, hours, and wages pertaining to employment with City for those employees repre- sented by Association, as set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding. Secti on 1. Effecti ve Date. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective by and between Management and Association upon execution by Management and the required number of the duly authorized recognized representatives of Association. Section 2. Term of Memorandum of Understanding. This Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in full force and effect until Midnight, December 31,1977. Section 3. Retirement System. Management agrees to provide for an actuarial stuQy to determine the cost of - de-pooling miscellaneous employees and continuing negotiations on this question when the stuQy is available. Section 4, Wages and Salaries, Management agrees to provide a wage increase for all job classifications represented by the Seal Beach Chapter of the Orange County Employees Association equal to 5% of current wages effective January 5, 1977. Section 5, Scheduling. Up to and including the contract year ending December 31, 1979, Management agrees to not demand changes in the scheduling plan as it exists in the public works department at the signing of this agreement, Section 6. Separability, If any provision of the t4emorandum of Understanding or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of the t"emorandum of Understanding, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Resolution Number ," Memorandum of Understanding Seal Beach Employees Association Page Two I Section 7. Previous Agreements. All benefits and working conditions not specifically referred to herein shall remain in effect, CITY OF SEAL BEACH MANAGEMENT {(l~4~~ DATE Ic:l -r7~ 7(; Q~~~ DATE I';). -/7-7G /):If)~ DATE (;J -/7-7' ;7 ~L DATE (1.- /11 j,c. .")~U ( .-/ , , I SEAL BEACH EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Z-~~X~~~_ DATE 1-e../~1/7(, I I ;;J~d0L-- DATE l---v ~ ,',j) (, /d-/l ~, ' . DATE I I ~, DATE /~:~ ~ 8 I