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CITY OF LODI
,. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration; Authorizing
City Managerto Execute Contractfor Construction with Cushman Contracting, Inc.,
of Goleta ($3,715,000) and Task Order No. 30 with West Yost Associates, of Davis
($478,830)for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Dewatering
and Storage Facilities Project; and Appropriating Funds ($4,950,000)
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
December 15,2010
Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution certifying mitigated negative declaration;
authorizing City Managerto execute contract for construction with
Cushman Contracting, Inc., of Goleta, in the amount of $3,715,000
and Task Order No. 30 with West Yost Associates, of Davis, in the
amount of $478,830, for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility biosolids dewatering and storage
facilities project; and appropriating funds in the amount of $4,950,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has made substantial progress on the State -mandated
improvements at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
(WSWPCF). One of the final improvements recommended in the
2001 WSWPCF Master Plan is the addition of biosolids dewatering
and storage facilities.
The Treatment Plant has for many years produced more biosolids than can properly be applied to the
agricultural fields, causing elevated nitrate levels in the storage ponds and underlying shallow
groundwater table. Biosolids storage capacity is limited and the proposed dewatering facilities will allow
for removal of 500 to 1,000 dry tons annually that will be hauled to a regional landfill.
The proposed facility will consist of dewatering equipment, two skid -mounted rotary fan presses,
chemical feed equipment, pumping, piping, electrical controls, and covered bays for the storage of
approximately two months of dewatered biosolids.
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The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that projects be reviewed for their potential to
create environmental impacts. CEQA requires that potential areas of impact be identified and a level of
significance assessed. Staff prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration to review and
assess potential impacts. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarationwas sent to various agencies
for review. Public notice was issued declaring the City's intentto issue an Initial Study and Negative
Declaration for the 21 -day period between July 16, 2009 and August 11, 2009.
Itwas determined that construction of this projectwill not result in significant impacts that could not be
mitigated by making changes to, or placing conditions on, the project. No new impacts were identified in
APPROVED: j_j —
K-ohfadt Bartlam, City Manager
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Resolution Certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration; Authorizing City Managerto Execute Contractfor
Construction with Cushman Contracting, Inc., of Goleta ($3,715,000) and Task Order No. 30 with
West Yost Associates, of Davis ($478,830)for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids
Dewatering and Storage Facilities Project; and Appropriating Funds ($4,950,000)
December 15,2010
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public comments that were not addressed as normal conditions of project approval in the initial study. In
conclusion, staff finds that the proposed project has complied with environmental requirements and is
therefore exempt from further review under CEQA. Mitigated Negative Declaration 09 -MND -02
adequately addresses potential environmental impacts that could occur as a result of this project. No
significant impacts are anticipated that cannot be mitigated by conditions placed on the project.
The project site is currently covered under the San Joaquin Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan and
no mitigation fees are required of the project.
ContractAwards
Plans and specifications for this projectwere approved on August 4, 2010. A prequalification process
was included to determine eligible bidders and to ensure that bidding contractors have the necessary
background to perform the work. The award was based on the Base Bid plus Bid Alternate No. 1. The
following 13 bids were received on November 11, 2010.
Bidder
Location
Base Bid +
Base Bid +
Alt. No. 1
Alt. No. 1 & 2
Engineer's Estimate
$4,572,256
$5,009,723
Cushman Contracting, Inc.
Goleta, CA
$3,715,000
$4,290,000
GSE Construction Company, Inc.
Livermore, CA
$3,748,000
$4,297,000
Diede Construction
Woodbridge, CA
$3,833,972
$4,469,972
Pacific Mechanical
Concord, CA
$3,852,000
$4,372,000
Gateway Pacific Contractors
Sacramento, CA
$3,871,399
$4,589,699
K.G. Walters
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,932,871
$4,576,871
Auburn Constructors
Sacramento, CA
$3,980,300
$4,630,300
Monterey Mechanical Company
Oakland, CA
$4,020,000
$4,600,000
Stanek Constructors, Inc.
Escondido, CA
$4,211,000
$4,801,000
Proven Management
San Francisco, CA
$4,345,950
$5,037,950
Gantry Constructors, Inc.
Clarkdale, AZ
$4,377,000
$4,997,000
C.W. Roen Construction
Danville, CA
$4,491,000
$5,079,000
C. Overaa & Company
Richmond, CA
$4,519,000
$4,999,727
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to the low bidder, Cushman Contracting, Inc.,
including Additive Bid Item No. 1- the extended canopy and canopy support ($125,000). Staff
recommends forgoing Additive Bid Item No. 2 - rotary dewatering press No. 3 ($575,000) at this time due
to limited funding availability. The total contract amount is $3,715,000.
Staff recommends approval of Task Order No. 30 with West Yost & Associates, Inc., as presented in
Exhibit A, for construction management and design services during construction. Design services are
limited to the implementation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System improvements
associated with the project. As the design engineer for this project, West Yost is well suited to perform
these duties. This work will be performed under Master Task Order Agreement dated January 13, 1999,
and will be billed on a time -and -materials basis with a not -to -exceed maximum of $478,830.
The total project budget for the project is $4,950,000, as summarized in Exhibit B. It includes
construction of the facility, materials testing, construction management services, design services, loader,
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Resolution Certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration; Authorizing City Managerto Execute Contract for
Construction with Cushman Contracting, Inc., of Goleta ($3,715,000) and Task Order No. 30 with
West Yost Associates, of Davis ($478,830)for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids
Dewatering and Storage Facilities Project; and Appropriating Funds ($4,950,000)
December 15,2010
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permit fees, construction contingencies and other project -related expenses. The loader is required to
move the dried biosolids around the storage area and is an addition to the City's fleet inventory.
Purchase authorization for the loaderwill be brought back to the Council at a later date.
FISCAL IMPACT: This projectwill be funded by proceeds from the 2007 Wastewater
certificates of participation; the current balance is $5,328,569. The annual
operations costs associated with this facility are estimated at $265,000 per
year. Capital and operations costs associated with this project are included
in the existing wastewater rate model.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Requested Appropriation:
2007 Wastewater COP Funds (172026): $4,950,000
Jordan Ayers Y
Deputy City Manager/internal Services Director
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F. Wally S4delin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Charlie Swimley, Deputy Public Works Director- Utilities
Attachments
cc: Charles E. Swimley, Jr., Deputy Public Works Director- Utilities
Gary Wirnan, Construction Manager
Del Kerlin, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Bruce West, West Yost and Associates
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A S S C I A I E S
November 19, 20 10
Mr. Charles Swimley
Water Services Manager
City of Lodi, Municipal service Center
1331 South Ham Lane
Lodi CA 95242-3995
Project No.: 213-00-10-25
SUBJECT: Proposal to Provide Constniction Managerriefif and Design Engineering Services
During Construction—AVhite Slough Water Pollution Control Plant Biosolids
Dew ateringand Storm, Facilities 2010 Project
Dear Charlie:
We are pleased to provide this proposal to perform desipi engineeringi services during construction
of the Biosolids Dewaterin.9 and Storage Facilities 2010 Project at the City of Lodi's (City) White
Slough Water Pollution Control Plant (White Slough WPCP). "These services are a continuation of
services currently being performed by West Yost Associates (West Yost).
As you are aware, bids for the construction of this project were received on November 11, 2010
and cotistruction is expected to begin early next year. Construction management and desigil
engineering
g services during construction are expected to continue through the fall of 2011. These
services are described in the attached scope of services.
Our estimated fee for construction management and design services during construction is
$405,080. We have also included fee estimates for the design and implementation of SCADA
system improvements associated with this project (Task 13) and PLC progaimrung services
Task (14). Our estimated fee for these services is $73,750. We anticipate that these estimated fees
will be adequate to complete our services and will not exceed these estimated fees without prior
authorization from you. Factors that may impact our effort include the construction Contractor's
level of perforinance and the actual duration of the construction period.
We look forward to continuing to assist you and staff to implement this project. Please call me if
you wish to discuss this proposal.
Sincerely,
WEST YOST AS SOCTATES
David I Anderson
Engineering Manager
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I Exhibit A I
ATTACHMENT I
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING BIDDING
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IMPROVEMENTSOF BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGF
SCOPE OF SERVICES
BACKGROUND
Blosolicls dewatering and stoteEge facility improvements to the City o Lodi �VPC`F h clude:
.rtEf tib?`g No. I e lE.d ftG l Tkr(tf3 s €iEt€€iT& @'ligt:3`1E?:€TC::§it n
T�vo stll�l��et.silile �I�ecliTlz�1 sl��.:e:cl 11Ti:�.c�ls
a One vertical chopper pump
One 1x agnetle sludge t7owmetef
l�il?il�g, valves, fittings, c3T1t�t)C�Tts, ��1T�el al�l�llrtell�TTlces for �%tT, C'l-ll✓�1 alicl DSI
Piping services
o Bose station
o Area lighting
"31 osofids DemiatE`,i-Ing Facfflty hmprove.,rne its:.
• Reinforced concrete Slab foundation with trench drain
a Two sIcid-mounted rotary sludge dewatering presses
e One horizontal and one inclined shaftless screw conveyor
• One cone-bottorn sludge clay tank. and associated mixer, mixer support, piping, valves,
fittings and support pad
• Piping, valves, fittings, supports, and appurtenances for 3W, D, DSL and DSL
Bypass piping services
• Hose stations
• Lighting fixtures and controls
Dowatcr'ed Slosolids Storage facility:
• Reinforced concrete slab foundation with trench drain
• 6 -foot reinforced concrete walls oil three sides of stracture and between adjoining
storage bays
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ffi Pre-engineered metal canopy over the biosolids dewatering facility and two bays of
the de -watered blosolids storage facility
9 Lighting fixtures and controls
Supernatant Ptimp Station:
0 10" filtrate drain line font dewatering facility to the existing supernatant diversion
manhole
® C'oncrete slab to accoirtmodate struvite control chemical ii1jection equipment
a Four diaphragm metering pumps with stainless steel weather shields
Piping, valves, fitting
- vs, Supports, and appurtenances for 3W and CBEM piping services
Electrical power and controls
SI-towork Improvements:
• One full hydrant and one wharf hydrant for lagoon flushing
• Supernatant transfer pipe bet -ween Biosolids Lagoon No. I and Blosolids Lagoon No. 2
• Paving, gradnig, and drainage improvements
• Crushed rock underlain by geg otextile fabric ill designated areas
• Yard piping,, valves, and appurtenances for DSL, 3- X , D and other piping services
Ele,etkical Insimnientatiori and Control*
* Controls for dewatering system, to integrate operation of lagoon mixers, sludge punip,
day tank- and day tank- inixer, dewatering presses and conveyor system
* Electrical service to pad-niounted transformer South of sludge day tank
a, Transfornier, new inain/meter switchboard and MCC
o Associated electrical and instrumentation conduit, wiring, duct banks, pull boxes,
vaults, site lighting, appurtenant details and devices
It Is anticipated that this pi-qject will be advertized for bidding begiiining lit mid-October, and that
bids will be received in, mid-Noveniber 2010. West Yost Associates (West Yost) proposes to
provide thefollowing engineering services during the bidding of this pr(Qiect.
TASK °I PRECONvRUCTION CONFERENCE
West Yost's Construction Manager will prepare in agenda and conduct the Preconstruction
Conference. The agenda is expected to include the following topics.
o Contract award, executioti, notice -to -proceed, contract time, and completion dates
6 Administrative requirenients
o Project meetings
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* Submittal procedures and material/equipment substitutions
* Long, lead-time procurement subinittals,
e, Selredifle constraints and seqiiencing
* Requireinents for Contractor's Critical Path Method coristniction schedule
* RE Procedures
* Environmental requirements an(l constraints
Pelfirits" encroachments, and other a, ements—City furnished. versus Contractor fluill'Shed
:project document Control systell't
mobilizatioll - field office layouts.
, parking, lay -down areas, site access, and security
* Surveying and coi)sfruclion staking,
* Materials testing
* Safety
* Meaquirement, payment, retention, and withholding
Labor compliance
Pre-existing corlditiolls
Dellverables-
Meeting
I g Agenda
meetillo
g Minutes
TASK2 PREPARE COMFORIMIED i IRAIAI,,NGS AND SPECIFICATION'S
West Yost and design sub -consultants will prepare a set of revised design drawings and technical
specifications that iticoil)orate all clianges made by adderidurn during the bidding period.
Deliverables�
* Conforme(l Drawings
* Confonned Specificatioll's,
'EASK 3 !3UBMUTTAL REVIEVJ
All submittals will be posted Ill the document control &ysteri), Prinravera-Contract- IvIallagen West
Yost will monitor the subinittal inventory to confirm that all of the required information has been
received and reviewed. If additional information Is needed to complete a submittal, it will be
discussed in the weekly progress meeting.
West Yost and desig 1 1 1
�ji sub-colisultants will review submittals compliance with the (lesigil drawings
and specifications and the manufacturer's installation instructions, as well ,is for colillAiallee with
samples, nletliods, seliedriles, and any other re(lillrellienfis of the Contract Documents.
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West Yost will review mad return slibillittals With. corilments, to the Contractor withill 10 calendar
day& after receipt of a subirtittaL (West Yost inteiids to return submittals to the (_"011tractor more
expeditiously when possible.) If for ally reason West Yost cannot pert61111 submittal review
within 21. calendar days, West Yost will notify the Contractor and provide art explanation for the
additional time, required.
If a submittal is approved as "Make Con-ectlon:, Noted", West Yost will keep a niaster punch list
of these required corrections to assarre <all <il e Completed Ina filliely majiller.
Deliverables:
o Submittal Lw, (updated periodically)
-, Review Comments
West Yost and designi sub -consultants will prepare written interpretation and clarifications of the
Contract Documents in response to written requests from the Contractor. West Yost, will respond
in wriI within titip 7 calendar (lays following receipt of a Request Fo
- wl . r hiformation {IFI). If for ally
reason West Yost ca ruiot respond within 7 caleiidar days, we will notify the Contractor and
provide an explanation for the additional time required. It is mider-stood that certain RFI's may
require a very rapid response, owing to construction emergencies or potential delays to the
Contractor, In these cases, RFI's may be handled orally, but will be followed with a written RFI,
and West Yost will respond its writing.
Detiverables:
6 RFI Log (updated periodically)
& RE Responses
The Contractor will be required to submit its Schedule of Values (SOV) that wilt be used to
evaluate payment applications. West Yost will evaluate the SOV with two different methods. Tile
first will use an empirical method using, the accepted Baseline Schedule. The costs will be spread
over tillic and used to deterilline a cumulative cost curve. The curve will be compared to I
standard 11 s d S-curve, If it resembles a standard curve it will be a good indication that the cost, are
,appropriately loaded across the duration of the pro ' Ject. The second method will compare milt
prices of silililar work performed, at the beginning of the project to thesaine work performed later.
If priced correctly, the rinit rates should be the same. The review will also confirm that elimigh
detail is provided to allow accurate evaluation of progress payments throughout the life of the
project. Each 111011th the Contractor will prepare a draft payment application based on the quiolult
of work performed each month, The initial review will be performed with the inspector alld
finalized by file Contractor, "file Coutfactor will formally tratismit the application to West Yost
for approval and processing by the City. West Yost's Consti tiction Manager (CM) will review the
forinal application and colifirill that the values are correct and arae consistent with previous
applications. Any discrepancies f€ nrid. will be negotiatedhesolved betweeti the CM -]lid the
Contractor. Once agreed, the CM will obtain a sifpiature from the Contractor acrd deliver it to City
with signed recommendation for payment. Our review will include confirming receipt of the
Contractor' Labor Compliance Deports, reviewing the current litolith's CPNI SchedUte update and
I
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reviewing the Record Drawings. Labor Compliance Reports will not be reviewed by West Yost
other thall to colifirm content. If these required reports., schedule updates and Record Drawings
are not In compliance with the Contract Documents, West Yost will recommend that payment be
witlilreld until the deficiencies are corrected.
Changes to the project could be required as a result of differences ill conditions. Contractor
suggestions approved by the City and Engineer, additions to the work by the City, changes III
methods of consti-tiction, omissions, or Contract Document conflicts. Ill salell cases West Yost and
our design sub -consultants wilt Issue Design Engineer Initiated Clarifications (DEX"s), prepare
new orainend existing plans and specificatious, and provide estimated cost informatioll.
Deliverables:
* N/lontlity Recoinirielidation 11m: Paymerit
* DEICs {as applicable}
TASK G, WEP-.'KL,Y PROGRESS AND RELATED MEYETINIG,3
Weekly Project Meetings are one of the most important project management tools to assure that
all project ject oGjcctives are being met by the responsible party(s) and to resolve issues before
construction is impacted. West Yost will conduct and facilitate each meeting and will have a
standard ag irda that includes such items is:
Z:le
111troduct lolls
Approval of the previous illectilig, minutes
Progress of Work and Schedule
Safety & Security
o Plant Coordination
Traffic Control
Laws, Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance
* Correspondence
* Submittal Status
*
rT, Is
* Quality Colurot/Assurance
* RFPs/Cliange Orders
* Prog -ess Payments
The weekly meetings serve to coordinate efforts between the Contractor and subcontractors, the
CM, the City and the design. team. Correspondence, RFI, and Submittal logs will be generated
automatically froul Contract Manager sofiware. The Change Order log will be generated by
West Yost ill Excel. West Yost will review all, logs weekly to confirm that all participants
understand what is under review and what their responsibility is for illoving the issue or action
ifeni to completion or resolution.
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Deliverables:
* Weekly Meeting Minutes
6 Correspondence, RFI, and Submittal logs
rMSK7 COI TRt)CTIONCONI'RA�"'-'TAL)NiINISTf'CATION;
The Contractor's construction schedules (initial 90 -day and full construction schedule) slid
related reports are extremely important submittals that will be thoroughly analyzed by out
construction management team. West Yost will conduct a pre-coiisirtictioiisclieduliiig meeting
with the Contractor to discus
s the project's scheduling reqtdrements and the Contractor's
approach to meeting these requirements. It has been our experience that pre -construction
scheduling meetings are very helpful to the Contractor and facilitate the timely acceptance of the
Contractor's schedule submittals.
West Yost will continuously alonitor the Contractor's progress duringr construction and compare
the current activities obseiNed in the field to the Contractor's most recent CPM Schedule Update.
In addition, at each weekly ineeting, West Yost will require the Contractor to present their 3-Nveek
look -al -lead schedule and will coinpare that schedule to the Contractor's most recent CPIVI
Schedule Update. It is essential that West Yost perform this level of review to provide a better
understanding of actual as -built perforinance and a faster review of the Contractor's niolitilly
updates. Schedule revisions will be thoroughly reviewed for schedule logic and duration changes
that could impact project completion milestones. We will initiate meetings as necessary to
agreement on schedule activities, sequence, and. durat 1011.
RFIs are often the precursor to a change order. RFI responses will be evaluated by West Yost to
determine if they miy result In a change of project scope or have an impact on the Schedule, or
both. If so, West Yost will seek a way to mitigate the RFT issue, If the issue cannot be mitigated,
West Yost will assign a Potential Change Order (PCO) number by which to track all
correspondence related to this itein. If there is thile to negotiate price, West Yost will generate a
Request for Proposal (RFP) and traiisnut it to the Contractor to obtain a forward priced lump slim
quote. If there is no time available to negotiate a price, West Yost will issue a Field Order (FO)
directing the Contractor to proceed via Force Account to maintain the project schedule. Our
inspector will monitor on a daily basis the work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor will
prepare a daily report for the inspector's signature indicating that the work has been performed as
documented. At conclusion of the change order work, the Contractor will transmit all of file
reports,, along with backup hifolination, to West Yost for review and approval.
It is essential that a good set of Record Drawings be tilrned over to the City at the completion of
the project. During the course of the project, West Yost will monitor the Contractor's efforts in
maintaining a record set of i,,,, -built drawings and specifications. (I'llial. Record Drawings will be
prepared by West Yost,) Notations, such as RFI responses, clarifications, and change orders will
be checked. If there are important components that may be difficult to locate once buried or cast
iii concrete, rough weasurertierits will be used to approximate the actual location, The review will
occur each month and progress payments may be withheld until the record drawings are
inaintained to an acceptable level.
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Deliverables:
a Schedule Review Comments
® Monthly Progress Reports
TASK 8 FIELD SERVICES
Before the Contractor mobilizes to the jobsite, West Yost and a Contractor representative will
walk the site to photograph and video tape the pre-existing conditions such as entry roads, fences,
handrails, existing buildings, valve vaults, and all areas that could be used for lay -down areas to
document the site conditions prior to any Contractor activity. If darnage to the existing
infrastructure is found, this documentation will deterirline if the damage was pre-existing or
caused by the Contractor's operation. It will also be used to determine the amoturt of site
restoration needed at the conclusion of the project. The photos and video will be collected using
digital media storage and will be posted on the project document control system for reference
during the project.
West Yost will inspect the work being performed to ensure that the work is being constructed ixr
accordance with the Contract Documents, perirlits, approved submittals, RFI responses, design
clarifications, change orders, applicable codes, and industry standards. The inspector will take
notes during the course of each clay to document the work performed that day. We will also
document manpower and equipment usage. At the conclusion of each clay, the inspector will enter
the information in the Daily Reports Log in Contract Manager Software. The inspector will also
note if visitors or any regulatoiy agency was on-site to monitor the project, important
conversations or agreements that were made with the Contractor, and will note weather
conditions such as raur, wind, hun idity (fog), and temperature. This information will be
sununarized at the end of the week by the inspector in a weekly report that stumnarizes the work
performed arid what is planned for the coming week.
The Contractor will be responsible for quality control on the project and will have procedures for
providing the level of quality specified by the Contract Documents and industry standards. West
Yost will retain Kleinfelder as a materials testing firm to verify materials quality aiid conf rin that
the Contractor's quality control efforts are effective. Anticipated tests include:
• Concrete materials and prix designs
w Concrete shrinkage testing
• Concrete compressive strength tests
a Gradation, moisture content, moisture -density relationship and sieve analysis testing
for enibinkinent, fill, and backfill inaterial,s
Deliverables:
• Daily Report Logs
d Weekly Reports
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As the prrcrjec.t progresses and the work transitions front a civil/structural, project to an
electrical/niechartical project, the area of focus will move to testing and startup. Activities, such as
wire pulls, wire testintg, terminations, power distributtioii testitzg, safety device settings, loop
cliecks, calibrations, mid equtipmentt and systems testlzzg steed to be planned for mid accurately
tracked to determine schedule adherence, To provide the Fest possible testing and startup process,
we will l ring at least two effective approaches to ttzartaging d s work.
First, it is critically important that inechattical and electrical ectutiptzzent submittals be coordinated
with conduit and wiring installation, As egrtipn-tent is submitted and approved for use, West Yost
will eattrilxe the components, mid verify tizat the r°c�trireciirrxotr.nt arra tyle of �virir�t is pulled rrrc!
will conzfirm that the intercorurect diagrams prepared by the Contractor accurately reflect the
requirerrtertts of the individual components and the system as a whole.
Second, West Yost will use a Testing & Startup Completion Summary tracking progranx that
accurately reflects the staters of each process system to be installed. Each piece of equipment will
be tracked to confixtxr receipt of the interconnect diagranxs and the staters of wire pulls and
terminations, loop -checks, calibrations. end-to-end tests, individual equipnnent tests, and system
tests. Testing and startup recluires the collection and management of a large amomit of data to
accurately assess equipment and system performance. Use of this tracking mechanism allows a
snapshot view of progress at any point, and enables the Clbi team to focus on areas that are falling
behind and need attention to maintain the schedule and cost objectives.
Plant staff training by manufacturer's representatives is necessary to demonstrate holy equipment
operates, troubleshooting and repair procedures, and required preventative maintenance. West
Yost will ensure that training is scheduled after the Operation and Maintenance (Ot' ,M, ) manuals
have been approved and prior.- to the equipment being transferred to the City's control and use.
West Yost understands the importance of good O&M manuals to the startup of new equipment
and to the ongoing operation and maintenance of the equipment. We will manage the process of
obtaining the O&M manuals through the following procedures: First, once the equipment itself
Inas been approved, we will inventory the O&M manual requirements share the list with the
Contractor and discuss preparation of their 0&,M submittals. Second, O&M manuals that have a
wiring diagranx associated with thein will be flagged to ensure that if the wiring is altered in the
field during startup, the wiring diagrams will be as -built to reflect the correct wiring_ Third, we
anticipate that each manual will be reviewed by'West Yost and then by plant staff to confirm that
the manuals contain the infonnation needed by staff to perforin their duties. West Yost will
coordinate the reviews and will collate the continents received before returning the review
continents to the Contractor.
Deliverables:
o Testing & Startup Corttpletion Summary 1'ra.ckirtg Program
o O&M Manual, Review Comments
W r" S T YOST ASSOCIATES 8 N:�blktMOCity of i oditLP1111910 ttPt LP Whife Slough
UkSl( '10 1',IR(,JE(,-A` GLO"I*`00T
West Yost will schedule and conduct the substantial completion hispection, issue a final pulich-
list and review compliance. West Yost will coordinate with the City and will scliedille, conduct,
and complete the filial inspection of the project, We will also assist ill negotiation of unsettled
Chula goys or. disputes. When all final punch -list Items have been completed or resolved, West Yost
will recommend final acceptance to the City and Nvill transwit a Notice of Completion oil behalf'
of the City. We will also obtain troill the Coutractor and deliver to the City all bonds, guarantees,
mi-ranties, operationand maintenance manuals—spare parts, and rec(-,)i-(t drawings.
West Yost will confirril that all claims, disputes, -and change order work- is agreed -to in price.
Once these have been obtained, West Yost will request a filial payinelit application from the
Contractor that will release any withholds and retention. However, before making that
tecoinmendation to the City, West Yost will confirm that evefy subcontractor or supplier that
filed Preliminary Notice to the prcject has been paid for their services, equipment and materials,
and that each has filed a written release of their Notice to the City. jm inventory of each Notice
will be maintained by West Yost throughout the course of the Project and will be used to confirm
fCe0lpt of the fugal releases. Once all deliverables are received, releases obtained, aildagreemeuts
reached on miresolved issues and change orders. West Yost will assist Ill the City ill, preparing) the
final docunients to present to City Council to obtain approval for the ficial payment.
Deliverables
• Copies of approved subillitfals, shop drawings, and manufacturer's literature
maintained by West Yost during the, construction project
• One complete set of annotated pro -jest progress photographs, organized
chronologically acrd logged ilito a database
• Copies of field inspection report.,, and correspondence
TASK II PRIE'PARE VRECORD DRAVVING`31
Upou completion of the project, West Yost and our design sub-cotisultants will produce formal
project record drawings. We will use the redlined drawing set received froin the Contractor and
the redlined workilig record maintained by West Yost's CM team to prepare the recor(I drawiligs.
Deliverables:
o Project Record Drawiugs
TASK 12 PROJEC-1- MANAGH.PlEkITAiNt.) COORDINATIOIq OF DESIGN TEAM
West Yost's Project Manager will monitor the project's progress and budget, respond to
cl
infonriat-lon needs,and keep City staff informed. The project ilianiger will also be responsible for
overall quality collfroland coordination Of West Yost st=aff and sub -consultants.
W E S I YO S T ASSOC IAf I,S 9 N:%Wg\C`,CityALoGJ,PA I I 910npl LPWIntcSIou?b
TASKV,s,S CADA SYSTU'v.1'AINIO OPERATOR iNJIEPFACI-` [�Ii`ZOGiMMMI I W3 I`SERVICE,`3
(OPTIOINIAL)
As asub-conquItant to We,,.,4 Yost, Frisch Engineering will perform SC ' 'ADA system progyra&I
IIIIIIIII
and Versa -view Operator Interface programming to accon.11110date the new process information
and new PIX1100 Nvll,cll wilt control the solids dewatering process. The S('ADA screens
windows will be modeled after the MID drawings. Each system will include a system window,
pop -tip SCADA auto/manual control window (olie for each luajor piece of equipment), control
set-poilit/dala 111olliforing window, set-l:)(,)jnt window, dami configuration wilidow, and One or
more trend wHidows. The following SCADA.screens are anticipated:
* Auxillaty Equipment
* Biosolids Lagoon #1 Shidge Pump,'-",4ation
* Stmvite Control (I"hemical Feed System
* Sludge Day Tatty.
a, Rotary Fan Press 41
* Rotary Fan Press 82
* Rotary Fan Press H3
* Sludge Conveyors
* Alarni Summary window.
* Alaim Historical window.
* Alarm Bar
* Screen
. Index window (Plant system windows, Treed system windows, and Remote
station windows, Plant Overview)
* Overview 'Window
Frisch ErtgIneering will also configure the, remote alarm system dialer, participate ill factory
testing and provide Startup and "Fesfing services.
TASK 14, PLC PRf,"GRAMNUNIG ' ERVICIFES (OPTtOi�ml-.)
As a sub -consultant to West Yost, Frisch Engineering will cora gore, program, test and start up
Control Panel CP- 1100. Progranuriing systems include:
6 Database
0 Initialization
0 Analog Scaling
o Alarins
0 Totalizatioms, on equipirient nuitinies-, starts and flows.
0 Control systems
WEST Y()S T ASSOCIATES 10 N:\NJktgVX'ity of LodU,PM1910npI UWhile Slougli
• Auxiliary Equipment,
• Biosolids Lagoon ##l. Sludge Pump Station
• Struvite Control Clienucal Feed System
• Sludge Day Tank
c) Rotary Fan Press #1
(-) Rotary Fan Press #2
c) Rotary Fan Press #3
c.) Sludge Coaveyors
(,oiiuiiiiii,icitioii,Filliii,-eRotititie
o Mi(hiight Routine
* SCADA interface and data presentation
ESTIMATED COST
The estimated cost to complete the scope of work described above is suamuarized in Table 1. We
propose to perform these services on a tiMe and. materials basis in accordance -with our standard
company billing rate schedule, included as Attaclunent 2. We will not exceed the total estimated
fee for these services without prior authorization.
Table 1. Estimated Services During Construction Costs
Task 1 Preconstruction Conference
3,440
Task 2 Prepare Conformed Drawings and Specifications
3,640
Task 3 Submittal Review
60710
Task 4 Interpretation and Clarification of Contract Documents
30,270
Task 5 Cost Control
56,280
Task 6 Weekly Progress and Related Meetings
47,620
Task 7 Construction Contract Administration
24,300
Task 8 Field Services
98,980
Task 9 Start -Up And Testing
Task 10 Project Closeout
30,130
11,210
Task 11 Prepare Record Drawings
23,180
Task 12 Project Management and Coordination of Design Team
15,320
Subtotal Construction Management & Engineering Services
During Construction
405,080
Task 13.- SCADA and Operator Interface Programming Services
Task 14. PLC Programming Services
Total
44,650
29,100
$478,830
WEST YOST ASSOC IATFS I I L? White Slough
Exhibit B
Project Budget
December 15, 2010
Budget Item
Amount
Construction
Utility Services (PG&E, EUD)
$50,000
Construction Contract (Bid Amount)
$3,715,000
Plan Check/Permit Fee (Building Dept.)
$60,000
Plan Check/Permit Fee (Public Works)
$25,000
Plan Printing Costs (Stockton Blue)
$3,000
Project Management (City Staff)
$25,000
Copy/Shipping Expenses Estimate
$3,000
Construction Total
$3,881,000
Equipment Purchase
Budget
Loader
$100,000
Equipment Total
$100,000
Engineering Services
Amount
Test Yost Associates (CM Services)
$478,830
Engineering Total
$478,830
Total
$4,459,830
Project Contingency
$490,170
2 presses + cover
11%
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City of Lodi
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities 2010 Contract
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
THIS CONTRACT made by and between the CITY OF LODI, State of California, herein referred to as
the "City," and CUSHMAN CONTRACTING CORPORATION, herein referred to as the "Contractor."
WITNESSETH:
That the parties hereto have mutually covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do covenant and
agree with each other, as follows:
The complete Contract consists of the following documents which are incorporated herein by this
reference, to -wit:
Notice Inviting Bids
Information to Bidders
General Conditions
Special Provisions
Bid Proposal
Contract
Contract Bonds
Plans (Drawings)
Specifications
Addenda
All of the above documents, sometimes hereinafter referred to as the "Contract Documents," are intended
to cooperate so that any work called for in one and not mentioned in the other is to be executed the same
as if mentioned in all said documents.
ARTICLE I - That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be
made and performed by the City and under the condition expressed in the two bonds bearing even date
with these presents and hereunto annexed, the Contractor agrees with the City, at Contractor's cost and
expense, to do all the work, furnish all labor and furnish all the materials except such as are mentioned in
the specifications to be furnished by the City, necessary to construct and complete in a good
workmanlike and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the City the proposed improvements as
shown and described in the Contract Documents which are hereby made a part of the Contract.
ARTICLE II - The City hereby promises and agrees with the Contractor to employ, and does hereby
employ, the Contractor to provide all materials and services not supplied by the City and to do the work
according to the terms and conditions for the price herein, and hereby contracts to pay the same as set
forth in Clauses 65 and 66 General Conditions, in the manner and upon the conditions above set forth;
and the said parties for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, do
hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.
ARTICLE III - The Contractor agrees to conform to the provisions of Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the
Labor Code. The Contractor and any Subcontractor will pay the general prevailing wage rate and other
employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, travel time, and subsistence pay,
apprenticeship or other training programs. The responsibility for compliance with these Labor Code
requirements is on the prime contractor.
CITY OF LODI PAGE 1
City of Lodi
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities 2010
Contract
ARTICLE IV - And the Contractor agrees to receive and accept the following prices as full compensation
for furnishing all materials and for doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this agreement; also
for all loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid or from the action of the elements,
or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution
of the work until its acceptance by the City, and for all risks of every description connected with the
work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work
and for well and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to
the Plans and Contract Documents and the requirements of the Engineer under them, to -wit:
Item Description Unit Qty Total Price
A.
Mobilization
LS
NA
$75,000.00
B.
Sheeting, shoring, and bracing
LS
NA
$1,000.00
Furnish and Install Rotary Press Dewatering
Equipment #1 and #2 per Specification
C. Section 11160
LS NA $1,043,200.00
All remaining work not included in Base
D. Bid Items A, B and C LS NA $2,470,800.00
Canopy and canopy support for
additional area as shown on drawings
S 1140B, S 1142B and S 1143B
(±11,000 SF), and other applicable
E. drawings. LS NA $125,000.00
TOTAL $3,715,000.00
TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (Written Form)
Three Million, Seven Hundred Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
ARTICLE V - By my signature hereunder, as Contractor, I certify that I am aware of the provisions of
Section 3700 of the Labor Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for
CITY OF LODI PAGE 2
City of Lodi
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Biosolids Dewateriniz and Storage Facilities 2010
Contract
workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and
I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.
ARTICLE VI - It is further expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that, should there be any
conflict between the terms of this instrument and the Bid Proposal of the Contractor, then this instrument
shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the said terms of said proposal
conflicting herewith.
ARTICLE VII - The City is to furnish the necessary rights-of-way and easements and to establish lines
and grades for the work as specified under the Special Provisions. All labor or materials not mentioned
specifically as being done by the City will be supplied by the Contractor to accomplish the work as
outlined in the specifications.
ARTICLE VIII - The Contractor agrees to commence work pursuant to this contract and to diligently
prosecute to completion within 240 CALENDAR DAYS.
When signing this contract, the contractor agrees that the time of completion for this contract is
reasonable and the contractor agrees to pay the city liquidated damages of $1,500.00 per day for each
day the work is not completed beyond the time specified in the preceding paragraph. Contractor agrees
that this amount may be deducted from the amount due the contractor under the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands the year and date
written below.
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF LODI
Title
(CORPORATE SEAL)
By:
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager
Date:
Attest:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
D. Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney
CITY OF LODI PAGE 3
Notice of Determination
To:
❑ Office of Planning and Research
For U.S. Mail: StreetAddress:
P.O. Box 3044 1400 Tenth St.
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Sacramento, CA 95814
RI County Clerk
County of: San Joaquin
Address: 6 South El Dorado Street, Second Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
r
Appendix D
From:
Public Agency: City of LiDdi v
Address: 221 West Pine St
Lodi CA 95240 NIA
Contact: Immanuel Bere`It t; sistanJ?}ar+rler
Phone: (209)333-6711 r
Lead Agency (if different from above):
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
SUBJECT. Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources
Code.
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to State Clearinghouse):
N/A
Project Title: WHITE SLOUGH BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGE FACILITY
Project Location (include county): Cilyof Lodi, Countyof San Joaquin. The projectsite is at Por. Sec 13, 23 & 24, T.3N, R.5E., M.D.B.&M.
Project Description:
The City of Lodi proposes to construct a biosolids storage and dewatering facility at its White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility (WSWPCF). The dewatering facility will consist of an approximately 5,000 -gallon temporary storage tank.
The storage facility will be a concrete slab on grade with low walls, open sided, steel -framed structure.
This is to advise that the City of Lodi has approved the above described project on
JK Lead Agency or H Responsible Agency
9/23/2009 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project:
(Date)
1. The project [[:]will ® will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [ ® were ❑were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan [E] was ❑ was not] adopted for this project.
5. A statement of Overriding Considerations [❑ was ® was not] adopted for this project.
6. Findings [® were ❑ were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approva
available to the General Public at- Community Development Department, 221 West Pir
Signature (Public Agency) Title
Date 9/23/2009 Date Received for filing at OPR
Authority cited: Sections 21083, Public Resources Code.
Reference Section 21000-21174, Public Resources Code.
or the negative Declaration, is
Revised 2005
INITIAL STUDY/
MTIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
09 -ND -02
WHITE SLOUGH BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGE FACILITY
July 20, 2009
City of Lodi
Community Development Department
City Hall, 221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
3
PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
4
REGIONAL LOCATION MAP
5
LOCAL LOCATION MAP
6
WHITE SLOUGH AERIAL MAP
7
PROJECT SITE AERIAL MAP
8
SITE PLAN
9
PROJECT TITLE 10
Lead Agency 10
Project Location 10
Project Description
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED 11
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND NARRATIVE EXPLANATION
i.
Aesthetics
12
ii.
Agricultural Resources
14
iii.
Air Quality
16
iv.
Biological Resources
20
V.
Cultural Resources
25
Vi.
Geology and Soils
27
Vii.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
30
viii.
Hydrology and Water Quality
34
ix.
Land Use and Planning
38
X.
Mineral Resources
40
xi.
Noise
41
xii.
Population and Housing
44
xiii.
Public Services
46
xiv.
Recreation
48
xv.
Transportation/Traffic
49
xvi.
Utilities and Service Systems
52
xvii.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
54
xviii.
References
56
2
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
Notice is herby given that the City of Lodi, Community Development Department, has completed an initial study
and proposed a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for the project
described below.
The initial study prepared by the City was undertaken for the purpose of determining whether the project may have
a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the initial study, Community Development Department
staff has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore
has prepared a proposed Negative Declaration 09 -ND -02. The initial study reflects the independent judgment of
the City.
File Number: 09 -ND -02
Project Title: WHITE SLOUGH BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGE FACILITY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located in the City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin. The subject property is located at 12751
North Thornton Road (APN: 055-130-16). Specifically, the dewatering and storage facilities are to be located west
of the digester complex and south of the sludge storage lagoons, on land that was used for the soil borrow/stockpile
during the three Phase construction projects. The City intends to complete the mechanical and electrical equipping
of the sludge pump station at sludge lagoon #1, construct a dewatering facility, and construct a biosolids storage
facility which includes approximately two months of biosolids storage capacity.
The dewatering facility will consist of an approximately 5,000 -gallon temporary storage tank for pumped sludge;
two rotary fan press skids with integral sludge pumps, polymer injection and controls; and a screw conveyor for
transferring dewatered solids to the storage facility. The storage facility will be a concrete slab on grade with low
walls, open sided, steel -framed structure and will measure approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of covered storage and
approximately 10,000 sq ft of uncovered storage area, totaling approximately 23,000 sq ft of an area.
Copies of the Initial Study and the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration are on file and available for review at
the following locations: 1) Lodi City Hall, Community Development Department located at 221 West Pine Street,
Lodi, CA 95240; 2) Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA 95240; and 3) City of Lodi website at
www.lodi.gov. The City will receive comment on the Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration for a 21 -day
period, commencing on Friday July 17, 2009 through Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Any person wishing to
comment on the Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration must submit such comments in writing to the City
of Lodi at the following address:
Community Development Department
City of Lodi
P. O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241
The City will provide additional public notices when the public hearings have been scheduled to consider approval
of the Negative Declaration.
Signature Date
Konradt Bartlam
Printed Name
For
3
City of Lodi
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Prepared pursuant to City of Lodi Environmental Guidelines, §§ 1.7 (c), 5.5
File Number: 09 -ND -02
Project Title: WHITE SLOUGH BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGE FACILITY
Project Description:
The project site is located in the City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin. The subject property is located at 12751
North Thornton Road (APN: 055-130-16). Specifically, the dewatering and storage facilities are to be located west
of the digester complex and south of the sludge storage lagoons, on land that was used for the soil borrow/stockpile
during the three Phase construction projects. The City intends to complete the mechanical and electrical equipping
of the sludge pump station at sludge lagoon #1, construct a dewatering facility, and construct a biosolids storage
facility which includes approximately two months of biosolids storage capacity.
The dewatering facility will consist of an approximately 5,000 -gallon temporary storage tank for pumped sludge;
two rotary fan press skids with integral sludge pumps, polymer injection and controls; and a screw conveyor for
transferring dewatered solids to the storage facility. The storage facility will be a concrete slab on grade with low
walls, open sided, steel -framed structure and will measure approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of covered storage and
approximately 10,000 sq ft of uncovered storage area, totaling approximately 23,000 sq ft of an area.
Project Location:
The project site is located in the City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin. The project site is at Por. Sec 13, 23 & 24,
T.3N, R.5E., M.D.B.&M. The project site is zoned PUB -Public and has a General Plan designation DBP-, Drainage
Basin Park.
Name of Project Proponent/Applicant: City of Lodi Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
A copy of the Initial Study ("Environmental Information Form" and "Environment Checklist") documenting the
reasons to support the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration is available at the City of Lodi Community
Development Department located at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240 and City of Lodi website at
www.lodi.gov.
Mitigation measures are ❑x are not ❑ included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects on the
environment.
The public review on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on Friday July 17, 2009 and end
Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
The City will provide additional public notices when the public hearings have been scheduled to consider approval
of the Negative Declaration.
Signature
Konradt Bartlam
Printed Name
Date
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City of Lodi
Community Development Department • Planning Division
' 221 West Pine Street
P. O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95240-1910
(209)333-6711
' (209)333-6842 Fax
www.lodi.gov
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 09 -ND -05
PROJECT TITLE:
REFERENCE APPLICATION NUMBERS:
White Slough Biosolids Dewatering Facility
09 -ND -02
LEAD AGENCY:
CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NO.:
City of Lodi Public Works Department
Immanuel Bereket Gary Wiman
221 West Pine Street
Planning Division Public Works Dept.
Lodi, CA 95240-1910
(209)333-6711 (209)333-6706
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / LOCATION:
The project site is located in the City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin. The project site is at Por. Sec 13, 23 & 24,
T.3N, ME., M.D.B.&M. , 12751 North Thornton Road (APN: 055-130-16). The project site is zoned PUB -Public
and has a General Plan designation DBP-, Drainage Basin Park.
Specifically, the dewatering and storage facilities are to be located west of the digester complex and south of the
sludge storage lagoons, on land that was used for the soil borrow/stockpile during the three Phase construction
projects. City intends to complete the mechanical and electrical equipping of the sludge pump station at sludge
lagoon #1, construct a dewatering facility, and construct a biosolids storage facility which includes approximately
two months of biosolids storage capacity.
The dewatering facility will consist of an approximately 5,000 -gallon temporary storage tank for pumped sludge;
two rotary fan press skids with integral sludge pumps, polymer injection and controls; and a screw conveyor for
transferring dewatered solids to the storage facility.
The storage facility will be a concrete slab on grade with low walls, open sided, steel -framed structure and will
measure approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of covered storage and approximately 10,000 sq ft of uncovered storage area,
totaling approximately 23,000 sq ft of an area.
PROJECT PROPONENT AND ADDRESS:
City of Lodi, Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
PUBLIC AGENCIES WITH APPROVAL AUTHORITY:
City of Lodi
Community Development Department — Planning Division
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
CITY ZONING DESIGNATION:
PQP, Public Quasi Public
PUB, Public
SURROUNDING LAND USE DESIGNATIONS:
North: AG -40, Irrigated Field Crops
South: AG -40, Irrigated Field Crops
East: AG -40, Irrigated Field Crops
10
West: AG -40, Irrigated Field Crops
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING: Lands surrounding the project area are generally used for agricultural uses.
Pasture lands are located to the north, south and west of the project site. Interstate 5 is located to the east
of the project site. Residences in proximity to the project area vicinity are associated with agricultural
uses.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources 0 Air Quality
0 Biological Resources 0 Cultural Resources 0 Geology/Soils
0 Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality 0 Land Use/Planning
❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing
❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic
❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
1.
I find that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and a
❑
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
2.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
0
there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been
made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
3.
I find the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an
❑
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
4.
I find that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially
❑
significant unless mitigated impact' on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has
been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only
the effects that remain to be addressed.
5.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
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because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Project Planner
Date
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Identify the potential for significant adverse impacts below. Note mitigation measures, if available, for
significant adverse impacts.
I. AESTHETICS
Environmental Setting:
The project area is one of agricultural fields with scattered agricultural and open land. The visual
character is rural, with Interstate 5 running north to south, adjacent to the project site. On a clear
day, the Coast Range and Mount Diablo can be seen in the distance to the west
The City of Lodi White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (hereafter WPCF) is viewed
mainly by motorists traveling south on Interstate 5. A row of eucalyptus and conifer trees
perpendicular to Interstate 5 is the most visible feature of the project site from a distance. As
motorists near the facility, the treatment ponds and facility structures come into view. A
greenscape buffer, consisting of more eucalyptus and conifer trees and grass, partially obscures
the view of the facility as motorists pass. The WPCF features nighttime lighting for the 24-hour
operation of the facility is currently present on the site. (City of Lodi 1988)
DISCUSSION:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
Interstate 5 is not designated as a scenic highway, and no scenic vistas would be
impacted as a result of the proposed project. The area is already developed with a
WPCF structures. There would be no impact.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings,
and historic buildings within a State scenic highway?
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Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No Impact
Would the project:
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse
effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage
scenic resources, including,
but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state
scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the
existing visual character or
quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of
substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect
day or nighttime views in the
area?
DISCUSSION:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
Interstate 5 is not designated as a scenic highway, and no scenic vistas would be
impacted as a result of the proposed project. The area is already developed with a
WPCF structures. There would be no impact.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings,
and historic buildings within a State scenic highway?
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The proposed project would not damage any scenic resources, as the proposed
project is not located within the vicinity of a state scenic highway and the site is
developed with minimal scenic value. There would be no impact.
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings?
Although the proposed project includes construction of a storage facility that will be
on a concrete slab on grade with low walls that will measure approximately 13,000
sq. ft. in area, the proposed project, however, would not have an adverse effect on
the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. These
proposed dewatering facilities would be screened by existing greenscape buffers
(i.e., northern and eastern screening with eucalyptus and conifer trees), but could be
potentially visible from Interstate 5. However, these structures are designed to blend
with the existing buildings, with no major departure in architectural design, resulting
in less -than -significant visual impact.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
As previously described, the existing White Slough WPCF currently includes
nighttime lighting facilities for 24-hour operation of the plant. Construction of the
proposed improvements may require minimal additional nighttime lighting facilities.
As proposed, nighttime lighting facilities would not significantly impact the existing
nighttime lighting environment, potential impacts on surrounding residences and
motorists on Interstate 5 are considered less -than -significant.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would not result in significant aesthetic impacts.
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II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Environmental Setting:
Lands surrounding the White Slough WPCF project area are generally used for agricultural uses.
Pasture lands are located to the north, south and west of the project site. Interstate 5 is located to
the east of the project site. Residences in proximity to the project area vicinity are associated with
agricultural uses.
DISCUSSION:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to a non-agricultural use?
The project site is not zoned for agricultural purposes and is currently confined
within the White Slough WPCF boundaries. The area is zoned "public" and no
impact would occur.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
The proposed project would be constructed on already -disturbed land contained
within the existing White Slough WPCF boundaries (Figure 5: Site Plan) and would
not impact Prime Farmlands or lands designated under the Williamson Act. The site
is not zoned for agricultural production and would not affect agricultural operations.
Therefore, the proposed project would not affect agricultural resources. No impact
would result.
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature,
could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use?
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Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No Impact
Would the project:
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on
the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
c) Involve other changes in the
existing environment which, due to
their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland to non-
agricultural use? 11
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DISCUSSION:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to a non-agricultural use?
The project site is not zoned for agricultural purposes and is currently confined
within the White Slough WPCF boundaries. The area is zoned "public" and no
impact would occur.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
The proposed project would be constructed on already -disturbed land contained
within the existing White Slough WPCF boundaries (Figure 5: Site Plan) and would
not impact Prime Farmlands or lands designated under the Williamson Act. The site
is not zoned for agricultural production and would not affect agricultural operations.
Therefore, the proposed project would not affect agricultural resources. No impact
would result.
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature,
could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use?
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The project site is not zoned for agricultural purposes, and the proposed project
would not involve changes that could result in the conversion of farmland to a non-
agricultural use. No impact would result.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would not result in adverse impacts to agricultural resources.
III AIR QUALITY
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Environmental Setting:
The project is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin and within the
jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), which
regulates air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. The SJVAPCD has prepared and implements
specific plans to meet the applicable laws, regulations and programs, including the 1991 Air
Quality Attainment Plan (AQAP). In addition, the SJVAPCD has developed the Guide for
Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (Guide) to help lead agencies in the evaluating
the significance of air quality impacts. Air quality and the amount of a given pollutant in the
atmosphere are determined by the amount of pollutant released and the atmosphere's ability
to transport and dilute the pollutant. The major determinants of transport and dilution are
wind, atmospheric stability, terrain and for photochemical pollutants, sunlight.
The Federal Clean Air Act and the California Clean Air Act of 1988 require that the State
Air Resources Board, based on air quality monitoring data, designate portions of the state
where the federal or state ambient air quality standards are not met as "non -attainment areas.
Because of the differences between the national and state data standards, the designation of
nonattainment areas is different under the federal and state legislation. Under the California
Clean Air Act, the San Joaquin Valley is considered a non -attainment area for ozone and
PM10 (fine particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter). The Federal Clean Air Act
(FCA) and the California Clean Air Act (CCA) require areas that are designated non -
attainment to reduce emissions until air quality standards are met.
DISCUSSION:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
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Potentially
Less than
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
significant with
Significant
Would the project:
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
Incorporated
a) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or
contribute substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable
net increase of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is non -
attainment under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
Fd) Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations?
Fe) Create objectionable odors affecting a
substantial number of people?
DISCUSSION:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
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The White Slough WPCF is within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), which regulates air quality in the San
Joaquin Valley. The SJVAPCD has prepared and implements specific plans to meet
the applicable laws, regulations and programs, including the 1991 Air Quality
Attainment Plan (AQAP). In addition, the SJVAPCD has developed the Guide for
Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (Guide) to help lead agencies in the
evaluating the significance of air quality impacts.
In formulating its compliance strategies, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution
Control District (SJVAPCD) relies on planned land uses established by local general
plans. When a project proposes to change planned uses assumed in an adopted plan
by requesting a General Plan Amendment, as this project does, the project may
depart from the assumption used to formulate the plans of the SJVAPCD in such
way that cumulative results of incremental change may hamper or prevent the
SJVAPCD from achieving its goals. Land use patterns influence transportation
needs, and motor vehicles are the primary source of air pollution. As stated in the
Guide, projects proposed in jurisdictions with general plans that are consistent with
the SJVAPCD's AQAP and projects that conform to those general plans would not
create significant cumulative air quality impacts. The proposed project conforms to
the City and County General Plans and would not conflict with the applicable clean
air plan. No impacts would occur.
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
The White Slough WPCF is within the within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), which regulates air quality in the
San Joaquin Valley. According to the district's Guide for Assessing and Mitigating
Air Quality Impacts' projects proposed in jurisdiction with general plans that are
consistent with the SJVAPCD's Air Quality Attainment Plan (AQAP) and projects
that conform to those general plans would not create significant cumulative air
quality impacts.
Further, The EPA designated the entire San Joaquin Valley as non -attainment for
two pollutants: ozone and particle matter. On April 24, 2004, the EPA reclassified
the San Joaquin Valley ozone non -attainment area from its previous severe status to
"extreme" at the request of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District Board. On
December 17, 2004, EPA took action to designate attainment and non -attainment
areas under the more protective national air quality standards for fine particles or
PM2.5.
Levels of PM10 in the San Joaquin Valley currently exceed California Clean Air
Act standards; therefore, the area is considered a non -attainment area for this
pollutant relative to the State standards. PM10 levels monitored at the Stockton -
Hazelton Street ambient air quality monitoring station, the closest monitoring station
' San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air Qualitypacts. (Fresno, CA
2002) 38.
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with PM10 data, exceeded the State's standard at three times per year in 2003 and
2004. The standard was exceeded ten times in 2002. No exceedances of the State or
federal CO standards have been recorded at any of the region's monitoring stations
in the last three years. The San Joaquin Valley is currently considered a maintenance
area for State and federal CO standards.
The District adopted an Ozone Attainment Demonstration Plan (2004) and a PM10
Attainment Demonstration Plan (2003). In addition, to meet California Clean Air
Act requirements, the District adopted the California Clean Air Act Triennial
Progress Report and Plan Revision 1997-1999, adopted in 2001 to address the
California ozone standard. A broad range of actions to improve air quality are set
forth in the adopted plans to reduce CO, 03 precursor emissions, and particulate
matter. Generally, the State standards for these pollutants are more stringent than the
national standards. Each district plan is to achieve a 5 percent annual reduction
average 3 consecutive 3 -year periods, in district -wide emissions of each non -
attainment pollutant or its precursors. Air quality standards are exceeded primarily
during meteorological conditions conducive to high pollution levels, such as cold,
windless winter nights or hot, sunny summer afternoons.
The SJVAPCD significance threshold for construction dust impacts is based on the
appropriateness of construction dust controls. The SJVAPCD regulates construction
emissions through its Regulation VIII. Regulation VIII does not require any formal
dust control plans or permits, but violations of the requirements of Regulation VIII
are subject to enforcement action. The provisions of Regulation VIII pertaining to
construction activities require:
• Effective dust suppression for land clearing, grubbing, scraping, excavation,
land leveling, grading, cut and fill and demolition activities.
• Effective stabilization of all disturbed areas of a construction site, including
storage piles, not used for seven or more days.
• Control of fugitive dust from on-site unpaved roads and off-site unpaved
access roads.
• Removal of accumulations of mud or dirt at the end of the work day or once
every 24 hours from public paved roads, shoulders and access ways adjacent
to the site.
Construction activities would temporarily affect local air quality, causing a
temporary increase in particulate dust and other pollutants, however this impact is
less -than -significant.
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or State ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
See discussion under Check List Item III.a. and III.b. above. For any project that
does not individually have operational air quality impacts, the determination of a
:
significant cumulative impact should be based on the evaluation of the project's
consistency with the general plan and the general plan with regional air quality plan.
The proposed project is consistent with the City and County General Plans, and
there would be a less -than -significant cumulative air quality impact.
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
The SJVAPCD defines sensitive receptors as facilities that house or attract children,
the elderly, people with illnesses, or others who are especially sensitive to the
effects of air pollutants. Hospitals, schools, convalescent facilities, and residential
areas are examples of sensitive receptors. There are no sensitive receptors in
proximity to the project site. The nearest homes are approximately 4,000 feet to the
north and east. Because of the distance between the project and the nearest homes
and the fact that prevailing winds carry emissions away from these receptors,
construction -period impacts on sensitive receptors would be less -than -significant.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
No increases in potential odor impacts are anticipated. There are no residential areas
or other sensitive receptors within 4,000 feet (approximately 3/4 mile) of the site. In
addition, improvements to the White Slough Treatment Plant may slightly decrease
odors and adverse impacts would be less -than -significant.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
Air quality impacts would be less -than -significant.
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Environmental Setting:
In order to develop lists of special -status plants and wildlife potentially occurring on the
project area, previous environmental documents for the White Slough WPCF and the
existing General Plan EIR were reviewed.
Vegetation
Ground disturbance and construction activities would take place within the existing
developed area. Most of these areas are either graveled or paved (i.e., asphalt or concrete).
The plants growing in the affected areas were ruderal and mostly non-native and included;
nettle (Urtica dioica), nightshade (Solanum sp.), Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides),
perennial mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), clover (Trifolium sp.), filaree (Erodium sp.), Italian
ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), fireweed (Epilobium brachycarpum), Italian thistle (Lolium
multiflorum), Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis), milk
thistle (Silybum marianum), bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), perennial pepperweed
(Lepidium latifolium), and germinating annual grasses and forbs, sow thistle (Sonchus
oleraceus), cudweed (Gnaphalium sp), yellow cress (Rorippa curvisiliqua), wild radish
(Raphanus sativus), and stick -seed buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus).2
Trees on-site included some young willows (Salix sp.) occurred around the edge of storage
ponds, Casuarina trees (Casuarina equisetifolia). A number of landscape trees are planted
around the control building and the adjoining parking lot. These include golden raintree
(Koelreuteria paniculata), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), birch (Betula sp.), crape myrtle
(Laegerstroemia indica), sweet gum (Liquidambar styracifluva), pine (Pinus sp.), ornamental
pear (Pyrus calleryana), and Chinese pistache (Pistachia chinensis).3
Wildlife
The predominant wildlife species, as recorded on a study carried out by May and Associates
2003, found the project area included species such as scrub jays (Aphelocoma coerulescens),
American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), western pond
turtle (Clemmys marmorata marmorata), California black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis
coturniculus), Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), Western burrowing owl (Athene
cunicularia hypugea), and Sacramento splittail (Pogonichthys macrolepidotus) were found to
occur within a five mile radius of the WPCF. These species require either vernal pools, or
their associated grassland or elderberry shrubs, neither of which are present at the WPCF. 4
Another species identified in the May and Associates were the California red -legged frog
(Rana aurora draytonii) (CRLF).5
The closest area of designated critical habitat is in Alameda County. Critical habitat for
California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) is also not present in the vicinity of
the WPCF. The closest designated critical habitat is in the eastern part of Sacramento and
San Joaquin counties. Foothill yellow -legged frog (Rana boylii) requires natural creeks or
2 Robison. R., Biological Report for the White Slough WPCF Project Area. December 2006.
'Ibid.
4 May and Associates. Biological Survey for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility. January 2003.
'Ibid.
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rivers and therefore would be unlikely within the Improvement area. Similarly, the vegetated
freshwater channels supporting fish and amphibians are not present within the project area.
Sensitive Species
There are suitable nest trees (Eucalyptus) for Swainson's hawk around the project area
according to study carried out by LSA Associates, Inc in May of 2007. Although the general
vicinity is known to support nesting Swainson's hawk, there are no known occurrences of
nesting Swainson's hawk within the project area or closer than two miles from the project
area.6 Birds potentially using the White Slough WPCF Improvements area could be either
transients or could use the trees in the area for roosting or nesting. In order to determine
whether any special -status bird species could be impacted by project construction, the City of
Lodi will notify SJCOG, Inc. and schedule a pre -construction survey, to be performed by an
SJMSCP biologist, to determine applicable Incidental Take Minimization Measures in accordance
with rules and regulations of SJCOG Habitat Conservation Plan.
Wetlands and "Waters of the U.S."
There are no wetlands or "other waters of the U.S." within or adjacent to the areas proposed
for the project. The only aquatic areas within the project area are constructed, actively
managed, unvegetated, wastewater storage ponds.
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse
effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural
community identified in local
or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the
California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
6 Ihid.
7 LSA Associates, Inc. Preconstruction Surveys at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), City of
Lodi. May 2007.
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c) Have a substantial adverse
effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section
404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with
the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with
established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors,
or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions
of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat
conservationplan?
DISCUSSION'
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The only special -status species with potential to occur within or adjacent to the
project area are nesting Swainson's hawk and the western pond turtle. While
suitable nest trees do not occur within any of the areas proposed for improvement,
there are suitable nest trees near the project and Swainson's hawks are known to
nest in the general vicinity. Due to the proximity, the following mitigation measure
must be implemented to reduce impacts to Swainson's hawks and western pond
turtles to a less -than -significant level.
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MITIGATION MEASURE
• Prior to any site disturbance (ground or vegetation disturbance), the City shall
notify SJCOG, Inc. and schedule a pre -construction survey, to be performed by
an SJMSCP biologist, to determine applicable Incidental Take Minimization
Measures. The City of Lodi shall not authorize any form of site disturbance until
it receives an AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT ITMMS from SJCOG, INC.
• A pre -construction survey shall be conducted no less than 30 -days prior to the
initiation of construction activities by the SJCOG, Inc.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The project area does not contain any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
communities. No impact would result.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc) Through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
The project area does not contain any protected wetlands, vernal pools or waters
regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. No impact would result.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
The proposed project is not located within any known wildlife dispersal migration
corridors. In addition, ground disturbance and construction activities would take
place within the existing developed area of the White Slough WPCF. No impact
would occur.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a
tree preservation policy or ordinance?
There are no locally designated natural communities within or adjacent to the
project area, and the proposed project would not result in the removal of any
heritage trees. Further, the City of Lodi General Plan (Conservation Element)
includes goals and policies intended to protect sensitive native vegetation and
wildlife habitats. Goals E, Policy 2 in the General Plan Conservation element refers
to the City of Lodi's regulation of "heritage tree" removal. 8 The proposed project
would not result in the removal of any heritage trees. Thus, no impact would result.
8 City of Lodi. City of Lodi General Plan Policy Document. Prepared by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., April 1991.
Page 7.4-7.6
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fl Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional, or State habitat
conservation plan?
The SJCMSHCP was developed to minimize and mitigate impacts to plant and
wildlife resulting from the loss of open space projected to occur in San Joaquin
County between 2001 and 2051. The City of Lodi adopted the SJCMSHCP in 2001,
and projects under the jurisdiction of the City can seek coverage under the plan. The
proposed project is consistent with the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat
Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), as amended, as reflected in the
conditions of project approval for this proposal. Pursuant to the Final EIR/EIS for
the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan
(SJMSCP), dated November 15, 2000, and certified by the San Joaquin Council of
Governments on December 7, 2000, implementation of the SJMSCP is expected to
reduce impacts to biological resources resulting from the proposed project to a level
of less -than -significant. That document is hereby incorporated by reference and is
available for review during regular business hours at the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202) or online at:
ww.sicoq.orq.
The proposed project falls under falls within a natural land habitat Pay Zone B as
described in SJMSCP and, therefore, is subject to the San Joaquin County Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). The San Joaquin
County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP)
governs loss of open space in the county. The City of Lodi is a participant in the said
habitat conservation plan. Pursuant to the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat
Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), an application for evaluation of the
project site with respect to SJMSCP requirements will be submitted to the San
Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) 30 -days prior to commencement of any
clearing, grading or construction activities on the project site. With the
implementation of the said plan, less than significant impact is anticipated.
FINDINGS
Implementation of the above mitigation measure would reduce potential impacts to biological
resources (i.e., nesting Swainson's hawk and western pond turtle) to a less -than -significant level.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
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Environmental Setting:
PMC, a private consultant, on behalf of the city, conducted archaeological and historical
investigation on the general White Slough WPCF area in connection to planned expansions.
These investigations included: a records search conducted by the Central California
Information Center at California State University, Stanislaus on December, 5, 2006; a sacred
lands search completed by the Native American Heritage Commission on December 15,
2006; consultation with the Native American community; pedestrian surface survey of the
APE for the project area; and completion of a report documenting the results of
investigations that includes management recommendations for any significant cultural
resources (e.g., prehistoric sites, historic sites, historic buildings, or isolated artifacts) within
the project area.
Archaeological and historical investigations for the project did not identify any cultural
resources within the project APE and determined that the APE is previously disturbed by
construction and expansion of the White Slough WPCF. These investigations are adequate to
identify cultural resources that would typically occur in the area and no additional
investigations are necessary prior to project implementation. It is not anticipated that
implementation of the project, as currently proposed, would likely impact any historical
resources or unique archaeological resources and implementation of the project does not
require any special mitigation measures for the protection of cultural resources.9
DISCUSSION:
9 PMC. 2006. Archaeological and Historical Investigations for the White Slough WPCF Improvements Project. December
2006.
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Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No Impact
Would the project:
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of an
historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of an
archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy
a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains,
including those interred outside
of formal cemeteries?
DISCUSSION:
9 PMC. 2006. Archaeological and Historical Investigations for the White Slough WPCF Improvements Project. December
2006.
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a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as
defined in '15064.5?
No historical resources have been identified within the project area, and no impacts are
anticipated. However, if during construction any historical resources are uncovered,
work will be halted until a qualified expert can evaluate the situation and recommend
mitigation measures.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to '15064.5?
No archaeological resources have been identified within the project area, and no
impacts are anticipated. However, if during construction any archaeological objects are
uncovered, work will be halted until a qualified expert can evaluate the situation and
recommend mitigation measures.
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
No paleontological resources or unique geologic features have been identified within
the project area, and no impacts are anticipated. However, if during construction any
paleontological resources or unique geologic features are uncovered, work will be
halted until a qualified expert can evaluate the situation and recommend mitigation
measures.
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
No human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries, were
previously recorded or observed on the project site. If during construction, human
remains are discovered, work will be halted until a qualified expert can evaluate the
situation and recommend mitigation measures. Mitigation is proposed for unanticipated
discoveries of cultural resources during project construction. This mitigation would be
incorporated into Project Plans and Specifications.
MITIGATION MEASURE
• Cultural Resources MM -1- Once construction is underway, if a previously unrecorded
archaeological resources is discovered, all work must stop in the immediate vicinity of
the find and the resource must be documented, evaluated and an appropriate mitigation
implemented, if required. The project proponent must inform City of Lodi Community
Development department of this fact.
• Cultural Resources MM -2 - In the event that human remains are discovered, all work
in the immediate vicinity must cease and the coroner must be notified in accordance
with California State law.
FINDINGS
Implementation of the above mitigation measure would reduce potential impacts to cultural
resources to a less -than -significant level.
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VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Environmental Setting:
No faults are known to cross through the project area. However, as with much of California, the
Lodi area is subject to earthquake damage (City of Lodi 1990). Soils at the project site are divided
between clay loams and sandy loams (City of Lodi 1988).
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Less than
Potentially
significant
Less Than
No
Would the project:
Significan
with
Significant
Impact
t Impact
Mitigation
Impact
Incorporated
a) Expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State
Geologist for the area, or based on
other substantial evidence of a known
fault? Refer to Division of Mines and
Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic -related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
Fly) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion
or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or
soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on -
or off-site landslide, lateral reading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal
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systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of
wastewater?
DISCUSSION'
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area, or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.
According to the City's General Plan, no earthquake faults underlie the City of
Lodi. Given that recognized faults neither cross the site nor are adjacent to it, no
impact is anticipated.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
The project site is not located in seismically active ground or near seismically
active area. The site is not located within a State of California Seismic Hazard
Zone for fault rupture, landslides, compressible soils, or dike failure flooding
hazards. No impact is anticipated.
iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which loose, saturated granular materials
experience a sudden loss of shear strength during seismic shaking. Effects of soil
liquefaction include sand boils, differential settlement, lateral spread and slope
failure. The site is generally flat and no impact is anticipated.
iv) Landslides?
The subject property, as well as the area surrounding the project site, is relatively
flat. There is no potential for landslide hazard impacts. The topography of the site
is generally level and would not involve significant changes as a result of proposed
improvements. No impacts.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
Appropriate fill material would be used for all proposed improvements. The
potential for soil erosion would be reduced to a less -than -significant level through
the implementation of appropriate BMPs.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
Based on the recent developments in the area and past EIRs for projects within the
vicinity of the project, soils within the proposed improvement area have a low
shrink -swell potential. Therefore, the potential for expansive soils is less -than -
significant.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste
water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
The proposed project would be served by the City of Lodi wastewater system.
Therefore, there would be no related impact to septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems. No impact would occur.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would result in less -than -significant hazard impacts.
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VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Environmental Setting:
Several chemicals that could be considered hazardous materials are currently used for treatment
at the White Slough WPCF. These chemicals include chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas. A release
of these chemicals into the environment could pose a threat to human health and safety. Diesel
fuel, waste oil, lubricants and oils, and latex paint are also used, however, they are used in small
quantities and represent minimal concern. The discharge of effluent into Dredger Cut could
potentially pose health problems related to bacterial contamination of recreationists and heavy
metal accumulation in fish.
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Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No
Would the project:
Significan
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
t Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment
through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions
involving the release of
hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or
handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances,
or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is
included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within
an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use
airport, would the project result
in a safety hazard for people
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residing or working in the
project area?
f) For a project within the
vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or
physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or structures
to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving
wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
DISCUSSION'
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Chlorine and sulfur dioxide gasses are currently used for treatment at the White Slough
WPCF. Small quantities of diesel fuel, waste oil, lubricants and oils, and latex paint are
also used at the White Slough WPCF. Less than significant impact is expected from
routine use of these chemicals.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
The use and storage of existing hazardous materials at the White Slough WPCF is
regulated by the San Joaquin County Department of Environmental Health Services. To
comply with Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City of Lodi
must detail the operating and storage procedures involving acutely hazardous materials
(AHMs), including chlorine in a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP). A
hazard assessment of the White Slough WPCF, including a discussion of the
consequences of the release of AHMs into the environment and management practices
for the storage and use of AHMs is required in the HMMP. The HMMP include
specifications concerning the proper handling and storage of potentially hazardous
materials, as well as proper procedures for cleaning up and reporting of spills.
Additionally, in the event hazardous or contaminated materials are encountered in
proposed improvement areas, the Contractor would stop work immediately, contact the
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Engineer and schedule operations to work elsewhere on the site if possible. Proper
implementation of the HMMP would reduce any risk to less than significant.
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
The proposed project would not be located within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school. No impact would result.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
According to the State Department of Toxic Substances Control's EnviroStor database
and the State Water Resources Control Board GeoTracker database, the project site is
not included on a list of hazardous materials sites. As a result, the proposed project
would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. There would be
less than significant impact associated with the project.
The City would be responsible for handling and removal of hazardous material or may
request that the Contractor be made available, through contract change order, to provide
additional services as needed for the completion of the work. Additional services may
consist of retaining subcontractors who possess a California license for hazardous
substance removal and remedial actions.
Implementation of these special environmental provisions as part of the proposed
project would ensure that the risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
substances, the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard, or the exposure
of people to existing sources of potential health hazards as a result of construction
activities and facility operations would be less -than -significant.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
The project site is not located within an airport land use plan, nor within two miles of a
public airport. Therefore, the project would not result in a safety hazardous for people
residing or working in the project area. There would be no impact.
fi For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
The project site is not located within the vicinity of an active private airstrip. There
would be no impact.
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
The City of Lodi's Emergency Plan is based on San Joaquin County's Emergency Plan.
The City and County Plans represent a comprehensive disaster preparedness program
for the area. The proposed project would not impair implementation of, nor physically
interfere with the City or County's adopted emergency response plan or emergency
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evacuation plans, as no major streets or emergency routes would be affected as a result
of the proposed project. No impact would result.
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
The proposed project would not increase fire hazards in the project area, as no
flammable materials are proposed with improvements. No impact would result.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would result in less -than -significant hazard impacts.
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
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Environmental Setting:
Surface Water
The City's White Slough WPCF is located on the eastern edge of the Sacramento -San Joaquin
Delta waterway system. The sloughs and canals in this area generally drain southward and
westward into the San Joaquin River, approximately 25 miles upstream from its confluence with
the Sacramento River (City of Lodi 1988). The White Slough discharges effluent into Dredger
Cut, a man-made channel that connects to both White Slough and Bishop Cut. These waterways,
in turn, are connected to the San Joaquin River by Disappointment Slough, Fourteen Mile Slough,
and Honker Cut. Dredger Cut is a manmade channel which was constructed in the early 1900s to
provide drainage for agricultural lands in the area. Dredger Cut, White Slough, and other Delta
channels are normally dominated by tidal flows (West Yost 2001).
Flooding
Lands west of Interstate 5 in the vicinity of the White Slough WPCF and the neighboring areas
are located within the 100 -year floodplain of the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta (City of Lodi
1991 a). The 100 -year flood elevation is estimated to be eight feet above mean sea level, compared
to ground elevations of three feet near the peripheral canal ponds and seven feet near Interstate 5.
Thus, floodwaters are about five feet deep on the western edge of the effluent -irrigated fields
diminishing to about one foot deep near the treatment works. Since they are not protected by
levees, the lowermost fields are inundated by floods more frequently than the recurrence of the
100 -year flood (City of Lodi 1988).
Groundwater
The groundwater table is moderately shallow under much of the project site. Based on testing
executed by Kleinfelder and Associates, groundwater was encountered at depths of between
approximately 5'/2 and 10'/z feet, but was not generally encountered in the ten -foot deep borings.
Groundwater was noted in monitoring wells around the White Slough in 1989 at depths of seven
to 14 feet. Fluctuations in groundwater depth were anticipated to be the result of local irrigation
practices (Kleinfelder 1999).
Would the project:
Potentially
Significan
t Impact
Less than
significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater
recharge, such that there would be a
net deficit in aquifer volume or a
lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate
of pre-existing nearby wells would
drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or
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planned uses for which permits have
been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site.
e) Create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade
water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100 -year
flood hazard area as mapped on a
federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100 -year flood
hazard area structures which would
impede or redirect flood flows?
I) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of
a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or
mudflow?
DISCUSSION'
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a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
Implementation of the proposed project would result in an increase of impervious surface.
Construction related activities have the potential to impact water quality. The release of
sediments, fuel, oil, grease, solvents, concrete wash and other chemicals used in
construction activities could impact water quality if allowed to enter Dredger Cut.
Operations related activities associated with proposed improvements would not impact
water quality. The spill prevention plan currently in place for the White Slough WPCF
would continue to be implemented. The City would employ BMPs before, during and after
construction. The potential for construction related water quality impacts, specifically into
Dredger Cut, would be reduced to a less -than -significant level through implementation of
appropriate BMPs and the City's spill prevention plan.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge, such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a
level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)
The amount of groundwater available for public water supplies would not be impacted by
the proposed project. Impacts to groundwater are expected to be less -than -significant.
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
The proposed project would not result in substantial changes to the amount of impervious
surfaces. Specifically, the total increase in impervious area amounts to approximately
13,000 sq. ft. of covered storage area and 10,000 sq. ft. of uncovered storage area. This
addition of impervious surface would not result in significant changes in runoff and
absorption rates at the site. Currently runoff from the site drains to adjacent agricultural
land owned by the City of Lodi, and back to storage ponds. All runoff at the White Slough
WPCF Treatment Plant is contained and treated on the site. This would continue with the
proposed project. Impacts are expected to be less -than -significant.
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site.
See discussion VIII c. Impacts are expected to be less -than -significant.
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
See discussion VIII c. Impacts are expected to be less -than -significant.
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
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No change in water quality is expected from the proposed project. Currently runoff from the
site drains to adjacent agricultural land owned by the City of Lodi, and back to storage
ponds. All runoff at the White Slough WPCF is contained and treated on the site. This
would continue with the proposed project. Impacts are expected to be less -than -significant.
g) Place housing within a 100 year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
The proposed project would not significantly increase the exposure of people and/or
property to the risk of injury and damage in the event of a 100 -year flood. No impact would
occur.
h) Place within a 100 year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood
flows?
The project is not located within a 100 -year flood hazard zone. No impact would result.
I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
The project site is not located within the vicinity of a levee, dam, or a dam inundation area.
As such, no impact would result.
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
Given the substantial distance of the site from San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean,
seiche and tsunami waves would not be a threat to the site. The proposed project site is flat
and does not have any steep slopes or hillsides that would be susceptible to mudflows or
landslides. Therefore, no impact would occur.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would result in less -than -significant impacts to water quality.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Environmental Setting:
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The City's White Slough WPCF is located in San Joaquin County, but is owned and annexed to
the city as a noncontiguous part of the City of Lodi. The White Slough WPCF is within the City
of Lodi's Sphere of Influence, which was established by the City in 2004. City of Lodi Zoning
and General Plan designations for the project site are "Public." San Joaquin County General Plan
and Zoning apply to the surrounding lands and are designated as agricultural lands.
Delta farms are located to the west, and Lodi vineyards are located to the northeast. The general
area is used for farming. The White Slough WPCF and the City's effluent -irrigated lands are
surrounded by pasture lands to the north, south, and west of the project site (City of Lodi 1992).
Interstate 5 is located to the east of the project site. The surrounding area is rural and sparsely
populated. Residences in proximity to the project area vicinity are associated with agricultural
uses (City of Lodi 1988). The closest residences are approximately 4,000 feet north and east of
the project area (City of Lodi 1992).
DISCUSSION'
a) Physically divide an established community?
The proposed project would not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established
community, as project improvements are proposed within the existing White Slough WPCF.
No impact would occur.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
Less than
Potentially
significant
Less Than
No
Would the project:
Significant
with
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
Inco oration
a) Physically divide an established
community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land
use plan, policy, or regulation of an
agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to,
the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable
habitat conservation plan or natural
community conservationplan?
DISCUSSION'
a) Physically divide an established community?
The proposed project would not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established
community, as project improvements are proposed within the existing White Slough WPCF.
No impact would occur.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
The proposed project would not conflict with existing general plan designation or zoning,
conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project, or be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity, as
uses at the site would not change as a result of the proposed project. Existing uses are in
compliance with general plan designations, zoning, and applicable environmental plans and
policies. No impact would occur.
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation
plan?
The City of Lodi adopted the SJCMSHCP in 2001. The conservation plan was developed
to minimize and mitigate impacts to plant and wildlife habitat resulting from the loss of
open space. Since the proposed project is within the existing White Slough WPCF, it will
not have an effect on the City of Lodi habitat conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan. Pursuant to the SJCMSHCP, the proposed project would be subject to a
Development Fee, which would pay for the preservation of lands used to mitigate the
cumulative impacts related to new development, including but not limited to acquisition,
enhancement, restoration, maintenance and/or operation of habitat/open space
conservation lands. The payment of this fee would ensure the proposed project's
compliance with the SJCMSHCP. No impact would result.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would not result in impacts to land uses and planning.
X MINERAL RESOURCES
Environmental Setting:
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The project area is not identified as containing locally or regionally important mineral resources
recovery. The site is not currently in a state of being used for mining of resources that would be of
value to the region or state. No record exists of gravel or other mineral resource extraction on the
project site (City of Lodi 1990).
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
significant
with
Mitigation
Inco orated 11
Less Than
Significant
Impact
J1
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of
availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value
to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result in the loss of
availability of a locally -
important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a
local general plan, specific
plan or other land useplan.?
DISCUSSION:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
According to the City's General Plan, the subject property and surrounding area are not
known to contain regionally and/or state valued mineral resources. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in an impact to mineral resources.
b) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
The subject property has not been historically used for mineral extraction. In addition, the
City's General Plan does not identify the project site as a locally important mineral resource
recovery site. No impact is anticipated.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would not result in impacts to mineral resources.
XI. NOISE
Environmental Setting:
M
The City of Lodi's General Plan contains policies and goals which pertain to desired noise levels
for various land uses located within the City. Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Sound levels
are usually measured and expressed in decibels (dB) with zero dB being the threshold of hearing.
Decibel levels range from zero to 140. Typical examples of decibel levels would be a low decibel
level of 50 dB for light traffic to a high decibel level of 120 dB for a jet takeoff at 200 feet. The
White Slough WPCF is located in an agricultural area west of Interstate 5. Freeway traffic
represents the dominant noise source in the project vicinity. Existing noise levels in the project
area are expected to exceed 65 decibel (dB), which is deemed excessively noisy per the City of
Lodi General Plan (City of Lodi 1990).
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Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No Impact
Would the project:
Significan
Mitigation
Significant
t Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Exposure of persons to or
generation of noise levels in excess
of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other
agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or
generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or
roundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase
in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels
existing without theproject?
d) A substantial temporary or
periodic increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without theproject?
e) For a project located within an
airport land use plan or, where such
a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or
working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity
of a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or
working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
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DISCUSSION'
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
The proposed project would not include operational features that would result in a
significant increase in noise levels. Pumps and other mechanical equipment associated with
proposed the project would generate noise levels of approximately 60-75 dBA at 50 feet.
Noise from these equipment would not be noticeable at locations off the project site. In
addition, the project site is located in rural area. The proposed project's anticipated noise
levels would be imperceptible compared to the existing ambient noise levels currently
generated by the I-5 traffic noise levels. Therefore, operation related noise would not pose a
significant noise impact and would not expose people to severe noise levels. Impacts would
be less than significant. Construction noise is addressed in Checklist Item XLd., below.
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne
noise levels?
Ground borne vibrations occur when a vibration source causes soil particles to move or
vibrate. Sources of ground borne vibrations include natural events (earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, sea waves, landslides, etc.) and human created events (explosions, operation of
heavy machinery and heavy trucks, etc.). The proposed project would not involve any
operations that would generate excessive ground borne vibrations or ground borne noise
levels. There would no impact.
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
Refer to Checklist Item, XI.a., above. The project would not result in a significant
permanent increase in noise levels and, therefore, would not create a permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project site.
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
Temporary increases in noise levels would occur during construction activities. Generally,
noise levels at construction sites can vary from 65 dBA to a maximum of nearly 90 dBA at
a distance of 50 feet when heavy equipment is used. Construction activity would also
produce a temporary increase in truck traffic in the project vicinity. Construction noise
would be intermittent, and noise levels would vary depending on the type of construction
activity. As the closest residences are approximately 4,000 feet north and east of the White
Slough wastewater treatment facility, distance attenuation would reduce construction
activity noise to less than 55 dBA at these residences (City of Lodi 1988). Therefore,
construction noise would not pose a significant noise impact and would not expose people
to severe noise levels. Less -then -significant impacts would result.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
The project site is not located within an airport land use plan, or within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport. No impact would occur.
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fi For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
There are no active private airstrips within the City of Lodi. Therefore, no impact would
occur.
MITIGATION MEASURE
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would result in less -than -significant noise impacts.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Environmental Setting:
No housing exists within the White Slough WPCF. The closest residences are approximately
4,000 feet north and east of the project area (City of Lodi 1988). The surrounding area is rural and
sparsely populated. Residences in proximity to the project area vicinity are associated with
agricultural uses (City of Lodi 1988).
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DISCUSSION'
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads and other
infrastructure)?
The proposed project does not include the construction of residential units, nor require the
extension of roads or other infrastructure that would directly or indirectly induce substantial
population growth. No impact is anticipated.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
The proposed project does not affect existing housing or create a demand for additional
housing. No impact is anticipated.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
The proposed project would not alter the location, distribution, density or growth rate of the
human population of the area. The project would not affect existing housing or create a
demand for additional housing, as the proposed Phase 3 improvements would not result in
increased capacity of the facility, or the need for additional employees. There is no existing
housing within the project site. Therefore, no impacts to population and housing would
occur.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
Less than
Would the project:
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No Impact
Significan
Mitigation
Significan
ti act
Inco orated
t Impact
a) Induce substantial population
growth in an area, either directly
(for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads and other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of
people, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
DISCUSSION'
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads and other
infrastructure)?
The proposed project does not include the construction of residential units, nor require the
extension of roads or other infrastructure that would directly or indirectly induce substantial
population growth. No impact is anticipated.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
The proposed project does not affect existing housing or create a demand for additional
housing. No impact is anticipated.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
The proposed project would not alter the location, distribution, density or growth rate of the
human population of the area. The project would not affect existing housing or create a
demand for additional housing, as the proposed Phase 3 improvements would not result in
increased capacity of the facility, or the need for additional employees. There is no existing
housing within the project site. Therefore, no impacts to population and housing would
occur.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would result in no impacts to population and housing.
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XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
Setting:
The proposed project is
services. The Lodi Fire
located within the City of Lodi, who provides fire, police, and emergency
Department responds to all fires, hazardous materials spills, and medical
emergencies in the project area. It is the Fire Department's goal to not exceed four minutes for the
"first response" and six minutes for the "second response" times.
DISCUSSION'
a) Fire Protection?
The proposed project would not result in impacts to the existing fire protections services or
the need for any new fire protection facilities. No additional maintenance provisions would
be required as a result of the proposed project. No impacts to population and housing would
occur.
b) Police Protection?
The proposed project would not result in impacts to the existing police protections services
or the need for any new police protection facilities. No additional maintenance provisions
would be required as a result of the proposed project. No impacts to population and housing
would occur.
Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No
Would the project result in:
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
Substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities,
need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts,
in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for
any of the public services:
a) Fire Protection?
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b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Parks?
e) Other public facilities?
E
DISCUSSION'
a) Fire Protection?
The proposed project would not result in impacts to the existing fire protections services or
the need for any new fire protection facilities. No additional maintenance provisions would
be required as a result of the proposed project. No impacts to population and housing would
occur.
b) Police Protection?
The proposed project would not result in impacts to the existing police protections services
or the need for any new police protection facilities. No additional maintenance provisions
would be required as a result of the proposed project. No impacts to population and housing
would occur.
c) Schools?
The proposed project would not result in effects to existing schools, or the need for any new
school facilities. No additional maintenance provisions would be required as a result of the
proposed project. No impacts would occur.
d) Parks?
The proposed project would not contribute to the demand on existing parks, nor require the
dedication of additional parkland. No impact would result.
e) Parks?
Issues related to the provision of other public services have not been identified. Therefore,
no impact would result.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would not result in impacts to public services.
XIV. RECREATION
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Environmental Setting:
The area surrounding the White Slough provides fishing opportunities via the peripheral canal
ponds, Dredger Cut, and White Slough. The rural character of the area contributes to this type of
recreation.
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project increase the
use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration
of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include
recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment?
DISCUSSION'
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
The proposed project would not increase the demand for recreational facilities, as the
proposed project is not increasing the capacity of the facility, or the need for additional
employees or housing. No impact would occur.
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
The proposed improvements would not be visible to fishing areas in the peripheral canal
ponds, Dredger Cut, or White Slough. Proposed aeration improvements would further
protect fish in Dredger Cut, thus enhancing fishing opportunities. No impact would occur.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would not result in impacts to recreational resources.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
Environmental Setting:
The White Slough WPCF project area is located west of Interstate 5, south of the State Route 12
interchange at the North Interstate 5 Frontage Road/Thorton Road undercrossing (City of Lodi
1988).
Interstate 5 is a six -lane, divided, grade -separated freeway. It runs parallel to State Route 99, and
together they provide regional access to Stockton and Sacramento. Interchanges on Interstate 5
are at State Route 12 to the north, and at Eight Mile Road to the south of the White Slough WPCF
(City of Lodi 1988). State Route 12 is a two-lane major east -west facility that crosses Interstate 5
just north of the project site. State Route 12 provides access to Fairfield, Lodi, and eastern San
Joaquin County (City of Lodi 1988). Thorton Road is a two-lane, rural roadway that generally
runs parallel to and on the east side of Interstate 5. It is a rural country road. The North Interstate
5 Frontage Road runs east -west from Thorton Road, crosses under Interstate 5, and turns north
just past the White Slough WPCF entrance. On the east side of Interstate 5, a grid pattern of rural,
two-lane roads serves the agricultural community west of Lodi. (City of Lodi 1988)
Both Interstate 5 and State Route 12 are minimally congested at times. Traffic on the North
Interstate 5 Frontage Road is mostly limited to vehicles entering or exiting the White Slough
WPCF or accessing peripheral ponds or Delta slough waterways. This roadway operates well
below its daily capacity. The roadways of the local grid serving agricultural properties carry
relatively little traffic (City of Lodi 1988). Limited Parking is present on the White Slough
WPCF site.
Less than
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No
Would the project:
Significan
Mitigation
Significan
Impact
t Impact
Incorporated
t Impact
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is
substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.
result in a substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or
cumulatively, a level of service standard
established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads
or hi hwa s?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels
or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature (e.g. sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?IF
F
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)?
DISCUSSION'
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
Temporary traffic increase would occur due to construction -related traffic (i.e., employee
commuting, material hauling, etc.). Potential impacts would be short-term and would be
considered less -than -significant.
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency or designated roads or highways?
San Joaquin County Council of Governments has a congestion management agency. This is
countywide agency that is responsible for developing the Congestion Management Program
and coordinating and monitoring its implementation. The Congestion Management Program
is required of every urban locale in the State of California. Congestion Management
Agencies use the Congestion Management Program to set performance standards for roads
and public transit and to explain how cities will attempt to meet these standards. No
congestion management agency designated roads or highways would be affected by the
proposed project. There would be no impact.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial safety risks?
The proposed project would not have any impact on air traffic patterns since the project is
not located near an airport. No related impacts would occur as a result of the proposed
project.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
The proposed project would not create sharp turns or other safety hazards for vehicles or
pedestrians. During construction and operation of the project, it is not anticipated that the
blockage of any lanes or residential properties would occur. No impact is anticipated.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Emergency access would not be impeded during construction. No impact is anticipated.
Result in inadequate parking capacity?
Parking for the White Slough WPCF is provided on-site and would not be impacted by the
proposed project. All construction parking would occur on-site and would be short-term in
nature. No impact is anticipated.
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g) Conflict with adopted polices, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g.,
bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
The proposed project would not create barriers to alternative modes of transportation and
would not conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative
transportation. No impact is anticipated.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The project would not result in significant impacts to transportation or circulation.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Environmental Setting:
The project area is located within a major utility corridor connecting northern and southern
California. Three major power transmission lines pass through the facility. The White Slough
WPCF uses electricity to drive the treatment process. The City of Lodi and the majority of the
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area surrounding Lodi rely on groundwater as their source of domestic water supply. The City
provides water to its customers from a series of 26 wells drawing on 150 foot to 400 foot deep
aquifers. A"safe yield" of approximately 15,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) has been estimated for
the aquifer serving as the source of the City water supply based on water balance calculations
(City of Lodi 2006).
Stormwater runoff from the White Slough WPCF drains to surrounding agricultural land owned
by the City of Lodi, and back to storage ponds. Solid waste in the City of Lodi is collected under
contract with Central Valley Waste, and deposited at the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill. The
landfill is owned and operated by San Joaquin County (City of Lodi 1988).
DISCUSSION'
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Central Coast Region of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board?
The proposed project would not exceed any requirements of the Central Valley Regional
Water Quality Control Board. No impact would result.
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Less than
Would the project:
Potentially
significant with
Less Than
No
Significant Impact
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment
✓
requirements of the Central Coast Region
of the Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of
new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing facilities,
the construction of which could cause
-significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of
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new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause
-significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available
to serve the project from existing
entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the
✓
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's
projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local
statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
DISCUSSION'
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Central Coast Region of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board?
The proposed project would not exceed any requirements of the Central Valley Regional
Water Quality Control Board. No impact would result.
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b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
The proposed project would not impact local or regional water supplies. Additional water
supply would not be necessary to accommodate the proposed project. The proposed project
would not increase demand on wastewater treatment. No impact would result.
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects?
The proposed project would not result in impacts to storm water drainage patterns. The
existing system of draining storm waters to surrounding City owned agricultural land would
continue with the proposed project. A storm water system would be installed with proposed
improvements to convey runoff into the existing drainage system.
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?
The proposed project would not impact local or regional water supplies. Additional water
supply would not be necessary to accommodate the proposed project. No impacts would
result.
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing commitments?
The proposed project would not increase demand on wastewater treatment. No impact
would result.
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
The proposed project would not require any new landfill capacity. No impact would occur.
g) Comply with federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
The proposed project would comply with federal, state, and local statutes related to solid
waste. No solid waste regulatory impacts would occur as a result of the project.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No mitigation is required.
FINDINGS
The proposed project would result in no impacts to utilities and service systems.
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
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Less than
Potentially
significant
Less Than
No
Does the project:
Significant
with
Significan
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
t Impact
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE DISCUSSION
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?
The proposed project could result in impacts to biological resources and cultural resources.
However, the following mitigation measures would be implemented to reduce these impacts
to less -than -significant levels.
MITIGATION MEASURE (BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES)
1. The proposed project falls under falls within a natural land habitat as described in SJMSCP and,
therefore, is subject to the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open
Space Plan (SJMSCP). The San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open
Space Plan (SJMSCP) governs loss of open space in the county. The City of Lodi is a
participant in the said habitat conservation plan. Pursuant to the San Joaquin County Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), an application for evaluation of
the project site with respect to SJMSCP requirements will be submitted to the San Joaquin
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Incorporate
d
a) 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?
b) Have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that
the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable futureprojects)?
c) Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE DISCUSSION
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?
The proposed project could result in impacts to biological resources and cultural resources.
However, the following mitigation measures would be implemented to reduce these impacts
to less -than -significant levels.
MITIGATION MEASURE (BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES)
1. The proposed project falls under falls within a natural land habitat as described in SJMSCP and,
therefore, is subject to the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open
Space Plan (SJMSCP). The San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open
Space Plan (SJMSCP) governs loss of open space in the county. The City of Lodi is a
participant in the said habitat conservation plan. Pursuant to the San Joaquin County Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), an application for evaluation of
the project site with respect to SJMSCP requirements will be submitted to the San Joaquin
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Council of Governments (SJCOG) 30 days prior to commencement of any clearing, grading or
construction activities on the project site. With the implementation of the said plan, less than
significant impact is anticipated.
MITIGATION MEASURE (CULTURAL RESOURCES)
1. Contractors and construction personnel involved in any form of ground disturbance (i.e.,
trenching, grading, etc.) shall be advised of the possibility of encountering subsurface cultural
resources or human remains. If such resources are encountered or suspected, work within 100
feet of the discovery shall be halted immediately and the City of Lodi Planning Department
shall be notified. In accordance to CCR Section 15064 (f) and PRC Section 21083.2(i), a
qualified professional archaeologist shall be consulted, who shall assess any discoveries and
develop appropriate management recommendations for treatment of the resource.
If bone is encountered and appears to be human, California Law requires that potentially
destructive construction work is halted and the San Joaquin County Coroner is contacted. If the
coroner determines the human remains are of Native American origin, the coroner must contact
the Native American Heritage Commission. The Native American Heritage Commission will
attempt to identify the most likely descendant(s), and recommendations will be developed for
the proper treatment and disposition of the remains in accordance with CCR Section 15064.5(e)
and PRC Section 5097.98. A note to this effect shall be included on all construction plans and
specifications.
b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a 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)?
When project impacts are considered along with, or in combination with other past, current,
and probable future project impacts, the proposed project would not add substantially to
cumulative effects. Impacts would be less than significant.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
The proposed project would not have significant environmental effects that would cause direct
or indirect adverse effects to human beings.
REFERENCES
CNDDB. California Natural Diversity Database. California Department of Fish and Game
Natural Heritage Division. 2003
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2. City of Lodi. Draft Environmental Impact Report for the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility Expansion. Prepared by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., April 1988.
3. City of Lodi. Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City of Lodi Draft General Plan.
Prepared by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., April 1990.
4. City of Lodi. Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of Lodi General Plan. Prepared
by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., April 1991.
5. City of Lodi. City of Lodi General Plan Policy Document. Prepared by Jones and Stokes
Associates, Inc., April 1991.
6. City of Lodi, General Plan 2007, adopted June 12, 1991.
7. City of Lodi. Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report for the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility Expansion. Prepared by EIP Associates, April 1992.
8. City of Lodi. 2005 Urban Water Management Plan: Final Report. Prepared by RMC, March
2006.
9. City of Lodi, Urban Water Management Plan, adopted 2006.
10. Kleinfelder, Inc., Geotechnical Services Report Distribution Terminal Guild Avenue and Victor
Road, January 17, 2005.
11. LSA Associates, Inc. Preconstruction Surveys at the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility (WPCF), City of Lodi. May 2007.
12. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air
Quality Impacts, adopted January 10, 1998.
13. San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services, 2003. Dam Failure Plan, December 19,
2003.
14. State Department of Toxic Substances Control, EnviroStor:
hLtp://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.fzoy/public/
15. State Water Resources Control Board, GeoTracker:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ust/clegLup/electronic reporting/about.html
16. West Yost Associates. 2001. City of Lodi Wastewater Master Plan. January 2001.
17. West Yost Associates. Memo including summary of proposed improvements at the White
Slough WPCF. January 2003.
18. West Yost Associates. Joint City of Stockton, City of Lodi Effluent Disposal and Reuse Study.
October 2004.
19. West Yost Associates. 2006. Memo including summary of proposed Phase 3 improvements
2007 at the White Slough WPCF. September 2006.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-214
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTAND DESIGN SERVICES FOR
WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING AND STORAGE FACILITIES PROJECT,
AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that
projects be reviewed for their potential to create environmental impacts. Staff prepared
an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration to review and assess potential
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was sent to
various agencies for review, was published, and the City posted an intent to issue an
Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the 21 -day period between July 16, 2009 and
August 11,2009; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that construction of this project will not result in
significant impacts that could not be mitigated by making changes to, or placing
conditions on, the project. No new impacts were identified in public testimonies that
were not addressed as normal conditions of project approval in the initial study; and
WHEREAS, staff finds that the proposed project has complied with
environmental requirements and is therefore exempt from further review under CEQA.
Mitigated Negative Declaration 09 -MND -02 adequately addresses potential
environmental impacts that could occur as a result of this project. It has been determined
the project site is currently covered under the San Joaquin County Multi Species Habitat
Conservation Plan as part of the environmental clearances obtained for the construction
of the Northern California PowerAgency Lodi Energy Center; and
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the
order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on
November 11, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities, described in the specifications therefore
approved by the City Council on August 4,2010; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been checked and tabulated and a report thereof
filed with the City Manageras follows:
Bidder
Cushman Contracting, Inc.
GSE Construction Company, Inc.
Diede Construction
Pacific Mechanical
Gateway Pacific Contractors
K.G. Walters
Auburn Constructors
Monterey Mechanical Company
Stanek Constructors, Inc.
Proven Management
Gantry Constructors, Inc.
CW Roen Construction
C. Overaa & Company
Base Bid & Alternative No. 1
$3,715,000
$3,748,000
$3,833,972
$3,852,000
$3,871,399
$3,932,871
$3,980,300
$4,020,000
$4,211,000
$4,345,950
$4,377,000
$4,491,000
$4,519,000
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the contract, including Additive Bid Item
No. 1—the extended canopy and canopy support ($125,000) for the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities to the low bidder,
Cushman Contracting, Inc., of Goleta, California, in the total amount of $3,715,000; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of Task Order No. 30 to the MasterTask
Order Agreement dated January 13, 1999, with West Yost & Associates to perform the
construction management and design services during construction, including design and
implementation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System improvements, on a
time -and -materials basis with a not -to -exceed maximum of $478,830.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
certify Mitigated Negative Declaration 09 -MND -02; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute the construction contract for the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities with the low bidder,
Cushman Contracting, Inc., of Goleta, California, in the total amount of $3,715,000,
including Additive Bid Item No. 1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 30 for construction management and
design services for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids
Dewatering and Storage Facilities with West Yost and Associates, of Davis, California,
on a time -and -materials basis not to exceed $478,830; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $4,950,000 be
appropriated from 2007 Wastewater Certificate of Participation funds.
Dated: December 15,2010
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2010-214 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held December 15, 2010, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Johnson
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
COUNCIL MEMBERS— Katzakian
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
BOB JOHNSON, Mayor
JOANNE L. MOUNCE,
Mayor Pro Tempore
LARRY D. HANSEN
PHIL KATZAKIAN
ALAN NAKANISHI
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov
http:\\www.lodi.gov
December 9, 2010
Mr. Bruce West
West Yost Associates
2020 Research Park Drive, Ste. 100
Davis, CA 95618
KONRADT BARTLAM
City Manager
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk
D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER
City Attorney
F. WALLY SANDELIN
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Certifying Negative Declaration; Authorizing City Manager
to Execute Contract for Construction with Cushman Contracting, Inc., of
Goleta ($3,715,000) and Task Order No. 30 with West Yost Associates, of
Davis ($478,830) for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Biosolids Dewatering and Storage Facilities Project; and Appropriating
Funds ($4,950,000)
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of
Wednesday, December 15, 2010. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a
Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address
items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time.
If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council,
City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the
mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letterto City Hall, 221 West Pine Street.
If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's
card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and
give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the
Council, please contact Randi Johl, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Charlie Swimley,
Deputy Public Works Director— Utilities, at (209) 333-6740.
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nn F. Wally Sandelin
Public Works Director
FWS/pmf
Enclosure
cc: City Clerk
NCCNEG DEC CONTRACTS.DOC