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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3395_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION O. 3395 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLATITS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PROJECTS AND THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS FOR ALL PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE CALTFORNTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 , AS AMENDED AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3323 WHEREAS, the California Legislature adopted regulations providing for the adoption of guidelines by all public agencies to establish criteria and procedures for the evaluation of projects and the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; NOW, THEREFORE, Bt IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows : Section l! Resolution No. 311,23 of the City Council of the City of Redlands is hereby repealed, and the criteria and guidelines in the following section are hereby adopted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended . Section 2 : For the purposes of this resolution, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: A. Categorical Exemptions - Those projects determined by the Secretary for Resources of the State of California or the City Council in this resolution to have no significant effect on the environment and therefore exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental, Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) , as amended. B. Cumulative Impacts - Two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are considerable or which com- pound or increase other environmental impacts . The individual effects may be changes resulting from a single project or a number of separate projects . C. Emergency - A sudden unexpected, occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services , Emergency includes such occurrences as fire, flood, earthquake,, or other soil or geologic movements as well, as such occurrences as riot, accident, or sabotage. D. Environment - Consists of the surrounding conditions , influences and forces that influence or modify the entire range of soil, water, climate, plant and animal life as well as the aggregate of social economic and cultural conditions includina all factors listed on the Initial Study Form which is attached as Exhibit I and TI of this resolution. E. Environmental Assessment - An Initial Study prepared by the lead agency having jurisdiction over the project or the private project sponsor to determine whether a pro- posed project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment and the formal evaluation by the Environ- mental Review Committee to determine if the project may have significant adverse effect on the environment con- cluding that an Environmental Impact Report or a Negative Declaration must be prepared. F. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - A detailed report which identifies and anlyzes the environmental effects and con- siderations, both positive and negative of` a proposed project and may mean either a draft or a final EIR. I. Draft EIR - A detailed report containing the information specified in Sections 15141, 15142 , and 15143 of the state guidelines. 2. Final EIR - An EIR containing the elements contained in the draft EIR as well as comments, either verbatim or in summary, received in the public review process, and a list of` persons commenting, and the response of the lead >agency to such comments. G. Lead Agency - The public agency which has the principal responsibility for preparing environmental documents and for carrying out or approving a project which may have a significant effect on the environment. H. Feasible - Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time , taking into account economic, social and technological factors . I . Jurisdiction by Lava - The authority of any public agency: 1, To grant a permit or other entitlements of use, 2 . To provide funding for the project in question, or 3. To exercise authority over resources which may be affected by the project. Resolution No. 3395 page two J. Negative Declaration - A written statement made by the Environmental Review Committee havingjurisdiction over the project, filed with the Clerk of the County of San Bernardino briefly describing the reasons that the pro- posed project, although not <otherwise exempt, will not have a significant effect on the environment and there-- fore does not require an ETR, K. Notice of Completion - A brief written notice filed with the State Secretary for Resources subsequent to the com- pletion of a draft EIR for a. project and prior to the distribution of copies of the draft for public review and/or comment. The notice shall inc ud a brief descrip- tion of the project, its proposed' location, an address where copies of the draft EIR are available, and the period during which the comments will be received. L. Notice of Determination - A brief, written notice filed with the Clerk of the County of San Bernardino subsequent to the City :Council 's or Planning' Commission' s decision to approve or disapprove a project which is subject to the provision of CEQA. If the project requires discretionary approval ,from a state agency, the notice shall also be filed with the Secretary for Resources . Such notice shall in- clude identification of the project by its common name where possible, the decision of the lead agency to approve< or disapprove the project, the determination whether the project will have significant effect on the environment,, whether an EIR has been prepared in accordance with pro- visions ro-vis ,ons of CEQA and was certified' as required by Section 15085 (0) of the state guidelines; and: a brief statement of the mitigation measures if any which were adopted by the lead agency to reduce the impacts of the approved projects . M Notice of Exemption - A brief written notice which may be filed with the Clerk of the County of San Bernardino sub- sequent ub-seq ent to the City Council 's decision to carry out a project that is categorically exempt on an emergency project.; N. Notice of Intent - A notice of completion filed with the State Clearinghouse in lieu of the Secretary for Resources subsequent to the completion. of a draft EIR for a project requiring state review and prior to the distribution o copies of the draft for public review and/or comment:. 0. Person - Any; person, firm, association, organization, zation, partnership, business, trust corporation, company, district, county, city and county, cite, town, the 'state and any of the agencies ' political subdivisions or departments of such entities . Resolution No. 3335 page three i I i P. Project - Project means the whole ofanaction, which has a potential for resulting in ,a change in the en- vironment, directly or ultimately, which is an activity directly undertakers- by the City of Redlands or any city department or any person.. The term "project" refers to the activity which is being approvod and which may be subject to several discretionary approvals by the govern- mental approval process. The term project does not refer to each separate governmental approval . Q. Responsible Agency - The public agency which proposes to carry out a project, but is not the lead agency for the project.. It includes all public, ,agencies Cather than the lead agency which have approval power over the project. R. Significant Affect - A substantial or potentially sub_ s tantia-1, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the activity. Section 3 EXEMPTIONS A. Emergency Project Exemptions - The following emergency projects are exempt from the; requirements of CEQA and no EIR is required:; 1. Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a public agency to maintain, repair, restore, demolish or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster stricken area in which a state of emergency has been: proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section. 8 0) Division 1,; Title 2 of the Government Code. 2 . Emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service. 3. Specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. E Categorical Exemptions - The following public projects or actions have been found by the Secretary for Resources of the State of California or the City Council to have no significant effect on the environment and and, therefore, exempt roar; the requirements of CEQA and do not require completion of an Environmental Assessment. 1. operation, repair, maintenance carr miner al tera.tionof existing public structures, facilities, mechanicals equipment, or topographical features, involving negl.iuble or no expansion of use beyond that previously ;existing, including but not limited to Resolution No . 3395 page four (a) Existing public utility facilities . (b) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facili- ties except where the activity will, invol�le re- moval of a scenic resource including but not limited to a stand of trees, a rock outcropping, or an bistoric building. (c) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged publicly owned structures , facilities or mechanicalequipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental. hazard such as an earthquake, landslide or flood. (d) Additions to existing publicly owned structures provided that the additionwill not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area or the structures of 2, 500 square feet, whichever is less. (e) Maintenance of water supply reservoirs. (f) Demolition and removal of individual small struc- tures, except where they are of historical, archaeological or architectural significance as officially designated by Federal, state, or County governmental action or the City's Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. (q) minor repairs and alterations to existing dards and appurtenant structures under the supervision of the Department of Water Resources. 2. Replacement or reconstruction of existing publicly owned structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose pose and capacity as the structure replaced, it but not limited to the replacement or reconstruction of City buildings and schools to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent. 3. Construction and location of single, new small facilities or structures and the installation of small new- equipment and facilities including but not limited to: Resolution No. 3395 page five (a) Extension of public utility facilities including storm drains in existing public rights-of-way, provided that such extension does not exceed 500 feet in overall length. (.b) Installation of railroad protective and traffic control devices._ 4. Miner public alterations in the condition of land,; water and/or vegetation, including but not limited to: (a) Grading` on 'land with :a natural slope of less than, ten (10) percent provided that all of the 'following criteria are satisfied. 1. Such land is not located in a Water Course (WC) or Flood Plain (FP) Zane, _ 2. Such land is not designated can the open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan:, is a conservation area, a physical resource, a, natural resource, recreational open space, an open space linkage, a watershed area, a restricted open space or a historical site . 3. Such land is not located in an officially designated (:federal, state, or local govern- ment) scenic area or in an officially 'mapper area of <severe geologic hazard, 4 The proposed grading is not to be conducted on a parcel. :of land more than one-half acre in size and the total quantity of nate'rial to be moved does not exceed 500 cubic ;yards-. (b) Landscaping. 5 ., Actions taken- to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural. resource. . Actions taken to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protec- tion of the environment. 7. Sales of surplus city awned property except for parcels of laud located in an area of statewide interest or potential area of critical concern as Identified in the Governor ' s Environmental Goals and Policy Report prepared pursuant to Goverment Code Sections 65041; et seg-. However, if the surplus property to be sold is ;located in those areas identified in the Governor's Environmental Goals and Policy Report, its sale is exempt if . Resolution No. 3395 page six (a) The property does not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental ental purposes, and (b) Any of the following conditions exist : 1:. The property is of such size or shape that it is incapable of independent development or use, or 2 . The property to be sold would qua ifv for an exemption under any other categorical exemption in Section � .B, of this resolution, or .3 The use of the property and adjacent property has not changed since the time of purchase by the City of Redlands. 8. Basic data collection., research, experimental manage- ment and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an en- vironmental resource. These may be for strictly information gathering purposes , or as part of a study leading to an action 'which the City has not yet approved, adopted or funded. 9 .; Acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes, including preservation of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves, and pre- serving access to public lands and; waters where purpose of the acquisition is to preserve the land in its natural: condition. 1:0 . Acquisition o public right-of-way to accommodate single new facilities or structures provided that such acquisi- tion does not exceed '(1) 400 feet in length o (2) 6 ,000 square feet. l:l. Acquisition or sale of land in order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condition or contains historic sites or archaeological sites and either: (a) The management plan for the park has not been pre pared, o (b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition or preserve the historic o archaeological site. CEQA will apply when a manage;- menti plan is proposed that will change; the area: from its natural condition or significantlychango the historic or archaeological site . Resolution No. 3395 page seven 12, Establishment of agricultural preserves, the making and, renewing of open space contracts ender the Williamson Act, or the acceptance of easements or fee interest in order to maintain the open space character of the area. The cancellation of such preserves, contracts, interests or easements is not included. 13. Annexations to the city of areas containing existing public or private structures developed to the density allowed by the current zoning or pre-zoning ofeither the gaining or lasing governmental agency whichever is more restrictive, provided„ however, that the, extension of utility services to the existing facilities would have a capacity to serve only the existing facil- ities. 14 . Annexations of individualsmallparcels of the minimum size for facilities exempted by Section 3.B. (3') of this resolution. . Categorical exemptions (3) , (4) , and (8) aboveare 'qualified' by consideration of the project' s location--a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may i particularly sensitive environment be significant. `*'herefore,, these classes` are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted pursuant to ,law by federal , state, or local agencies. Moreover, the categorical exemption for each of the pro- jects and actions listed above is inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type,, in the same place, over time is significant. The city department having jurisdiction over the project shall make the determination regarding the exemption, status of the project and any person aggrieved or affected by such decision may appeal to the City Council in the manner prescribed in Section 6 .A. (6) , Section PROCEDURE 1. General procedures for all projects or actions subject to the requirements of CEQA and not exempted by this resolution. A. An Initial St zdv is submitted by the sponsor of a proposed project or action to the Department of planning' and Com- munity unity Development. `See Exhibit -1) B. The Initial. Studv is reviewed by the staff of the Depart- ment of Planning and 'Community Development, and one of the ollowing -our determinations will, be made. 1. The intended action is not a PROJECT by C ; A definition,< therefore, an Tniti.al Environmental Study is not Resolution No. 3395 page eight necessary. Non -project definition includes anything which isspecifically exempted by state law or this resolution and continuing administrative or main- tenance activities, 2the project is categorically exempt; therefore, an Initial Environmental Study is not necessary. These are projects found by the Secretary for Resources of the State of California or the City Council to have no significant effect on the environment and do not require completion of anInitialEnvironmental Study. `"hese projects have been, defined earlier in this resolution as Categorical Exemptions . Any person aggrieved or affected by such a decision may make an appeal to the City Council in the prescribed manner, 3. It is an emergency action and' an. initial Environmental Study is not necessary. a.. These consist of projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a °public agency to maintain, repair, restore, demolish or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster stricken area in which a state of emer- gency has been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with; Section 8550) of Division 1, 'title 2 of the Government Code or b. Emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service or, C. Specific: actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency,. 4 The proposed action is one which requires an Initial Environmental Study. if a project is subject to the requirements of CEQA and not exempted by this resolu- tion, the lead agency shall prepare an: Initial En- vironmental Study. Exhibit TT . 2. If the Initial Environmental Study is required, it is prepared by the lead agency and submitted to the Environmental Review Committee through the Department of Planning and Cofrnunity Leve lopment,., A. The purpose of the Initial Environmental Study is to: 1-. Identify environmental impacts 2. Enable the city departments having jurisdiction or the project' sponsor to modify the project by identifying; mitigating measures to be incorporated into the project design Resolution No, 3395 page dine 3. Focus an EIR, if one is required, on Potentially significant effects; 4 . Facilitate environmental assessment early in the design of a project. 5. Provide documentation of the factual basis for -findings in; a Negative Declaration that a project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 6 . Eliminate unnecessary EIR. B. The Committee shall consist of a group of representatives, each to be known as an Environmental Imnact Evaluator, from the Department of Planning and Community Development, Public Works Department, Department of Buildina and Safety, Parks Department, and City Manager' s Office. The head of each department or agency above named shall designate the Environmental Impact Evaluator from such department. The representative of the Department of Planning and Community Development shall be chairman of the Committee. The Com- mittee shall meet weekly or at such time as may be determined necessary by the membership. The Committee, at its first meeting, shall establish additional administrative procedures to effectively perform its duties . C. The Environmental Review Committee will analyze, review, and evaluate the Initial Environmental Study and make a decision within ten (10) days of the submittal of the document. The Committee shall determine and notify, in writing, the individual or entity of its analysis and evaluation. One of the following four decisions will be made by the Committee. 1 . More information is needed for the Committee to properly evaluate the project. 2 . The project will have no significant environmental effects and a Negative Declaration will be prepared. 3. The project could have a significant environmental effect but mitigation measures will be implemented and a Negative Declaration (conditional) will be prepared. 4 . There is< a significant environmental effect and an Environmental Impact Statement is necessary. D. Tf a Negative Declaration is prepared by the Committee, it is filed with the County Clerk and the public is notified by posting on a public bulletin board at the City Hall and publication in a local newspaper of common circulation indicating that all comments must be received within ten (1 0) days. one day to one month will he allowed for a Resolution No. 3395 Page ten response to be "rade to the comments depending on the number andthe complexity of the issues . ?after the ten day public review, the Environmental Review Com- mittee tmav alter its determination based on, the comments and information received.. The Environmental :Review Committee will make the final decision that the Environ- mental Impact Report is not necessary and this marks the ens: of the environmental review process . The final de- cision will be filed as a "Notice of Determination" with the San Bernardino County Clerk. 3. 1f the Committee determines that there will be a significant, environmental effect and an Environmental Impact Report is necessary, the Committee will determine who the lead agency' i and a draft Environmental I"moact tate lent will be prepared by that lead agency. The processing of the ;proposed action will be held at this point until the final: environmental review procedure is completed. 4 The decision of the Environmental Review Committee may be appealed to the City Council. The appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten. (1 ) days from the date the Public Notice is filed. Section 5 : PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING ING AENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT A The applicant shall submit to the Conununi.ty Development Department a draft Environmental Impact Deport. The report shall contain the information specified in the City of Redlands Initial: Environmental Studvv. (Exhibit 1) This information will be utilized by the Environmental Review Committee for the preparation of the final Environ- mental Impact Report. Depending can the complexity of the project and the quantity of comments 14 to 27days will be allowed for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report. B. The Environmental Review Committee will review the information provided by the applicant. 14 to 45 days will be allowed for the reviewing, evaluating and revising information into a draft Environmental Impact Report representing the views of the Committee. 'thirty days will be allowed for the public review of the Environmental impact Report ;Notice, public hearings may be held during this time;. Evaluation is intended to assure that all probable negative and positive environmental ef'fect's and considerations have been addressed in the information. The Environmental Review` Committee may request additional, information. C. 1f the draft Environmental Impact Report is found to be adequate, the applicant is notified and a "Notice of C°oM?�le'tit�n<" Resolution No. 3395; page eleven is filed with the Secretary of the Resources Agency. D. The Environmental Review Committee will place on apublic bulletin board notification that the environmental in- formation has been pre-pared for a project and that public comments or appeals must be received within a specified period. The reviewing period will extend thirty calendar days from the date of public postinq. Response to com- ments received during public review will be made within one day to one month depending on the number of issues and their complexity. The Environmental Review Committee will consult with appropriate public agencies with respect to any environmental efiect of the project. E. At the end of the review period, the Environmental Review Committee, based on its own review as well as that of the public and other agencies, will prepare the final Environ- mental Impact Report. Included in the FIR will be all comments in summary or verbatim from the Environmental Review Committee and all concerned persons or agencies. The response to all comments to the significant environ- mental issues raised in the review process , especially those recommendations and objectives which are at variance with those outlined in the draft Environmental Impact Report, must also be included. Such issues shall be addressed in detail giving reasons why specific comments and suggestions were not acceptable and relating factors of major importance warranting an override of the suggestion. The City Council may on its own motion, elect to review the finding of the Environmental Review Committee on the Final Environmental Impact Report and may affirm , reverse, or modify said finding. The City Council may refer the final Environmental Impact Report back to the Environmental Review Committee for further consideration prior to making its final decision. The final decision will be one of the following: 1. A statement of no known environmental impact. 2 . A statement of benef"its which out-weigh any adverse environmental effects. 3 . A statement that the project is likely to cause significant environmental damage. When the City Council so finds, a statement shall be attached to the final EIR certifying that the EIR has been completed in compliance with CBQA and State guidelines and that infor- mation contained in the EIR has been reviewed and considered by the City Council prior to final decision on the proposed project. Resolution No. 3395 page twelve NOTE: No approval will be given to carry out a project for which an Environmental Impact Report has been com- pleted which identifies a siqnificant effect of the project unless the Environmental. Review Committee males one or more of the following written findings for each of these significant effects, accompanied by a statement' of the facts supporting each finding and supported by substantial evidence in the record.- 1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the project which Mitigate o avoid the significant environmental effects thereof= as identified in :the final: Environmental impact Report. 2 Such: alterations or changes are within the responsi- bility and the jurisdiction of another public agency` and not the agency making the decision-. Such changes have been adapted by such other agency or can and should be adapted by such other agency. This finding shall not be made if the agency making the finding has concurrent jurisdiction with another agency to deal with identified feasible mitigation measure's or alternatives,.. 3. Specific economic, social or other cows-iderations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project altorna- tives identified in the Environmental Impact Report.. F. The Department of Planning and Community Development will prepare a "Notice of Determination"' which will be filed with the Clerk of the County of San Bernardino no later than five (5) working days; subsequent to the action taken by the City Council. G. Based on the findings of the City Council, , the project sponsor will be advised whether or not his project applica- tion will be accepted for further processing. If the project requires discretionary approval from state agency, the notice shall also be filed with the Secretary for Resources if the project requires discretionary approval, from a: state agency,- they shall be forwarded a copy of the final EIR and a "Notice of Determination" shall be filed with the Secretary for Resources . H. Any >decision; of the Environmental Review Committee may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the date of the decision Extension of a reasonable time map be made for local prey°- teed nes in the event that unforeseen circumstances justify additional time, and the project applicant consents to the extension. Resolution No. 3395 ,age thirteen ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September. , 1977. Mayor qlt the Gtjtv e 'ed ATTEST: t y G erg Resolution No. 339° page fourteen EXHIBIT I CITY OF REDLANDS DEPARTMENT OV PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY (to be completed by applicant) Date Filed GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: 2. Address of project: Assessor's Block and Lot Number: 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: 4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains; 5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: 6. Existing zoning district: 7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed) : PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8. Site size 9. Square footage 10, Number of floors of construction 11. Amount of off-street parking provided 12. Attach plans 13. Propose scheduling 14. Associated projects 15. Anticipated incremental development 16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 17. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities. 18. If industrial,> indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 19. if institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment Per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 20if the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below' all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary) . YES NO 21. Change in existing' features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25 Change in dust, ash, smoke fumes or odors in vicinity. 26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground dater quality or quantity., or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 28. Site on filled land or an shape of 10 percent or more. 29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic; substances, flammables or explosives. 39 substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) 31- Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, ail;, natural gas, etc.) . 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 33. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information can; topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the: site:, and the ,use of the structures--. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid, photos will be accepted. 34 Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals; and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, comercial, etc.) , ,intensity of land use (orae-family, apartment houses, shops, department stares, etc.) , and scale of development (height, frontage, set-back, .rear yard, etc.) . Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will:; be accepted. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached` exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts-, statements, and information presented are titre and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief,. Date (Signature) For Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit I, page two 1 EXHIBIT II CITY OF REDLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TNITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY (to be completed bv- lead agericy) 1: AC KG4ROUND 1. Name of Proponent 2, Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 3. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable 11. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or over- covering of the soil? C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wi.nd> or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which> may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet, or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, -ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a� Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature or any chanqe in climate, either locally or region- ally? YES MAYBE NO 3. Water. Will the proDosal result in: a. Changes in currents, =or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in> absorption rates, drainage patterns or the rate and amount of surface> water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for oublic water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural, crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals in- cluding reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any, unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. introduction of new species of animals into an area or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Resolution No, 339-D Exhibit 11, page two YES MAYBE NO 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. LLqht and Gla:�e. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? S. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial _alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resource? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (in- cluding, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. P_22pulajtion. will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, j—rcr—eate a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an affect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? C. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? solution No. 3395 Exhibit -IT, page throe YES MAYBE NO 15. Ener . Will the Proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Willthe proposal result in a. need for new _systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the Proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to the public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. -mandatory Findinqs of Si nificance. 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 com- munity, reduce the number or restrict the ranoe of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achiovo short- term, to the disadvantage of long-term,, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the< environment is one which accurs in a relatively brief, definitive Period of -time while long-term impacts will endure well, into the future.) Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit IIr page four YES MAYBE NO c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited,, but cumulatively considerable? (A project; may impact on two or more separate re- sources where the impact on each resource is rela- tively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which< will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION I V. DETERMINATIC3N (To be completed by the Lead ,Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation' I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will he prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED, I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environ- Ment, and, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, Hate (Signature) For Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit II, page five EXHIBIT III ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT The Environmental Impact Report shall contain a brief summary of the proposed action and its consequences in language sufficiently simple that the issues can be understood by the average member of the lay public. The Environmental Impact Report should be prepared in a systematic interdisciplinary approach. Factors included on the Initial Environmental Study shall be used as a guideline for pre- paring the report. The Environmental Impact Report shall also contain a table of contents or an index. Information contained in the Environmental Impact Report shall also include a description of the project as summarized data, plot plans, diagrams and similar relevant infor- mation to permit full assessment of the environmental impacts by the reviewing agencies and members of the public . The Environ-- mentalImpact Report shall include reference to the project engineering report and scientific documents used in its preparation and include citation of page and section number of any technical reports which were used as a basis for any statements included within the report. The following information shall be submitted to the Environmental Review Committee for their evaluation and preparation of an Environ- mental Impact Report. The discussion of environmental effects should be in proportion to their severity and probability of occurrence. Effects dismissed in an environmental assessment need not be discussed further unless subsequent information is received inconsistent with the= indings of the Environmental Assessment. 1. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT This section should discuss the nature of the project, its objectives and what activities are associated with its construction and/or op- eration. The name, location and general statement concerning the project's and socioeconomic characteristics . Technical information and maps are desired whenever possible. Describe the phases antici- pated throughout the life of the project (planning, acquisition, construction, development, and operational phases) and the estimated time span of the various phases. 2. U.S.G. S. TOPOGRAPHIC QUAD RAIIGLE MAP The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project should be indicated on an 8-1/2 x 11 portion of a U.S .G.S . Topographic Quadrangle map. Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit III 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT This section should describe in both quantitative data and qualitative judgements, the environmental surroundings' as they exist without (before) the project and the regional aspects of- the environment which surrounds the project area. it should address itself to the natural and man-made features and to the present uses Of the area. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION Describe the impacts of the project on the environment, giving due consideration to both long-term and short-term effects. The Environmen- al Impact Report must discuss the environmental effects in proportion to their severity and probability of occurrence. The effects dismissed in the Initial Environmental Study Checklist as clearly insignificant and unlikely to occur need not be discussed further in the Environmental fact ,Report unless the City_subse- quentjy receives information inconsistent with the findings Tin the Initial Environmental Stpd A copy of the Initial Environmental Study must be attached as a basis for limiting the impacts to be discussed. However, the Environmental, Impact Statement shall contain a statement indicatinq the reason for determining various effects of a project that could possibly be considered significant were not found to be significant and consequently are not discussed in detail. 5. ANY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED IF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTION IS IMPLEMENTED Describe any adverse impacts which can be reduced to an insignificant level but not eliminated. Include both qualitative judgements and quantitative data,. Describe the kinds and magnitudes of significant impacts which cannot be reduced in severity of those which can be reduced but not eliminated. Where the impacts that cannot be alleviated without imposing an alternative design, the implications and the reasons why the project is being proposed, not withstanding their effect, should be described. Describe the impacts on any aesthetically valuable surroundings, on human health, cultural re- sources, standards of living or environmental policies which would be sacrificed as well as local natural-, physical resources which would be lost as a. result of the project. 6 . MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSED TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT Describe any avoidable adverse impacts , include inefficient and un- necessary consumption. of energy, and the measures proposed to minimize these impacts. This discussion shall include> an identification of the acceptable levels to which such impacts will be reduced, and the basis upon which levels were identified. Where alternative measures are available to mitigate the impact, each should be discussed and the basis for selecting one alternative should be identified. Energy conservation measures as well, as other, appropriate mitigation measures shall be discussed. Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit III, page two 7. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION Describe reasonable alternatives to the project, or the location, of the project, and why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate choice. The specific alternative of "no project" must also always be evaluated, along with the impact. Describe alternatives capable of substantially reducing or eliminating any environmentally adverse impacts, even if these alternatives substantially impede the attain- ment of the project objectives, and are most costly. Revised project specifications, alternative design of mitigation measures as well as offsite alternatives such as new technologies which might reduce the negative impacts should be discussed. The anticipated degree of environmental impacts and specific reasons for rejecting these alternatives should also be discussed herein. 8. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG- TERM PRODUCTIVITY Describe the cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which adversely affect the state of the environment. Special attention should be given to impacts which narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long-term risks to health or safety. In addition, the reasons why the proposed project is believed by the sponsor to be justified now, rather than reserving an option for further alternatives, should be explained. 9 . ANY >IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES WHICH WOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE PROPOSED ACTION SHOULD IT BE IMPLEMENTED Uses of non-renewable resources during the initial and continued phases of the project may be irreversible since a large commitment of such resources make removal or nonuse thereafter unlikely . Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary impacts (such as a highway im- provement which provides access to a nonaccessible area) generally commit future generations to similar uses , Also irreversible damage can result from environmental accidents associated with the project. Irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated to assure that such current consumption is justified. 10 . THE GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION Discuss the way's in which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth, either jjrcctl�'.ror indirectly, in the surround- ing environment. Will it increase demands or open up growth in new areas? If so, are the facilities and services required to accommodate such development in existence or programmed. Included in this are projects which would remove obstacles to population growth (a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant might, for example, allow for more construction in service areas . ) Increases in the population may further taxexisting community service facilities so consideration must be given to this impact. Also discuss the characteristics of Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit III, page three some projects which may encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment either individually or cumulatively. It must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily beneficial, detrimental or of little signif-i" cance to the environment. 11 . WATER QUALITY ASPECTS Describe in the environmental setting section, and other sections where applicable, water quality aspects of the proposed project which have been previously certified by the appropriate state or interstate organization as being in substantial compliance with acceptable water quality standards . (In addition, it is recommended that an Environmental Impact Report include the following: ) 12 . STATEMENT OF OTHER RELEVANT PLANNING This statement should describe how the project fits in with the adopted policies, standards, and qeneral plans of all involved jurisdictions . Does the project represent- a significant advance toward the implementation of these policies standards and plans? Does it conflict with other plans or suggest that some modification of the project or that of other planning is needed? 13 . STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT VIEWED FROM THE BROAD PERSPECTIVE OF PUBLIC INTEREST This section should consist of a statement detailing how the project will achieve a balance between environmental, economic, social and technical considerations in the light of the total public interest, includinq the effect of the proposal on the economy'. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION The final Environmental Impact Report shall consist of: The Draft Environmental Impact Report or a revision of the> draft. Comments and recommendations received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report either verbatim or in summary. A list of persons, orcanizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The responses of the Lead Agencv to significant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process. Resolution No. 3395 Exhibit III , page four The purpose of an Environmental Impact Report is to identify the significant effects of a project on the environment, to identify alternatives to the project, and indicate the manner in which such effects can be mitigated or avoided. The Environmental Impact Report should omit unnecessary descriptions of projects and emphasize feasible mitigation measures and alternatives . The City of Redlands will mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment it approves or carries out whenever it is feasible to do so. In the event that social , economic or other considera- tions make it infeasible to mitigate one or more significant effects of a project on the environment, such project may nonetheless be approved or carried out at the discretion of the City of Redlands provided the project is otherwise permissible under applicable laws . 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