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November 29, 2004
To: Reviewing Agencies
Re: City of San Bernardino General Plan Update ErR
SCH# 2004111132
Attached for your review and yornment is the Notice ofPreparatiol1 (NOP) for the City of San Bemardino General
f'lw T 'p,l.i'c' rJR!nf'! Fm jrol1llk'lltal Impact Report (EIR).
Responsible agencies must transmit their comments on the scope and content of the NOP, focusing on specific
information related to their own statutory responsibility, within 30 days of receipt of the NOP from the Lead Agency,
This is a courtesy notice provided by the State Clearinghouse with a reminder for you to comment in a timely
malllter. We encourage other agencies to also respond to this notice and express their concerns early in the
environmental review process.
Please direct your comments to:
Terri Rahhal
City or Sail Bl:'rnardino
300 North D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
with a copy to the State Clearinghouse in the Office ofPlmming and Research. Please refer to the SCH number
noted above in a II correspondence concemil1g this project
If you have any questions about the t'lwironmcntal tlocllll1ent review process, please call the State Clearinghouse at.
(916) 445-0613.
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TEL (916) 445-0613 FAX (916)323-3018 www.opr.ca.gov
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Project Title
Lead Agency
Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data BasE
2004111132
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update EIR
San Bernardino. City of
Type
Description
NOP Notice of Preparation
The proposed project consists of a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. As part of the
GP update the City is processing two specific plans: Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and the
University District Specific Plan.
Lead Agency Contact
Name Terri Rahhal
Agency City of San Bernardino
Phone (909) 384-5057
email
Address 300 North D Street, 3rd Floor
City San Bernardino
Fax
State CA Zip 92418-0001
Project Location
County San Bernardino
City Highland, Colton. Lorna Linda, Redlands, Rialto
Region
Cross Streets N/A
Parcel No. Various
Township Range Section
Base
Proximity to:
Highways 18.30,330,1-10,1-215
Airports S8 International Airport
Railways BNSF,UPRR
Waterways Santa Ana River
Schools Various
Land Use Various
Project Issues
AestheticNisual; Air Quality; Archaeologic-Historic; Cumulative Effects; Drainage/Absorption:
Economics/Jobs: Fiscal Impacts; Flood Plain/Flooding: Forest Land/Fire Hazard; Geologic/Seismic;
Growth Inducing; Landuse; Minerals: Noise; Population/Housing Balance; Public Services;
Recreation/Parks; Schools/Universities; Septic System: Sewer Capacity; Soil
Erosion/Compaction/Grading; Solid Waste; Toxic/Hazardous; Traffic/Circulation; Vegetation; Water
Quality; Water Supply; Wetland/Riparian; Wildlife
Reviewing
Agencies
Resources Agency; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8; Department of Parks and
Recreation; Native American Heritage tommission; Office of Emergency Services; Department of
Health Services; Reclamation Board; Office of Historic Preservation; Department of Fish and Game,
Region 6: Department of Water Resources; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 8; Caltrans,
Division of Aeronautics; Department of TOXIC Substances Control: Department of Conservation:
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; Department of Housing and Community Development.
Start of Review 11/24/2004
End of Review 12/23/2004
Date Received 11/24J2004
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RE: Notice of Preparation for General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Preparation for your pending
General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report. The City of Redlands agrees with and
supports your decision to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
General Plan Update. We would like to submit the following specific areas that we would
like to have addressed.
Land Use
The area along Mountain View Avenue north from the 1-10 Freeway to the Santa Ana River
abuts the City of Redlands. This area will be developed industrially along the east side of
Mountain View Avenue, however, it appears that the area to the west is planned for
residential. While it is understood that these uses exist, there should be some discussion
of the potential impacts due largely to truck traffic in the area and bas.ic land use
compatibility between residential and industrial. Some discussion of a oland use buffer
would seem appropriate as potential mitigation.
Noise
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There are two areas where noise is a concern. One is for residential adjacent to major
transportation corridors such as Mountain View Avenue. The second is what the noise level
will be from San Bernardino International Airport and the land use relationships on the east
end of the runway. While it is understood that the City does not control the noise from the
airport, the level of noise should be evaluated, particularly at the east end of the runway
as it relates to the City of Redlands.
"Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future"
P.O. BOX 3005 · B-4 REDLANDS, CA 92373
City of San Bernardino
November 29, 2004
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Transportation
There was no data in the initial study relative to any traffic analysis and its relationship to
the Circulation Element. The City of Redlands would like to see the traffic study that is
prepared for the General Plan Update to evaluate its potential impact on the City of
Redlands. We are particularly interested in an analysis of Mountain View Avenue, San
Bernardino Avenue, and Alabama Street. The relation to Lugonia/Almond Avenue as it
extends into San Bernardino should also be evaluated.
We look forward to the opportunity to review and comment on the draft EIR when it is
available. We hope the above comments will be of some value to you in the EIR
preparation for the General Plan Update. If you have any questions, please call me at
(909) 798 7555.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Shaw, AICP
Community Development Director
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Assistant Community Development Director
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City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for
City of San Bernardino General Plan UDdate
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the above-mentioned document. The SCAQMD's comments are recommendations
regarding the analysis of potential air quality impacts from the proposed project that should be
included in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Please send the SCAQMD a copy of
the Draft EIR upon its completion.
Air Qualitv Analvsis
The SCAQMD adopted its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Quality Handbook
in 1993 to assist other public agencies with the preparation of air quality analyses. The SCAQMD
recommends that the Lead Agency use this Handbook as guidance when preparing its air quality
analysis, Copies of the Handbook are available from the SCAQMD's Subscription Services
Department by calling (909) 396-3720. Alternatively, lead agency may wish to consider using the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved URBEMIS 2002 Model. This model is
available on the CARB Web site at: www.arb.ca.gov.
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The Lead Agency should identify any potential adverse air quality impacts that couId occur from
all phases of the project and all air pollutant sources related to the project. Air quality impacts
from both construction and operations should be calculated. Construction-related air quality .
impacts typically include, but are not limited to, emissions from the use of heavy-duty equipment
from grading, earth-loading/unloading, paving, architectural coatings, off-road mobile sources
(e.g., heavy-duty construction equipment) and on-road mobile sources (e.g., construction worker
vehicle trips, material transport trips). Operation-related air quality impacts may include, but are
not limited to, emissions from stationary sources (e.g., boilers), area sources (e.g., solvents and
coatings), and vehicuIartrips (e.g., on- and off~road tailpipe emissions and entrained dust). Air
quality impacts from indirect sources, that is, sources that generate or attract vehicular trips should
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be included in the analysis. It is recommended that lead agencies for projects generating or
attracting vehicular trips, especially heavy-duty diesel-fueled vehicles, perform a mobile source
health risk assessment. Guidance for performing a mobile source health risk assessment ("Health
Risk Assessment Guidance for Analyzing Cancer Risk from Mobile Source Diesel Idling
Emissions for CEQA Air Quality Analysis") can be found on the SCAQ~'s CEQA webpages at
the following internet address: http://www.aqmd.gov/ceqa/handbook/dieselanalysis.doc.An
analysis of all toxic air contaminant impacts due to the decommissioning or use of equipment
potentially generating such air pollutants should also be included.
Mitit!ation Measures
In the event that the project generates significant adverse air quality impacts, CEQA requires that
all feasible mitigation measures that go beyond what is required by law be utilized during project
construction and operation to minimize or eliminate significant adverse air quality impacts. To
assist the Lead Agency with identifying possible mitigation measures for the project, please refer
to Chapter 11 of the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook for sample air quality mitigation
measures. Additionally, SCAQMD's Rule 403 - Fugitive Dust, and the Implementation
Handbook contain numerous measures for controlling construction-related emissions that should
be considered for use as CEQA mitigation if not otherwise required. Pursuant to state CEQA
Guidelines 915126.4 (a)(1)(D), any impacts resulting from mitigation measures must also be
discussed.
Data Sources
SCAQMD rules and relevant air quality reports and data are available by calling the SCAQMD's
Public Information Center at (909) 396-2039. Much of the information available through the
Public Information Center is also available via the SCAQl\1D's World Wide Web Homepage
(htto:l/www.aqmd.gov).
The SCAQMD is willing to work with the Lead Agency to ensure that project-related emissions
are accurately identified, categorized, and evaluated. Please call Charles Blankson, Ph.D., Air
Quality Specialist, CEQA Section, at (909) 396-3304 if you have any questions regarding this
letter.
Sincerely,
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" Steve Smith, Ph.D,
Program Supervisor, CEQA Section
Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources
SS:CB:li
SBC041201-03LI
Control Number
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December 9, 2004
Ms. Terri Rahhal
Principal Planner
City of San Bernardino
Development Services Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
RE:
Comments on the Notice of Preparation for a Draft Environmental Impact
Report for the City of San Bernardino Comprehensive General Plan Update -
SCAG No. I 20040809
Dear Ms. RahhaJ:
Thank you for submitting the Notice of Preparation for a Draft Environmental Impact
Report for the City of San Bernardino Comprehensive General Plan Update Plan to
BeAG for review and comment. As areawide clearinghouse for regionally significant
projects, SCAG reviews the consistency of local plans, projects, and programs with regional
plans. This activity is based on SCAG's responsibilities as a regional planning organization
pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations. Guidance provided by these reviews is
intended to assist local agencies and project sponsors to take actions that contribute to the
attainment of regional goals and policies.
We have reviewed the aforementioned Notice of Preparation and have determined that the
proposed Project is regionally significant per California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15206). The proposed Project considers a local general plan,
element, or amendment for which an environmental impact report is being prepared. CEQA
requires that EIRs discuss any inconsistencies between the proposed project and applicable
general plans and regional plans (Section 15125 Ed]). If there are inconsistencies, an
explanation and rationalization for such inconsistencies should be provided.
Policies of BCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide and Regional Transportation
Plan, which may be applicable to your project, are outlined in the attachment. We expect the
Draft EIR to specifically cite the appropriate SCAG policies and address the manner in
which the Project is consistent with applicable core pOlicies- or supportive of
applicable ancillary policies. Please use our policy numbers to refer to them in your
Draft EIR. Also, we would encourage you to use a side-by-side comparison of SCAG
policies with a discussion.. of the consistency or support of the policy with the
Proposed Project.
Please provide a minimum of 45 days for SCAG to review the Draft EIR when this document
is available. If you have any questions regarding the attached comments, please contact me
at (213) 236-1867. Thank you. .
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COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
SCAG NO.1 20040809
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Project considers a comprehensive update of the City of San Bernardino
General Plan.
CONSISTENCY WITH REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND GUIDE POLICIES
The Growth Management Chapter (GMC) of the Regional Comprehensive Plan and
Guide (RCPG) contains the following policies that are particularly applicable and should
be addressed in the Draft EIR for the City of San Bernardino General Plan Update.
3.01 The population, housing, and jobs forecasts, which are adopted by BCAG's
Regional Council and that reflect local plans and policies, shall be used by BeAG
in all phases of implementation and review.
ReQional Growth Forecasts
The Draft EIR should reflect the most current SCAG forecasts which are the 2004 RTP
(April 2004) Population, Household and Employment forecasts for the San Bernardino
Association of Governments {SAN BAG) subregion and the City of San Bernardino.
These forecast follows:
SAN BAG
SUBREGION
POPULATION
HOUSEHOLD
EMPLOYMENT
2000
1,718,311
530.498
594,923
2005
1,919,215
567.172
669.028
2010
2,059,420
.. 618,782
770,877
2015
2,229,700
686,584
870,491
2020
2,397,709
756,640
972,243
2025
2.558.729
826,669
1.074,861
CITY OF
S.BERDO
POPULATION
HOUSEHOLD
EMPLOYMENT
2000
185,772
56,341
81,115
2005
199.035
57.221
88.791
2010
207,021
58,288
99,337
2015
208,860
60.211
1 10,056
2020
210,672
62,290
120,965
2025
21 2,404
64,440
131,943
3.03 The timing, financing, and location of public facilities, utility systems, and
transportation systems shall be used by SCAG to implement the region's growth
policies.
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GMC POLICIES RELATED TO THE RCPG GOAL TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL
STANDARD OF LIVING
The Growth Management goals to develop urban forms that enable individuals to spend
less income on housing cost, that minimize public and private development costs, and
that enable firms to be more competitive, strengthen the regional strategic goal to
stimulate the regional economy. The evaluation of the proposed project in relation to the
following policies would be intended to guide efforts toward achievement of such goals
and does not infer regional interference with local land use powers.
3.05 Encourage patterns of urban development and land use, which reduce costs on
infrastructure construction and make better use of existing facilities.
3.09 Support local jurisdictions' efforts to minimize the cost of infrastructure and public
service delivery, and efforls to seek new sources of funding tor development and
the provision of services.
3. 10 Support local jurisdictions' actions to minimize red tape and expedite the permitting
process to maintain economic vitality and competitiveness.
GMC POLICIES RELATED TO THE RCPG GOAL TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL
QUALITY OF LIFE
The Growth Management goals to attain mobility and clean air goals and to develop
urban forms that enhance quality of life, that accommodate a diversity of life styles, that
preserve open space and natural resources, and that are aesthetically pleasing and
preserve the character of communities, enhance the regional strategic goal of maintaining
the regional quality of life. The evaluation of the proposed project in relation to the
following policies would be intended to provide direction for plan implementation, and
does not allude to regional mandates. ..
3.12 Encourage existing or proposed local jurisdictions' programs aimed at designing
land uses which encourage the use of transit and thus reduce the need for
roadway expansion, reduce the number of auto trips and vehicle miles traveled,
and create opportunities tor residents to walk and bike.
3. 13 Encourage local jurisdictions' plans that maximize the use of existing urbanized
areas accessible to transit through intill and redevelopment.
3. 16 Encourage developments in and around activity centers, transporlation corridors,
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underutilized infrastructure systems, and areas needing recycling and
redevelopment.
3. 18 Encourage planned development in locations least likely to cause environmental
impact.
3.20 Support the protection of vital resources such as wetlands, groundwater recharge
areas, woodlands, production lands, and land containing unique and endangered
plants and animals.
3.21 Encourage the implementation of measures aimed at the preservation and
protection of recorded and unrecorded cultural resources and archaeological sites.
3.22 Discourage development, or encourage the use of special design requirements, in
areas with steep slopes, high fire, flood, and seismic hazards.
3.23 Encourage mitigation measures that reduce noise in certain locations, measures
aimed at preservation of biological and ecological resources, measures that would
reduce exposure to seismic hazards, minimize earthquake damage, and to
develop emergency response and recovery plans.
GMC POLICIES RELATED TO THE RCPG GOAL TO PROVIDE SOCIAL. POLITICAL.
AND CULTURAL EQUITY
The Growth Management Goal to develop urban forms that avoid economic and social
polarization promotes the regional strategic goal of minimizing social and geographic
disparities and of reaching equity among all segments of society. The evaluation of the
proposed project in relation to the policy stated below is intended guide direction for the
accomplishment of this goal. and does not infer regional mandates and -interference with
local land use powers.
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3.24 Encourage efforts of local jurisdictions in the implementation of programs that
increase the supply and quality of housing and provide affordable housing as
evaluated in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. -
3.27 Support local jurisdictions and other service providers in their efforts to develop
sustainable communities and provide, equally to all members of society, accessible
and effective services such as: public education, housing, health care, social
services, recreation8J facilities, law enforcement, and fire protection.
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The 2004 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) also has goals and policies that are
pertinent to this proposed project. This RTP links the goal of sustaining mobility with the
goals of fostering economic development, enhancing the environment, reducing energy
consumption. promoting transportation-friendly development patterns. and encouraging
fair and equitable access to residents affected by socio-economic. geographic and
commercial limitations. The RTP continues to support all applicable federal and state
laws in implementing the proposed project. Among the relevant goals and' policies of the
RTP are the following:
Reoional Transportation Plan Goals
. Maximize mobility and accessibility for all people and goods in the region.
. Ensure travel safety and reliability for all people and goods in the region.
. Preserve and ensure a sustainable regional transportation system.
. Maximize the productivity of our transportation system.
. Protect the environment, improve air quality and promote energy efficiency.
. Encourage land use and growth patterns that complement our transportation
investments.
ReQional Transportation Plan Policies
. Transportation investments shall be based on SCAG's adopted Regional F'erfonnance
Indicators.
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. Ensuring safety, adequate maintenance, and efficiency of operation~ on the existing
multi-modal transportation system will be RTP priorities and will be balanced against
the need for system expansion investments.
"
. RTP land use and growth strategies that differ from currently expected trends will
require a collaborative implementation program that identifies required actions and
policies by all affected agencies and sub~regions.
. HOV gap closures that significantly increase transit and rideshare usage will be
supported and encouraged, subject to Policy #1.
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AIR QUALITY CHAPTER CORE ACTIONS
The Air Quality Chapter core actions related to the proposed project includes:
5.07 Determine specific programs and associated actions needed (e.g., indirect source
rules, enhanced use of telecommunications, provision of community based shuttle
services, provision of demand management based programs, or vehicle-miles-
traveled/emission fees) so that options to command and control regulations can be
assessed.
5. 11 Through the environmental document review process, ensure that plans at all
levels of government (regional, air basin, county, subregional and local) consider
air quality, land use, transportation and economic relationships to ensure
consistency and minimize conflicts.
OPEN SPACE CHAPTER ANCILLARY GOALS
Outdoor Recreation
9.01 Provide adequate land resources to meet the outdoor recreation needs of the
present and future residents in the region and to promote tourism in the region.
9.02 Increase the accessibility to open space lands for outdoor recreation.
9.03 Promote self-sustaining regional recreation resources and facilities.
Public Health and Safety
9.04 Maintain open space for. adequate protection of lives and properties against
natural and man-made hazards."
9.05 Minimize potentially hazardous developments in hillsides, canyons, areas
susceptible to flooding, earthquakes, wildfire and other known hazards, and
areas with limited access for emergency equipment.
9.06 Minimize public expenditure for infrastructure and facilities to support urban
type uses in area~ where public health and safety could not be guaranteed.
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Resource Production
9.07 Maintain adequate viable resource production lands, particularly lands devoted
to commercial agriculture and mining operations.
Resource Protection
9.08 Develop welJ.managed viable ecosystems or known habitats of rare, threatened
and endangered species, including wetlands.
WATER QUALITY CHAPTER RECOMMENDATIONS AND POLICY OPTIONS
The Water Quality Chapter core recommendations and policy options relate to the two
water quality goals: to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity
of the nation's water; and, to achieve and maintain water quality objectives that are
necessary to protect all beneficial uses of all waters.
11.07 Encourage water reclamation throughout the region where it is cost-effective,
feasible, and appropriate to reduce reliance on imported water and wastewater
discharges. Current administrative impediments to increased use of wastewater
should be addressed.
GROWTH VISIONING
The fundamental goal of the Growth Visioning effort is to make the SCAG regi.on a better
place to live, work and play for all residents regardless of race, ethnicity or income class.
Thus, decisions regarding growth, transportation, land use, and economic development
should be made to promote and. sustain for future generations the region's mobility,
livability and prosperity. The following "Regional Growth Principles" are proposed to
provide a framework for local and regional decision making that improves the quality of
life for all SCAG residents. Each principle is followed by a specific set of strategies
intended to achieve this goal.
Principle 1: Improve mobility for all residents
. Encourage transportation investments and land use decisions that are mutually
supportive. ,
. Locate new housing near existing jobs and new jobs near existing housing.
. Encourage transit-oriented development.
. Promote a variety of travel choices
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Principle 2: Foster livability in all communities
. Promote infHl development and redevelopment to revitalize existing communities.
. Promote developments, which provide a mix of uses.
. Promote "people scaled," walkable communities.
. Support the preservation of stable, single-family neighborhoods.
Principle 3: Enable prosperity for all people
. Provide, in each community, a variety of housing types to meet the housing needs of
all income levels.
. Support educational opportunities that promote balanced growth.
. Ensure environmental justice regardless of race, ethnicity or income class.
. Support local and state fiscal policies that encourage balanced growth
. Encourage civic engagement.
Principle 4: Promote sustainability for future generations
. Preserve rural, agricultural, recreational and environmentally sensitive areas.
. Focus development in urban centers and existing cities.
. Develop strategies to accommodate growth that uses resources efficiently, eliminate
pollution and significantly reduce waste.
. Utilize "green" development techniques. ,
CONCLUSIONS
All feasible measures needed to mitigate any potentially negative regional impacts
associated with the proposed project should be implemented and monitored, as required
by CEQA.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Roles and Authorities
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) is a Joint Powers Agency established
under Califomia Govemment Code Section 6502 et seq. Under federal and state law, SCAG is designated as a Council
of Governments (COG), a Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and a Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO). SeAG's mandated roles and responsibilities include the following:
SCAG is designated by the federal government as the Region's Metropolitan Planning Organization and mandated to
maintain a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process resulting in a Regional
Transportation Plan and a Regional Transportation Improvement Program pursuant to 23 U.S.C. '134,49 U.S.C. '5301
et seq., 23 C.F.R. '450, and 49 C.F.R. '613. SCAG is also the designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency,
and as such is responsible for both preparation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Regional Transportation
Improvement Program (RTIP) under California Government Code Section 65080 and 65082 respectively.
SCAG is responsible for developing the demographic projections and the integrated land use, housing, employment,
and transportatiC'n programs, measures. and strategies portions of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan,
pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 40460(b).(c). SCAG is also designated under 42 U.S.C. 7504(a)
as a Co-Lead Agencyfor air quality planning for the Central Coast and Southeast Desert Air Basin District.
SCAG is responsible under the Federal Clean Air Act for determining Conformity of Projects, Plans and Programs to
the State Implementation Plan, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7506.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 650139.2, SCAG is responsible for reviewing all Congestion
Management Plans (CMPs) for consistency with regional transportation plans required by Section 65080 of the
Government Code. SCAG must also evaluate the consistency and compatibility of such programs within the region~
SCAG is the authorized regional agency for Inter-Governmental Review of Programs proposed for federal financial
assistance and direct development activities, pursuant to Presidential Executive Order 12,372 (replacing A.95 Review).
seAG reviews, pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087, Environmental Impacts Reports of
projects of regional significance for consistency with regional plans [California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
Sections 15206 and 15125(b)).
Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. '1286(a)(2} (Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), SCAG is the authorized
Areawide Waste Treatment Management Planning Agency.
SCAG is responsible for preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, pursuant to California Government
Code Section 65564(a).
SCAG is responsible (with the Association of Bay Area Governments, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments,
and the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments) for preparing the Southern California Hazardous Waste
Management Plan pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 25135,3.
Revised July 2001
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Governor
Arnold Schwarzeneaaer
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
915 CAPITOL MAll, ROOM 364
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 653-4082
(916) 657-5390 - Fax
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Ms. Tern Rahhal
City of San Bernardino
300 N. D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418-:0001
Re: City of San Bernardino General Plan Update EIR
SCH# 2004111132
Dear Ms. Rahhaf:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above-mentioned document.
Early consultation with tribes in your area is the best way to identify Native American cultural
resource concerns before a project is underway. EnGlosed is a list of Native Americans
individuals/organizations that may have unique knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. The
Commission makes no recommendation of a single individual or group over another. Please contact all
those listed; if they cannot supply you with specific information, they may be able to recommend others
with specific knowledge. By contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to
claims of failure to consult with the appropriate tribe or group. If you have not received a response within
two weeks' time, we recommend that you follow-up with a telephone call to make sure that the
information was received.
_ Lack of surface evidence of archeological resources does not preclude the existence of
archeological resources. Lead aaencies should consider avoidance. as defined in Section 15370 of the
CEQA Guidelines. when sianificant cultural resources are that could be affected. Provisions should also
be included for accidentally discovered archeological resources during construction per California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code 915064.5 (t). Health and Safety Code
97050.5; and Public Resources Code 95097.98 mandate the process to be followed in the event of an
accidental discovery of any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery and should be
included in all environmental documents. If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 653-
6251.
Sincerely,
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Cc: State Clearinghouse
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Native American Contacts
San Bernardino County
December 9,2004
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Britt W. Wilson, Cultural Resource Coordinator
245 N. Murray Street, Suite C Cahuilla
Banning , CA 92220 Serrano
britt_wilson@morongo.org
(951) 849-8807
(951) 755-5200
(951) 922-8146 Fax
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Mary Ann Martin, Chairperson
245 N. Murray Street, Suite C Cahuilla
Banning , CA 92220 Serrano
morongo2@worldnet.attnet
(951) 849-8807
(951) 755-5200
(951) 922-8146 Fax
San Fern~ncto ~and of Mission Indians
John VfJlen~4e'a', Chairp~rson
P.O. Box 221838
Newhall , CA 91322
tsen2u2@msn.com
(661) 753-9833 Office
(760) 885-0955 Cell
(760) 949-2103 Home
Fernandeno
Tataviam
Serrano
Vanyume
Kitanemuk
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Deron Marquez; Chairperson
PO Box 266 Serrano
Patton , CA 92369
dmarquez@sanmanuel-nsn.
(909) 864-8933 EXT-3070
(909) 864-3370 Fax:
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Bernadette Brierty, Cultural Resources Coordinator
PO Box 266 Serrano
Patton , CA 92369
bbriertv@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
(909) 864-8933 EXT -2203
(909) 864-3370 Fax
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ThiS list Is current only as of the date of this document.
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined In Section 7050.5 of the Heahh and
Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This 118t Is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources assessmentlor the proposed
City Of San Bernardino General Plan UpdateEIR. SCHI 2004111132. San Bernardino County.
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WILDWOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 512
Patton CA 92369-0512
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December 15, 2004
Ms. Terri Rahha1
Principal Planner
Development Services Department
City of San Bernardino
300 North "nit Street
San BernardinQ CA (2418-0001
SUBJECT: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
Our neighborhood boundaries are Waterman Avenue to Electric Avenue, and 40th
Street to the foothills. In response to your 11/24/04 memo, subject as above,
our group states our issues below:
TRAFFIC along the Waterman corridor currently is dangerous and noisy.
OUR ISSUES - TRAFFIC
(1) How many additional motor vehicles are expected from this development?
(2) How many work vehicles will use Waterman Avenue as the route to
construction?
(3) What is planned for the noise level and
Avenue (west side)? We have residents that
exit/enter from Waterman Ave.
traffic control along Waterman
actually have driveways that
(4) Will Waterman Avenue still remain the only thoroughfare to the Arrowhead
Springs Development as well as traffic to the mountains?
(5) Air Quality for our neighborhood will certainly be affected. What will
be done to lessen the effect on our residents?
OUR ISSUES - SOIL EROSION
(1) What additional danger of erosion is expected, that doesn't already exist,
in the canyon? How will the storm runoff affect our area?
(2) What will be their emergency plan for evacuation? It will compound our
evacuation along the Waterman Avenue corridor.
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OUR ISSUE - BIOLOGICAL
(1) What happens to the wild birds that are in the canyon?
OUR ISSUE- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BEING TRANSPORTED FROM CITE
(1)
Ave)?
safe?
Will hazardous materials be transported by our neighborhood (along Waterman
If so what measures will be taken to keep our neighborhood residents
Sincerely
Grt ~/-
BOB FISHER, President
Cy: Councilman Derry
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METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
December 21,2004
Ms. Terri Rahhal
City of San Bernardino) Development Services Department
300 NorthD Street
San Bernardino, California 92418-0001
Dear Ms. Terri Rahhal:
Notice of Preparation of a
Draft Environmental Impact Re90rt for the City of San Bernardino General Plan Update
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) has reviewed a copy of
the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update (GPO). The City of San Bernardino (City) is
located approximately 60 miles east of the City of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino Valley.
More specifically, the City encompasses an area extending from the 10 Freeway on the south to
the Cajon Creek Wash and the San Bernardino Mountains on the north, and bounded by the
cities of Highland and Rialto to tbe east and west. The City's total planning area is
approximately 44,792.7 acres, or 70 square miles. This includes approximately 38~244, 1 acres,
or 60 square miles, of unincorporated territory and 6,548.6 acres, or 10 square miles, of
unincorporated lands within the City's Sphere of Influence.
The proposed Project consists of a comprehensive update to the City General Plan with the
exception of the Housing Element that was adopted July 2003. The proposed General Plan
Update reflects the City's vision for its development through buildout. The General Plan is
divided into various topical sections, or Elements, that address a wide range of subjects and
provide goals and policies that will guide future development in the City. As part of the General
Plan Update, the City is processing two specific plans: the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and
the University District Specific Pian. Consisting of approximately 1,916 acres, the Arrowhead
Springs Specific Plan Area is iocated at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains along State
Route 18 at the north end of the City. TIle University District Specific Plan is located in
northwestern the portion ofllie City in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. This letter
contains Metropolitan's. response to the NOP as a potentially affected agency.
Metropolitan owns and operates facilities within the boundaries of the City. Metropolitan's
Foothill Feeder-Rialta Pipeline and Inland Feeder are within the boundaries of the City and
Sphere of Influence and are in close proximity to both the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and
the University District Specific Plan. The Foothill Feeder-Rialto Pipeline is an approximately
I2l-inch diameter pipeline located within a fee-owned property and. permanent easement righl-
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Maiting Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153. Telephone (213) 217-6000
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THE METROPOLITAN WA TER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Ms. Terri Rahhal
Page 2
December 21,2004
121-inch diameter pipeline located within a fee-owned property and permanent easement right-
of-way; and the Inland Feeder is an approximately 14-inch diameter tunnel located within
permanent easement right-of-way. Metropolitan is concerned with potential impacts to our
facilities and fee-owned property that may occur as a result of the proposed GPU and both
Specific Plans. Metropolitan is interested in potential changes in land use designation that may
occur as a result of the proposed GPU. Metropolitan must be allowed to maintain its rights-of-
way and requires lUlobstructed access to our facilities and properties at all times in order to repair
and maintain our system.
Metropolitan requests that the City consider Metropolitan's facilities and property in its planning
and in the Draft EIR, and avoid potential impacts that may occur due to the implementation of
the GPU and both Specific Plans. In order to avoid impacts, Metropolitan requests that our
pipelines and property be assigned a land use designation that would not conflict with our
operations and routine and/or emergency maintenance. The land use designation should ensure
that development arolUld Metropolitan's facilities and property is consistent with the express use
of our pipelines and rights-of-way as public utilities.
In order to avoid potential conflicts with Metropolitan's rights-of-way, we require that any design
plans for any activity in the area ofMetropoli~'~ pipelines or facilities be submitted for our
review and written approval. Approval of any projects where they could impact Metropolitan's
property should be contingent on Metropolitan's approval of design plans. Detailed prints of
drawings of Metropolitan's pipelines and rights-of-way may be obtained by calling
Metropolitan's Substructures Information Line at (213) 217-6564. To assist in preparing plans
that are compatible with Metropolitan's facilities, easements, and properties, we have enclosed a
copy of the "Guidelines for Developments in the Area of Facilities, Fee Properties, and/or
Easements of The Metropolitan Water District of South em California." Please note that all
submitted designs or plans must clearly identify Metropolitan's facilities and rights:-of-way.
Metropolitan also requests that the City analyze the consistency of the proposed project with the
growth management plan adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG). Metropolitan usesSCAG's population, housing, and employment projections to
determine future water demand. .
In addition, Metropolitan encourages projects within its service area to include water
conservation measures. Water conservation, reclaimed water use, and groundwater recharge
programs are integral components to regional water supply plarming. Metropolitan supports
mitigation measures such as using water efficient fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and
reclaimed water to offset anY"1ncrease in water use associated with the proposed project.
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THE METROPOLITAN WA TER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CAL/FORNlA
Ms. Terri Rahhal
Page 3
December 21, 2004
We appreciate the opportunity to provide input to your planning process and we look forward to
receiving future environmental documentation, including a copy of the Draft EIR, for this
project. Ifwe can be of further assistance, please contact Ms. Ana Reyes at (213) 217-7079.
Very truly yours,
lC~V'-AC' -JL C~ Yn~~
LauraJ. Sim~ ~
Manager, Environmental Planning Team
LIM/rell
(Public FoldersJEPUlLettersl20-DEC-04B.doc - Terri Rahhal)
Enclosure: Planning Guidelines
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Guidelines for Develo ments in the
Area of Fac~lit~es, Fee Properties, an or Easements
.Qf The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
1. Introduction
a. The following general guidelines should be
followed for the design of proposed facilities and
devel~pments in the area of Metropolitan's facilities, fee
propert~es, and/or easements.
b. We require that 3 copies of your tentative and
final record maps, grading, paving, s.treet improvement,
landscape, storm drain, and utility plans be submitted
for our review and written approval as they pertain to
Metropolitan's facilities, fee properties and/or
easements, prior to the commencement of any construction
work.
2. Plans, Parcel and Tract Maps
~he fo1lowing are Metropolitan's requirements for the
identification of its facilities, fee properties, and/or
easements on your plans, parcel maps and tract maps:
a. Metropolitan's fee properties and/or easements and
its pipelines and other facilities must be fully shown and
identified as Metropolitan'S on all applicable p1ans.
b. Metrop01itan's fee properties and/or easements
must be shown and identified as Metropolitan's with the
official recording data on all applicable parcel and
tract maps.
c. Metropolitan's fee properties and/or easements
~nd ~~isting survey monuments must be dimensionally tied
to the parcel. or t:r;act b011I1darie.s.. . .
. d. Metropolitan's records of surveys must be
referenced on the parcel and tract maps.
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3.
Maintenance of Access Along M~tropolitanls Rights-of-Way
a. Proposed cut or fill slopes exceeding 10 percent
are normally not allowed within Metropolitan's fee
propertie~ or easements. This is required to facilitate the
use of construction and maintenanc.e equipment, and provide
access to its aboveground and belowground facilities.
b. We require that 16-foot-wide commercial-type
driveway approaches be constructed on both sides of all
streets crossing Metropolitan's rights-of-way. Openings
~re_required in any median island. Access ramps, if
~ecessary, must be at least 16-feet-wide. . Grades of ramps
~re normally not allowed to exceed 10 percent. If the slope
of. an access ramp must exceed 10 percent due to the
topography, the ramp must be paved. We require a
40-foot-long level area on the driveway approach to access
ramps where the ramp meets the street. At Metropolitan's
fee properties, we may require fences and gates. .
c. The terms of Metropolitan's permanent easement
deeds normally preclude the building or maintenance of
structures of any nature or kind within its easements, to
ensure safety and avoid interference with operation and
mai.ntenance of Metropolitan's pipelines or other facilities.
Metropolitan must have vehicular access along the~asements
at ,alJ.,. times for inspecti.onr patrolling, and for maintenance
o~ the pipelines and other, facilities, on a routine basis.
We require 'a 20-foot-wide clear zone around all above-ground
faci~ities for this routine access. This clear zone should
s10pe away from our facility on a grade not to exceed
2.percent. We must also have acc~ss along the easements
. with c;onstruction equipment. An example of this is shown on
Figure 1.
. d. The footings of ~ny pr~posed buildinqs adjacent to
MetropOlitan's fee. properties and/or easements must not
encroach into the fee property or easement' or impose
additional loading on Metropolitan's pipelines or other
facilities therein. A typical situation is shown on
F-igure 2.. Prints of the detail plans of the footings for
a~y building or structure adjacent to the fee property or
easement must be submitted for our review and written
approval as they pertain to the pipeline or other facilities
therein. Also, roof eaves of buildings adjacent to the
easement or, fee property must not overhang into the fee
p~operty or easement area.
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e. Metropolitan's pipelines and other facilities,
e.g. structures, manholes, equipment, survey monuments, etc.
within its fee properties and/or easements must be protected
from damage by the easement holder on Metropolitan's
property or the property owner where Metropolitan has an
easement, at no expense to Metropolitan. If the. facility is
a cathodic protection station it shall be located prior to
any grading or excavation. The exact location, description
and way of protection shall be shown on the related plans
for the easement area.
4. Easements on Metropolitan's Propert~
a. We encourage the use of Metropolitan's fee rights-
of-way by governmental agencies for public street and
utility purposes, provided that such use does not interfere
with Metropolitan's use of the property, the entire width of
the property is accepted into the agency's public street
system and fair market value is paid for such use of -the
right-of-way.
b. Please contact the Director of Metropolitan's
Right of Way and Land Division, telephone (213) 250-6302,
-concerning easements for landscaping; street, storm drain,
sewer, water or other public facilities proposed within
Metropolitan's fee properties.. A map and legal description
of the requested easements must be submi. tted. Also, wri tten
evidence must be submitted that shows the city or county
wi11 accept the easement' for the specific purposes into its
public system. The grant of the easement will be subject to
Metropolitan's rights to use its land for water pipelines
and related purposes to the same ~xtent as if such grant had
not been made. There will be a-charge for the easement.
Please note that, if entry is required on the property prior
to issuance of the easement, an entry permit must be
obtained. There will also be a charge for the entry permit.
5. Landscaping
Metropolitan's landscape guidelines for its fee
properties and/or easements are as follows:
a. A green belt may be allowed within Metropolitan's
fee property or easement.
b. All landscape plans shall show the location and
size of Metropolitan's fee property and/or easement and the
location and size of Metropolitan's pipeline or other
facilities therein.
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c. Absolutely no trees will be allowed within 15 feet
of the centerline of Metropolitan's existing or future
pipelines and facilities.
d. Deep-rooted trees are prohibited within
Metropolitan's fee properties and/or easements. Shallow-
rooted trees are the only trees allowed. The shallow-rooted
trees w~ll not be permitted any closer than 15 fee~ from the
centerline of the pipeline, and such trees shall not be
taller than 25 feet with a root spread no greater than
20 feet. in diameter at maturity. Shrubs, bushes, vines, and
ground cover are permit~ed, but larger shrubs and bushes
should not be planted directly over our pipeline. Turf is
acceptable. We.require submittal of landscape plans for
Metropolitan's prior review and written approval. (See
Figure 3).
e. The landscape plans must contain provisions for
Metropolitan's vehicular access at all t~es along its.
rights-of-way to its pipelines or facilities therein.
Gates capable of accepting'Metropolitan's locks are'
required in any rences across its rights-of-way. Also,
any walks or ~rainaqe faci1ities across its access route
must be constructed to AASHTO B-20 loading standards.
f. Rights to landscape any of Metropol.i tan's fee
properties must be acquired from its Right or Way and
Land Division. Appropriate entry per.mits must be obtained
prior to any entry on its property. There wil.l be a charge
for any entry permit or easements required.
6. Fencing
Metropolitan requires that perimeter fencing of its fee
properties and facilities ?e constructed' of universal chain
link, 6 feet in height and ~opped wi~ 3 strands of barbed
wire angled upward and outward at a 45 degree angle or an'
approved equal for a total fence height of 7 feet. Suitable
substitute fencing may be cons~deredby Metropolitan.
(Please see Figure' 5 for'details).
7.
Utilities in Metropolitan's Fee Properties and/or Easements
or Adjacent to Its Pip~line in Public Streets '
Metropolitan's policy for the alinement of utilities
permitted within its fee properties and/or easements and
street rights-of-way is as follows:
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a. Permanent structures, including catch basins,
manholes, power poles, telephone riser boxes, etc., shall
not be located within its fee properties and/or easements.
b. We request that permanent utility structures
within public streets, in which Metropolitan's facilities
are constructed under the Metropolitan Water District
Act, be placed as far from our pipeline as possible, but
not closer than 5 feet from the outside of our pipeline.
_ c. The installation of utilities over or under
Metropolitan's pipeline(s) m~st be in accordance with the
requirements shown on the enclosed prints of Drawings
Nos. C-ll632 and C-9547. Whenever possible we request a
minimum of one foot clearance between Metropolitan's pipe
and your facility. Temporary support of Metropo~itan's -
pipe may also be required at undercrossinqs of its pipe
in an open trench. The temporary support plans must be
reviewed and approved by Metropolitan.
d. Lateral uti1.ity'crossinqs of Metropoli.tan's
pipelines must be as perpendicular to its pipeline
alinement as practical. Prior to any excavation our
pipeline shall be located manually and any excavation
within two feet of our pipeline must be done by hand.
This shall be noted on the appropriate drawinqs.
e. Utilities cons~ucted longitudinally 'within
Metropolitan's rights-of-way must be located outside the
theoretical trench prism' for uncovering its pipeline and
must be located parallel to and as close to its riqhts-
of-way lines as practical.
f. When piping is jacked or installed in jacked
casing or tunnel under MetropOlitan'S pipe, there must be
at least two feet of vertical clearance between the
bottom of Metropolitan's pipe and the top of the jacked
pipe, jacked casing or tunnel. We also require that
detail drawings of , the shoring for the jacking or
tunnelinq pits, be submitted ,for our rev,iew and . approval.
Provisions must be made to grout any voids around the
exterior of the jacked pipe, jacked casing or tunnel. II'
the piping is installed in a jacked casing or tunnel the
annular space between the piping and the jacked casing or
tunnel must be filled with grout.
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g. Overhead electrical and telephone line
requirements:
1} Conductor clearances are to conform to the
California State Public Utilities Commission, General
Order 95, for Overhead Electrical Line Construction or
at a greater clearance if required by Metropolitan.
Under no circumstances shall clearance be less than
35 feet.
2) A marker must be attached to the power pole
showin~ the ground clearance and line voltage, ,to he~p
prevent damage to your facilities during maintenance or
other work being done in the area.
3) Line clearance over Metropolitan's fee
properties and/or easements shall be shown on the
drawing to indicate the lowe~t point of the line
Under the most adverse conditions including
consideration of sag, wind load, temperature change,
and support type. We'require that overhead lines be
located at least 30 feet laterally away from a~l
above-ground structures on the pipelines.
4) When underground electrical conduits,
120 volts or greater, are installed within
Metropolitan's fee property and/or easement, the
conduits must be incased in a min~um of three inches
of red ~oncrete. Where possible, above ground warning
. signs must also be placed at the right-of-way lines
where the conduits enter and exit the right-of-way.
h. The construction of sewerlines in Metropolitan's
fee properties and/or easements must conform to the
California Department of Bealth,Services Criteria for the
, Separation of Water Mains and Sanitary Services arid the
local City or County Health Code Ordinance as it relates to
installation of sewers in the vicinity of .pressure
waterl~nes. The construction of sewerlines .should also
confo:on to these stan4ards in street riqhts-of- way."
i. Cross sections shall be provided for all pipeline
crossings showing Metropolitan's fee property and/or
easement limits and the location of our pipeline(s). The
exact locations of the crossing pipelines and their
elevations shall be marked on as-built drawings for our
information.
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j. Potholing of Metropolitan's pipeline is required
if the vertical clearance between a utility and
Metropolitan's pipeline is indicated on the plan to be 'one
foot or less. If the indicated clearance is between one and
two feet, potholing is suggested. Metropolitan will provide
a representative to .assists others in locatinq and
identifying its pipe1.ine. Two-working days notice is
requested.
k. Adequate shoring and bracing is required for the
Iull depth of the trench when the excavation encroaches
within the zone shown on Figure 4.
l. The location of utilities within Metropolitan's
fee property and/or easement shall be plainly marked to
help prevent damage during maintenance or other work done
in the area. Detectable tape over buried utilities
should be placed a min~um of 12 inches above the utility
and shall conform to the following requirements: ,
1) Water pipeline: A two-inch blue warning
tape shall be ~printed with:
"CAUTION BURIED WATER PIPELINE"
2) Gas, oil, or chemical pipeline: A
two-inch yellow w~rninq tape shall be ~printed
with:
"CAUTION BURIED
PIPELINE"
3) Sewer or storm drain pipeline: A
two-inch green warning tape shall he imprinted with:
"CAUTION BURIED
PIPELINE"
4) Electric, street lighting, or traffic
signals conduit: A two-inch red warning tape shall
be ~printed with:
"CAUTION BURIED
CONDUIT"
5) Telephone, or television conduit: A
two-inch orange warnin,g tape shall be imprinted
with:
"CAUTION BURIED
CONDUIT"
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m. Cathodic Protection requirements:
1) If there is a cathodic protection station
for Metropolitan's pipeline in the area of the ,proposed
work, it shall be located prior to any grading or
excavation. The exact location, description and manner
of protection shall be shown on all applicable plans.
Please contact Metropolitan's Corrosion Enqineerinq
Section, located at Metropolitan's F. E. Weymouth
Softening and Filtration Plant, 700 North Moreno
Avenue, La Verne, California 91750, telephone (7l4)
593-7474, for the locations of Metropolitan's cathodic
protection stations.
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2) If an induced-current cathodic protection
system is to be installed on any pipeline crossing
Metropolitan's pipeline, please contact Mr. Wayne E.
Risner at (714) 593-7474 or (213) 250-5085'. Be will
review the proposed system and determine if any'
conflicts will arise,with the existing cathodic
protection systems installed by Metropolitan.
3) Within Metropol.itan's rights-of-way,
pipelines and carrier pipes (casings) shall be coated
with an approved protective coating to conform to
Metropolitan's requirements, and shall be maintained in .
a.neat, and orderly.condition as directed by Metropo1itan.
The app~ication and monitoring of cathodic protection
on the pipe1ine and casing shall. conform to Title 49 of
the Code of Federal,' Regulations, Part 195.
4) If a steel carrier pipe (casinq) is used:
(a) Cathodic protection shall be provided
by use of a sacrificial magnesium anode (a sketch
showing tne cathodic protection details can be
provided for the designers information).
(b) The steel carrier pipe shall be
protected with a coal tar enamel coating inside
and out in accordance with AWWA C203 specification.
n. All trenches shall be excavated to comply with the
CAL/OSBA Construction Safety Orders, Article 6, beginning
with Sections 1539 through 1547. Trench backfill shall be
placed in 8-inch lifts and shall be compacted to 95 percent
relative compaction (ASTM D698) across roadways and through
protective dikes. Trench backfill elsewhere will be
compacted to 90 percent relative compaction (AS'l'M D698).
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o. Control cables connected with the operation of
Metropolitan's system are buried within streets, its fee
properties and/or easements. The locations and elevations
of these cables shall be shown on the drawings. The
drawings shall note that prior to any excavation 1n the
area, the control cables shall be located and measures
shall be taken by the contractor to protect the cables in
place.
p. Metropolitan is a member of Underground Service
Alert ,(USA). The contractor (excavator) shall contact
USA~at 1-800-422-4133 (Southern California) at least 48
hours prior to starting any excavation work. The contractor
will be liable for any damage to Metropolitan's ~acilities
as a result of the construction.
8. Paramount Right
Facilities constructed within Metropolitan's fee
properties and/or easements shall be subject to the
'paramount right of Metropolitan to use its fee propert~es
arid/or easements for the purpose for which they were
acquired. If at any t~e Metropolitan or its assigns
should, in the exercise of their rights, find it necessary
to remove any of the facilities from the fee properties
and/or easements, such removal. and replacement shall be at
the eXpense of the owner of the facility.
9. MOdification of Metropolitan's Facilities
When a manho~e or other of Metropolitan's facilities
must be modified to accommodate your construction or recons-
truction, Metropo~itan will modify the faciJ.ities with i.ts
forces. This should be noted on the construction plans. The
estimated cost to perform this modification will be given to
you and we will require a deposit for this amount before the
work is-performed. Once the deposit is received, we w~ll
schedule the work. Our forces will coordinate the work with
your contractor. Our final billing will be based on actual
cost incurred, and will include materia~s, construction,
engineering plan review, inspection, and administrative
overhead charges calculated in accordance with Metropolitan's
standard accounting practices. If the cost is les's than the
deposit, a refund will be made; however, if the cost exceeds
the deposit, an invoice will ,be forwarded for payment of the
additional amount.
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10. Drainage
a. Residential or commercial ,development typically
increases and concentrates the peak storm water runoff as
well as the total yearly storm runoff from an area, thereby
increasing the requirements for storm drain facilities
downstream of the development. Also, throughout the year
water from landscape irrigation, car washing, and other
outdoor domestic water uses flows into the storm drainage
system resulting in weed abatement, insect infestation,
obstructed access and other problems. Therefore, it is
Metropolitan's usual practice not to approve plans that shov
discharge of drainage from developments onto its fee
properties and/or easements.
b. If water must be carried across or discharged onto
Metropolitan's fee properties and/or easements, 'Metropolitan
will insist that plans for development provide that it be
carried by closed conduit or lined open channel approved in
writing by Metropolitan. Also the drainage facilities must be
maintained by others, e.g~, city, county, homeowners association,
etc. If the development proposes changes to exist~g drainage
features, then the developer shall make provisions to provide
for replacement and these changes must be approved by Metropolitc
in writing.
11. Construction Coordination
During construction", Metropolitan's field representative
will make periodic inspec~ions. We request that a stipulation
be added to the plans or specifications for notification of
Mr. of Metropo~itan's Operations Services Branch,
telephone (213) 250-' , at least two working days prior to
any work in the vicinity of our facilities.
12. Pipeline Loading Restrictions
a. Metropolitan's pipelines and conduits vary in
structural strength, and some ,are not adequate for
AASHTO B-20 loading. Therefore, specific loads over the
specific sections of pipe or conduit must be reviewed and
approved by Metropol~tan. Boweve~, Metropolitan's pipelines
are typically adequate for AASHTO B-20 loading provided that
the cover over the pipeline is not less than four feet or
the cover is not substantially increased. If the temporary
cover over the pipeline during construction is between three
and four feet, equipment must restricted to that which
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imposes loads no greater than AASHTO a-IO. If the cover is
between two and three feet, equipment must be restricted to
that .of a Caterpillar D-4 tract-type tractor. If the cover
is less than two feet, only hand equipment may be used.
Also, if the contractor plans to use any equipment over
Metropolitan's pipeline which will impose loads greater than
AASHTO H-20, it will be necessary to submi~ the specifications
of such equipment for our review and approval at least one
week prior to its use. More restrictive requirements may
apply to the loading guideline over' the San Diego Pipelines
1 and 1, portions of the Orange County Feeder, and the
Colorado River Aqueduct. Please contact us for loading
restrictions on all of. Metropolitan's pipelines and
conduits.
b. The existing cover over the pipeline shal~ be
maintained unless Metropolitan determines that proposed
changes do not pose a hazard to the .inteqrityof the
pipeline or an ~ped~ent ~o its maintenance.
13 . Blasting
a. At least 20 days prior to, the start of any
drilling for rock excavation blasting, or any blasting, in
the vicinity of Metropolitan's xacilities, a two~part
preliminary conceptual plan shall be submitted to
Metropolitan as fol.lows: '
b. Part 1 of the conceptual p1an shall include a
complete summary of.proposed transportation, handling,
storage, and use of explosions.
c. Part 2 shall include the proposed general concept
for blasting" inclUding controlled blasting techniques and
controls of .noise, fly rock, airblast, and ground vibration.
l4. CEQA Requirements'
a. When Environmental Documents Have Not Been
Prepared
1) Regulations implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) require that
Metropolitan have an opportunity to consult with the
agency or consultants preparing any environmental
documentation. We are required to review and consider
the environmental effects of the project as shown in ,
the "Negative Dec1aration or Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) prepared for your project before committing
Metropolitan to apPB~J5 your request.
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2) In order to ensure compliance with the
regulations ~plementinq CEQA where Metropolitan is not
the Lead Agency, the fo~lowing min~um procedures to
ensure compliance with the Act have been established:
a) Metropolitan shall be timely advised of
any determination that a Categorical Exemption
applies to the project. The Lead Agency is to
advise Metropolitan that it and other agencies
participating in the project have complied with
the requirements of CEQA prior to Metropolitan's
participation.
b) Metropolitan is to be consulted during"
the preparation of the Negative Declaration or
EIR.
c) Metropolitan is to review and submit any
necessary comments on the Negative Declaration or
draft EIR.
d) Metropolitan is to be indemnified for
any costs or liability arising out of any
violation of any laws or regulations incl.uding but
not l~ited to the California Environmental
Quality Act an4 its ~plementing regulations.
b. When Environmental Documents Have Been Prepared
If environmental documents have been prepared for your
project, please furnish us a copy for our review and files
in a t~ely manner so ,that we may have sufficient t~e to
review and comment. The following steps must also be
accomplished; .
1) The Lead Agency is ~o advise Metropolitan
that it and other agencies participating in the project
have complied with the requirements of CEQA prior to
Metropolitan's. participation.
2) You mUst agree to indemnify Metropolitan, its
officers~ engineers, and agents for any costs or
liability. arising out of any violation of any laws or
regulations including but not limited to the California
Environmental Quality Act and its ~plementing requlations.
15. Metropolitan's Plan-Review Cost
a. An engineering review of your proposed facilities
and developments and the preparation of a letter response
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giving.Me~ropo~itan's comments, r~quirernents anc/or approva,
that w~ll requ.l.re 8 ~an-hours or less of effort is typic,all'
performed at no cost to the developer, unless a facility -
must be modified where Metropolitan has superior rights. Ij
an engineering review' and letter response requires more thar
8 man-hours of effort by Metropolitan to determine if the
proposed facility or development is compatible with its
facilities, or if modifications to Metropolitan's manhole(s)
or other facilities will he required, then all of
Metropolitan's costs associated with the project must be
paid by the developer, unless the developer has superior
rights.
b. A deposit of funds will be required from the
developer before Me~ropolitan'can begin its detai~ed
enqineering plan review that wi~l exceed B hours. The
amount of the required deposit will be determined after a
cursory review of the plans for the proposed development.
c. Metropolitan's final billing will be based on
actual cost incurred, and will include engineeririg plan
review, inspection, ma~erials, construction, and
administrative overhead charges ca~culated ~n accordance
with Metropo1itan's standard accounting practices. If the
'cost is less than the deposit... ,a refund will be made;
however, if the cost exceeds the deposit... an invoice wi1l be
forwarded for payment of the'additional amount. Additional
daposits may be required if the cost of Metropolitan's
review exceeds the amount of the initial deposit.
16. Caution
We advise you that Metropolitan's plan reviews and
responses are based upon information available to
Metropolitan which was prepared by or on behalf of
Metropolitan for general record purposes only. Such
information may not be sufficiently detailed or accurate for
your purposes. No warranty ~f any k~nd, eith7r express or
imp~ied... is attached to the ~nformat~on there~n conveyed as
to its accuracy, and no inference should be drawn from
Metropolitan's failure to comment on any aspect of your
project. You are therefore cautioned to make such surveys
and other field investigations as you may deem prudent to
assure yourself that any plans for your project are correct.
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17. Additional Info~ation
Should you require additional infor.mation, please contact:
Civil Enaineerina Substructures Section
Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California
P.o. Box 54153
Los Angeles, California 90054-0153
(213) 217-6000
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1120 N STREET
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December 16, 2004
Ms. Tern Rahhal
City of San Bernardino
300 North D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
Re: City of San Bernardino General Plan Update
SCH# 2004111132
Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics in the
environmental review process for the above-referenced project. We have reviewed the Notice of Preparation
for an Environmental Impact Report, dated November '2004, and offer the following conunents with respect to
airport land use compatibility planning.
1. The proposed project is the comprehensive update of the City of San Bernardino General Plan. As a part
of this update, the City is concurrently processing two Specific Plans, the Arrowhead Springs Specific
Plan and the University District Specific Plan. The San Bernardino International Airport is located within
the planning area.
2. Aviation plays a significant role in California's transportation system. This role includes the movement
of people and goods within and beyond our State's network of over 250 airports. Aviation contributes
nearly 9% of both total State employment (1.7 million jobs) and total State output ($110.7 billion)
annually. These benefits were identified in a recent study, "Aviation in California: Benefits to Our
Economy amI Way of Life," prepared for the Division of Aeronautics, and it is published o,n-line at
http://www.dot.ca.govlhq/plannin?iaeronaut/. Among other things, aviation improves mobility,
generates tax revenue, saves lives through emergency response, medical and fire fighting services,
annually transports air cargo valued at over $170 billion, and generates over $14 billion in tourist
dollars, which in turn improves our economy and quality of life.
3. In accordance with Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 21676, local General Plans and any
amendments must be consistent with the adopted airport land use compatibility plans developed by the
San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Commission (ALVC). An ALUC consistency review will be
required of the City's proposed general plan update. This requirement is necessary to ensure that
General Plan policies and recommendations for noise impact assessment and land use densities are
appropriate, given the nature of airport operations.
"Caltrans improve~ity across Californian
Ms Terri Rahhal
December 16, 2004
Page 2
4. As stated in the State Aeronautics Act, Public Utilities Code Section 21676 et seq., the Department
reviews and comments on the specific findings a local government int~nds to use when proposing to
overrule an ALUC. The Department specifically looks at the proposed findings to gauge their
relationship to their overrule. Also, pursuant to the PUC 21670 et seq., findings should show evidence
that the city is minimizing ".. .the public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within areas
around public airports to the extent that these areas are not already devoted to incompatible uses."
5. General Plans and Elements must clearly demonstrate intent to adhere to ALUC policies to ensure that
compliance with compatibility criteria. Direct conflicts between mapped land use designations in a
General Plan and the ALUC criteria must be eliminated. A General Plan needs to include (at the very
least) policies committing the county to adopt compatibility criteria essential to ensuring that such
conflicts will be avoided. The criteria do not necessarily need to be spelled out in the General Plan.
There are a number of ways for a city or county to address the airport consistency issue, including:
· Incorporating airport compatibility policies into the update
· Adopting an airport combining zoning ordinance
· Adopting an 'Airport Element' into the General Plan
· Adopting the Airport Compatibility Plan as a 'stand alone' document or as a specific plan
6. The General Plan must acknowledge that until ALUC compatibility criteria are incorporated into the
General Plan, proposals within the airport influence area must be submitted to the ALUC for review.
These provisions must be included in the General Plan at a minimum for it to be considered consistent
with the airport compatibility land use plan.
The General Plan should also be coordinated with airport staff to ensure its compatibility with future as
well as existing airport operations.
7. In addition, in accordance with CEQA, Public Resources Code 21096, the Department's Airport Land
Use Planning Handbook (Handbook) must be utilized as a resource in the preparation of environmental
documents for projects within an airport land use compatibility plan boundaries or if such a plan has not
been adopted, within two nautical miles of an airport. The Handbook is a resource that should be
applied to all public use airports. The Handbook is published on-line at
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/planning/aeronautlhtmlfile/landuse.php. The Handbook provides a "General
Plan Consistency Checklist" in Table 5A and a "Possible Airport Combining Zone Components" in
Table 5B.
8. The planned height of buildings, antennas, and other objects should be checked with respect to Federal
Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77 criteria if development is close to the airport, particularly if situated
within the runway approach corridors. General Plans must include policies restricting the heights of
structures to protect airport airspace. To ensure compliance with FAR Part 77, "Objects Affecting
Navigable Airspace," submission of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-1)
tothe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be required. For further technical information, please
refer to the FAA's web site at http://www1.faa.gov/ats/atalATA400/oeaaa.html.
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Ms Terri Rahhal
December 16, 2004
Page 3
9. Education Code, Section 17215 requires a school site investigation by,the Division of Aeronautics prior
to acquisition of land for a proposed school site located within two miles of an airport runway. The
Division's recommendations are submitted to the State Department of Education for use in determining
acceptability of the site. This should be a consideration prior to designating residential uses in the
vicinity of an airport.
10. Section 11010 of the Business and Professions Code and Sections 1102.6, 1103.4, and 1353 of the Civil
Code (htto://www.leginfo.ca.g:ov/calaw.html) address buyer notification requirements for lands around
airports. Any person who intends to offer land for sale or lease within an airport influence area is
required to disclose that fact to the person buying the property.
11. Land use practices that attract or sustain hazardous wildlife populations on or near airports can
significantly increase the potential for wildlife-aircraft collisions. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) recommends that landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, surlace mining, wetlands and other
uses that have the potential to attract wildlife, be restricted in the vicinity of an airport. FAA Advisory
Circular (ACI50/5200-33) entitled "Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports" and AC
150/5200-34 entitled "Construction or Establishment of Landfills Near Public Airports" address these
issues. These advisory circulars can be accessed at
http://www1.faa.gov/arpIlSOacs.cfm#Airport Safety. For further technical information, please refer to
the FAA's web site at http://wildlife-mitigation.tc.faa.gov/public html/index.html. For additional
information concerning wildlife damage management, you may wish to contact Patrick L. Smith, United
States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services, at (916) 979-2675.
12. We strongly feel that the protection of airports from incompatible land use encroachment is vital to
California's economic future. The San Bernardino International Airport is an economic asset that
should be protected through effective airport land use compatibility planning and awareness. Although
the need for compatible and safe land uses near airports in California is both a local and a state issue,
airport land use commissions and airport land use compatibility plans are key to protecting an airport
and the people residing and working in the vicinity of an airport. Consideration given to the issue of
compatible land uses in the vicinity of an airport should help to relieve future conflicts between airports
and their neighbors.
These comments reflect the areas of concern to the Department's Division of Aeronautics with respect to
airport land use compatibility planning. We advise you to contact Ms. Rosa Clark at 909-670-6908 in our
District 8 office for surlace transportation issues.
We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on this environmental document. If you have any
questions, please call me at (916) 654-5253.
Sincerely,
DA VID COHEN
Associate Environmental Planner
c: San Bernardino International Airport
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Ms. Terri Rahhal
Planning Department
City of San Bernardino
300 North D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, California 92418~0001
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DRAFT EIR
(SCH#2004111132)
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
"
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has received your submitted
Notice of Preparation for the above-mentioned project. The following project description
is stated in your document: "As part of the General Plan Update, the City of San
Bernardino is processing two specific plans: the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and
the University District Specific Plan." Based on the review of the submitted document
DTSC has comments as follow:
1) The EIR should identify and determine the current or historic uses afthe project
site that may have resulted in any release of hazardous wastes/substances.
2) The EI R should identify the known or potentially contaminated sites within the
proposed Project area. For all identified sites, the EIR should evaluate whether
conditions at the site may pose a threat to human health or the environment.
Following are the databases of some of the regulatory agencies:
. National Priorities List (NPL): A list maintained by the United States
.Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA).
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December 24, 2004
Page 2
. Site Mitigation Program Property Database (formerly CaISites):
A Database primarily used by the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control.
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. Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS):
A database of RCRA facilities that is maintained by U_S. EPA.
. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Information System (CERCLlS): A database of CERCLA sites that is
maintained by U.S.EPA.
. Solid Waste Information System (SWIS): A database provided by the
California Integrated Waste Management Board which consists of both
open as well as closed and inactive solid waste disposal facilities and
transfer stations.
. Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) / Spills, Leaks,
Investigations and Cleanups (SLle): A list that is maintained by Regional
Water Quality Control Boards.
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. Local Counties and Cities maintain lists for hazardous substances cleanup
sites and leaking underground storage tanks.
. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, 911 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California, 90017, (213) 452-3908, maintains a list of
Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS).
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3) The EIR should identify the mechanism to initiate any required investigation
and/or remediation for any site that may be contaminated, and the government
agency to provide appropriate regulatory oversight. If hazardous materials or
wastes were stored and used at the site, an investigation can determine if a
release has occurred. If so, further studies should be carried out to delineate the
nature and extent of the contamination, and the potential threat to public health
and/or the environment should be evaluated. It may be necessary to determine if
an expedited response action is required to reduce existing or potential threats to
public health or the environment. If no immediate threat exists, the final remedy
should- be implemented in compliance with state regulations and policies.
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4) All environmental investigations, sampling and/or remediation should be
conducted under a Workplan approved and overseen by a regulatory agency
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December 24, 2004
Page 3
that has jurisdiction to oversee hazardous waste cleanup. The findings and
maximum valued sampling result of each hazardous contaminant and at which
depth location from any sampling or subsequent reports should be clearly
summarized in a table in the EIR so the general public may understand and
comprehend.
5) Proper investigation, sampling and remedial actions overseen by a regulatory
agency, jf necessary, should be conducted at the site prior to the new
development or any construction.
6) If any property adjacent to the project site is contaminated with hazardous
chemicals, and if the proposed project is within 2,000 feet from a contaminated
site, then the proposed development may fall within the "Border Zone of a
Contaminated Property." Appropriate precautions should be taken prior to
construction if the proposed project is within a "Border Zone Property
7) If building structures, asphalt or concrete-paved surface areas or other structures
are planned to be demolished, an investigation should be conducted for the
presence of lead-based paints or products, mercury, and asbestos containing
materials (ACMs). If lead-based parms or products, mercury or ACMs are
. identified, proper precautions should be taken during demolition activities.
Additionally, the contaminants should be remediated in compliance with
California environmental regulations and policies.
8) The project construction may require soil excavation and soil filling in certain
areas. Appropriate sampling is required prior to disposal of the excavated soil.
If the soil is contaminated, properly dispose of it rather than placing it in another
location. Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) may be applicable to these soils.
Also, jf the project proposes to import soil to backfill the areas excavated, proper
sampling should be conducted to make sure that the imported soil is free of
contamination.
9) Human health and the environment of sensitive receptors should be protected
due to any soil contamination. A study of the site overseen by the appropriate
government agency might have to be conducted to determine if there are, have
been, or will be, any releases of hazardous materials that may pose a risk to
human health or the environment.
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10) If it is determined that hazardous wastes are, or will be, generated by the
proposed operations, the wastes must be managed in accordance with the
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December 24, 2004
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California Hazardous Waste Control Law (California Health and Safety Code.
Division 20, chapter 6.5) and the Hazardous Waste Control Regulations
(California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5).
11) If it is determined that hazardous wastes are or will be generated and the wastes
are (a) stored in tanks or containers for more than ninety days, (b) treated onsite,
or (c) disposed of onsite, then a permit from DTSC may be required. If so; the
facility should contact DTSC at (818) 551-2171 to initiate pre application
discussions and determine the permitting process applicable to the facility.
12) If it is determined that hazardous wastes will be generated, the facility should
obtain a United States Environmental Protection Agency Identification Number by
contacting (800) 618-6942.
13) Certain hazardous waste treatment processes may require authorization from
the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). Information about the
requirement for authorization can be obtained by contacting your local CUPA.
14) lfthe project plans include discharging wastewater to storm drain, you may be
required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit from the overseeing Regional
, Water Quality Control Board.
15) If during construction/demolition of the project, soil and/or groundwater
contamination is suspected, construction/demolition in the area should cease
and appropriate health and safety procedures should be implemented. If it is
determined that contaminated soil and/or groundwater exist, the EIR should
identify how any required investigation and/or remediation will be conducted, and
the appropriate government agency to provide regulatory oversight.-
16) If the site was used for agricultural activities or if weed abatement occurred,
onsite soils may contain pesticides, and agricultural chemical residue. If the site
was used for dairy and cattle industry operations, the manure-rich soils might
have to be removed from the property. If so, activities at the site may have
contributed to other soil and groundwater contamination. Proper investigation.
confirmation samples and remedial actions, if necessary, might have to be
conducted at the site prior to construction of the project.
DTSC provides guidance fQr cleanup oversight through the Voluntary Cleanup Program
(VCP). For 'additional information on the VCP, please visit DTSC's web site at
www.dtsc.ca.gov.
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December 24, 2004
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (714) 484-5461 or
by amaH at gholmes@dtsc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
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Greg Holmes
Unit Chief
Southern California Cleanup Operations Branch - Cypress Office
cc: Governor's Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, California 95812-3044
Mr. Guenther W. Moskat, Chief
Planning and Environmental Analysis Section
CEQA Tracking Center -,
Department of Toxic Substances Control
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, California 95812-0806
CEQA #1020
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Ms. Terri Rahhal
Principal Planner
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
RE: C~ty of San Bernardino General Plan Update and Arrowhead Springs and
University District Specific Plans
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
Thank. you for giving us the opportunity to review the Initial Study for the above stated
projects. The update of the General Plan .and Specific Plans are germane to creating .a vision
for future development within the City.
Currently, Omnitrans provides both fixed-route service and demand-response service within
the City boundaries. Several Omnitrans projects are currently taking place within the City that
will help improve these services for the residents of San Bernardino.
The first project is the development of a Downtown Transcenter that will facilitate better
transfer connections between Omnitrans service as well as other transit agencies such as the
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA), Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority
(MARTA), and Metrolink Commuter Rail service. The preferred location for a transcenter is
located on HE" Street and Rialto Avenue which is adjacent to Metrolink's one-mile rail
extension and Omnitrans' future "E" Street Transit Corridor.
Omnitrans is also currently working on a Major Investment Study (MIS) for the "E" Street
Transit Corridor. As part of this study, Omnitrans, San Bernardino City staff, and Parsons
Transportation Group as well as other key stakeholders have been working to identify the
corridor's aligrnnent and opportunities for integrating land-use decisions with an improved
public transportation system. In addition, other corridors have been identified in the MIS
through the System~Wide Transit Corridor Plan for the San Bernardino Valley prepared by
Parsons in July 2004 and formally adopted by the Omnitrans Board of Directors on September
1, 2004. This plan identifies several corridors as potential candidates for enhanced
transportation service within the City and throughout the region. This document is available
online at www.estreet-sbx.com and by clicking on the Information Library tab.
Omnitrans . 1700 West Fifth Street. San Bernardino, CA 92411
Phone: 909-379-7100. Web site: www,omnitrans,org . Fax: 909-889-5779
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Serving the communities of Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, County of San Bernardino, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland,
Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, RanChO Cucamongo, Realands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Upland and Yucaipa,
Ms. Terri Rahhal
December 27,2004 - Page 2
As part of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, please consider the benefits of providing
enhanced public transportation service as a potential mitigation measure for automobile traffic
generated from the proposed land uses identified in the General and Specific Plans., Also,
please consider aesthetic treatments of the public rights-of-way to include features that support
and promote the use of alternative modes of transportatjon (i.e. pedestrian, bicycle, and public
transportation).
We would like to continue to work with City Staff to ensure that enhanced public
transportation service is available for the residents of the City. Thank you again for allowing
us to provide comments. If you have any questions, please call me at 909.379.7256 or email
mervin.acebo@omintrans.org.
Sincerely,
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Associate Planner
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Son Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
December 28,2004
RE: Response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Enviranmental Impact Report (DEIR) far
the City af San Bernardino General Plan Update (GP Update)
Deal" Ms. Rahhal,
Thank you for the appartunity to. pravide input as to. what issues and concerns should be addressed in the
DEIR far the GP Update. As you are well aware af, the GP Update represents the City's intended
Mblueprint" far future develapment. The Draft ErR should pravide a detailed, autharitative, and impartial
assessment af the potential environmental impacts that may result from implementatian af the GP Update.
Because the .life" of the General Plan extends far into the future (buildout), the GP Update (and its
companion EIR) must consider not anly potential environmental impacts that may result in the near-term,
but also those cumulative impacts that may result up to. the buildout year identified in the GP Update_
Listed as follows, are my specific cancerns: '-
1) It is difficult to assess the required scape of analysis in the NOP withaut knawing of the nature
of the changes that will occur in the General Plan Update. The review of the DEIR, in the absence
of the updated General Plan could lead to. the significant withholding af valuable information
necessary for an adequate review of the DEIR. To. ensure commentars have adequate opportunity
to. simultaneously review both the DEIR and GP Update, I respectfully request that the GP
Update and the DEIR (as well as any supporting technical studies) be provided electronically on
the City's website. Recent review af the documents published on the City's website (e.g. Lakes
and Steams DEIR) lead me to believe that the City has the ability to post large. complex
documents an its website. To preclude publishing of the GP Update and the DeIR an the City's
website, in light of the City~wide importance af these dacuments, would be a seriaus lapse af
judgment and would, I believe, represent an effart to circutnvent the public review process
tnQ.ndated by the Cc.!ifornia Envil"onmelitd Quality Act CEQA.;
2) The City has proven to. be woefully outmatched in their dealings with the San Manual Band af
Mission Indians (Tribe.) Past transfers of land into Trust status and Tribal development will
result in the soon-ta-be apened casino and entertainment complex, which happens to. sit amidst
single-family neighborhoads. The residents who make their homes within the Barton, Belvedere,
and Amber Hill Neighborhoads Associations areas must be assured the City will pravide an
adequate level of protection from the impacts that result from the operation of the casino and
other Tribal development. While the develOPment that occurs on Tribal land is outside the
jurisdiction of the City. it is painfully obviaus that the casino patrons must pass through the City
to. reach this gatning Mecca. As the City has been unwilling to demand the Tribal government to
consider the opinions af local residents, it falls upon the City to provide the mitigation necessary
to reduce casina-reloted impacts. Any GP Update or DEIR that fails to recognize, cansider, aI'"
mitigate for these off-reservation impacts would be considered not only incamplete, but grassly
flawed.
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3) I believe the GP Update must include an area-specific consideration of those portions of City that
have unique development potential, jurisdictional conflicts, and/or environmental constraints. The
NOP states the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and University District Specific Plan are to be
considered during the DEIR process. I respectfully request that the area encompassing the
Barton, Belvedere, and Amber Hills Neighborhood Associated be assigned a "Special Policy Area"
designation (or whatever the City is willing to call it). The GP Update I1IUSt recognize the special
problel1ls and challenges (e.g. casino impacts) that occur in this area, the jurisdictional conflicts
with the Tribal government and their development plans, and the adverse effects of continued
large-scale commercial development in dose proximity to residential areas. Policies to deal with
the uni"que situations that occurring within these so-called . Special Policy Areas" must be
identified in the GF Updat~ and DEIR. Other 'Sped:11 Policy ,ll.r'eos" could include the area
surrounding the Airport and the Santa Ana River wash, the unincorporated islands of County
territory scattered throughout the City, and the Devore/Verdemont area,
4) The DEIR and GP Update must include clear and up-to-date demarcations of lands within the City,
within its Sphere of Influence, and within the GP Area. The jurisdiction limits of other
municipalities, special districts (e.g., SBCUSD, EVWD), and San Manual Tribal lands must not only
be described within the text of the dotuments, but must be concisely depicted on any graphiC
representation prepared to support the GP.~nd/or DEIR.
5) The DEIR must include a thorougn and realistic analysis of the cumulative effects that will result
from the proposed GP Update. The DIER must consider those projects that potentially may
contribute to future environmental effects. Because the City does not exist in isolation, the City
must solicit data from adjacent jurisdictions as the level of development projected to occur
within their areas of control, and determine if impacts from these developments (e.g., the
Boulder/Highland Avenue commercial development, the proposed SR-30/Victoria Avenue
Interchange, and other Tribal developl1lent) will significantly il1lpact the quality of the physical
and human environment in the City.
6) The City must enSure that it has prepared the GP Update and DIER in consultation with the
applicable local, Regional, State, and federal agencies. The supporting data cited in the GP Update
and DEIR must represent the best and ,most recent information available. Efforts should be made
to solicit detailed information from all affected groups, public entifies, and organizations, So 1hat
all potential areas of concern are adequately addressed in the GP Update and the DEIR.
I could probably continue this letter for l1Iany more pages, but hesitate. The NOP process is meant to
provide an initial airing of areas of concern to the general public, and not an exhaustive accounting of what
the DIER should include. I look forward to reviewing a comprehensive, objective, accurate, progressive,
and insightful analysis of the many potential environmental il1lpacts that face our City. I respectfully
request to be notified of any future action related to the either the GP Update and/or the DEIR. Thank
you for your consideration of my concerns.
Sincerely, ..
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Ms. Terri RahhaJ, PrinCipal Planner
City of San Bernardino
Dl3velopment Services Department
300 North 1'0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
RE: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
The Local Agency Formation Commission has received a Notice of
Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the City of
San Bernardino General Plan Update. After reviewing the submitted
document, LAFCO has the following comments:
· The proposed project includes an update of the City's General
Plan as well as tv.ro speoific plan studies - the Arrowhead Springs
Specific Plan and the University District Specifio Plan. However.
the Project Title does not explicitly identify these specific plans as
part of the project. Is the intent to incorporate the specific plans in
the General Plan Update? Shouldn't this be clearly spelled-out in
the title? Will these plans be individually addressed in the General
Plan EIR?
· A discussion on the City's Sphere~of-influence shoUld be
comprehensively undertaken since the City is planning to annex
areas within its sphere such as the Arrowhead Springs area. The
City of San Bemardlno has historically pre-zoned all of its
unincorporated sphere of influence. As part of the General Plan
Update process, if the City is pre-zoning its sphere. it is important
that pre-zoning be specificallY addressed in the text. In addition,
the specific prooess of pre-zoning should be a part of the
environmental evaluation of the General Plan Update.
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GEN. PLAN UPDATE Nop. J)JjIR
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. The Geology and Soils Section (Item I on page 37) discuss the City's
wastewater treatment and collection system. However, the document failed
to Identify also the East Valley Water District (EVWD) as a sewer service
provider overlaying portions of the City and portions of its unincorporated
sphere. In discussing the availability of sewer fOf all new development, it
might be worthwhile to also include the availability of sewer (through the City)
for areas in the unincorporated sphere - by means of the City's sewer
service contracts, pursuant to the Municipal Code.
The discussion also indicates that there is an on-site wastewater treatment
facility services in Arrowhead Springs, Since this treatment faoility is not in
the City. who is handling and maintaining the facility?
It was also discussed in pages IS..37 and JS-57 that the wastewater
treatment facility in Arrowhead Springs would require expansion to
accommodate the future development planned for the area. Will this facility
expansion be addressed in the EIR? Further discussiotl on page IS-57
indicates that the development of Arrowhead Springs would meet the basic
engineering design guidelines established by the City of San Bernardino
Wastewater Master Plan_ This statement is inconsistent with the indication
that the wastewater facility will require an expansion.
. The Land Use and Planning Section (Item A on page 45) identify specific
areas (such as the RedJands Opportunity Area, Southeast Industrial
Opportunity Area, and Southeast Opportunity Area) that are unfamiliar to the
reader. Are these areas identified in the old General Plan? If so. the
document ShOUld make the distinotion and indicate that they are not
changing these area boundaries. However. if these areas are new to the
update, their boundaries should be identified.
This same section ('tern E, on page 46) identifies the FoOthill Fire Zones
overlaying portions of the City and the Specific Plan area. However, there is
no mention that these areas are also designated as State Responsibility
Area (SRA) for wildland fire protection. Since the City is proposing to annex
portions overlaid by this SRA designation, it is important to discuss the
temoval of the SRA designation from these lands upon annexation since the
financial responsibility for State support in a wildland fire situation is
transferred to the City.
. Utilities and Service Systems (Item D. page 57) did not identify the EWJD as
a water service provider overlaying portiOns of the City and portions of its
unincorporated sphere. Also. the document did not indicate thai E\N\IO also
provides wastewater collection (refer to discussion on Geology and SOils).
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If you have any questions regarding the information outlined above, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (909) 387-5866. Please maintain LAFCO on your
distribution list to receive further information related to this process. We look
forward to working with the City in the future.
Sincerely, Q,
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~CNY ROLLINGS-McDONALD
Executive Officer
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Alan C. Lloyd, Ph.D.
Agency Secretary
3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, California 92501-3348
Phone (951) 782-4130. FAX (951) 781-6188
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/santaana
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Terri Rahhal, Principal Planner
City of San Bernardino Planning Department
300 North D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY FOR DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, SCH#2004111132
Dear Ms. Rahhal:
Staff of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region (RWQCB), has reviewed
the City of San Bernardino's Initial Study (IS) for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for
its pending General Plan Update (project). The project will cover the City's corporate area,
including the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan, and the University District Specific Plan, and its
Sphere of Influence (SOI)(project area). Although we may have more detailed comments on the
DEIR once it is 'distributed, we request that the following general comments be considered during
DEIR development so that future projects in the planning area are carried out in a manner that
protects water quality standards (that is, water quality objectives, beneficial uses, and an
applicable anti-degradation policy) identified in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana
River Basin {Basin Plan):
1. The IS shows that expansion of a city carries incremental effects that are "cumulatively
considerable" and pose a "potentially significant impacf' on the environment. There is
widespread experience that urbanization .of previously undeveloped areas contributes
to pollutant loading and impairment of water quality standards. Project alternatives
leading to decisions that are most protective of water-quality beneficial uses are
preferred, such as those that limit development in urban fringes where surface water
beneficial uses, such as those supporting aquatic habitat and wildlife, persist. These
alternatives should be fully evaluated in the DEIR in terms of how they impact water
quality standards arid exhibited with large-scale maps of the affected project areas.
Alternatives that fully protect and support existing water quality standards-should be
selected. Consideration of antidegradation policies, such as the State- Water
Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) Resolution No. 68-16) and the federal
antidegradation policy (40 CFR 131.12) should be part of the alternatives evaluation
and discussed in the DEIR.
2. The City must incorporate the requirements of Order No. R8-2002-0012, the Regional
Water Quality Control Board's waste discharge requirements for the San Bernardino
County Flood Control District, the County of San Bernardino, and the Incorporated
Cities of San Bernardino County within the Santa Ana Region Area-Wide Urban Storm
Water Runoff (NPDES Permit No. CAS618036), (also known as the San Bernardino
County municipal separate storm sewer system, or "San Bernardino County MS4"
permit), into the General Plan to the extent necessary to ensure consistent
implementation of the MS4 permit within the City and its SOl. The City is a co-permittee
in this permit. In accordance with Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303(d), Santa Ana
California Environmental Protection Agency
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River Reach 4 (from the San Jacinto Fault at the 1-1 O/SR-215 interchange south to the
Mission Avenue Bridge, Riverside) is listed as impaired by pathogens and therefore
TMDLs must be established for discharges to this reach. The DEIR should fully reflect
that implementation of the MS4 controls on urban runoff and other measures will be
necessary and required to comply with pending pathogen Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDLs) for discharges to this reach of the river. Regional Board action on a pathogen
TMDL for Santa Ana River Reach 4 is projected for 2006.
3. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) must be developed and implemented to
control the discharge of point source and non-point source pollutants both during
construction and for the life of development projects. Post-construction BMPs must
address all pollutant loads carried by dry weather runoff and first-flush storm water runoff
from an entire project. The DEIR should reflect that the Water Quality Management
Plan required by the San Bernardino County MS4 permit is now in effect and that all
development must conform to the Plan's provisions. The DEIR should encourage
BMPs that utilize the principles of low impact development (LID).
4. The EIR must include provisior,ls to advise the City's development, construction and
business communities of the need to comply with several permit programs, including:
a. The General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction
Activity (Construction General Permit. 99-0B-DWQ) for individual projects occurring
on an area of one or more acres. A Notice of Intent (NOI) with the appropriate fees
for coverage of the project under this Permit must be submitted to the SWRCB at
least 30 days prior to the initiation of construction activity at the site. Information
about this permit program can be found at
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/stormwtrtconstruction.html.
b. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and waste
discharge requirements for projects iliat will have dewatering or other wastewater
discharges to surface waters of the state. RWQCB Order No. RB-2003-0061,
NPDES No. CAG99B001, a regional general de minimus permit, is available for most
such discharges. Order No. R8.2003-0061 may be reviewed at
http://www.swrcb.ca.aov/rwacbB/odf/03-61. Waste discharge requirements (WDRs)
may also be required for discharge of wastes to land. Further information can be
obtained by contacting the RWQCB Regulations Section staff at (951) 782-4130.
c. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Qualitv Standards Certification from the
Regional Board for any project that causes material to be dredged from or filled into
waters of the United States, Le., surface waters or tributaries thereto, where these
waters fall under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(ACOE) and a CWA Section 404 permit is required. Early consultation with
Regional Board staff concerning potential Section 401 certification issues is
strongly suggested. Information concerning Section 401 certification can be found
at the Regional Board's website, www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwacbB/html/401.html. Where
the ACOE determines that a surface water body is isolated and does not fall under
the Section 404 permit program, the Regional Board may determine that waste
discharge requirements are necessary for protection of water quality standards if
filling or dredging Of an isolated water is proposed.
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5. The DEIR should emphasize that an underlying, guiding premise that all future
development must follow is that impacts to water quality standards of all surface
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waters, including ephemeral drainages, must first and foremost be avoided, whenever
possible. Where avoidance imposes unreasonable constraints on development,
unavoidable impacts to water quality standards must be minimized, and generously
mitigated. Mitigation requires, at a minimum, replacement of the full function and value
of the impacted water's beneficial uses that existed prior to impact. Merely indicating
that project proponents will be required to obtain environmental permits does not
constitute mitigation for impairment to water quality standards.
6. Acceptable mitigation for unavoidable direct and cumulative impacts on water quality
beneficial uses must be determined through consultation with the responsible agencies
that likely will be issuing permits for the project, including ACOE (Section 404 permit),
the Regional Board (Section 401 Certification or waste discharge requirements), and/or
the California Department of Fish and Game (Fish and Game Code Section 1600
Streambed Alteration Agreement). The Lead Agency for a project should not finalize
its CEQA process until mitigation agreed to between the project proponent and all
Responsible Agencies can be incorporated into the final CEQA document.
7. The DEIR should consider how: the project can seek opportunities to restore beneficial
uses to previously impacted waters.
8. Groundwater beneath parts of San Bernardino has been historically shallow and has
been impacted by several contaminant plumes from known sources. The DEIR must
emphasize protection of the beneficial uses of groundwater.
9. We note that the proposed Lakes and Streams Project will be exposed to a variety of
non-point source contaminants. To protect the future water quality standards of this
project, aggressive BMPs must be implemented and maintained.
10. We believe that the DEIR should lead to a General Plan that restricts development that
proposes to rely on onsite subsurface'disposal systems for waste disposal, in
deference to extending sanitary sewers to all future development projects. The DEIR
should make note that on-site subsurface disposal systems (OSDS), Le., septic tank
installations, within the project area must observe the Santa Ana RWQCB's minimum
lot size requirements of one-half acre per subsurface disposal system.
11. The IS states that the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan will utilize and expand the
wastewater treatment plant at the site. Under current WDRs issued by the Regional
Board, the operator may spray secondary treated wastewater on an adjacent greenbelt
or discharge to percolation ponds adjacent to Twin Creek (that were washed out during
the winter of 2003-04)_ While the disposal site itself does not overlie a groundwater
basin that has been assigned water quality standards, it is tributary to Waterman
Canyon Creek and to the "Bunker Hill A" Groundwater Management Zone (GMZ). Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations in the discharge from the treatment plant,
largely attributable to the area's geothermal supply water, have commonly exceeded
the 310 mg/I GMZ TDS objective. To minimize or prevent additional salt loadings to
the GMZ, we request that the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan also include evaluation
of the option of connecting the existing and future facilities to the sanitary sewer
system serving the San Bernardino area. The proponent should be directed to submit
to this office a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) for continued and future operation
of the existing wastewater treatment plant.
California Environmental Protection Agency
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12. The DEIR should recommend development and construction project guidelines
designed to protect, and if possible improve, the quality of underlying groundwater
subbasins and management zones. An increase in the amount of impervious area
covered with pavement, parking lots, or structures will alter the rate and volumes of
groundwater recharge and surface water runoff. In areas of new construction, such as
the project area for the University District Specific Plan, we encourage the use of
grassed swales and pervious materials for runoff channels and parking areas in order
to capture and infiltrate more storm water runoff into underlying groundwater aquifers.
Studies have shown that such swales filter total suspended solids and reduce the
concentration of nutrients and metals in impacted runoff. For parking areas, we
encourage the use of porous pavement systems that contain an underlying stone
reservoir to temporarily store surface runoff, thereby allowing it to infiltrate into the
subsoil.
13. The. DEIR should recommend that areas of native vegetation be preserved and
protected to the maximum extent possible and that clearing should be strictly limited.
Among other water quality and environmental benefits, native vegetation is effective at
reducing slope erosion, filtering runoff, and providing habitat for native animal species.
Therefore, we encourage the proactive replanting and hydroseeding of native
vegetation in most operations. Established native riparian vegetation along and within
broad flood plains and drainage systems, flanked by adequately vegetated upland buffer
are;:iS, will capture storm flows and thereby lessen erosion and sedimentation, and
consequently protect water quality standards.
14. The DEIR should reflect that the preservation of natural drainage systems, water bodies,
and slopes reduces impacts to water quality and may lessen development's impact on
water quality standards. To avoid impeding wildlife movement, roadways or pipelines
should be carried over ravines, arroyos, and slope drainages by bridges or wide, "soft-
bottomed" arched culverts. A policy of.-9_onsidering wildlife corridors should be supported
by measures that require generous mitigation for construction impacts to natural
drainages and other surface waters of the-state and of the United States. By facilitating
wildlife movement through riparian corridors, the Basin Plan's wildlife habitat beneficial
uses are served. This policy support may lead to streamlining the issuance of CWA 401
water quality standards certifications, or waste discharge requirements. Further, this
policy support may aid the City's compliance with any future Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) as acknowledged b'y the IS.
If you have any questions, plea&e contact me at (951) 782-3234, or Glenn Robertson of my staff
at (951) 782-3259.
Sincerely,
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Mark G. Adelson, Chief
Regional Planning Programs Section
cc: Scott Morgan - State Clearinghouse
Q: Planning/Groberts/LetterslCEQAlDEIR.~ City of San Bemardino- General Plan Jan 2005
California Environmental Protection Agency
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