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I RESOLUTION NO. l�
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PHILLIPS, BRANDT, REDDICK (PBR)
3 RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS :
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SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is
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hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City
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8 an agreement with Phillips, Brandt, Reddick (PBR) relating to the
9 preparation of a focused Environmental Impact Report, a copy
10 of which is attached hereto , marked Exhibit "I" and incorporated
11 herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length.
12 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
13 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
14 Bernardino at a meeting thereof , held
_, on the day of 1980 , by the following
16 vote, to wit:
17 AYES : Councilmen "
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ABSENT:
22 City Clerk
23 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved ;,fir` day
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,Approvp.d as to form:
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1 A G R E E M E N T
2 (Environmental Impact Report)
3 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
4. BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City" , and
S PHILLIPS, BRANDT, REDDICK (PBR) , a California corporation,
6 i'� referred to as "Consultant" .
7 i! The parties agree as follows :
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g 1. Recitals. The California Environmental Quality Act
9 ;; and the City' s Environmental Impact Guidelines impose responsi-
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10 j' bility for the accuracy and reliability of all environmental im-
11 I' pact reports upon City, and said guidelines provide that the City
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12 may retain qualified consultants to prepare environmental impact
13 (' reports for public and private projects . City expects that the
14 , owner of certain real property will submit a conditional develop-
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15 ment permit for sand and gravel excavation for processing. The
,E; real property is illustrated on Exhibit "A" attached to and incor- I
1? porated in this agreement. City has determined that a focused
environmental impact report is necessary for all of said property
described on Exhibit "A" prior to holding hearings for the pro-
posed conditional development permit. Consultant represents to
City that it possesses the skill and experience necessary to
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22 perform all work required for such focused environmental impact
%3 report. Consultant further represents to City that it possesses
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2 ;; the professional qualifications, experience and expertise re-
-5 !squired for the performance of the work required, and Consultant
represents to City that it is well qualified to perform such
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. ! ( services. City enters into this agreement in reliance upon
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Consultant' s representations .
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1 2. General. Consultant shall prepare a focused environ-
2 mental impact report for the real property illustrated on Exhibit
3 "A" , which is attached to and incorporated herein by reference.
q. ` Said Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared by Consultant
5 , in accordance with the standards and requirements set forth in
6 the request for proposal , contained in Exhibit "B" attached
7 to and incorporated in this agreement.
8 3. Time of Performance. Consultant shall provide five
9 j! (5) copies of the rough draft environmental impact report to
10 I City' s Environmental Review Committee on or before May 20 , 1980.
11 '' Consultant shall provide thirty-five (35) copies of the corrected
12 idraft environmental impact report to City' s Environmental Review
13 , Committee on or before June 26 , 1980 . Consultant shall provide
14 to City' s Environmental Review Committee twenty-five (25) copies
of a supplement, responding to comments made during the review
A{ period, promptly upon the completion of the review period. The
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report and supplement shall be in form and substance sufficient
and adequate to satisfy all legal requirements for such a report
for City' s purposes.
4. Compensation for Consultant' s Services. City shall
pay to Consultant for the services provided for in this agreement
22 the sum of eighteen thousand dollars ($18 ,000 . 00) to be paid in
23 three equal installments , the first to be paid upon execution of
24 I'. this agreement, the second to be paid upon receipt of the rough
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25 ;', draft environmental impact report , and the third upon approval
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2 ; of the report by the Mayor and Common Council .
'r 5. City' s Right to Audit Records . Consultant shall
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maintain and keep adequate books and records on a current basis
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I recording all time expended by its personnel and all expenses
2 " incurred by Consultant in a form satisfactory to City and in
3 accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Said
4 books and records and all supporting details shall be made avail-
5 able to City for purposes of audit at all reasonable times and
6 places. All such books and records shall be maintained by Con-
7 ; sultant for such periods of time as required by law; provided,
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8 however, notwithstanding any shorter periods of retention, all
9 books, records and supporting details shall be maintained for a
10 period of at least three (3) years after the completion of the
11 work provided for by this agreement.
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12 6. Consultant ' s Professional Status . Consultant accepts
13 the relationship of trust and confidence to be established be-
14 I' tween it and City. Consultant covenants with City that it will
Jz exercise its best professional skill and judgment in furthering
16 the interest of City. Consultant shall be at all times herein
17 an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of City.
18 7. Assignability. The experience , skill and expertise
=`E of Consultant is of the essence of this agreement. Consultant
shall not assign (whether by assignment or novation) this agree-
"E ment or delegate its duties hereunder in whole or in part or any
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22. ,'; right or interest hereunder without the prior written consent of
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23 !'; City except as for established subcontractors previously indicated:
24 '! in bid proposal and submission. Any assignment or attempt to
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25 ! assign this agreement without such prior written consent or by
operation of law shall constitute cause for termination.
8 . Interest of Consultant. Consultant covenants that it
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!! presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
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I direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree
2 with the performance of services required to be performed under
3 this agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the perform
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4 ance of this agreement no person having any such interest shall
5 be employed.
6 9. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material . No
7 material produced in whole or in part under this agreement shall
be subject to copyright in the United States or in any other
9 country. The reports and material furnished by Consultant to
10 City shall become the sole property of City and City shall have
11 unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute and
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12 i, otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data, or other
1,1 materials prepared under this agreement.
14 10. Termination of Agreement for Cause. If for any cause
Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner
.6 its obligations under this agreement, or if Consultant shall
;7 violate any of the covenants , agreements or stipulations of this
agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this
agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termina-
tion and specifying the effective date thereof at least five (5)
days before the effective date of such termination. In that event,
22 all finished and unfinished documents, data, studies , surveys,
23 '' drawings and reports or other material prepared by Consultant
24 ( under this agreement shall , at the option of City, become its
r_} (; property and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and
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r' equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on
such documents and other materials.
Notwithstanding the above , Consultant shall not be relieved
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I of liability to City for damage sustained by City by virtue of
2 any breach of this agreement by Consultant, and City may withhold
3 any payments to Consultant for the purpose of set-off until such
4 time as the exact amount of damages due City from Consultant is
5 determined.
6 '' This agreement may not be terminated for cause if the
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7 1Ifailure to perform arises from unforeseeable cause beyond the
g ;' control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
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9 11. Termination for Convenience of City. City may
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10 i, terminate this agreement at any time by giving written notice to
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11 ' Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date
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12 thereof at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of
13 l; such termination. In such event, all finished and unfinished
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14 idocuments and other materials as described in paragraph 10 above
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15 ( shall , at the option of City, become its property. If the agree-
16 ; ment is terminated by City as provided herein, Consultant will be
?f , entitled to be paid all compensation for work performed to the
1s, : date of termination; provided that in no event shall the compen-
sation of Consultant or reimbursable expenses exceed the maximum
2ts amounts provided for in this agreement. If termination is due to
the fault of persons other than Consultant, Consultant will be
22 '[. entitled to be paid all compensation for work performed to the
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23 : date of termination. Should this agreement be terminated due to
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24 jfault of Consultant, paragraph 10 hereof relative to termination
25 j! shall be applicable.
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2� 12 . Changes. Should City require changes in the scope of
C the services of Consultant to be performed hereunder, such changes '
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1. Consultant' s compensation , which shall be mutually agreed upon by
2 and between City and Consultant, shall be incorporated in this
3 agreement only by written amendments hereto.
4 13 . Consultant to Hold Harmless. Consultant hereby agrees
5 to, and shall , hold City, its elective and appointive boards ,
6 ' commissions, officers , agents and employees harmless from any
7 liability for damage or claims for damage for personal injury,
8 including death, as well as from claims for property damage which
9 may arise from Consultant ' s operations under this agreement,
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143 whether such operations be by Consultant or by any one or more
11 (; persons directly or indirectly employed by or acting as agent for
12 Consultant. Consultant agrees to and shall defend City and its
13 i' elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers , agents and
14 employees from any suits or actions at law or in equity for
damages caused, or alleged to have been caused, by reason of any
xc� of the aforesaid operations .
7 14 . Time of Essence . Time is of the essence with respect
to Consultant' s performance under this agreement.
E 15 . Notices. All notices herein required shall be in
writing and delivered in person or sent by certified mail ,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows :
22 City of San Bernardino Phillips , Brandt, Reddick (PBR)
Planning Director 18012 Sky Park Circle
23 300 North "D" Street Irvine, CA 92714
San Bernardino, CA 92418 ATTN: Tom Paradise
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EXHIBIT "A"
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
January 24, 1980
Request for Proposal.
Focused Environmental Impact Report for 75 acres,
more or less, surface mining facility (Document to
be prepared in full compliance with California
Environmental Quality Act) .
This is not a contract, but only a request for bid.
Planning Department
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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PROJECT TITLE: Lytle Creek Surface Mining Facility
-- See Location Map Exhibit "A" attached
Request:
Preparation of bid for a "Focused Environmental Impact Report" in com-
pliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (latest revised) .
THE PROJECT:
The project consists of a proposed sand and gravel excavation facility
entailing approximately 75 acres of land located between 7th and Base Line
Streets, west of Pennsylvania Avenue and adjacent to and east of Lytle
Creek Wash dike. Application has been made to the City of San Bernardino
for a conditional development permit (file reference No. 958) to undertake.
the project pursuant to Ordinance No. 1991. In addition, City Ordinance
No. 3857, which establishes procedures and policies for implementation
of the State Surface Aining and Land Reclamation Act of 1975, would require
the filing and approval of a Reclamation Plan for the proposed/existing
surface mining operation.
The project site currently consists of gently sloping vacant land bordered
on the west by Lytle Creek Wash and County Flood Control District dike
facilities. Scattered residences are located to the east and south and
Base Line Street borders the northerly perimeter of the site. The California
Aqueduct traverses the length of the property in a north/south direction and
9th Street bisects the subject area in the east/west direction.
The area is predominantly zoned for limited light industrial uses. However,
the easterly sections fronting onto 9th Street are zoned open space. The
ultimate usage of the land according to the City's General Plan is that of
medium density residential uses on the east and the westerly half is in an
open space and conservation designation of flood control and reservoir usage.
The southwesterly portion of the project area is within the Algu.ist-Priolo
Special Studies Zone as delineated by the California Division of Mines and
Geology. The site is within an area designated as Zone C according to a
Flood Insurance Study and not subject to flooding by the 500-year flood.
The excavation operations, as currently proposed, would entail only excava-
tion and movement of materials and no processing would occur at the site
Materials would be conveyed from the site, as presently proposed, by a
haul-road constructed on flood control land by agreement of the District and
on private property owned by the project applicant (Fourth Street Rock Crusher) .
No schedule has been provided as to the duration of the mining activity and
it is currently proposed that reclamation of the site would occur through the
replacement of inert materials such as acquired from dredging of nearby
County Flood Control District silting basins or from construction projects
in the general vicinity after removal of usable sand and gravel has occurred.
Lytle Creek Surf. Min. Fac.
P. 2
The proposed plan provides for approximately 2.1 million cubic yards of
sand and gravel to be removed. Excavation is proposed to occur at a.5:1
slope angle along the 200 foot wide flood control easement adjacent to
the Lytle Creek dike and at a 1 and 112:1 feet ratio on all remaining side
Slopes. The maximum anticipated depth of excavation is currently proposed
to be 80 feet. No setbacks are currently proposed for excavation activities
on the site other than a 150-feet-wide setback for that easterly portion of
the property which fronts onto Pennsylvania Avenue. A visual buffer is
proposed at this location entailing fencing, berms and landscaping.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
At the meeting of January 9, 1980, the Environmental Review Committee of
the City of San Bernardino determined that a Focused Environmental Impact
Report should be prepared on the project. The factors outlined in the
attached Exhibit "B": City of San Bernardino Environmental Information
Checklist have been identified as having the potential for significant
adverse environmental impact.
STUDY COMPONENTS:
The Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared in response to the proposed
surface mining project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and shall provide necessary teat and maps outlining existing conditions,
adverse impacts, and proposed and recommended mitigation measures as well as
project alternatives. The text shall fully address, but not be limited to
those concerns noted in the Initial Environmental Study (see Exhibit "B")
as well as the following enumerated items:
1. Traffic - The project will cause an increase in truck traffic which may
be significant in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system. Specifically, the section on traffic will need to address,
but not limited to the following items:
a. Location of truck routes to be constructed or public roads to be
utilized in conducting excavation/reclamation operations.
b. Determination if traffic signals and/or stop signs will be needed
for external intersecting streets.
c. Evaluation of adequacy of existing and planned transportation system
to accommodate projected truck traffic as well as safety factors and other
relevant issues.
d. Potential costs related to public transportation system improvements
and operation/maintenance costs resulting from the proposed Project.
Lytle Creek Surf. Min. Fac.
P. 3
2. Noise, Light - and Air Quality - The project could generate significant
noise levels both in on-site excavation and off-site trucking operations;
light glare from evening operations could potentially effect off-site
residences and traffic on surrounding roads; air quality could be negatively
impacted in the area from generated dust and the like. Discussion should
specifically address mitigating measures including site design, equipment and
operational methods and standards, and transport patterns proposed.
3. - Geology and Hydrology - A discussion, evaluation and review of proposed
grading with mitigations and geology of the site in terms of soils, fault
zones, low lying water table, stability, land form alterations proposed,
water quality, safety, aesthetics and alternatives to be provided.
4. Proposed Land Uses - The project could significantly effect future land
uses planned in the area as well as effect existing surrounding uses of the
land. An analysis of such is to be provided including compatibility of the
proposed facility with surrounding existing and proposed land uses inclusive
of alternatives and mitigations.
5. Physical Characteristics - An analysis of the physical characteristics
of the proposed project in terms of alternative physical design characteristics
and the like id to be included to determine compatibility alternatives, site
Proposals and mitigation measures (see Item No. 7) .
6. Consumption - An energy demand analysis shall be provided in adherence
to the State of California Environmental Impact Report Guidelines.
7. Reclamation Plan - Pursuant to City of San Bernardino Ordinances a
reclamation plan shall be prepared by the consultant and included in the
Environmental Impact Report from the data derived entailing the followinq:
a. A description of and plan for the type of surface mining to be employed
and a time schedule that will provide for the completion of surface mining on
each segment of the mined lands so that reclamation can be initiated at the
earliest possible time on those portions of the mined lands that will not
be subject to further disturbance by the surface mining operation.
b. A description of the proposed use or potential uses of the land after
reclamation.
c. A description of the manner in which reclamation, adequate for the
proposed use or potential uses will be accomplished, including a description
of the manner of control of contaminants and disposal of mining waste and a
description of the manner in which rehabilitation of affected stream bed
channels and stream banks to a condition minimizing erosion and sedimenta-
tion will occur.
Lytle Creek Surf. Min, Fac.
P. 4
d. An assessment of the effect of implementation of the Reclamation
Plan on future mining in the area.
8. Depletion of Resources - A review and environmental analysis of the
natural resources available on the site in the general area, depletion
rate, replenishment potential for Lytle Creek, alternative extraction
processes for the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The consultant selected will provide a total of five copies of the
rought draft Focused Environmental Impact Report to the Environmental
Review Committee; a total of 35 copies of the corrected draft Focused
Environmental Impact Report to the Environmental Review Committee, and
25 copies of the comments and responses to comments after circulation of
the Focused Environmental Impact Report.
2. The firm selected will be responsible for providing a rought draft
document, a completed draft, all in compliance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act, responses to comments, attendance at Planning Commission
Public Hearing, Mayor and Common Council Public Hearing, and responding
accordingly to input received. .
3. The document will be prepared for the City of San Bernardino under the
guidance of the Environmental Review Committee and attendance at a meeting
of the Committee will be necessary after completion of the rought draft.
4. The fee will be paid in the following manner: One-third at initiation
of the report; one-third upon submittal of the draft Environmental Impact
Report; one-third upon certification by the Mayor and Common Council.
5. Each firm shall submit three copies of the bid proposal for the Focused
Environmental Impact Report by 5:00 p.m. February 15, 1980, The proposal
shall contain the following:
a. A discussion of the project principal and the individual staff
members who will be responsible for preparing the specific segments of
the Focused Environmental Impact Report.
b. A work schedule identifying deadlines that will provide a draft
document submission by June 12, 1980, or sooner.
c. A fixed bid price for preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact
Report inclusive of all areas and attendance at meetings outlined in this
section.
Lytle Creek Surf, Min. Fac.
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d. Inclusion of your Federal Employer I.D. Number, a Social Security
Number in your bid proposal.
e. A statement complying with the affirmative action laws currently
applicable.
6. Finally,in order to facilitate the proposal review process, it is
requested that proposal format conform, where possible, to the general
outline offered below:
Section I:
Introductory statement regarding general approach proposed, philosophies,
and the like.
Section II:
Program description keyed numerically to the environmental issues out-
lined earlier under "Study Components", (items No. 1 through 8 ) as well as
the depth of analysis proposed to be undertaken for each element.
Section III.
Discussion and/or graphic display detailing proposed study time frame.
Section TV:
Outline of meetings and conferences proposed to be attended as well as
attending representatives.
Section V:
Number and types of documents/maps to be provided.
Section VI:
Project costs.
Section VII:'
Description 'of project management duties and responsibilities as well as
any subcontractor's responsibilities including proposed project staff and
brief statements as to individual qualifications.
Section VIII:
Background information, as deemed appropriate, relating company qualifi-
cations and experience, individual resumes, and the like.
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EXHIBIT "A"
FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
F PROPOSED SAND & GRAVEL EXCAVATION
FACILITY
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ENV IRON MEN fAL Rr:VILLI C0 �71"IE E Cc' T Hr"' C ITY OF
SAN BERNARD INO, CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION CHECKLIST
1. BACKGROUND
1. Date this Checklist prepared January 15, 1980
2 . Name, Address and phone Number of Developer Owner: htr. & P4rs.
Norm Johnson/Fourth Street Rock Crusher, P.O. Box 469, San Bernardino,
CA 92402
3 . Name/type & general location of development Surface mining
operations for sand & gravel extraction located north of 7th Street,
south of Baseline and west of Pennsylvania.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS :
(Explanation of all "yes" and "maybe" questions are required on
attached sheets)
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe N
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes X
in geologic substructures? —
b. Disruptions, displacements , compaction or X
overcovering of the soil. '-
c . Change in topography or ground surface X
relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modifica- X
tion of any unique geologic or physical
features?
e . Any increase in wind or water erosion of X
soils , - either on or off the site?
fc Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands ,, or changes in siltation, deposition
or erosion which may modify the channel of
a river or stream? X
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides ,
mudslides , ground failure, or similar
hazards? X
2 . Air Will the proposal result in:
'a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration X
of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors? X
c . Alteration of air movement, moisture or
temperature, or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
3 . Water . Will the proposal result in :
a. Changes in currents , or the course or
direction of -rater movements (in either
marine or fresh waters) ? X
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YES h1AY3E «E?
b. Changes in absorption rates , drainage patterns ,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? X
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? X
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water
body? X
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity? X
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground water? X
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters , either
through direct additions or withdrawals , or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavation? X
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public water supplies? X
i . Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards (i.e. flooding)? X
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or number
of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs ,
grass, crops , microflora and aquatic plants)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rate or
endangered species of plants? X
c. Introduction of new species of plants into an
area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment
of existing species? X
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal res.ul t in:
a. Change in the diversity of species , or numbers of
any species of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects or microfauna)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare
or endangered species of animals? X
c. Introduction of new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals? X
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? X
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? X
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light
or glare either temporary or permanent? X
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YES. MAYBE 110
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial
alteration of the present or planned land use of area? X
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a, Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources? X
b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural
resources? X
10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an
explosion or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil , pesticides,
chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions? X
11 . Population. Will the proposal alter the location
distribution, density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area? X
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand for additional housing? X
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular
movement? X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities , or demand
for new parking? X
c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation X
systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and/or goods? X
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians? X
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern-
mental services in any of the following areas :
a. Fire protection? _X
b. Police protection? X
c. Schools? X
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X
f.. Other governmental services? (If so, please list) X
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energy, or require the development of
new. sources of energy? X
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No
Yes Maybe
16 . Utilities . Will the proposal result in _ _ X
a need for new systems , or substantial .
alterations to the followirIg utili ties :
a . Power or natural gas ? X
b . Communication Systems ? — X
c . Water? _ X
d . Sewer or Septic tanks? .� X
e . Storm water draitiage? _ X
f. Solid waste and disposal? i X
17 • Human Health. Will the proposal
res�u�t' in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (exclud-
ing mental .health? X
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards? X
18 . Aesthetics . Will the proposal result
in the oUstruct•ion of any scenic vista
or view open to the public , or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to X
public view? -
19 . Recreation: Will the proposal result
a in an impact upon the quality of ex-
isting recreational opportunities? X
20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal
result in an alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site, struc-
ture , object or building? X
21. Redevelopment . Is the proposed project
ocated within a Redevelopment project X
area? .-
22 . Mandatory Finding of Significance .
a. Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the envir-
onment ) substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species ,
cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self sustaining levels ,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restr-
ict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of Calif- X
ornia history or prehistory? _
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YES MAYBE NO
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term environmental goals? (A
short-term on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well. into the future) . X
c . Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (A project may impact on
two or more seperate resources where the
impact on each resource is relatively
small) but where the effect of the total
of those impacts on the environment is
significant) . X
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings ,
either directly or indirectly? _ X
III Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
(Explanations of All "Yes". and "Maybe"
Answers)
See attached "Exhibit A: Location Map" and "Exhibit B: Discussion of
Environmental Evaluation"
IV Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
We find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will
be prepared.
We find that although the proposed project could have a
significant effect on the environment, there will not be
a significant effect in his case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project . A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED .
X We find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
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(SECRETARY
DATE:
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III . EXHIBIT B: DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued)
The project consists of a proposed sand and gravel excavation facility entailing
approximately 75 acres of land located between 7th and Baseline Streets, west
of Pennsylvania Avenue and adjacent to and east of Lytle Creek Wash dike.
The project site currently consists of gently sloping vacant land bordered
on the west by Lytle Creek Wash and County Flood Control District dike facili-
ties. Scattered residences are located to -the east and south and Baseline
Street borders the northerly parimeter of the site. The California Aqueduct
traverses the length of the property in a north-south direction and 9th Street
bisects the subject area in an east-west direction.
The area is predominantly zoned for limited light industrial uses. However,
the easterly sections fronting on to 9th Street are zoned single family
residential and -the southwesterly section is zoned open space. The ultimate
useage of the land according to the City's General Plan is that of medium
density residential uses on the east and the westerly half is in an open
space and conservation designation of flood control and reservoir.useage.
The southwesterly portion of the project area is within the Alquist-Priolo
Special Studies Zone as delineated by the California Division of Mines and
Geology. The site is within an area designated as Zone C according to a
Flood Insurance Study and not subject to flooding by the 500-year flood.
The excavation operations, as currently proposed, would entail only excava-
tion and movement of materials and no processing would occur at the site.
Materials would be conveyed from the site, as presently proposed, by a
haul-road constructed on flood control land by agreement of the District and
on private property owned by the project applicant (Fourth Street Rock
Crusher) .
No schedule has been provided as to the duration of the mining activity and
it is currently proposed that reclamation of the site would occur through the
replacement of inert materials such as acquired from dredging of nearby
County Flood Control District silting basins or from construction projects
in the general vicinity after removal of useable sand and gravel has occurred.
The proposed plan provides for approximately 2.1 million cubic yards of
sand and gravel to be removed. Excavation is proposed to occur at a 5:1
slope angle along the 200 foot wide flood control easement adjacent to the.
Lytle Creek dike and at a 12:1 feet ratio on all remaining side slopes.
The maximum anticipated depth of excavation is currently proposed to be 80
feet. No setbacks are currently proposed for excavation activities on the
site other than a 150-foot-wide setback for that easterly portion of the
property which fronts onto Pennsylvania Avenue. A visual buffer is proposed
at this location entailing fencing, berms and landscaping.
Initial Study findings indicate the following as based upon the above
information and as related numerically to the environmental checklist:
1 . The project would entail a major alteration of the existing land form
in that steep cuts of 12:1 feet are generally proposed to a maximum
anticipated depth of 80 feet. Such may have the effect of creating
unstable earth conditions, increasing erosion and dust emission and the
like. In addition, portions of the project site are within a fault
study zone thereby potentially exposing people to earthquake, landslides
and related hazards.
A II. EXHIBIT B: DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) Page 2
2. The project excavation and/or reclamation activities occurring at the
site could potentially effect surface water conditions as well as
adversely effect underlying water tables.
6. 13. 14. On site activities as well as off-site vehicular movement by
heavy load-bearing trucks could expose surrounding residences as well as
on-site personnel to high noise levels. The latter could also increase
traffic hazards, impact vicinity circulation and effect maintenance of
public roads.
18. The proposal could result in a potentially aesthetically offensive site
open to the public view and impacting surrounding residential areas in
that visual buffering of the site is currently proposed for that area
fronting onto Pennsylvania Avenue only.
9. The proposal would effect a natural resource in that sand and gravel
deposits represent. a valuable mineral resource and replenishment is .
dictated by the frequency and severity of rainfall and deposition
occurring as flood water volumes drop in those areas where gradients
flatten.
8. The proposal could result in a substantial alteration to the planned
land use of the area, especially so since a concerted reclamation pro-
gram has as yet not been proposed which would provide plans for re-use
of the pits once exhausted and a time frame and methodology under which
such would be accomplished.
ITEM NO. 22a
The project has the potential of degrading the existing environment.
ITEM NO. 22b
The project has the potential of achieving short-term uses vs. long-term
environmental goals in light of the land uses anticipated for the site and
geological and hydrological conditions.
ITEM NO. 22c
the project may have impacts on public services and facilities.
ITEM NO. 22d
Because of these mandatory findings of significance and the need for
further study of such factors as geology, hydrology, transportation, noise,
reclamation plans, and the like, it is recommended that a focused environ-
mental impact analysis be completed.
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