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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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- ReQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
ROGER G. HARDGRAVE
Subject:
Adoption of Negative Declaration
& Finding of Consistency with
Interim Policy Document --
Installation of Storm Drain in
Del Rosa Avenue, from Foothil
Drive to Bonita Vista Drive
Dept:
Public Works/Engineering
Date:
8-03-88
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
June, 1987 --- Allocation of $80,300 in 1987/88 Storm Drain Construction
Fund Budget approved.
Recommended motion:
1. That the Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 88-17,
installation of a storm drain in Del Rosa Avenue, from Foothill
Drive to Bonita Vista Drive, be adopted.
2. That a finding be made that the installation of a storm drain in
Del Rosa Avenue, from Foothill Drive to Bonita Vista Drive, is
consistent with the Interim Policy Document.
cc: Jim Robbins
Jim Richardson
Supporting data attached:
Roaer G. Hardgrave
Memo, Staff Report, and
Neaative Declaration
Phone:
5025
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Contact person:
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N / A
Source: (Acct. No.!
248-368-57820
IAcct.Descriotionl Del Rosa Avenue, from Foothill
Drive to Bonita Vista Drive
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITCoF SAN BBRNARDIO - RBQuC')sT FOR COUNCIL AOION
STAFF REPORT
The Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 88-17
was recommended for adoption by the Environmental Review Committee
at its meeting of 6-16-88.
A 14-day public review period was afforded from 6-23-88 to
7-06-88. No comments were received.
The findings of need for health and safety reasons have
not been approved by the City Attorney's office, due to some per-
ceived problems. These problems are outlined in a memo dated
4-08-88. A copy of this memo is attached for reference.
We recommend that the Negative Declaration be adopted and
a finding made that the project is consistent with the Interim
Policy Document.
Comment:
As noted in the City Attorney's 4/8/88 memorandum, a potential
liability would occur if this project proceeds. However, the Mayor and
Common Council authorized this project and policy direction is sought
whether to go ahead. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer endorses
the project and acknowledges the City Attorney's concern, but feels that
easement and hold harmless agreements can be obtained to meet concerns of
liability.
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S C. RICHARDSON,
eputy City Administrator -
Development Services
8-03-88
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Findings of Need for Health & Safety
Installation of Storm Drain in Del Rosa
Avenue, North of Foothill Drive
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ROGER HARDGRAVE.
Director of Engineering
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JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
April 8, 1988
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It is my understanding from John Wilson that the above
referenced findings relate to a project for the relief of a
drainage problem caused by a natural spring occurring on the
private property of a Mrs. Damus. Water from the spring imparts
to a number of houses on La Hacienda Avenue near its intersection
with Camino Drive. If this is the case. I cannot approve these
find ings.
This project has serious problems which must be addressed
before the City undertakes to resolve what is in fact a private
nuisance. As set forth in the memorandum dated 12-17-86. from
John Wilson to Raymond Schweitzer. the City has no current
liability for the problem. A geologic study of the area was
completed on 2-21-87. In that study. Dr. Floyd Williams
determined that the source of the water is a spring which is a
normally occuring condition of the area.
The
serious
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for the
City would be placing itself in a position to sustain
and on-going liability it if enters the site in an
to alleviate the problem. The problem is all on private
The City must therefore obtain easements for access and
placement of any drainage system on the property.
The City will become responsibile for the maintenance of
those easements, and what is now a private problem would thereby
become a City probl~m. As indicated in the report of Dr.
Williams. the true dimensions of the problem have not been
determined. There are numerous springs in the immediate area.
If activity should increase in one of these. the City will
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO ROGER HARDGRAVE,
ENGINEERING, FROM JAMES PENMAN. CITY ATTORNEY. RE:
OF STORM DRAIN IN DEL ROSA AVEUE, NORTH OF FOOTHILL
DIRECTOR OF
INSTALLATION
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present itself as a target defendant because of its involvement
with the spring. Finally, it would be very difficult, if not
impossible, to obtain any type of meaningful waiver of liability
under these circumstances.
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CC:
Mayor Wilcox
Councilman Maudsley
City Administrator
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
8806-1502
TO: Gene Klatt, Assistant City Engineer
FROM: Valerie C. Ross, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Environmental Review of Public Works Projects
DATE:
June 17, 19BB
(7474)
COPIES:
Mike Grubbs, Engineering Department
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At its meeting of June 16, 19BB, the Environmental Review
Committee recommended adoption of a Negative Declaration for
the following Public Works projects:
Public WorkJil J9,._!l!l:-.I-' To install a IO" storm drain,
manholes and pipe in the Del Rosa Avenue right-of-way between
Foothill Drive and Bonita Vista Drive.
These Initial Studies (see attached) will receive a 14 day
public review from June 23, 19BB to July 6, 19BB. Any
comments received during the review period will be addressed
by the Planning Department and the comments and responses
will be sent to you within a week of the close of the public
review period. After that, you must schedule the projects
before the Mayor and Common Council for adoption of the
Negative Declaration. Please include the Initial Study with
your request for Council Action form. The Planning
Department will file the Notice of Determination after
adoption of the Negative Declaration and a copy of the Notice
will be sent to you.
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VALERIE C. ROSS
Senior Planner
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Initial Study
for
Environmental Review
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 88-17
Installation of a 10" drain, manholes
and pipes to intercept and deliver existing
spring water to storm drain channel within
Del Rosa Avenue right-of-way between
Foothill Drive and Bonita Vista Drive
June 16, 1988
Prepared by
Tricia D. Thrasher
Planning Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(714) 384-5057
Prepared for
Department of Public Works
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . l-l
2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . 2-1
2.1 Proposed Project . . . . 2-l
2.2 Project Impacts . . 2-1
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION . 3-l
3.1 Location . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Site and Project Characteristics 3-l
3.2.1 Existing Conditions . . . . . . 3-1
3.2.2 Project Characteristics . . . 3-l
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS . . . . 4-1
4.1 Environmental Setting . . 4-1
4.2 Environmental Effects . . 4-1,4-2
5.0 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . 5-l
6.0 EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . 6-l
Exhibit A - Environmental Impact
Checklist . . . . . . 6-2
Exhibit B - Location Map . . . . . 6-l0
Exhibit C - Site Map . . . . . . 6-11
Exhibit D - Table 7-1, Exterior Noise
Limits . . . . . . . . . 6-12
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I.O INTRODUCTION
This report is provided by the City of San
Bernardino as an Initial Study for the proposed
installation of a IO. drain, manholes and pipes to
intercept and deliver existing spring water to a
storm drain channel within Del Rosa Avenue risht-
of-way between Foothill Drive and Bonita Vista
Drive.
As stated
California
Guidelines,
to:
in Section 15063 of the
Environmental Quality Act
the purposes of an Initial
State of
(CEQA)
Study are
I.
Provide
use as
prepare
the Lead Agency with information
the basis for deciding whether
an EIR or a Negative Declaration.
to
to
2. Enable an applicant or Lead Agency to modify a
project, mitigating adverse impacts before an
EIR is prepared, thereby, enabling the project
to qualify for a Negative Declaration.
3. Assist the preparation of an EIR, if one is
required by:
a.
Focusing the EIR on the
determined to be significant.
effects
b. Identifying the effects determined not to
be significant.
c. Explaining the reasons for determining
that potentially significant effects
would not be significant.
4. Facilitate environmental assessment early in
the design of a project.
5. Provide documentation of the factual basis for
the finding in a Negative Declaration that a
project will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
6. Eliminate unnecessary EIR's.
7. Determine whether a previously prepared EIR
could be used with the project.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - Planning Department
INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-li
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Del Rosa Avenue
June 16, 1988
2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1 Proposed Project
The request is for approval under authority of
Section 19.78.020.6 to construct a lOW drain,
manholes and pipes within the Del Rosa Avenue
right-of-way, between Foothill Drive and Bonita
Vista Drive, in order to intercept and deliver
existing spring water to the storm drain channel.
2.2 Project Impacts
Impacts identified in the attached Environmental
Impact Checklist (See Exhibit "AW) are:
I.
The project site is within the
Special Studies Zone.
A:quist-Priolo
2.
The project site is within
hazard area, therefore the
increased levels of dust
construction exist.
the high wind
possibility of
during project
5.
The possibility of increased noise
including exterior noise levels over
occurring during project construction.
levels,
65 dB,
9. The possibility of traffic congestion and
alteration of circulation patterns within the
immediate project area during construction of
the project.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - Planning Department
INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-17
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Del Rosa Avenue
June 16, 1988
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Location
3.2
The proposed project is located within the right-
of-way of Del Rosa Avenue. It extends southerly
approximately ISIO feet from a point south of
Bonita Vista Drive to Foothill Drive. (See location
map Exhibit "B")
Site and Project Characteristics
3.2.1
Existing Conditions
The site is
Rosa Avenue,
street in a
Exhibit "C")
within the paved right-of-way of Del
which is a 50 foot wide collector
residential area. (See Site Plan,
3.2.2
Project Characteristics
The project is to install approximately l810 feet
of new 10" drain and pipes with 4 manhole covers
positioned east of the centerline of Del Rosa
Avenue. The depth below street level ranges from
approximately 9 1/2 feet at the north end to about
3 1/2 feet at the south end.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - Planning Department
INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-17
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Del Rosa Avenue
June 16, 1988
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
4.1 Environmental Setting
The site is bounded on all sides by single-family
residential neighborhoods.
4.2 Environmental Effects
The Environmental Impact Checklist (Exhibit -A-)
identifies four areas of potential concern
regarding this project. These concerns are listed
below, followed by the recommended mitigation
measures.
I. The proposal will result in development within
the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone.
No mitigation measures are necessary. The
project is to intercept spring water which is
currently flowing across the street surface
and take the flow to underground pipes and
deliver it to a catch basin. Should geologic
activity severe enough to sever the pipes
occur, the only result would be a return to
the existing surface flow condition. No
significant danger to public health and safety
would occur.
2. The proposal will result in development within
a high wind hazard area.
Since the project is
area, increased dust
normal construction
expected.
located in the high
levels resulting
activities can
wind
from
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The recommended mitigation
project must comply with
.Work_ _ ,~~iL':CU,f.ftr;:. !:,Q.Dtrol
dust control. ~ commonly
water the area, as needed,
measure is that the
the City approved
Handbook regarding
used measure is to
to control dust.
5. The proposal could result in increases in
existing noise levels. The proposal could
result in exposure of people to exterior noise
levels over 65 dB or interior noise levels
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - Planning Department
INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-17
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Del Rosa Avenue
June 16, 1988
over 45 dB.
Based on Table 7-1 from the Noise Control
Office of the State of California, acceptable
levels of noise in urban residential areas are
50 decibels from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 60
decibels from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (See Table 7-
I, Exhibit WDW)
The recommended mitigation measure is that the
construction work will only occur during the 7
a.m. to 10 p.m. time period, as provided by
City ordinance. In addition, it is
anticipated by the City Engineering Department
that any noise level exceeding the 65 dB
exterior level would be of an extremely short
duration and temporary in nature.
9. The proposal could result in alteration of
present patterns of circulation. The proposal
could result in increased traffic congestion.
The street on which the construction is to
occur is a lightly traveled collector street.
The City Engineering Department anticipates
the work to last from 2 to 4 weeks with
minimal street disruption of the northbound
lane.
The mitigation measure recommended is that the
work be done in accordance with the City
approved ~.o,t:Js _MJl~, .".t:.uf'j.c__Control Handbook
and that particular care should be exercised
during the morning and afternoon WcommuterW
hours.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - Planning Department
INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-17
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Oel Rosa Avenue
June 16, 1988
5.0 REFERENCES
Person contacted:
Michael Grubbs
Senior Civil Engineer, Engineering Department
City of San Bernardino, California
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INITIAL STUDY - Public Works Project No. 88-17
Drain, Manholes and Pipes - Del Rosa Avenue
June,16, 1988
6.0 EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Negative Declaration
Exhibit B - Location Map
Exhibit C - Site Plan
Exhibit D - Table 7-1, Exterior Noise Limits
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DETERMINAnON
On the basis of this initial study,
r-iThe proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
~ environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
The proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, although there will not be a significant effect in
this case because the mitigation measures described above have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
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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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The classification af different areas of the community in terms of
environ~ental noise zones shall be deter.ni~ed oy the Noise Control
Office(r), based u~on asseS$ment of community noise survey data. _
Additional area classifications should be used as aopropriate to
reflect both lower and higher existing a~bient levels than those
snol1n. Industrial noise limits are intended primarily for use at
the bour.:ary of industrial zones rather than for noise reduction
within the zone.
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