Meeting Agenda. 6:00 P.M. Welcome and Introductions Dan Corcoran, EID Environmental Manager

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1 Meeting Agenda 6:00 P.M. Welcome and Introductions Dan Corcoran, EID Environmental Manager 6:05 P.M. How to get involved in the process What to expect from this evening s meeting Kristin Schaeffer, EID Environmental Compliance Analyst 6:15 P.M. Upper Main Ditch Piping Project Kristin Schaeffer, EID Environmental Review Analyst Tracey Eden-Bishop P.E., EID Project Manager 7:00 P.M. Public Comments, Questions and Answers (Please submit comments/questions on form provided) 7:30 P.M. Summary/Next Steps Kristin Schaeffer 7:35 P.M. Individual Questions and Answers Project Team 8:00 P.M. Meeting Adjourned 1

2 Public Scoping Meeting June 29, 2015

3 Purpose of Public Meeting Describe Upper Main Ditch Piping Project Describe environmental review process Receive public comments on scope of environmental review Explain opportunities for public involvement 3

4 Presentation Outline California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) overview Project overview Environmental review process How to provide comments 4

5 Purpose of CEQA Describe potential environmental impacts Identify ways to prevent or reduce impacts Promote coordination with public agencies that have approval authority Encourage public participation 5

6 CEQA Overview Initial Study Public scoping Public comment Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Public comment on DEIR Final EIR 6

7 Presentation Outline California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) overview Project overview Environmental review process How to provide comments 7

8 Background 8

9 Project Location 9

10 Background Late 1800 s - Upper Main Ditch built by miners as part of El Dorado Ditch Early 1900 s - Ditch/water rights sold to Western States Gas and Electric Company EID took over responsibility for irrigation/domestic water delivery from El Dorado Water Corporation 10

11 Background 1976/77 EID/Department of Health Service recognized need to pipe ditch Various aspects of Main Ditch piping project have been included in EID s Capital Improvement Program since 11

12 Project Objectives 1. Increase supply reliability by reducing water loss, up to 1,300 acre-feet/year, resulting from seepage and evapotranspiration 2. Protect drinking water quality by eliminating chance for intentional/unintentional contamination 3. Reduce operations and maintenance costs associated with treatment and pumping 12

13 Project Benefits 13

14 Water Supply Benefits Improves supply reliability in dry years and extended, persistent drought Contributes to State mandated 20% water conservation by 2020 compliance Protects water rights from unreasonable use claims 14

15 Water Quality Benefits Removes the potential for contamination E-coli Increase Total Coliform Increase 15

16 Water Quality Benefits Reduces turbidity Turbidity makes treatment more difficult Turbidity 16

17 Operations and Maintenance Benefits Sediment from erosion 300,000 lbs annually Annual maintenance Debris removal 17

18 Operations and Maintenance Benefits O&M Component Savings Solids handling $100,000 Ditch maintenance $25,000 Folsom pumping cost $230,000 Total savings $355,000 Note: Interim hydro revenue benefit of $ 200,000 until full 15,080 AF is needed to meet demand 18

19 Project Components 42-inch pipeline 3 alignment alternatives considered Pipeline connection at Forebay Reservoir Valve House New water treatment plant inlet structure Storm water improvements as needed 19

20 Alignment 1 Existing Ditch Alignment 20

21 Alignment 2 Existing Ditch Alignment and Cross County 21

22 Alignment 3 Existing Ditch Alignment and Blair Road 22

23 Access Route and Staging Areas 23

24 Outreach Efforts Property owners along existing alignment Pollock Pines Chamber of Commerce Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines 24

25 Outreach Efforts Pollock Pines Elementary School District EDC Board of Supervisors - District V EDC Department of Transportation EDC Parks and Trails EDC Water Agency 25

26 Grant/Conservation Charge Funding Funding Source Purpose Amount El Dorado County Water Agency DWR - Integrated Regional Water Management Program Carson Creek conservation charges Environmental surveys, design report, title research, land surveys $232,000 Design and construction $1,000,000 Water conservation projects $799,848 El Dorado County Water Agency Environmental Impact Report and Final Design $365,000 Total funding to date $2,396,848 26

27 Next Steps/Schedule Task Schedule Easement acquisition June 2015 March 2016 Final Design July 2015 March 2016 Draft Environmental Impact Report (Public Meeting)* Final Environmental Impact Report Certification (Public Hearing)* Sept 2015 Jan 2016 Spring 2016 Construction Fall 2016 * Indicates opportunity for public review and input 27

28 Presentation Outline California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) overview Project overview Environmental review process How to provide comments 28

29 Environmental Review Process Initial Study and Notice of Preparation Public review June 17 thru July 16, 2015 Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Public review late 2015 thru early 2016 Final EIR EID Board consideration spring

30 Initial Study Describes the Project Evaluates potential effects on various environmental resources. For example: Transportation/traffic Noise Aesthetics 30

31 Initial Study Assesses the level of potential effects for each resource area No impact Less than significant impact Less than significant with mitigation Potentially significant 31

32 Initial Study Findings Project may have significant effect on the environment Environmental Impact Report required Several resource areas carried forward 32

33 Initial Study Findings Less than significant with mitigation Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Green House Gas Emissions Hazard and Hazardous Material Public Services Utilities and Service Systems 33

34 Initial Study Findings Potentially Significant Aesthetics Agricultural (tree removal) Hydrology/Water Quality Noise Transportation/Traffic 34

35 Environmental Impact Report Describes and analyzes significant environmental effects Discusses ways to mitigate or avoid effects Considers reasonable alternatives to the Project 35

36 Environmental Impact Report Comments received during this public comment period will be considered during preparation of draft EIR Draft EIR public review late 2015 and early

37 Presentation Outline California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) overview Project overview Environmental process overview How to provide comments 37

38 How to Provide Comments IS and NOP public review period June 17th thru July 16th Documents available for review Placerville Main Public Library Pollock Pines Public Library Pollock Pines Camino Community Center EID Customer Service Building 38

39 How to Provide Comments Comments on the Initial Study Due by 5:00 P.M., JULY 16, 2015 Send comments to: Kristin Schaeffer Environmental Compliance Analyst El Dorado Irrigation District 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA Fax No

40 Meeting Agenda 6:00 P.M. Welcome and Introductions Dan Corcoran, EID Environmental Manager 6:05 P.M. How to get involved in the process What to expect from this evening s meeting Kristin Schaeffer, EID Environmental Compliance Analyst 6:15 P.M. Upper Main Ditch Piping Project Kristin Schaeffer, EID Environmental Review Analyst Tracey Eden-Bishop P.E., EID Project Manager 7:00 P.M. Public Comments, Questions and Answers (Please submit comments/questions on form provided) 7:30 P.M. Summary/Next Steps Kristin Schaeffer 7:35 P.M. Individual Questions and Answers Project Team 8:00 P.M. Meeting Adjourned 40