Scoping Meeting Environmental Impact Report for Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility

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1 Scoping Meeting Environmental Impact Report for Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility December 11, 2013 Agenda Welcome and Introductions What is CEQA Purpose of CEQA Scoping Meeting Project Description Potential Environmental Impacts CEQA Review Schedule (Tentative) Contact Information Comments and Questions 1

2 Welcome and Introductions City of Malibu Joyce Parker Bozylinski, Planning Director Bonnie Blue, Senior Planner RMC Water and Environment Steve Clary, Project Manager Leslie Dumas, EIR Team Lead ICF Jones and Stokes Lee Liescki, EIR Project Manager Peter Feldman, EIR Lead Planner What is CEQA? California Environmental Quality Act 1970 State of California environmental law Purpose of CEQA Provide information about environmental consequences of actions Evaluate the project s anticipated physical environmental effects Provide opportunity to comment on environmental issues Obligation to avoid or reduce harm to the environment when feasible ( mitigation ) 2

3 Purpose of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) Formally begins environmental review process Indicates to community that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared Solicits community input regarding issues and concerns to be discussed in the EIR Purpose of CEQA Scoping Meeting Receive additional input from public and interested agencies on the environmental issues that the Draft EIR should address Enhance public participation as part of the project s review under CEQA Today s meeting is NOT intended as a forum to discuss the merits of the proposed project Merits of the project have and continue to be discussed at other public forums 3

4 What is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)? Informational document based on facts Studies are prepared and conclusions of significance made in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Non biased approach that neither supports nor opposes project EIR Steps Notice of Preparation 30 Day Notice of Preparation Comment Period Public Scoping Meeting Preparation of Draft EIR 45 Day Public Comment Period Preparation of Response to Comments & Final EIR 10 Day Final EIR Review Public Hearing Process Certification of Final EIR Adoption of Findings of Fact Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program 4

5 Project Roles and Responsibilities CEQA Lead Agency: City of Malibu EIR Consultant: RMC Water and Environment and ICF Jones & Stokes Project Description 5

6 12/9/2013 CCWTF Project Developed in Response to Regulatory Orders Resolution R by LA RWQCB Resolution by SWRCB Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and LA RWQCB Phasing of Service Areas Will Match MOU 6

7 Project at Build-Out Project Elements Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Membrane Bioreactors Disinfection Treatment Facilities 6 Below Grade Pump Stations 13.7 miles of Collection System and Recycled Water Distribution Pipeline Onsite Percolation Ponds Injection Wells (number to be determined) Assessment District 7

8 Project at Build-Out Existing Site Conditions Upper Terrace Lower Terrace Wetland 8

9 Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Plant at Build-Out Phase 1 Pipelines 9

10 Phase 1 & 2 Pipelines Pipelines at Build-Out 10

11 12/9/2013 Construction Techniques Cut and Cover Jack and Bore Malibu Valley Groundwater Basin 11

12 Reuse, Injection, Percolation Areas Reuse/Recycling Percolation Groundwater Injection Malibu Reuse/Recycling Groundwater Injection Percolation 125,000 gpd 282,000 gpd 100,000 gpd Potential Environmental Impacts Based on potential significant environmental impacts, EIR will be prepared to further evaluate identified issues: Aesthetics Land Use & Planning Biological Resources Noise Cultural Resources Population & Soils & Geologic Housing Hazards Public Services & Hazards & Fiscal Impact Hazardous Materials Transportation & Hydrology & Water Traffic Quality Utilities & Service Air Quality Systems 12

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14 Contact Information Please mail or comments to: City of Malibu Bonnie Blue, Senior Planner Stuart Ranch Road Malibu, CA Include: Commenter name Address or contact number Reference EIR Thank you 14