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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 7646• RESOLUTION NO. 7646 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINES IN SAN GABRIEL AND DALTON AVENUES WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment was prepared for the proposed Water Line Reconstruction Project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors as the lead agency under NEPA and CEQA approved the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and published said Finding; and WHEREAS, Article 14 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines permits the use of NEPA Findigs of No Significant Impact under two conditions: (1) that an EIS or Finding of No Significant Impact will be prepared before an EIR or Negative Declaration would otherwise be completed for the Project; and (2) that the EIS or Finding of No Significant Impact complies with the provisions of the CEQA guidelines; and WHEREAS, these conditions have been met for the Water Line Reconstruction Project, and the City Council believes that the Finding of No Significant Impact meets the requirements of CEQA; and WHEREAS, the City Council gave public notice on January 9, 1985, that it intended to use the federal document (FONSI) in place of a Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts and certifies the Finding of No Significant Impact, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", in place of a Negative Declaration. Pursuant to Article 14 of the CEQA guidelines, the City Council finds that this Finding of No Significant Impact meets the requirements of CEQA and fulfills the City's obligations as a responsible agency. Section 2. The City shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. 171 0 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January 1985. J I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of January 1985, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ DEPUTY CITY CLERK JAMES C. HANKIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR December 19, 1984 EXHIBIT 'A' CAUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1438 GOODRICH BOULEVARD B COMMERCE CALIFORNIA 90022 Honorable Board of Supervisors County of Los Angeles 383 Hall of Administration Los Angeles, California 90012 Supervisors: (213) 723-7422 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING (1) (2) COMMISSIONERS DEANE DANA CHAIRMAN PETER F. SCHABARUM KENNETH HAHN EDMUND D. EDELMAN MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) require that your Board take action on environmental documents for the projects identified herein. Backaround On May 24, 1984, your Board adopted the Tenth Year (1984-85) Commnity Development Block Grant -CDBG) application. The projects identified herein are consistent with the Camnunity Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds set forth in the CDBG application. To secure Federal funding, NEPA and CEQ4 environmental clearances are required for the following projects: o Lead Agency: City of Azusa Project: Water Line Reconstruction Description: Replacement of. 2 -inch and 4 -inch water lines with 8 -inch water line; install new fire hydrants and new 6 -inch water lines. o Lead Agency: County of Los Angeles Project: 120th Street, et. al., Water System Improvement Description: Installation of replacement water mains, fire hydrants and service connections. Honorable Board of Supervisors December 19, 1984 Page 2 Current Action Requested NEPA: Based on information gathered by the Community. Development Commission (CDC), no significant impact on the environment has been identified for these projects. It is requested that your Board return a Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and instruct the Executive Director of the CDC to order publication of the attached public notice in accordance with NEPA regulations. CEp4: Adoption and publication of the attached Finding of No Significant Impact prepared in compliance with NEPA regulations for these projects will satisfy applicable CEOA requirements as stated in Article 14, Section 15221. No further action is reouested. County Counsel has reviewed the attachment. IT IS, THEREFORE, RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR BOARD: NEPA: Return a Finding of No Sianificant Immrpact on the -Environment for the projects described herein and instruct the Executive Director of the CDC to order publication of the attached public notice. Respectfullv submitted, S C. HANKIA xecutive Di actor JCH:BBK:s2 Attachment NOTICE TO PUBLIC 0 REQUEST FOR THE RELEASEOF FUNDS AND NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY 1436 GOODRICH BOULEVARD, Room 59 Los Angeles, CA 90022 (213) 725-7375 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: The purpose of this notice is to identify two separate but related actions to be taken by the County of Los Angeles. I. On or about January 25, 1985, the County of Los Angeles will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, for the following projects: Agency: City of Azusa Project: water Line Reconstruction Description: Reconstruct water lines at San Gabriel Avenue between Third Street and Fifth Street and at Dalton Avenue between Second Street and Fifth Street. Project includes replacement of 3420 lineal feet of 2 -inch and 4 -inch water lines with new 8 -inch water line, new fire hydrants new gate valves, new 6 -inch water lines and con- nections to existing water mains. City of Azusa, First Supervisorial District, census tracts 4043 and 4044. CDBG Project #84C.044, 1981-82 $15,747, 1982-83 $4,856, 1983-84 $171,155. Agency: County of Los Angeles Project: 120th Street, et. al., Water System Improvement Description: Installation of replacement water mains and fire hydrants. Second Supervisorial District, Willowbrook area, census tract 5406. CDBG Project #84.E3.201, 1983-84 $7,300, 1984-85 $500,000. II. It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the County of Los Angeles has decided not to prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EIS's) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P191- 190) or to prepare Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's) under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. ��� a�cicoeu nyencles, croups ano Persons ..Page 2 . The reasons for the decision not to prepare EIS's or EIR's are as follows: The projects are not categorized as major actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, by reason of limited scope, and temporary nature of the limited, minor dis- ruptions to be caused by construction activity. The projects are consistent with local policies and long-range plans; will affect no unique or significant natural features, animal, fish -or plant life, archaeological, cultural, historical, recreational or scenio sites; will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise; public services beyond those presently available or proposed in the near future; will not have significant growth inducing impact; will not result in considerable cumulative impacts; will not achieve short term to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals; and have not generated major controversy. Environmental Review Records have been made, which document the environmental review of the projects and more fully set forth the reasons why EIS's and EIR s are not required. The Environmental Review Records are on file at the above address and are available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m.. and 5:00 p.m. No further environmental review of the projects is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of -Federal funds. COMMENTS TO GRANT RECIPIENT All interested agencies, groups or individuals disagreeing with either of'the two proposed actions are invited to submit written comments for consideration. Such comments must be received at the above address on or before January 24, 1985, All written comments received will be considered by the County of Los Angeles prior to forwarding the request for release of Federal funds to HUD. No action will be taken on the projects prior to HUD's written authorization to use those funds. It is requested that those forwarding comments specify which of the proposed actions is being addressed. OBJECTIONS TO HUD The County of Los Angeles will undertake the projects described above with Block Grant funds from HUD under Title I of the HCDA of 1974, as amended. The County of Los Angeles is certifying to HUD that the County of Los Angeles and the Executive Officer, Clerk of the Board, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to project environmental review, decision making and action, and that All Interested Agencies, Groups and Persons _ • nage 3 these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that, upon its approval, Block Grant funds may be used and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the NEPA of 1969. HUD will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) That the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the applicant approved by HUD; or (b) That applicant's environ— mental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environ— mental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures under 24CFR Part 58.75 of the Interim Regulations found in the Federal Register dated April 12, 1982. These regulations are available in the above named office of the County of Los Angeles. Objections may be addressed to: Environmental Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2500 Wilshire Boulevard, Los -Angeles, California 90057. Objections to HUD on the release of funds on bases other than those stated in the previous paragraph will not be considered by HUD. No objection received after February 9, 1985, will be considered by HUD. Executive Officer, Clerk of the Board County of Los Angeles BBK:TG: s2 0 HUD -NEPA ENVIRONMENT* ASSESSMENT PROJECT NAME, NO. Azusa water Sy LEAD AGENCY: city of Azusa •LOCATION: San Gabriel Avenue bel Dalton Avenue between PRCJ. 0ESC2IP ; : Prosect involve: 4 inhl St. P- 1 of 7 c Ines to 8 inch. Project also includes installation of new fire hydrants gate valves and connection to an existing 6" waterline. and 6" 44Yo 3`�2D til ti: va Lina All determinations need explanation. Reference to documentation sources, nates and correspondence. C --n FOr,tanc_ Wit:l IWMMWMEWMW� 1 2 3 4 5 6 c° a y v o> 44Yo 3`�2D til ti: va 4 1,F X G~ re quirements (City of Azusa, 20 P Q y� _• Zo= 2L '� Lina All determinations need explanation. Reference to documentation sources, nates and correspondence. C --n FOr,tanc_ Wit:l IWMMWMEWMW� Corprehensive Project desi d to bringwater main into confo, ante with fireeflow 112/11/84). Plans and Zoning g X re quirements (City of Azusa, CO3tlbiliT% 2'C Project involves replacement of existing Crban Impact X infrastructure. ol1`e Site level no slope problems. X (Site visit 12-12-84) Erosion X No erosional problems evident at the site. (Site visit 12-12-84) SoildNo �uitabil�t% X soil suitabilit Y problems evident. (Site visit 12-12-84) Hazards and Nuisances inc dud Site gaiety X No hazards or nuisances. (Site visit 12-12-84) Energy Consumption X Project not anticipated to waste energy. C1vvvn11 r tzl cm a Mia ma a Visual Qua!; ty- :ompatible use X The water mains will be below the ground surface. 2nd scale, a tc. -TT No visual impacts anticipated. Needs documentation cnly ** Needs more study m- HUD -NEPA ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT • P. 2 c= 7 PROJECT NUMBER 8044 1 2 3 4 5 6 ° ,m All determinations need 0) explanation. Reference CaO,YY ti ti; Y� a4 to documentation I - * . 4 „ sources, notes and yFaGr correspondence. ° �~ w oCcmg aoy Impaer Crreaories = 4 4° ao` 4 e 2� 4%-; r,..,,.d r. mn m Hater Resources X No major water resources in project area. (Site visit 12-12-84) No surface water or inadequate drainage at Surface 'dater X site. (Site visit 12-12-84) No natural watercourses in project area. Watercourses X (Site visit 12-12-84) Jnique Natural No unique natural features or potential for Features and X agricultural use. (Site visit 12-12-84) Agricultural Land ieletltion and No native vegetation or wildlife at project Wildlife X site. ,(Site visit 12-12-84) Soe�o�eenem�e Demographic Project will not cause any demographic Character X character changes. Displacement X Project will not displace any businesses or residents. Employment and Project will not significantly affect employment Income ?atte-ns X income patterns. Camnwnuy Fac% iaas :is Educational Project by its nature does not affect Facilities X educational facilities. Commercial Project will provide additional water capacity_ Facilities X to area and could encourage future growth of commercial facilities. Health Care Project by its nature does not require or affect X health care services Social Services Project does not require special social Xservices. * Needs documentation only ** Needs more study HUD -NEPA ENVIRONMENTAA&ASSESSMENT • PROJECT NUMBER 8 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 54r++ces . Conan WMI : r^ 3 of 7 All determinations need explanation. Reference to documentation sources, notes and correspondence. Solid {tiasteProject not anticipated to produce significant X amounts of solid waste. (S. Aguchi, 1979). Waste Water X Project will not generate wastewater. Project will not affect storm water runoff. Storm Water x Project designed to upgrade existing water water Su?? ly X delivery system. Police X Project will not affect police services. Fire X Project will improve fire fighting capabilities by providing fire code standard flows. Emergency Project will not affect emergency/medical Medicalx services. Open Space X Project will not decrease amount of designated open space areas. Recreation X Project will not affect recreation facilities. Cultural Facilities X Project will not affect cultural facilities. Transportation X Project construction may create short-term traffic delays. * Needs documentation only ** Needs more study D. 4 of 7 HUD - NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMM STArJTORY CHECKLIST PROTECT 4: 840.044 STATUTORY BASED RECLJ-. TIONS '+ I s' 41 aa°' a a17 02 ZQ °J r d*9 �° tea/ All determinations o"� need ORPlanacion. `ma o4.. Reference co CO documentation sources notes and V y 1. Hat_c ?reservation 36 C:3 800 (I -3c-79 (C.•''BG) X No historic sites in city. 36 CSR 901 (3-20-31) (GDAG) 2. :100z::azard Protection (:5.+'RC Regulations FEMA indicates NSFHA (Region 43 FR 3030 (2-_�-i8) g 1X Flood Prone Areas 12-1-79). 3. wet -Can=s ?rctac=:on USWRC ticns Project not located in 3 SR 3030 (_-1:-"3) wetlands (1). 4. Coastal Zone ?Ian 15 =R Part 930 X Project not located in i' --25-i99)) coastal zone (1) �. o'_s source tai°ers 40 C=R ?art 1 102 No impact on primary drink - X ing water sources (1), -•-noangered Scec:es 50 C-R part 402 X No endangered species in project area (1). • w1�3 S Scenic River Protsct:ca No wild and scenic rivers (C5' :;emo, 9-:0-30) X in project area (1). 2. Air Caa"ty Frotectlon 40 -=R Par- 51 ;Si?,$) Impact insignificant; air X pollution laws control equi ment and materials used (1) _'� . _avLrorser.tai Senn. ar:s: Temporary noise impacts during 24 CTR 51, as .emended construction insignificant. a. Nose (Subpar: B, X shed 7-12-79) =. Laazards, _-- Letter 79-33 •:sat g Project not subject to land= c• :iazar_s (suz- car- C, ?zoyosed g Project not sensitive to upset _ R••:a 9-19-70) hazard. it MM. -NEPA ENVIRONMENTOASSESSMENT • P• 5 of 7 PROJECT NMGER 84C.044 sumat�r of rusd:ags and Coadusiaas: There are no adverse impacts associated with improvement of the existing water supply system besides short-term traffic delays during construction. The upgrading of system capacity could lead to increased development in the future project benefits include improvement of existing water supply delivery system and upgrading of fire flow capabilities to meet minimum code standards. sua==7 of Caaditiaas: Project site consists of mixed use residential and commercial in generally good condition. San Gabriel Avenue is the primary access route to the downtown Azusa area. There are no natural or man-made constraints to the proposed project. Project ylodi�tsaoas uid A1:srtsaGvee C.ansidareo: None considered or deemed necessary. HUD-NEPA ENVIRONMENT„, ASSESSMENT • P. 6 aE 7 PROJECT NUMBER 84C.044 Additional Studies Performed ( Attach Study or Sumaarr) 1. Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. 1980. Environmentally sa„sit;v a;r c Updated annually. Available in data file. Miti-a=_=n measures Normal good infrastructure construction practice includingadequate quote signage and safety lights and proper scheduling should minimize potential traffic and noise roblems. HUD -NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT p• 7 of 7 PROJECT NUMBER 840.044 Is project in compliance with ap licable laws and regulations? LI Yes �I Yo Is an EIS required? j] Yes 117 No .i. A finding of No Significant Impact( FONSI) can be made. Project will not significantly affect the quality of the human environmPnr 0 Yes IC2 No Basic Reasons Supparting Decision• substantial adverse affects and will improve water service and fire protection in the area. Upgrading of the water main capacity could lead to additional commercial or rP ciAontial ❑rnwth first th'c lA fi t nllar7 hX ritc of A=qa nl nninm policy. Short-term traffic and noise impacts during construction can be minimized through appropriate regulatory techniques ?re?a=ed by: CancU= ed r . i Date: Date: 'Identify the major reasons for the decision of "no significant impact,,. These are to be included in the environmental public notice.