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City of Ukiah
Recycled Water Project
Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
SCH #2013032072
Prepared by:
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .........................................................................................................1-1
Chapter 2 Comments Received ...........................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 Responses to Comments ....................................................................................3-1
Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND .................................................................4-1
Chapter 5 CEQA Findings and Determination: ...................................................................5-1
Appendicies
Appendix A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program .............................................. A-1
May 2013
Chapter 1
Introduction
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public Resources Code Section 21000, et
seq. and CEQA Guidelines), the City of Ukiah, California (City) prepared a Public Draft Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated
with the Citys proposed Recycled Water Project (Proposed Project/Action). The purpose of the Proposed
Project/Action is to replace/augment existing water supplies in Ukiah Valley. Recycled water use within
the Ukiah Valley would offset existing and future water demands for irrigation and frost protection of
agricultural land, and in doing so, would support the local agricultural industry. It would also offset urban
irrigation demands, ease storage limitations at the Ukiah Wastewater Treatment Plant (UWWTP) and
reduce treated wastewater discharges to the Russian River.
On March 27, 2013, to initiate public review of the Draft IS/MND, the City filed a Notice of Completion
(NOC) for the project with the Governors Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse or SCH)
and the County of Mendocino and released the Draft IS/MND for a 30-day public review. The State
Clearinghouse identified the project with SCH #2013032072. The 30-day public review period was
established between March 27 and April 26, 2013, with copies of the Draft IS/MND available for review
at the Citys Public Works Administration Office, at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482; and the
Main Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. On March 27, 2013, the Ukiah Daily
Journal published the Notice of Intent/Notice of Availability (NOI/NOA) to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Proposed Project/Action. A Public Draft of the IS/MND was also posted on the Citys
website at http://www.cityofukiah.com/.
This Final IS/MND was prepared according to CEQA Guidelines and considers and incorporates all
comments received by the State Clearinghouse and the City during the 30-day public review period. The
purpose of this document is to clarify facts set forth in the Public Draft IS/MND, as necessary, to ensure
accuracy. This City must consider the IS/MND, together with any comments received, before approving
the Proposed Project/Action (Public Resources Code Section 21091(f); and CEQA Guidelines Section
15074). The City has no affirmative duty to prepare formal responses to comments on the Proposed
Project/Action IS/MND, but should have adequate information on the record explaining why the
comment does not affect the conclusion that there are no potential significant environmental effects. The
City is required to, however, to notify, in writing, any commenting agencies of the date of the public
hearing on the Proposed Project/Action for which an IS/MND is prepared and will be decided upon for
approval (Public Resources Code Section 21092.5(b); and CEQA Guideline Section 15073).
This Final IS/MND is being distributed to agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals who
commented on the Public Draft IS/MND to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to express
their views regarding the environmental impacts of the project, and to ensure that information pertinent to
permits and approvals is provided to decision makers for the City and CEQA responsible agencies. A
public hearing was held by the City Council on May 15, 201. Both written comments and oral testimony
from the public hearing have been incorporated into the Final IS/MND for the City Council to consider
whether to approve the Proposed Project. The City Council is scheduled to make a final decision on
the Proposed Project/Action on June 5, 2013 at 6:00 at the City Council Chambers, 300 Seminary
Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482.
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Chapter 2
Comments Received
During the 30-day public review period (March 27 through April 26, 2013), the City received a total of
four (4) comment letters on the Proposed Project/Action. The City has reviewed and considered the
comments from each agency as follows in Table 2-1 below:
TABLE 2-1
AGENCY COMMENT LETTER RECEIVED
Date
April 25, 2013
May 2013
Commenting Agency
Mona Dougherty, Senior Water Resources Control Engineer
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
5550 Skyline Boulevard, Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95400
Bruce. C Baracco, Executive Officer
Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission
Ukiah Valley Conference Center
200 South School Road, Site F
Ukiah, CA 95482
Ahmad Kaskoli, Senior Environmental Scientist
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Devon Jones, Director
Mendocino County Farm Bureau
303-C Talmage Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Comment
Letter
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Chapter 3
Responses to Comments
This chapter evaluates the comments received during the 30-day public review period (March 27 through
April 26, 2013). The City received a total of four (4) comment letters on the Proposed Project/Action.
The City has reviewed and considered the comments from each agency and provides a response to each of
those comments as provided for below.
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proximity of the proposed irrigation area to surface water features. The Citys Report of Waste Discharge
and Recycled Water Technical Report will also provide a detailed analysis to demonstrate that the
proposed recycled water irrigation rates will not exceed the most stringent of the nutrient or hydraulic
agronomic rate and also demonstrate that ground or surface water will not be degraded.
Comment A-6. Comment Noted. Table 4 - Regulatory Requirements, Permits and Authorizations for
Project/Action Facilities has been revised to reflect these comments. Please see changes to the Public
Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-7. Comment Noted. The page numbering in Chapter 3 has been revised per the comment
provided. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft
IS/MND.
Comment A-8. Comment Noted. The Comment is a general statement which is acknowledged and with
which the City agrees.
Comment A-9. Comment Noted. The Comment is a general statement which is acknowledged and with
which the City agrees.
Comment A-10. Comment Noted. Mitigation Measure BIO-6: Obtain Required Authorizations, is also to
be implemented in conjunction with Mitigation Measure BIO-3 Avoid Cutting Through Creeks;
Mitigation Measure BIO-4: Implement Construction Best Management Practices; and Mitigation
Measure BIO-5: Develop and Implement a Frac-Out Contingency Plan for Trenchless Construction
Activities. As a result, we are not simply proposing to conduct studies and obtain permits. We have
identified mitigation measures to help avoid and reduce potential impacts to wetlands and other sensitive
areas. As part of the permitting process, additional mitigation measures may also be identified and
implemented as project design details become more fully developed.
Comment A-11. The City is in the process of identifying the details regarding the design and construction
of the proposed recycled water storage pond(s). At a minimum, the recycled storage pond(s) will be
designed to minimize the movement of recycled water and pollutants such as salts and nutrients to
groundwater and/or surface waters. The storage pond(s) will have a synthetic liner and will meet all of the
design criteria required by the Regional Water Board.
Comment A-12. Comment Noted. The Geology and Soils section of the IS/MND has been revised to
reflect this comment. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the
Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-13. Comment Noted. The Hydrology and Water Quality section of the IS/MND has been
revised to reflect this comment. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4
Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-14. Comment Noted. The Citys Report of Waste Discharge and Recycled Water Technical
Report will also provide a detailed analysis to demonstrate that the proposed recycled water irrigation
rates will not exceed the most stringent of the nutrient or hydraulic agronomic rate and also demonstrate
that ground or surface water will not be degraded.
Comment A-15. Comment Noted. The Citys Report of Waste Discharge and Recycled Water Technical
Report will also provide a detailed analysis to demonstrate that the proposed recycled water irrigation
rates will not exceed the most stringent of the nutrient or hydraulic agronomic rate and also demonstrate
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that ground or surface water will not be degraded. An antidegradation analysis will be prepared and
submitted as part of the Report of Waste Discharge.
Comment A-16. Comment Noted. On page 2-8 in the Public Draft IS/MND, the City identifies a
summary of the operational plans to enforce an irrigation schedule among its users. Additionally, the
comment correctly notes that Mitigation Measure HWQ-2 identifies BMPs that the City proposes to
implement to reduce the potential effects of increased salt loading potential from the use of recycled
water. The City also notes that prior to any permit action related to operation of the recycled water
system, the City will need to prepare and submit for approval of the Regional Water Board, a recycled
water operations and maintenance plan and recycled water users guide to identify general and site-specific
BMPs that will be implemented to ensure that recycled water will be used in a manner that protects
ground and surface water. As requested, the City has revised existing Mitigation Measure HWQ-2 and
has added a new mitigation measure (HQW-3) to identify the preparation of measures to protect against
recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for detection and correction of leaks, and ensure that
pollutants such as salts and nutrients are not discharged at concentrations that could adversely impact
groundwater. The BMPs will also address both agronomic irrigation and frost protection uses. Please see
changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-17. Comment Noted. As requested, the City has added a mitigation measure to identify the
preparation of measures to protect against recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for
detection and correction of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such as salts and nutrients are not discharged
at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater. The BMPs will also address both agronomic
irrigation and frost protection uses. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4
Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-18. Comment Noted. As requested, the City has added a mitigation measure to identify the
preparation of measures to protect against recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for
detection and correction of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such as salts and nutrients are not discharged
at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater. The BMPs will also address both agronomic
irrigation and frost protection uses. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4
Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-19. Comment Noted. The City agrees with the comment and has included Mitigation
Measure HWQ-1 Implement Construction Best Management Practices in the Public Draft IS/MND which
identifies the need to prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant
to the requirements of the construction storm water general permit. The mitigation measure also addresses
post-construction erosion control measures that will be implemented to ensure protection of water quality.
These measures include, but are not limited to: returning all drainage patterns to pre-construction
conditions, re-grading and re-gravelling or repaving road surfaces, as necessary, to prevent erosion and
provide stable road beds and the inclusion of vegetation on recycled water reservoir embankments to
prevent erosion.
Comment A-20. Comment Noted. The City does not anticipate that construction activities would be
within, or disturb, the riparian zone. Nevertheless the City has revised Mitigation Measure BIO-3 to
identify setbacks from creeks for starting and ending the drilling activities and the need to have equipment
on site to handle any spills. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to
the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-21. Comment Noted. The City agrees and Mitigation Measure HAZ -2 identifies the need to
coordinate with appropriate regulatory agencies and develop a contingency plan to dispose of any
contaminated soil or groundwater.
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Comment A-22. Comment Noted. The City agrees and has revised Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 to
reflect this comment. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to
the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-23. Comment Noted. The City does not believe the Proposed Project/Action would have any
impacts on temperature in the Russian River or its tributaries as it does not propose any activities where
applied recycled water would run-off into the Russian River or its tributaries, including under frost
control measures. The City has revised existing Mitigation Measure HWQ-2 and has added a new
mitigation measure (HQW-3) to identify the preparation of measures to protect against recycled water
runoff that is not incidental, provide for detection and correction of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such
as salts and nutrients are not discharged at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater and
surface water. The BMPs will also address both agronomic irrigation and frost protection uses. Please see
changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-24. Comment Noted. Table 4 - Regulatory Requirements, Permits and Authorizations for
Project/Action Facilities has been revised to reflect these comments. Please see changes in to the Public
Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-25. Comment Noted. Table 4 - Regulatory Requirements, Permits and Authorizations for
Project/Action Facilities has been revised to reflect these comments. Please see changes in to the Public
Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-26. Comment Noted. Table 4 - Regulatory Requirements, Permits and Authorizations for
Project/Action Facilities has been revised to reflect these comments. Please see changes in to the Public
Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-27. Comment Noted. Table 4 - Regulatory Requirements, Permits and Authorizations for
Project/Action Facilities has been revised to reflect these comments. Please see changes in to the Public
Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
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Mitigation Measure BIO-3 to identify setbacks from creeks for starting and ending the drilling activities
and the need to have equipment on site to handle any spills. Please see changes to the Public Draft
IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment C-3. Comment Noted. The City will research alternative lubricants to replace bentonite during
construction-related drilling activities. If or when a more suitable substitute is found, we will revise the
construction plan that correlates with construction-related drilling.
Comment C-4. Comment Noted. Due to the scale of the Project and the maps included in the IS/MND
and the Cultural Resources Investigation report, detailed mapping showing the buffer footprints of the
Projects APE would not provide much distinction except for on a much larger scale and on a pipeline
segment by segment basis. Due to the nature of this IS/MND and Cultural Resources Inventory Report,
the City feels the mapping along with the description is more than adequate at this point. Once detailed
design drawings are developed, the buffers will be displayed at that time.
Comment C-5. Comment Noted. The City agrees and has revised Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 to reflect
this comment. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public
Draft IS/MND.
Comment C-6. Comment Noted. The City agrees and has revised Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 to reflect
this comment. Please see changes in to the Public Draft IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public
Draft IS/MND.
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Chapter 4
This chapter shows revisions to the March 2013 Public Draft IS/MND, subsequent to the documents
publication and public review. The revisions are presented in the order in which they appear in the Public
Draft IS/MND and are identified by section and page number in respective chapters. These revisions are
shown as excerpts from the Public Draft IS/MND, with strikethrough (strikethrough) text in indicate
deletions and underlined (underlined) text to indicate additions.
Chapter 2
Detailed below are the changes to the Project Description and Alternatives chapter in the Public Draft
IS/MND.
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On page 2-8, Table 4 Regulatory Requirements, Permits, and Authorizations for Project/Action
Facilities is hereby revised as follows.
Table 4: Regulatory Requirements, Permits, and Authorizations for Project/Action Facilities
Agency
Type of Approval
Authority to Construct
Permit to Operate
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Biological Resources
On Page 3-14, Mitigation Measure BIO-3: Avoid cutting through the creeks is hereby revised as follows.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3: Avoid cutting through the creeks. As described in the Proposed
Project/Action description, all of the creek crossings will be crossed by using trenchless construction
techniques in the dry season. Specifically, no pipeline construction activities shall occur between
December 1 and May 31 (a work window identified by the National Marine Fisheries Service), which is
the period when adult and juvenile salmonids are likely to occur in the Russian River. Construction crews
shall avoid entering the stream channels during installation. In Addition, the City shall require that there
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is a minimum setback of 100 feet from creeks for the starting and ending of any drilling or
trenchless construction activities. Additionally, the City shall have or require its contractor(s)
have the needed equipment on site to handle any spills.
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On Page 3-23, Mitigation Measure: GEO-1: Perform Geotechnical Investigation is hereby revised as
follows.
Mitigation Measure GEO-1: Perform Geotechnical Investigation. The City shall require a designlevel geotechnical study to be prepared prior to project implementation to determine proper design and
construction methods, including any cathodic protection measures needed for installing the pipelines in
these soils as well as the design of the storage pond(s). The geotechnical study shall evaluate the
potential for impacts to groundwater by determining soil permeability and other characteristics that affect
water movement, in addition to issues related to erosion and seismic hazards.
3.8
Page 3-0 has been revised to Page 3-26 and the subsequent pages have been revised to be in their proper
consecutive order. In addition, Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2 below have been hereby revised
as follows.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Store, Handle, Use Hazardous Materials in Accordance with
Applicable Laws. The City shall ensure that all construction-related hazardous materials and hazardous
wastes shall be stored, handled, and used in a manner consistent with relevant and applicable federal,
state, and local laws and done in a manner that protects surface waters and groundwater. In addition,
construction-related hazardous materials and hazardous wastes shall be staged and stored away from
stream channels and steep banks to keep these materials a safe distance from near-by residents and
prevent them from entering surface waters in the event of an accidental release. Additionally, the City
shall develop a spill contingency plan that addresses measures to address spills and leaks of hazardous
materials as well as appropriate use of adequate storage containers for containment.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-3: Properly Dispose of Hydrostatic Test Water. Dewatering and of the
pipeline during hydrostatic testing in the during construction phase as well as any dewatering needed as a
result of operations and maintenance activities shall be discharged to land and not into any creeks,
drainages, or waterways and shall require prior approval from the North Coast Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
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On Pages 3-5 and 3-6 of the Public Draft IS/MND (now pages 3-31 and 3-32), the discussion under item
(a) is hereby revised as follows.
Discussion
(a) Less-than-Significant Impact with Mitigation.
Excavation, grading, and construction
activities associated with the Proposed Project/Action could violate water quality as those
activities would expose and disturb soils, resulting in potential increases in erosion and siltation
in the Project area. Construction during the rainy season could result in increases in erosion,
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station, and water quality issues. Generally, excavation, grading, paving, and other construction
activities would expose disturbed and loosened soils to erosion by wind and runoff. Construction
activities could therefore result in increased erosion and siltation, including nutrient loading and
increasing the total suspended solids concentration. Erosion and siltation from construction have
the potential to impact the creeks and drainage crossings, therefore posing a potentially
significant impact to water quality. With the incorporation of the following mitigation, any
potential impacts to water quality are reduced to less-than-significant levels.
Mitigation Measure HWQ-1: Implement Construction Best Management Practices.
To reduce potentially significant erosion and siltation, the City and/or its selected
contractor(s) shall obtain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) and
implement Best Management Practices and erosion control measures as required by the
North Coast RWQCB. Best Management Practices to reduce erosion and siltation shall
include the following measures: Avoidance of construction activities during inclement
weather; limitation of construction access routes and stabilization of access points;
stabilization of cleared, excavated areas by providing vegetative buffer strips, providing
plastic coverings, and applying ground base on areas to be paved; protection of adjacent
properties by installing sediment barriers or filters, or vegetative buffer strips;
stabilization and prevention of sediments from surface runoff from discharging into storm
drain outlets; use of sediment controls and filtration to remove sediment from water
generated by dewatering; and returning all drainage patterns to pre-existing conditions.
In addition, the operation of the Proposed Project/Action and application of recycled water will
increase salts and nutrient loadings on the soils which could result in significant impacts to
adjacent surface and groundwater resources. Agricultural farmers within the area maintain their
own onsite pumping and distribution systems to supply water to their crops. Depending on their
access and water rights, they rely on water from the Russian River and its tributaries as well as
groundwater. Groundwater and Russian River are similar in water quality and generally have an
average TDS level of approximately 224 milligrams per liter (mg/l)1. At build out, the Proposed
Project/Action would offset approximately 1,375 afy of that supply with recycled water for
irrigation purposes. The proposed new recycled water supply would have an average TDS level
of approximately 345 mg/l2 which would result in an approximately 54 percent increase in salt
loading for the 1,375 afy of water to be used for irrigation purposes. It is assumed that with
proper irrigation best management practices, recycled water operations would have an 80 percent
irrigation efficiency, meaning that 80 percent of the applied recycled water would be lost through
evapotranspiration and the remaining 20 percent of the flow would percolate through the root
zone. All of the applied salts are assumed to remain with the 20 percent flow and would
percolate into the groundwater as a result of winter rains. The increased salt loading would result
in approximately 200 tons per year. However, in context to the overall Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Basin which has a capacity of 324,000 acre-feet, this incremental increase is not
considered to be a significant impact. Also, recycled water has higher amounts of nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium than potable supplies. Thus, recycled water would help alleviate the
need to use fertilizers which are more readily applied if potable supplies are used for irrigation
and which are not accounted for in its TDS calculations. Further, with the implementation of the
following recycled water best management practices mitigation measures, any adverse impacts
can will be further reduced and remain to be less-than-significant.
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2
California, Department of Water Resources (DWR), Californias Groundwater Basin, Bulletin 118. February 2004.
City of Ukiah, Reclaimed Water Effluent TDS Study. September 2012.
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Ensure that water is applied consistent with Title 22 requirements and in amounts
(frequency and intensity) which meet the demands of the plant (agronomic rates), but
not in excessive amounts such that salts buildup in the soil beyond the root zone
and/or otherwise are leached to groundwater;
Ensure that adequate soil drainage is maintained;
Ensure that salt-sensitive plants are not to be spray wet; and
Addressing sodium and alkalinity concerns through addition of water and soil
amendments, including addition of gypsum.
In addition and prior to operation of the recycled water system, the City shall prepare and
submit for approval of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, a recycled
water operations and maintenance plan and recycled water users guide to identify general
and site-specific BMPs that will be implemented to ensure that recycled water will be
used in a manner that protects ground and surface water. The BMPs shall address
measures to protect against recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for
detection and correction of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such as salts and nutrients are
not discharged at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater. The BMPs
shall also address both agronomic irrigation and frost protection uses.
Specifically, the recycled water for irrigation BMPs shall include the type of irrigation
system, proper design and operation of the irrigation system, application methods (e.g.,
agronomic application, use of repeat start times and multiple water days to increase
irrigation efficiency and reduce runoff potential, no application during precipitation
events), setbacks to surface waters, physical systems to capture runoff and prevent it from
reaching surface waters. BMPs shall also describe how salts and nutrients will be
managed in a manner that protects groundwater quality.
Frost protection BMPs shall include limiting frost protection use to relatively flat parcels,
use of very low application rates for the shortest period possible, pre-season system
inspections and testing, regular in-season system checks, inspection checks during spray
events that include checking for ponding and runoff, logging of spray events, and
maintenance of a cover crop between vineyard rows to provide capacity for retention and
limited treatment.
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potential degradation is identified, the analysis shall demonstrate that any degradation
is in the best interest of the people of the state and that it will not result in the
exceedance of any groundwater quality objectives. This antidegradation analysis shall
be prepared and submitted as part of a Report of Waste Discharge.
With the implementation of Mitigation Measures HWQ-1, and HWQ-2, and HWQ-3, any
water quality impacts as a result of the use of recycled water will be reduced to less-thansignificant levels. No additional mitigation measures or demineralization facilities would be
required.
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Appendix A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
City of Ukiah Recycled Water Project
City of Ukiah
Recycled Water Project
Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
SCH #2013032072
Prepared for:
City of Ukiah
Public Works Administration Office
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
Prepared by:
May 2013
INTRODUCTION
This MMRP has been prepared to ensure that all required mitigation
measures are implemented and completed in a satisfactory manner before
and during project construction and operation. The MMRP may be modified
by the City during project implementation, as necessary, in response to
changing conditions or other refinements. Table A (included at the end of
this document) has been prepared to assist the responsible parties in
implementing the mitigation measures. The table identifies individual
mitigation
measures,
monitoring/mitigation
timing,
responsible
person/agency for implementing the measure, monitoring and reporting
procedure, and space to confirm implementation of the mitigation measures.
The numbering of mitigation measures follows the numbering sequence
found in the Public Draft IS/MND.
On March 27, 2013, to initiate public review of the Draft IS/MND, the City
filed a Notice of Completion (NOC) for the project with the Governors
Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse or SCH) and the
County of Mendocino and released the Draft IS/MND for a 30-day public
review. The State Clearinghouse identified the project with SCH
#2013032072. The public review period was established between March 27
and April 26, 2013, with copies of the Draft IS/MND available for review at
the Citys Public Works Administration Office, at 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, CA 95482; and the Main Branch Library, 105 North Main Street,
Ukiah, CA 95482. On March 27, 2013, the Ukiah Daily Journal published
the Notice of Intent/Notice of Availability (NOI/NOA) to adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project/Action. A Public Draft of the
IS/MND
was
also
posted
on
the
Citys
website
at
http://www.cityofukiah.com/.
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City staff members and/or the construction contractor has completed the
necessary actions for each measure.
The responsible party for implementation of each item would identify the
staff members responsible for coordinating with the City on the MMRP.
REPORTING
The Citys project manager shall prepare a monitoring report, upon
completion of the project, on the compliance of the activity with the required
mitigation measures. Information regarding inspections and other
requirements shall be compiled and explained in the report. The report shall
be designed to simply and clearly identify whether mitigation measures have
been adequately implemented. At a minimum, each report shall identify the
mitigation measures or conditions to be monitored for implementation,
whether compliance with the mitigation measures or conditions has occurred,
the procedures used to assess compliance, and whether further action is
required. The report shall be presented to the City Council.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN TABLE
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Table A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the City of Ukiahs Recycled Water Project IS/MND
Mitigation Measure
Cover all trucks having soil, sand, or other loose material or maintain
at least two feet of freeboard on all trucks.
Survey results are valid for 14 days from the survey date. Should
ground disturbance commence later than 14 days from the survey date,
surveys should be repeated. If no breeding birds are encountered, then
work may proceed as planned.
Implementation1
Timing
Prior to
construction of
The Proposed
Project/Action.
Enforcement1
The City of Ukiahs Public Works Department is primarily responsible for implementing the mitigation measures for the Proposed Project/Action as described in this MMRP.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the City of Ukiahs Recycled Water Project IS/MND
Mitigation Measure
Implementation1
Timing
Enforcement1
Prior to the
construction of
the Proposed
Project
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Table A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the City of Ukiahs Recycled Water Project IS/MND
Mitigation Measure
Implementation1
Timing
Enforcement1
A full-time monitor will attend all drilling to look for observable fracout conditions or lowered pressure readings on drilling equipment. If a
frac-out is identified, all work will stop, including the recycling of
drilling lubricant. In the event of a frac-out into water, the pressure of
water above the tunnel will keep excess mud from escaping through the
fracture. The location and extent of the frac-out will be determined, and
the frac-out will be monitored for 4 hours to determine whether the
drilling lubricant congeals (bentonite will usually harden, effectively
sealing the frac-out location).
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Timing
Enforcement1
Prior to and
throughout
construction
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Upon discovery of
cultural resources
Upon the
discovery of
suspected human
remains.
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Prior to
completion of
engineering plans
for the Proposed
Project/Action.
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed
Project/Action
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed
Project/Action
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed
Project/Action
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed
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Project/Action.
Federal Aviation
Administration
California Department of Fish
and Wildlife
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed
Project/Action.
Develop SWPPP
prior to and
throughout
construction.
Incorporation
measures into
SWPPP prior to
construction and
implementation
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(frequency and intensity) which meet the demands of the plant (agronomic rates),
but not in excessive amounts such that salts buildup in the soil beyond the root
zone and/or otherwise are leached to groundwater;
Implementation1
Timing
Enforcement1
throughout
construction,
as appropriate
In addition and prior to operation of the recycled water system, the City shall
prepare and submit for approval of the North Coast Regional Water Quality
Control Board, a recycled water operations and maintenance plan and recycled
water users guide to identify general and site-specific BMPs that will be
implemented to ensure that recycled water will be used in a manner that protects
ground and surface water. The BMPs shall address measures to protect against
recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for detection and correction
of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such as salts and nutrients are not discharged
at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater. The BMPs shall also
address both agronomic irrigation and frost protection uses.
Specifically, the recycled water for irrigation BMPs shall include the type of
irrigation system, proper design and operation of the irrigation system,
application methods (e.g., agronomic application, use of repeat start times and
multiple water days to increase irrigation efficiency and reduce runoff potential,
no application during precipitation events), setbacks to surface waters, physical
systems to capture runoff and prevent it from reaching surface waters. BMPs
shall also describe how salts and nutrients will be managed in a manner that
protects groundwater quality.
Frost protection BMPs shall include limiting frost protection use to relatively flat
parcels, use of very low application rates for the shortest period possible, preseason system inspections and testing, regular in-season system checks,
inspection checks during spray events that include checking for ponding and
runoff, logging of spray events, and maintenance of a cover crop between
vineyard rows to provide capacity for retention and limited treatment.
Mitigation Measure HWQ-3: Prepare Antidegradation Analysis. Prior to
implementation, the City shall prepare and submit to the North Coast Regional
Water Board an antidegradation analysis as part of its Report of Waste Discharge
that demonstrates that the storage and irrigation of recycled water will not result
in degradation of groundwater or surface water. The analysis shall identify the
fate and transport of pollutants of concern, and shall address salts, nutrients, and
Development of
the Report of
Waste Discharge.
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any other pollutants that could be present in the recycled water at concentrations
that could affect groundwater quality. For the pond(s), the analysis shall
determine the leakage rate through the pond liner and the impact of pond leakage
on groundwater and nearby surface water. The analysis shall determine whether
there are any anticipated increases in pollutant concentrations over background
groundwater quality. If any potential degradation is identified, the analysis shall
demonstrate that any degradation is in the best interest of the people of the state
and that it will not result in the exceedance of any groundwater quality
objectives. This antidegradation analysis shall be prepared and submitted as part
of a Report of Waste Discharge.
3.12 NOISE
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Limit Construction Hours. Construction
activities will be limited to the least noise-sensitive times and will comply with
both the City and Mendocino County noise ordinances. Construction, alteration,
repair or land development activities shall be allowed on weekdays between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
No construction shall be permitted on Sundays.
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prepare and implement effective traffic control plans in the areas of City and
County streets to show specific methods for maintaining traffic flows. Examples
of traffic control measures to be considered include: 1) use of flaggers to
maintain alternating one-way traffic while working on one-half of the street; 2)
use of advance construction signs and other public notices to alert drivers of
activity in the area; 3) use of positive guidance detour signing on alternate
access streets to minimize inconvenience to the driving public; 4) provisions for
emergency access and passage; and 5) designated areas for construction worker
parking.
Project/Action.
Enforcement1
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