El Centro City Council
October 15, 2024

AGENDA

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30
AM
City Hall
Council Chambers
1275 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by October 15, 2024.

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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:

Interim Mayor Pro-tem:

Council Members:

Sylvia Marroquin
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Tomás Oliva
Sonia Carter
Edgard Garcia
City Manager: Cedric Ceseña
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
11:30 AM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:

Any member of the public wishing to address the City Manager on any matter appearing on the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) - possible litigation against the City - 1 case 2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957 Public Employment - Interim City Manager
6:00 OPEN SESSION:

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INVOCATION:

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
6:10-6:15 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record. 6:15-6:30 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Proclamation - National Community Planning Month, October 2024

2. Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, October 7-11, 2024

3. Presentation by Sabrina Barber, Assistant Manager, Imperial Irrigation District regarding Public Power Week with Double Incentive Energy Efficiency Rebate Promotion. 6:30-6:35 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4-9 ):

4. Warrant Registers for the Month of September 2024

5. Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2024.

6. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2024.

7. Approval of City Council Minutes.

8. Approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan FY25 to FY29.

9. Appointment of Interim Finance Director - Contract with Andy Heath 6:35-6:45 PUBLIC HEARINGS:

10. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Approval of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 22-03 for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and CR&R Waste Transfer Station Project Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- ___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION

MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
PROJECT: CR&R Waste Transfer Facility General Plan Amendment 22-03, consisting of approximately 8.95 acres of land, located approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue.

11. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Approval of General Plan Amendment 22-03 for the CR&R Waste Transfer Station Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-03 CHANGING THE

LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1,125 LINEAR FEET EAST OF THE

SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DOGWOOD AVENUE AND ROSS AVENUE, AND

DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
6:45-7:30 NEW BUSINESS:

12. Reallocation of America Rescue Plan Expenditures
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:

Discussion and approval of the proposed reallocation of previously approved ARPA expenditures.

13. Military Equipment Use Ordinance 2024
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, Chief of Police
Recommendation:

Introduce Ordinance No. 24- , AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF

ORD. NO 22-06 REGARDING THE CONTINUING USE OF ANNUAL MILITARY

EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE POLICY OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and approve first reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

14. 2022 - 2023 Citizen Option for Public Safety Program Grant Presentation: Robert Sawyer, Chief of Police
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2022-2023 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT.

15. Community Sponsorship - Central Union High School Varsity Cheerleading Team Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:

Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cash sponsorship request

16. Community Sponsorship - Dancing for a Dream Foundation Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:

Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.

17. Ratify Letter of Support - Working Hands Program T-Mobile Hometown Grants Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:

The City Manager's Office received a request from Catholic Charities for a letter of support for the Working Hands Program T-Mobile Hometown Grants

18. Ratify Letter of Support - CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:

The City Manager's Office received a request for a letter of support from Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency (IVRMA) for the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Project.

19. Delegate for Upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting.

Presentation: Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
Recommendation:

Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate for the NLC Annual Business meeting at the City Summit.
7:30-7:40 DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

20. Public Works Department Update by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

21. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Poke & Noodle 799 Danenberg Dr. El Centro, CA 92243-8509

22. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Shooters Sport Bar 467 W Main St El Centro, CA 92243-3006

23. Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs
7:40-8:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8:10-8:20 CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT:

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-154)
Item: 1.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Presentation
Prepared by:

Department Head: Cedric Cesena
DOC ID: 2024-154
Proclamation - National Community Planning Month, October 2024 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

N/A
DISCUSSION:

N/A
CONCLUSION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

None

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-155)
Item: 2.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Presentation
Prepared by:

Department Head: Cedric Cesena
DOC ID: 2024-155
Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, October 7-11, 2024 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

N/A
DISCUSSION:

N/A
CONCLUSION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

None

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-148)
Item: 3.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Presentation
Prepared by:

Department Head: Sylvia Marroquin
DOC ID: 2024-148
Presentation by Sabrina Barber, Assistant Manager, Imperial Irrigation District regarding Public Power Week with Double Incentive Energy Efficiency Rebate Promotion.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

N/A
DISCUSSION:

N/A
CONCLUSION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

None

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-144)
Item: 4.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head:

DOC ID: 2024-144
Warrant Registers for the Month of September 2024
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the warrant registers for the Month of September 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. September 2024

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-145)
Item: 5.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2024-145
Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2024.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PAYROLL REGISTERS SEPTEMBER 2024

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-143)
Item: 6.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2024-143
Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2024.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Treasurer's Report for the Month of September 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

N/A
DISCUSSION:

N/A
CONCLUSION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

1. TREASURER'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2024

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 2024
Market
Value
Maturity Rate
Par tPcntt VTM Cost
CF.NERAL ACCOUNT
U.S. Savings and CD's
First FinI BK 32021SKR6
Goldman Sachs 38150VST7
JPMorgan Chase BK 46656M4V0
US BK Natl Assn 90355UCM5
Valley Natl BK 919853LE9
235,000 4.850 4.850 $
240,000 5.100 5.100 $
235,000 5.400 5.400 $
235,000 4.950 4.950 $
240,000 5.150 5.140 $
235,000 $
240,000 $
235,000 $
235,000 $
240,000 $
235,092
240,214
235,101
235,014
240,250
02/14/25 $
01/16/25 $
04/17/25 $
02/07/25 $
01/16/25 $
1,185,000 1,185,000 1,185,670
U.S. Corporate Obligations
Mountain Amer Fed Cr Un West 62384RAQ9
All in Fed Cr Un Delaville A 01664MAH9
Affinity Fed Cr Un 00832KBU2
Kemba Financial Credit Union 48836LAV4
Metro Cr Un Chelsea Mass 59161YBH8
Bank of China New York City 06428FZ26
Webbank Salt Lake City Utah 947547J22
Subtotal
245,000 4.750 4.750
245,000 5.700 5.690
245,000 5.800 5.790
245,000 5.150 5.150
245,000 5.650 5.620
235,000 5.150 5.140
245,000 5.150 5.140
S 245,000 $
245,000 $
245,000 $
245,000 $
245,000 $
235,000 $
245,000 $
245,022
245,159
245,267
245,093
246,210
235,555
245,292
1,707,598
10/15/24
10/31/24
11/15/24
11/25/24
03/11/25
03/17/25
03/04/26
$
$ $
$ $
$ $
$
$
1,705,000 1,705,000
U.S. Government Obligations
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130ALZX5
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130APV69
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AMBY7
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130APZ81
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AR3B5
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AMGV8
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AM2B7
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AMQU9
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AYQG4
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130B0UY3
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AM2F8
Subtotal
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
750,000 $
$ 747,593
745,808
745,230
744,615
745,335
738,533
738,218
735,488
749,325
750,248
718,328
10/29/24
11/25/24
11/26/24
12/16/24
02/25/25
02/26/25
04/29/25
06/16/25
01/29/26
04/17/26
04/29/26
$ 750,000 0.520 0.520
750,000 1.000 1.010
750,000 0.550 0.550
750,000 1.250 1.260
750,000 1.750 1.760
750,000 0.625 0.630
750,000 0.625 0.630
750,000 0.625 0.640
750,000 5.250 5.250
750,000 5.500 5.500
750,000 1.125 1.170
$ $
$ $
s S
$ $
s $
s $
$ s
$ $
$ $
$
8,250,000 8,250,000 8,158,718
Other Investments
Cash Equiv.

Local Agency Investment Fund
Subtotal
$ 4,260,687 $ 4,260,687
$ 65,768,457 $ 65,768,457
70,029,144 70,029,144
$ 4,260,687 0.010 0.010
65,768,457 4.575 4.575
70,029,144
$
81,169,144 81,169,144 81,081,129 Subtotal 2 2 i !
Bonds
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
2021 Series A - Library Bond Project
2023 Series A - Police Station Project
1,928,545 $
6,660,639 $
37,991,037 $
46,580,220
$ 1,928,545 0.010 0.010
6,660,639 0.010 0.010
37,991,037 0.010 0.010
46,580,220
$ 1.928,545
6,660,639
37,991,037
46,580,220
$ $
$ S
Total 127,749,364 127,749,364 127,661,349

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 2024
Prior Fiscal
Year YTD
Same Period
This
Month
Fiscal
YTD
Interest Received
30,687 $
768.457
140,272 $
768,457
61,022
516,468
Other Investments
LAIF
Total 799,144 S 908,729 $ 577,490
Balance
08/31/24
Balance
Change 09/30/24
Monthly Activity
General Accounts
1,185,000
1,950,000
9,750,000
11,461,536
65,768,457
1,185,000
1,705,000
8,250,000
4,260,687
65,768,457
U.S. Savings and CD's
U.S. Corporate Obligations
U.S. GovernmentObligations
Cash Equiv. & Other Investments
LAIF
(245,000)
(1,500,000)
(7,200,849)
90,114,993 (8,945,849) 81,169,144
Trustee Accounts
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
Library 2021 Bond Project
El Centro Police 2023 Bond Project
1,928,537
6,660,610

37.856.976
46,446,123
1,928,545
6,660,639

37.991.037
46,580,220

28.29 134,061
$ 134,097
Total $ 136,561,116 S 127,749,364
I hereby certify that this report reflects the pooled investments of the City of El Centro and is in conformity with the Investment Policy of the City as adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2001.

A copy of this Policy is available at the Office of the City Clerk. In the opinion of the undersigned, the City’s expenditure requirements for the following six months, can be met from projected revenues and maturities of Investments listed herein.

Elizabeth Fuchen
Interim Finance Director

Cityof El Centro
Treasurer's Report
Summary of Investments
as of 09/30/2024
Investment Unrealized
gain/loss Net increase
decrease
Market Value
end of Period
percent
of total
income
Cost/Par to-date (*)(**)
$ 1,185,000 670 $ 1,185,670 1% 1 U.S. Savings and CD's
2,598 $ 1,707,598 2% U.S Corporate Obligations _$ 1,705,000 9 (91,283) $ 8,158,718 10% 3 U.S. Government Obligati 8,250,000 $ 4,260,687 $ 4,260,687 5% 4 Cash Equiv. & Other Inve:
5 LAIF $ 65,768,457 $ 65,768,457 81%
Total $ 81,169,144 (88,015) $ 81,081,129 100%
(*) Investments 1 through 5
Investments are held to maturity redemption is at cost rendering no loss.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-156)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2024-156
Approval of City Council Minutes.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Minutes of October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

N/A
CONCLUSION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 10-01-2024 Regular CC Minutes

2. 10-03-2024 Special Joint CC Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 11:30 A.M.

The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:33 a.m. in RDA Conference Room, El Centro City Hall, 1249 W. Main Street, El Centro, California, for the purpose of closed session. Meeting was originally scheduled in Conference Room A, 1275 Main Street, but due to air conditioner malfunction problems, meeting was moved to RDA Conference room.

PRESENT: Council: Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Cesena, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:

CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN 054-310-037 and 054-310-049.

Agency negotiators: Community Services Director, City Manager Negotiating Party: Rove Engineering
Under negotiation: price and terms

LABOR RELATIONS NEGOTIATIONS
Closed Session with Labor Negotiations pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Representatives: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director; Labor Negotiations consultant Patrick Clark and City Manager.

Negotiations with: All labor organizations and groups within the city regarding compensation.

Motion carried.

Closed Session concluded at 1:30 p.m.

City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.

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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.

CITY ATTORNEY REORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
Mayor Marroquin introduced and recognized a foreign exchange student, Kieran Koppel, from Germany and Valentina Villanueva, who wants to become a mayor when she grows up.

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Retirement Recognition received by Henry Cornejo, Public Works.

2. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 6, 2024, received by Gina Vargas, Executive Director.

3. Proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week of October 6-12, 2024, received by Fire Chief Bernal.

4. Certificate of Recognition for National Human Resource Professionals Day, September 26, 2024 received by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director.

5. Certificate of Recognition for National Information Technology Professionals Day, September 17, 2024, received by Miguel Felix, IT Manager.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6-13)
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, approving consent items (# 6-13).

6. 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 24-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND READOPTING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 29 “ZONING” IN ITS AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12 “GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND OTHER SOLID WASTE, “CHAPTER 18” OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. “CHAPTER 23” STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, AND CHAPTER 24 “SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS” TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CURRENT LAW.” waive reading and adopt by title only.

7. Approval of City Council Minutes of September 17, 2024.

8. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-70, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO APPROVING THE FORM OF SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC

SERVICE PROVIDERS IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S COMMUNITY’S DEVELOPMENT GRANT ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (2024-2025) FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT

OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.

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9. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-71, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN 2022.

10. Approval of the 2024 CDBG Sidewalk and Ramps plans and specifications and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

11. Acceptance of Ms. Diana Ortega’s resignation from the Planning Commission Board, effective September 26, 2024.

12. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-72, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

13. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-73, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN

THE OFFICE OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

NEW BUSINESS

14. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-74, RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A VENDOR

AGREEMENT WITH DAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (DBA) DAY WIRELESS

SYSTEMS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE STATION PROJECT.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
- Report by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Community Services Informational Report - Report by Andy Heath, Financial Consultant, El Centro Financial Update - Informational Report

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NEW BUSINESS

15. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, ratification of a Letter of Support for AB 2757 Southeast California Economic Region.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

16. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, ratification of a Letter of Support for Kw’tsan National Monument Designation.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

17. Moved by Marroquin, second by Oliva, community sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center for their 9th Annual Imperial Valley Pride Event.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

18. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving the appointment of Aaron F. Popejoy to the Planning Commission with term ending on October 3, 2028.

AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

LEGISLATIVE
None

INFORMATION ITEM

19. Received Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs report.

TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on activities.

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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
________________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor

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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL & EL CENTRO PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024, 5:30 P.M.

The El Centro City Council met in special session in a joint meeting with El Centro Planning Commission on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for a work-study meeting.

PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Attorney Martyn (Via Zoom), Clerk Wyles, Deputy Abbott Planning Commissioners: Popejoy, Bertussi, Perez, Alvarez, Urias Commission Secretary: Angel Hernandez, Records Clerk Lopez Imperial Avenue Complete Streets – Work Study Session

1. Work-study session with the El Centro Planning Commission regarding the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan. The project team will present preliminary designs for pedestrians, bicycle and transit improvements for Imperial Avenue from Adams Avenue to Treshill Road.

Informational only. No action taken.

No comments/concerns were received from the public.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. ______________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
________________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-157)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2024-157
Approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan FY25 to FY29.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Local Transportation Authority FY25-29 five year expenditure plan as presented.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact to the general fund. This agenda is for LTA funded projects only.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND:

The Imperial County Local Transportation Authority (LTA) Retail Transaction and use tax provided revenues by a one-half of one cent sales tax increase authorized by voters in 1989 for 20 years and an additional 20 years were approved in 2008. The Imperial County Local Transportation Authority Retail Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance and Expenditure Plan LTA Ordinance No. 1-2008 outline participating agencies roles and eligible expenditures.

The City of El Centro is required to keep a current 5-year expenditure plan under the Local Transportation Authority requirements for planned expenditures. The last 5 year plan was approved by council on October 18, 2022. The fund has been used for city overlay projects as well as to provide required dollar match contributions to awarded federal and state grants such as SB1, STBG, RSTP, CMAQ, ATPL, amongst others over the years.

DISCUSSION:

The City of El Centro is preparing an updated five year expenditure plan to cover FY 2025- 2029. City staff plans to use the LTA revenues specified in LTA Ordinance No. 1-2008 for allowable purposes defined under Article XIX, Section 1(a) of the State of California as required by the LTA Ordinance; samples of such allowable expenditures are:

Street overlays, street maintenance, street signal light projects, street lights, street improvements (sidewalk/curb&gutter), street widening, street drainage improvements including storm drains, street striping and street planning and design. Funding is to be used within local streets, roads and highways.

City Staff plans to make LTA revenues available for all city streets and new annexed streets or street extensions consistent with the General Plan. A list of known and proposed

projects is shown in the attached 5-year budget spreadsheet, however additional projects will be added on a case-by-case basis as projects are needed or grants are received which require local funding matches. The account is also leveraged to fund roadway capital projects such as the 2023 Overlay Project.

The LTA projected revenues attached to this report have been revised based on current trends. Attention should be noted to account 205-3204 which is used to fund our street overlays and road maintenance projects to maintain our roadways. The amount as proposed averages at about $2,000,000 per year for FY2025-2029 based on available revenue and decreasing to lower amounts for the next couple of years before available funds rebound. It should also be noted that we are expected to received an additional $900,000 per year due to SB1 RMRA, bringing the available budget for street maintenance to approximately $2,900,000 per year on average.

For illustration purposes, the FY 2025 funding distribution of LTA funds is presented below CONCLUSION:

Approve Local Tansportation Authority FY 25-29 five year expenditure plan as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. LTA 5-year Budget Spreadsheet (FY25 to FY29)

2. Article 19 Motor Vehicle Revenues

FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
2024/2025 2025/2026 2026/2027 2024/2025 2025/2026
Fund Balance July 1 (start of fiscal year) $4,668,999 $1,867,935 $1,966,920 $2,255,483 $2,590,865 LTA Transportation Authority Revenues $4,000,256 $4,060,260 $4,121,164 $4,182,981 $4,245,726 Interest Earning $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Total Available $8,689,255 $5,948,195 $6,108,083 $6,458,465 $6,856,590

EXPENDITURES
Division Code
3204 610113 PlanetBids and Virtual Proj. Mang. 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 3204 610113 Professional Fee-o (Traffic Engineering Consultant) 40,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 3204 610113 Streetsaver subscription $ 3,500.00 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3204 610113 Traffic Signal Maintenance Services $ 100,000.00 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 3204 610113 I8/SR86 (Road Shoulder Landscape
Services) $ 21,000.00 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 3204 610113 I8/Dogwood (Road Shoulder Landscape
Services) $ 18,800.00 18,800.00 $ 18,800.00 $ 18,800.00 $ 18,800.00 $ 3204 610113 I8/Imperial Ave. (Road Shoulder
Landscape Services) $ 25,000.00 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 3204 610113 Imperial Ave off ramp & I-8 $ 6,300.00 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 3204 610113 SR 86 Median Maintenance $ 30,000.00 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 3204 610113 SCAG/County Aerial Imagery $ 7,675.00 - $ - $ - $ - $ 3204 610113
CALTRANS Relinquishment - Assessment $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 3204 610113 Bradshaw Tree Removal $ - - $ - $ - $ - $
3204 610113 Aztec T.O No. 3 Dogwood Road Alignment
- Interstate 8 to Ross Road $ - 140,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3204 610113 Psomas Task Order 5 - Danenber Drive
Preliminary Study $ - - $ - $ - $ - $
3204 610113 Lee & Ro Task Order 3 $ - 1,036.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3204 610113 Lee & Ro Task Order 4 $ - 23,957.50 $ - $ - $ - $ 3204 710102 Street Improvements - Misc. (Yearly
Overlay and misc. road improv.)-
Arch/Engineering $ 35,000.00 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 3204 710106 Street Improvements - Misc. (Yearly
Overlay and misc. road improv.) $ 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 3204 730102 Truck $ - - $ - $ - $ - $
3207 710106 North Date Canal under-grounding $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 3208 710102 La Brucherie Widening (PE Phase) $ - 150,000.00 $

CITY OF EL CENTRO
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 5-YR BUDGET SPREADSHEET (FY 25 TO FY29) FUND 205
Supply and Services
Capital Outlay

3209 710102 Imperial Avenue Ext. - Phase 1
Modifications $ - - $ - $ - $ - $
3209 710106 Imperial Avenue Ext. - Phase 1 (CM) $ - 25,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3213 710102 ATPL Imperial Ave - Design $ - 68,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ $ - - $ - $ - $ - $
3252 710102 Imperial Avenue Ph 2 & 3 - ENG $ - 75,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3252 710106 Imperial Avenue Ph 2 (CM) $ - 25,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3266 710102 Colonia Drainage - Design $ - 100,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3266 710106 Colonia Drainage - CON $ 300,000.00 - $ - $ - $ - $ 3267 710102
Shovel ready project preparation - Design $ 50,000.00 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 3268 710106 Streets Striping Maintenance $ 75,000.00 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 3214 710106 Dogwood/Main Intersection
Reimbursement $ - 300,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $
3271 710106 Speed Humps $ 15,000.00 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 3220 710102 ATP Cycle 6 Design $ 100,000.00 100,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 3213 710106 ATP Cycle 5 CM $ - 81,415.00 $ - $ - $ - $
FEDERAL OR STATE GRANT MATCH EXPENDITURES - 205 LTA Street Match Accounts Division Code
Federal
Reimbursable -
(GRANTS)- City
Fund 401
Minimum
Project Cost
Local Grant
Matching Fund
Local Grant
Matching Fund
Local Grant
Matching Fund
Local Grant
Matching Fund
Local Grant
Matching Fund
FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
3252 710102 Imperial Avenue Extencion Ph II - ENG
3272 710102 CMAQ Signal Light Synchro 8th St $48,000 $48,053 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 3272 710106 CMAQ Signal Light Synchro 8th St $343,000 $ 398,399 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 3213 710106 ATPL Imperial Ave - CON $ 882,000.00 $ 2,942,312 $ - 2,060,312 $ - $ - $ - $ 710102 CMAQ Imperial Ave - Traffic Signal Sync
(PE) $ - $ - $ - 12,000 $ - $ - $ - $
710106 CMAQ Imperial Ave - Traffic Signal Sync
(CON) $ - $ - $ - 74,000 $ - $ - $ - $
3277 710106 SB1LPP - Commercial Ave - Resurfacing
(CON) $ - $ - $ - 218,000 $ - $ - $ - $
710106 STBG N. Imperial Ave. Street Maint. $ 541.00 $ - $ 151,000 - $ - $ - $ - $ 710104 STBG S. Imperial Ave. Phase IV ROW $ 520,000.00 $ - $ 70,000.00 - $ - $ - $ - $ 710106 ATP Cycle 6 CON $ 1,200,000.00 $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $

FINANCING & ADMIN EXPENDITURES
Admin $ 23,000.00 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 205 820101 Bond Financing $1,410,000 $1,410,000 $1,410,000 $1,410,000 $1,410,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $5,388,321 $2,548,275 $2,419,600 $2,434,600 $2,419,600 TOTAL FINANCING EXPENDITURES $ 1,433,000 1,433,000 $ 1,433,000 $ 1,433,000 $ 1,433,000 $ FUND BALANCE / RESERVE JUNE 30 (END OF FY) $1,867,935 $1,966,920 $2,255,483 $2,590,865 $3,003,990 Projected Revenues provided by LTA includes 1.5% growth per year

9/12/2017 ARTICLE 19 MOTOR VEHICLE REVENUES :: California Constitution :: California Law :: US Law :: Justia http://law.justia.com/constitution/california/article_19.html 1/6 ARTICLE 19 MOTOR VEHICLE

REVENUES
SECTION 1. Revenues from taxes imposed by the State on motor vehicle fuels for use in motor vehicles upon public streets and highways, over and above the costs of collection and any refunds authorized by law, shall be used for the following purposes:
(a) The research, planning, construction, improvement,
maintenance, and operation of public streets and highways (and their related public facilities for nonmotorized traffic), including the mitigation of their environmental effects, the payment for property taken or damaged for such purposes, and the administrative costs necessarily incurred in the foregoing purposes.
(b) The research, planning, construction, and improvement of exclusive public mass transit guideways (and their related fixed facilities), including the mitigation of their environmental effects, the payment for property taken or damaged for such purposes, the administrative costs necessarily incurred in the foregoing purposes, and the maintenance of the structures and the immediate right-of-way for the public mass transit guideways, but excluding the maintenance and operating costs for mass transit power systems and mass transit passenger facilities, vehicles, equipment, and services.

CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE 19 MOTOR VEHICLE REVENUES
SEC. 2. Revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the State upon vehicles or their use or operation, over and above the costs of collection and any refunds authorized by law, shall be used for the following purposes:

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-150)
Item: 9.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Action Item
Prepared by:

Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2024-150
Appointment of Interim Finance Director - Contract with Andy Heath CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the contract with Andy Heath.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

Andy Heath has been acting as a consultant, he now has made additional time available to assist the City in the role of Interim Finance Director.

DISCUSSION:

As the Interim Finance Director, Mr. Heath will carry out the responsibilities of the Finance Director as set forth in the Municipal Code and as directed by the City Manager.

CONCLUSION:

Approve the contract with Andy Heath.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Heath - Finance Director Agrmt 10.9

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT –
Interim Finance Director
This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement"), is made and effective as of October , 2024, between the City of El Centro ("City"), a municipal corporation, and Andy Heath ("Contractor"), a sole proprietorship. In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

I. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on October 15, 2024 and shall remain and continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed, but in no event later than December 31, 2025, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements.

All days set out in this Agreement are calendar days unless otherwise provided.

II. SERVICES
Contractor here is designated and shall serve as the City’s Interim Finance Director pursuant to El Centro Municipal Code Section 2-126 et seq. and shall perform the tasks required of the City Finance Director as well as those requested by the City Manager or City Council.

Ill. PERFORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR
A. Contractor shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of his ability, experience, and talent, carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Contractor shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of Contractor hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement. It specifically is understood that Contractor may provide services remotely as well as in person.

B. Contractor immediately shall notify the City Representative in writing of any delay in completion of the services. Such notice shall include the reason for such delay and a reasonable estimate of the length of the delay. If the delay materially effects performance of the Services, the city may terminate this Agreement under Section VI (Termination) or VII (Default).

C. Force Majeure. If delays in performance of the services are caused by the following unforeseen events or conditions beyond the reasonable control of City or Contractor, the time for performance may be extended by City only for the period of such events: war, changes in law or government regulation, labor disputes or strikes; fires, floods, adverse weather or other natural conditions preventing work; or inability to obtains materials, equipment or labor when the Contractor provides the City with timely evidence of its inability to obtain personnel.

D. Contractor may terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing at least 60 days prior written notice to the City of such termination. Within such time period, the Contractor shall complete any work necessary for the orderly termination of its consulting services.

IV. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
The City Manager shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Agreement, but not have the authority to change the compensation due to Contractor except as provided in this Agreement (the "City Representative").

V. PAYMENT
A. The City agrees to pay Contractor in accordance with the payment rates and terms and the schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based upon actual time spent on the above tasks. Such payment shall include all amounts for travel, lodging, meals or other expenses.

Additional payment may be approved thereafter as provided in this Agreement or by City policy.

B. Contractor shall submit invoices monthly to the City Manager for actual services performed. Invoices shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, or as soon thereafter as practical, for services provided in the previous month. City shall use reasonable efforts to pay within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees.

If the City Manager disputes any of Contractor's fees, the Manager shall use its best efforts to give written notice to Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth on the invoice.

VI. CITY'S SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Except as otherwise provided herein below, the City may suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, without cause and for convenience by serving written notice of termination upon the other party at least ten (10) days prior to the date of termination. Upon receipt of said notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City terminates a portion of this Agreement, such termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.

B. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this section, the City shall pay to Contractor the actual cost of the work performed up to the time of termination, less any disputed amounts. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this section, the Contractor will submit an invoice to the City as provided above.

VII. DEFAULT
A. Either Party's failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that either party is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, the affected party shall promptly notify the deficient party of such default and following such notice shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating or providing any work after the date of default and can terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to the other party. If such failure hereunder arises out of causes beyond either party's control under Section Ill C above (force majeure), the provisions of that sub-section shall apply.

B. If the City Representative determines the Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, City shall cause to be served upon the Contractor a written notice of the default. The Contractor shall have ten (10) days after service of default notice to cure the default as directed by the City in the notice of default.

In the event the Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.

VIII. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of services under this Agreement.

Contractor shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.

Contractor shall provide free access to the City at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit City to make transcripts or copies therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment.

B. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination of this Agreement, all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by the City without the permission of the Contractor. With respect to computer files, Contractor shall make available to the City, at the Contractor's office and upon reasonable written request by the City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, copying and/or printing computer files. Contractor hereby grants to City all right,Page 141 of 436 title, and interest, including any copyright, in and to the documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared by Contractor in the course of providing the services under this Agreement.

IX. INDEMNIFICATION AND DEFENSE
To the fullest extent permitted by law, City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Contractor while acting as the public employee/Finance Manager in the same manner as it would any other department head and shall indemnify him from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs, to the extent they arise out of his performance as the Finance Manager.

I. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. Any personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the City.

Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.

B. No employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Consultant for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.

5 XI. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Contractor shall keep itself informed of local, state, and federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. The City, and its officers and employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Contractor to comply with this section.

B. Licenses. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall have in effect all licenses required for the performance of the services described in this Agreement.

C. Non-discrimination. Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of any protected state or federal class or association with such class in its solicitation, selection, hiring or treatment of its employees, vendors or suppliers. Contractor understands that violation of this requirement shall be a material breach of this Agreement and may result in its termination, debarment or other sanctions. This requirement shall be placed in all agreements between the Contractor and its employees, vendors and suppliers.

D. Drug-free Workplace. Contractor agrees to insure a drug free workplace.

The Contractor shall certify to the City that it will provide drug-free workplace by submitting a Contractor Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace form as provided by the City. The Contractor shall publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace, and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition. The Contractor also shall establish a drugfree awareness program to inform employees about all of the following: the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; the policy of maintaining a drug free workplace; available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. In addition, the Contractor shall post the drug free policy in a prominent place.

E. No Use of City Logo or Product Endorsement. The Contractor agrees that any advertisement or notification identifying or referring to the City as a client of the Contractor requires the prior written approval of the City. No City logo or other identifying mark may be used without the prior written approval of the City.

6 Ill. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Undue Influence. Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the City has or will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Contractor, or from any officer, employee, or agent of Contractor, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement.

Violation of this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

B. No Benefit to City Employees. During their tenure and for one year thereafter, no member, officer, or employee of City, or their designees or agents, and no other public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the services under this Agreement shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the services performed under this Agreement.

C. Contractor covenants that neither Contractor nor any officer or principal of their firm have any interest in, or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by them as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor. To the extent applicable Contractor further covenants that Contractor has not contracted with nor is performing any services, directly or indirectly, with any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning property in the City or the study area and further covenants and agrees that Contractor and/or its subcontractors shall provide no service or enter into any agreement or agreements with a/any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning property in the City or the study area prior to the completion of the work under this Agreement.

D. Form 700. Contractor is subject to all applicable federal, state and local conflict of interest laws, regulations and policies applicable to its contract with the City and procurement practices related to such contract, including but not limited to the those under the Political Reform Act and its regulations or California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. Contractor shall complete Form 700's or similar forms.

E. Levine Act Compliance. The Contractor shall complete and comply with the provisions of Exhibit C regarding compliance with the Levine Act.

7 IV. RELEASE OF INFORMATION
A. All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor without City's prior written authorization. Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, shall not without written authorization from the City Attorney or designee, or unless requested by the City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the City.

Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

B. Contractor shall promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions, or other discovery request ("Discovery"), court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the City, unless the City is a party to any lawsuit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding connected to such Discovery, or unless Contractor is prohibited by law from informing the City of such Discovery. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding as allowed by law. Unless City is a party to the lawsuit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding and is adverse to Contractor in such proceeding, Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the opportunity to review any response to Discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, City's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

V. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by: (i) personal service; (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service (e.g., Federal Express), which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery; or (iii) United States mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later designate by notice:

To CITY: City of El Centro
1275 Main St.

El Centro, CA 92243
Attn: City Clerk

8 To CONTRACTOR: Andy Heath
VI. ASSIGNMENT
A. Contractor shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of the City. Due to the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, only Contractor shall perform the services described in this Agreement.

B. Before retaining or contracting with any subcontractor for any services under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with the identity of the proposed subcontractor, a copy of the proposed written contract between Contractor and such subcontractor which shall include an indemnity provision identical to the one provided herein identifying City as an indemnified party, or an incorporation of the indemnity provision provided herein, and proof that such proposed subcontractor carries insurance at least equal to that required by this Agreement or obtain a written waiver from City for such insurance.

C. Contractor may use assistants, under their direct supervision, to perform some of the services under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide City fourteen (14) days' notice prior to the departure of assistant from Contractor's employ.

VII. GOVERNING LAW
The City and Contractor understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. Any litigation concerning this Agreement shall take place in the municipal, superior, or federal district court with jurisdiction over the City.

VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written and pertaining to the subject of this Agreement or with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material.

A. No waiver or failure of either Party to insist upon the strict performance by

9 the other shall be a continuing waiver of any breach of this Agreement, nor shall such waiver affect or alter this Agreement, and each provision hereof shall continue in full force and effect. No change to any term or condition of this Agreement, nor any verbal understanding of the Parties shall be valid unless in writing as set forth in this Agreement.

B. Nothing contained this Agreement shall be considered a limit upon the charter city powers of the City.

C. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in its drafting.

D. In any conflict between the body of this Agreement and the Exhibits, the body of this Agreement shall control. If a conflict exists between any applicable law, rule, or regulation, that law, rule or regulation shall control.

The most stringent requirements shall control. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon identification of any apparently conflict or inconsistency.

IX. SEVERABILITY
Any part, provision, or representation of this Agreement or any of its exhibits, which is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be limited to that part, provision or representation and all other parts, provisions, or representations herein shall remain in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.

CITY OF E CENTRO
BY: ____________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor

ATTEST:

By: _______________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
By: _____________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn
Attachments: Exhibit A Levine Act Statement

EXHIBIT A

LEVINE ACT CERTIFICATION
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract. This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP/Agreement:

Martha Cardenas-Singh
Sonia Carter
Edgard Garcia
Silvia Marroquin
Tomas Oliva

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES X NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member: _

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $250 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES X NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member: _
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE
01/2024

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-134)
Item: 10.

Meeting: 10/15/2024 11:30 AM
Department:

Category: Resolution
Prepared by:

Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2024-134
Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Approval of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 22-03 for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and CR&R Waste Transfer Station Project CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- ___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH

MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
PROJECT: CR&R Waste Transfer Facility General Plan Amendment 22-03, consisting of approximately 8.95 acres of land, located approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Not Applicable.

BACKGROUND:

On September 10, 2024 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Mitigated Negative Declaration 22-03 and General Plan Amendment 22-03. The proposed project involves property situated approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue (Refer to Attachment A - Location Map) at APN’s 054-061-032; -033; -034; -035; -036; -037; -038; -039; & -042. John McNamara, CR&R Representative, requests approval to construct a solid waste transfer station and associated site improvements The proposed transfer station building will occupy 66,575 square feet, and the site will include parking areas, stormwater detention basins, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel dispensers, and vehicle scales. CR&R provides solid waste services in the region, and this project aims to establish a solid waste transfer station to enhance their waste management operations.

DISCUSSION:

A mitigated negative declaration (MND) was been prepared for review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines to assess the environmental impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures. The declaration evaluates potential environmental impacts and outlines mitigation measures for biological concerns.

No significant impacts were identified after the incorporation of mitigation measures. The MND was considered and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission for the

proposed general plan amendment.

A General Plan Amendment is required to amend the Land Use Plan from "General Commercial" to "General Industrial" (Refer to Attachment B-Land Use Map). The proposed use aligns with industrial activities, such as solid waste management and associated operations. The amendment will allow the project to move forward in compliance with local land use regulations. As such the general plan amendment was considered and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.

Surrounding Area- The project is located in the El Centro Home Acres subdivision, located in the southeastern portion of the City of El Centro. Currently, it is a mixture of heavy commercial and light industrial users where the common uses include contractor shops and storage yards and equipment rental and storage yards. Uses immediately surrounding the project site are as follows:

North: Vacant land, Ross Avenue, and a telecommunications tower East: Agricultural land
South: Vacant land
West: Contractor storage yard
City Impacts- The project site is presently underdeveloped and thus lacks improvements.

Off-site improvements will include the partial-width construction of a roadway along the eastern boundary of the project site, connecting the facility to Ross Avenue, facilitating vehicle access and circulation. Additionally, public utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, will be extended from existing facilities along Ross Avenue to service the site. These off-site improvements will not only support the operational needs of the waste transfer station but also contribute to the overall development of the surrounding area by enhancing public infrastructure and connectivity.

Land Use Compatibility- The project site, located in the southeastern portion of El Centro, was designated for General Commercial use as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update, approved in June 2021. However, the nature of the proposed waste transfer station, which includes solid waste processing, vehicle scales, stormwater detention basins, and other industrial activities, aligns more closely with General Industrial land use, which permits manufacturing, processing, and heavy commercial activities. By reverting the land use designation back to General Industrial, the General Plan Amendment will facilitate the development of the transfer station in accordance with the existing MGGeneral Manufacturing Zone, ensuring that both the land use and zoning are consistent with the city’s long-term planning objectives for the area. The aforementioned surrounding land are compatible with the proposed waste transfer station, which will contribute to the ongoing industrial and commercial development within the southeastern portion of El Centro, while minimizing potential conflicts with residential or sensitive uses.

Mitigated Negative Declaration- The project was not exempt from CEQA and as such a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. The Initial Study was initially circulated on November 11, 2023 and staff received four (4) comments from state or local agencies and no comments from the public. A copy of each letter is found in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (See Attachment C- Mitigated Negative Declaration). Mitigation measures identified to be incorporated into the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program involved Biological Resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
The General Plan Amendment (22-03) is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. The public hearing was scheduled for October 15, 2024, and duly noticed in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper of general circulation on September 28, 2024, a Notice of Public Hearing was sent to all property owners within 300-feet of the property, and a Notice of Public Hearing was placed on the property directly affected by the Change of Land Use.

REQUIRED FINDINGS & ANALYSIS

1. Proposed conformity with the City’s General Plan, and other development policies of the City.

Proposed change to the City’s General Plan if approved would ensure the proposed use aligns with industrial activities, such as solid waste management and associated operations. The amendment will allow the project to move forward in compliance with local land use regulations. The proposed project is in conformity with the City’s General Plan, specifically, the following goal and policy:
“Land Use Goal 3- Policy 3.1: “Encourage infill development within the City limits before expanding new development into the City’s SOI to the extent feasible to make efficient use of land and existing facilities and services and preserve open space and agricultural land.”
The project site would change the land use of the 8.95-acre property for industrial uses, allowing the construction of a 66,575 waste transfer station. “Land Use Goal 3- Policy 3.2: “Direct and control growth within the City boundary and SOI in coordination with the provision of public facilities and services through the application of the City’s Urban Development Program (UDP).”
The project site would develop a property within a Tier I Growth Area per the Urban Development Program. The difference between Tier I and Tiers II and III is the exemption of a Community Facilities Study in a Tier I property. In addition Tier I properties are located within Current Urban Service Areas.

2. Proposed general plan amendment is appropriate for the affected project site with consideration given to access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related land uses, and other considerations deemed relevant. • The land use change is appropriate for the affected subject site. The use of a waste transfer facility aligns with other heavy commercial or industrial users in the area. The applicant would be required to pave a half-width of road that will connect to Ross Avenue. A traffic analysis was prepared that determined the project shall provide a stop sign at the proposed driveway to ensure safe maneuvering for vehicles leaving the site.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT: CR&R Waste Transfer Facility General Plan Amendment 22-03, consisting of approximately 8.95 acres of land, located approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue.

See Attachment D-Resolution.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Attachment A- Project Location Map

2. Attachment B- Land Use Map

3. Attachment C- Final MND-IS CR&R

4. Attachment D- Resolution

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FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 22-03
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-03 AND

CR&R WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
APNS 054-061-032;-033;-034;-035;-036;-037;-038;-039;& -042 SEPTEMBER 2024
Prepared By:

Andrea Montano, Associate Planner
City of El Centro
Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
1275 W. Main Street

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City of El Centro
Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for
General Plan Amendment 22-03 and
CR&R Waste Transfer Facility
Letters of Comment and Responses
Four letters of comment to the Draft MND were received from state and local agencies. The comment letters received during the Draft MND public review period contained comments that resulted in changes to the Final MND text. These changes to the text are indicated by strikeout (deleted) and underline (inserted) markings. Revisions to the Final MND are intended to correct minor discrepancies and provide additional clarification. The revisions do not constitute significant changes to the project or environmental setting, or the conclusions regarding environmental impacts. The letters received during the public review period are listed as follows:

State and Local Agencies
Imperial Irrigation District
CalRecycle
County of Imperial Public Health Department- Environmental Health Division California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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A-1 The was subsequently required to initiate the customer service application process. A System Impact Study was completed on August 20, 2024 where the Distribution System Planning (DSP) department determined that there will not be any negative impacts to the IID distribution system. No offsite upgrades were required. A.1

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A.2 Comments 4, 5, and 6 are acknowledged as submittal
requirements for the applicant should any work occur within any IID right of way. A copy of this letter was provided to the applicant and they were made aware.

A.3 Comments 3, 7 and 8 were answered with the completion of the System Impact Study prepared by the Imperial Irrigation District Distribution System Planning Department. The System Impact Study determined that upgrades energy facilities were not required as there were no negative impacts.

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B.1 These parameters were requested from the applicant and subsequently included in the Description of Project located in the Initial Study portion of this document.

B.2 Additional detail regarding onsite processing was incorporated into the Air Quality, Explanation, (e) discussion.

B.3 Clarification was incorporated to make clear the maximum trips generated would be 151 daily trips and include staff, commercial vehicles and self-haul vehicles.

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C.1 Comments received from CalRecycle were incorporated in the appropriate sections of the Initial Study.

C.2 A detailed floor plan of this project was requested but are not currently available as plans are not currently ready for building permit submittal.

Additional detail regarding processing was included in the Air Quality Explanation (e ).

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C.3 This comment on obtaining a full solid waste facility permit is considered procedural in nature and not incorporated in the mitigation of this project. The applicant has been made aware of this requirement via receipt of this letter.

C.4 The applicant will be required to designate and are with methods to captures used waster that may be contaminated for any vehicle washed onsite. This project is required to submit a sewer pretreatment program.

C.5 Impervious pavement is currently incorporated in the project design. The alternative to incorporated gravel at this project site would not be considered.

C.6 The applicant has been advised of the potential for a Hazardous Materials Business Plan to be submitted to the Imperial County Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).

C.7 The maximum trip generation of 151 vehicles was clarified by the applicant that it includes trash collection vehicles parking, employee parking, transfer trucks parking, and bin storage.

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D.1 A biological survey was conducted on February 15, 2024, covering approximately

8.95 acres in El Centro, Imperial County, CA, along with three additional burrowing owl protocol surveys. No endangered, threatened species, or species of special concern were found, and no wetlands or jurisdictional issues were observed. While no burrowing owls were detected, one ground-nesting killdeer, protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, was found on-site. Additional mitigation measures as recommended in the Biological Resources Assessment Report dated July 2024, prepared by Barrett Biological Enterprises, Inc were incorporated to ensure impacts are less than significant.

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D.7 The irrigation canals located in the vicinity of the project site were not evaluated in the environmental document as they are located outside the project site and will not be impacted.

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D.8 A biological site assessment determined that no federal or state-listed endangered, threatened, or special-status botanical or zoological species were present within the project site or buffer survey zone. As a result, further analysis of construction noise was deemed unnecessary due to the absence of significant biological resources.

D.9 A biological site assessment determined that no federal or state-listed endangered, threatened, or special-status botanical or zoological species were present within the project site or buffer survey zone. As a result, further analysis of artificial nighttime light was deemed unnecessary due to the absence of significant biological resources.

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction.....................................................................................27

1.1 Project Needs and Objectives.......................................................27

1.2 Project Location and Setting ........................................................27

1.2.1 Surrounding Land Uses.............................................................28

1.3 Project Description.......................................................................28

1.3.1 General Plan Amendment .........................................................28

1.3.2 Infrastructure Improvements.....................................................29

1.3.3 Project Access............................................................................29

3.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program..............................31

3.1 Biological Resources....................................................................32

4.0 Environmental Checklist/Initial Study.............................................33

5.0 References .........................................................................................66 Appendices
Appendix A - Traffic Report
Appendix B- Biological Site Assessment July 2024
Appendix C- System Impact Study

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Project Needs and Objectives
The primary objective of the proposed waste transfer station project is to establish a state-of-theart facility designed to manage and process various waste streams, including municipal solid waste (MSW), recyclables, construction and demolition debris, and green waste. The facility, occupying 7 acres of the 8.95-acre site, will accommodate up to 500 tons of waste per day, ensuring efficient waste handling for both residential and commercial users within the region. Key operational elements include vehicle scales for accurate waste measurement, stormwater detention basins for environmental compliance, and compressed natural gas (CNG) dispensers to support eco-friendly vehicle fueling. The facility will implement stringent operational standards to ensure compliance with California State Minimum Standards, addressing critical issues such as traffic flow, dust control, and site security. Waste will be transferred to approved disposal sites within 48 hours, and the facility will maintain detailed records of all transactions, with monthly reporting to the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.

In addition to waste management operations, the project will contribute to the surrounding infrastructure by extending public water, sewer, and storm drain systems to the site, and constructing roadway improvements to connect the facility to Ross Avenue. The project’s land use designation will be amended from General Commercial to General Industrial, aligning with the existing MG-General Manufacturing Zone and supporting the broader objectives of the City of El Centro’s 2040 General Plan. This development will integrate seamlessly with nearby land uses, which include contractor yards, storage facilities, and agricultural land, while ensuring minimal impact on the environment through careful planning and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

1.2 Project Location and Setting
The project site is located approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue with a legal description of lots 15 through 22 and lots 39 through 40, El Centro Homes Acres, City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 054-061-032;-033;-034;-035;-036;-037;-038;-039;& -042 (Please Refer to Figure 1-Location Map). In addition, it is within a larger, approximate 72-acre area bounded by Ross Avenue to the north, existing agricultural fields to the east, Dealwood Road to the south, Dogwood Avenue to the west that was designated for General Commercial Land Uses as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update approved by the City in June of 2021. GPA 22-03 would revert the designated land use in the Land Use Element to General Industrial Land Uses consistent with the existing MG-General Manufacturing Zone.

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1.2.1 Surrounding Land Uses
The project site is situated within the southeastern portion of the City of El Centro, in an area characterized by a mix of heavy commercial, light industrial, and agricultural uses. The 8.95-acre parcel is part of the El Centro Home Acres subdivision and is composed of eight undeveloped parcels. The surrounding land uses consist of primarily vacant, agricultural, and light industrial areas. To the north of the project site is vacant land, Ross Avenue, and a telecommunications tower. To the east, the site is bordered by agricultural fields, a common feature in the Imperial Valley region. The southern boundary of the site is adjacent to additional vacant land, which provides a buffer between the project and more developed areas to the west. Directly west of the site lies a contractor storage yard, which is indicative of the light industrial nature of the surrounding neighborhood. The area immediately surrounding the project is sparsely developed, with contractor shops, equipment rental facilities, and storage yards being the primary uses in the vicinity. These existing land uses are compatible with the proposed waste transfer station, which will contribute to the ongoing industrial and commercial development within the southeastern portion of El Centro, while minimizing potential conflicts with residential or sensitive uses.

1.3 Project Description
The project consists of a general plan amendment (GPA 22-03) affecting 8.95 acres of vacant land located within the City of El Centro, California. CR&R, the property owner, is proposing to construct a solid waste transfer station at the project site. The 66,575 square foot transfer station building and onsite improvements consisting of parking areas, stormwater detention basins, CNG vehicle fuel dispensers, and vehicle scales will be constructed on a 7 acres portion of the project site. The remaining 1.95 acres that front Ross Avenue will remain vacant. Additional project elements include partial width roadway construction along the eastern project boundary connecting the site to Ross Avenue and extension of public water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure within the public right-of-way to existing facilities on Ross Avenue. Please refer to Figure 2-Site Plan.

The CR&R El Centro Transfer Facility is a proposed waste management site designed to handle municipal solid waste (MSW), recyclables, construction and demolition debris, and green waste.

Located with access via Ross Street, the facility will accommodate up to 500 tons of waste per day (TPD). It will serve both commercial and residential users, with approximately 151 vehicles expected to visit daily. Operations include weighing and recording all incoming waste, with MSW transferred to approved disposal sites within 48 hours. A Traffic Spotter will manage the flow of vehicles, ensuring smooth operation and separation of self-haul and collection vehicles. The facility will comply with California State Minimum Standards, addressing various controls like traffic, dust, and nuisance management, and will also adhere to additional standards for site security, maintenance, and personnel safety. Detailed records of all waste transactions will be maintained, with monthly reports submitted to the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA).

1.3.1 General Plan Amendment
The required General Plan Amendment (GPA 22-03) for the proposed waste transfer station project involves changing the land use designation of the 8.95-acre project site from General Commercial to General Industrial. This amendment is necessary to ensure consistency between

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the proposed development and the City of El Centro’s General Plan, which guides land use and zoning decisions within the city.

The project site, located in the southeastern portion of El Centro, was designated for General Commercial uses as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update, approved in June 2021.

However, the nature of the proposed waste transfer station, which includes solid waste processing, vehicle scales, stormwater detention basins, and other industrial activities, aligns more closely with General Industrial land use, which permits manufacturing, processing, and heavy commercial activities. By reverting the land use designation back to General Industrial, the General Plan Amendment will facilitate the development of the transfer station in accordance with the existing MG-General Manufacturing Zone, ensuring that both the land use and zoning are consistent with the city’s long-term planning objectives for the area.

1.3.2 Infrastructure Improvements
The proposed waste transfer station project will require several on-site and off-site improvements to support its operations and ensure compliance with local infrastructure and environmental standards. On-site improvements include the construction of a 66,575 square-foot solid waste transfer station building, designed to handle municipal solid waste (MSW), recyclables, construction and demolition debris, and green waste. Additional on-site facilities will include parking areas to accommodate staff and visitors, stormwater detention basins to manage surface runoff and prevent flooding, and vehicle scales for accurate waste measurement. The site will also feature compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel dispensers, supporting the use of environmentally friendly fuel alternatives. Landscaping and security measures, such as fencing and lighting, will also be incorporated to enhance site functionality, safety, and aesthetics. Off-site improvements will include the partial-width construction of a roadway along the eastern boundary of the project site, connecting the facility to Ross Avenue, facilitating vehicle access and circulation. Additionally, public utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, will be extended from existing facilities along Ross Avenue to service the site. These offsite improvements will not only support the operational needs of the waste transfer station but also contribute to the overall development of the surrounding area by enhancing public infrastructure and connectivity.
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1.3.3 Project Access
The proposed waste transfer station will be accessed via a newly constructed driveway that connects to Ross Avenue along the northern boundary of the project site. Traffic analysis indicates that the Ross Avenue/Dogwood Road intersection, along with the project driveway, will operate at an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) under near-term conditions. Additionally, a two-way left-turn lane on Ross Avenue, fronting the project site, will provide a safe buffer for vehicles entering and exiting the facility.

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For vehicles approaching from the east, this left-turn lane will allow employee vehicles and heavy trucks to wait for an adequate gap in oncoming traffic without blocking the westbound through lane. Similarly, vehicles exiting the site and making a northbound left turn onto Ross Avenue will be able to wait in this lane until it is safe to merge into westbound traffic. To further enhance safety, it is recommended that a stop sign be installed at the project driveway to ensure that vehicles leaving the site can maneuver safely onto Ross Avenue. These access improvements will facilitate smooth and controlled vehicle flow, supporting efficient operations while minimizing potential traffic disruptions.

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3.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program
The following project features and mitigation measures would be implemented via the Development Agreement to reduce impacts to below a level of significance.

3.1 Biological Resources
At the time a site-specific development is brought forward, the following biological mitigation shall be required:

MM BIO-1: A qualified avian biologist shall conduct nesting bird surveys no more than three days prior to any vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities, regardless of the time of year. The surveys should focus on detecting active nests, and if found, species-specific buffers of at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors shall be established. These buffers will be monitored daily by the biologist until the young have fledged or the nest is deemed inactive.

MM BIO-2: Although no Burrowing Owls were detected during the initial assessments, a qualified biologist shall conduct a follow-up survey between 14-30 days and within 24 hours prior to any grounddisturbing activities. If Burrowing Owls are found, a Burrowing Owl Plan must be developed and submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for approval. This plan will include avoidance, monitoring, passive relocation, and compensatory mitigation measures as needed.

MM BIO-3: All construction workers, including non-English-speaking personnel, shall receive bilingual training from a qualified biologist on the protection of nesting birds and Burrowing Owls. This training will cover species biology, legal protections, and the project's specific protective measures. Workers will receive wallet-sized cards or a fact sheet summarizing this information, and training documentation will be maintained on-site and available for CDFW review.

MM BIO-4: The qualified biologist shall have the authority to halt construction activities if any nesting birds or Burrowing Owls show signs of disturbance. Continuous monitoring shall be conducted throughout the project to ensure compliance with established buffers and other mitigation measures.

MM BIO-5: All surveys, monitoring activities, and training sessions shall be documented, and these records will be made available to the CDFW upon request. The project proponent must ensure that all mitigation measures are fully implemented and documented throughout the duration of the project.

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST/INITIAL STUDY

1. Project title: General Plan Amendment 22-03 & CR&R Waste Transfer Facility

2. Lead agency name and address:

City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

3. Contact person and phone number:

Andrea Montaño, Associate Planner (760) 337-4545

4. Project location:

Approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue with a legal description of lots 15 through 22 and lots 39 through 40, El Centro Homes Acres, City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 054-061-032;-033;-034;-035;-036;-037;-038;-039;& -042 (Please Refer to Figure 1-Location Map).

5. Project sponsor's name and address:

CR&R
c/o John McNamara
P.O. Box 125
11292 Western Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680

6. General Plan designation:

Current- General Commercial
Proposed- General Industrial

7. Zoning designation:

MG (General Manufacturing)

8. Description of project: The project consists of a general plan amendment (GPA 22-03) affecting 8.95 acres of vacant land located within the City of El Centro, California. CR&R, the property owner, is proposing to construct a solid waste transfer station at the project site. The 66,575 square foot transfer station building and onsite improvements consisting of parking areas, stormwater detention basins, CNG vehicle fuel dispensers, and vehicle scales will be constructed on a 7 acres portion of the project site. The remaining 1.95 acres that front Ross Avenue will remain vacant. Additional project elements include partial width roadway construction along the eastern project boundary connecting the site to Ross Avenue and extension of public water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure within the public right-of-way to existing facilities on Ross Avenue. Please refer to Figure 2-Site Plan.

The CR&R El Centro Transfer Facility is a proposed waste management site designed to handle municipal solid waste (MSW), recyclables, construction and demolition debris, and green waste. Located with access via Ross Avenue, the facility will accommodate up to 500 tons of waste per day (TPD). It will serve both commercial and residential users, with approximately 151 vehicles expected to visit daily. Operations include weighing and recording

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all incoming waste, with MSW transferred to approved disposal sites within 48 hours. A Traffic Spotter will manage the flow of vehicles, ensuring smooth operation and separation of selfhaul and collection vehicles. The facility will comply with California State Minimum Standards, addressing various controls like traffic, dust, and nuisance management, and will also adhere to additional standards for site security, maintenance, and personnel safety.

Detailed records of all waste transactions will be maintained, with monthly reports submitted to the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA).

The project site is within a larger, approximate 72-acre area bounded by Ross Avenue to the north, existing agricultural fields to the east, Dealwood Road to the south, Dogwood Avenue to the west that was designated for General Commercial Land Uses as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update approved by the City in June of 2021. GPA 22-03 would revert the designated land use in the Land Use Element to General Industrial Land Uses consistent with the existing MG-General Manufacturing Zone. Please refer to Figure 3 – Land Use Map and Figure 4 – Zoning Map.

9. Surrounding land uses and setting: The site consists of eight (8) undeveloped parcels that encompass 8.95 acres located in the southeast portion of the City of El Centro, near the vicinity of Ross Avenue and Montenegro Way. The site is currently vacant property. Please see Figure 5 – Site Photographs
The project is located in the El Centro Home Acres subdivision, located in the southeastern portion of the City of El Centro. Currently, it is a mixture of heavy commercial and light industrial users where the common uses include contractor shops and storage yards and equipment rental and storage yards. Uses immediately surrounding the project site are as follows:

North: Vacant land, Ross Avenue, and a telecommunications tower East: Agricultural land
South: Vacant land
West: Contractor storage yard

10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.)
CalRecycle, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, County of Imperial Public Health Department-Environmental Health Services

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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources cited. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained when it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
6) Include references to information sources for potential impacts. Reference to a previously-prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project’s 8) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance

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Issues:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
I. AESTHETICS – Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista?
X
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
X
c) Would the project conflict with applicable
zoning and other regulations governing scenic
quality?
X
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare that would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
X
Explanation:
(a.- d.)
This location is not within any scenic vistas that are either locally or state recognized. The site is currently vacant and devoid of any scenic resources such as trees, rock, outcroppings or historical buildings. In addition, there are also other properties in the vicinity that have existing structures. There will not be any substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area, as all light must be focused on the interior of the property and will be located at the rear of the flag shaped parcel that is not along an existing roadway.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
II. AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping
and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
X
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
X
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause,
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined, by the Public Resources Code
section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Governmental Code section 51104(g))?
X
d) Result in the loss of forest land or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use? X
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
X
Explanation:
(a. - d.)
This location is partially in Urban and Built-Up land and partially in Farmland of Local Importance as designated by the California Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder. The County of Imperial Agriculture Element (2015) defines farmland of local importance as non-irrigated and uncultivated land with Prime and Statewide soil mapping units. In addition, the Department of Conservation provides an additional definition that adds that Farmland of Local importance is either currently producing crops, or has the capability of production. In October 2010, the County of Imperial Board of Supervisors voted to opt out of the Williamson Act and suspended all contracts by December 31, 2018. Therefore, will not result in the conversion of prime or unique farmland nor would it have a Williamson Act Contract. As such, it is also not in a forest or timberland area which would result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest uses. (e.) The construction of a waste transfer station should have a less than significant impact on the adjacent agricultural uses. Therefore impacts, if any, would be less than significant.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
III. AIR QUALITY -- Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
X
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
X
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
X
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
X
e) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
X
Explanation:
(a-c) The development would be required to comply with all Imperial County Air Pollution Control District rules and regulations and obtain a permit for construction activities including the preparation of a dust control plan. All new commercial or warehouse users are required to pay an operational development fee to mitigate the emissions from new users to including increase vehicle emissions and power generation emissions per ICAPCD Rule 310. The development would also be required to adhere to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Rules and Regulations, specifically Rule VII and Rule III.
(d) A sensitive receptor is a person in the population who is particularly susceptible to health effects due to exposure to an air contamination. Sensitive receptor land uses include, schools, child-care centers, playgrounds, hospitals, retirement homes, and single/multi-family residential. The project is located in a heavy commercial and industrial use area. There are approximately 4 single family homes located over 800 linear feet away. Dust and heavy equipment emissions will occur during construction, however, the applicant will be required to comply with ICAPCD regulations to reduce construction activates from impacting nearby homes of which the nearest is 800 feet away. (e) The proposed project will allow the development of a new solid waste transfer station. Activities at the site include the transferring of waste from collection vehicles, sorting, and transferring to freight trucks to be transported an outside landfill. While, odors will occur surrounding uses consists of storage yards, vacant land, and agriculture fields which do not by their nature would not result in the concentration of substantial number of people that would be affected by odor. At a CR&R Waste Transfer Facility, materials are sorted through a combination of manual and mechanical processes. Upon arrival, waste is initially inspected and separated by type, such as municipal solid waste (MSW), recyclables, construction debris, and green waste. The waste is then unloaded onto a tipping floor, where bulky items are manually removed, and recyclables are directed to specific areas for further processing. Mechanical systems,

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including conveyor belts, screens, magnets, and air classifiers, are used to separate materials by size, weight, and type. Manual sorting further removes contaminants and separates items like plastics, paper, glass, and metals. After sorting, recyclables are baled and stored for transport to recycling facilities, while non-recyclable materials are sent to landfills or other disposal sites. This process maximizes material diversion from landfills, promoting recycling and composting, while ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible waste management.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
X
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, and regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife or
US Fish and Wildlife Service?
X
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
Hydrological interruption, or other means?
X
d) Interfere substantially with the movement
of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
X
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
X
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
X
Explanation:
(a-f) The project site consists of vacant land primarily located within an urbanized area and devoid of any known vegetation, bodies of water or wildlife corridors that could sustain wildlife or lead to the establishment thereof.

Barret Biological Enterprises conducted an initial biological assessment and a follow-up assessment, including three burrowing owl field surveys. Both assessments confirmed the absence of sensitive species on-site, with observed species limited to sparrows, nighthawk, and killdeer. No Burrowing Owls were found on-site or within the Imperial Irrigation District Right of Way (IIDROW), where their management falls under the Imperial Irrigation District as per the Quantified Settlement Agreement (QSA). As suchthe proposed project will not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat, or a substantially adverse effect on federally protected wetlands, or interfere with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species. There will be no major impacts to biological resources due to this project. However, as there is the potential for sensitive species to appear this risk was determined to be

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less than significant unless with mitigation incorporated.

BIO-1: A qualified avian biologist shall conduct nesting bird surveys no more than three days prior to any vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities, regardless of the time of year. The surveys should focus on detecting active nests, and if found, species-specific buffers of at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors shall be established. These buffers will be monitored daily by the biologist until the young have fledged or the nest is deemed inactive.

BIO-2: Although no Burrowing Owls were detected during the initial assessments, a qualified biologist shall conduct a follow-up survey between 14-30 days and within 24 hours prior to any ground-disturbing activities. If Burrowing Owls are found, a Burrowing Owl Plan must be developed and submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for approval. This plan will include avoidance, monitoring, passive relocation, and compensatory mitigation measures as needed.

BIO-3: All construction workers, including non-English-speaking personnel, shall receive bilingual training from a qualified biologist on the protection of nesting birds and Burrowing Owls. This training will cover species biology, legal protections, and the project's specific protective measures. Workers will receive wallet-sized cards or a fact sheet summarizing this information, and training documentation will be maintained on-site and available for CDFW review.

BIO-4: The qualified biologist shall have the authority to halt construction activities if any nesting birds or Burrowing Owls show signs of disturbance. Continuous monitoring shall be conducted throughout the project to ensure compliance with established buffers and other mitigation measures.

BIO-5: All surveys, monitoring activities, and training sessions shall be documented, and these records will be made available to the CDFW upon request. The project proponent must ensure that all mitigation measures are fully implemented and documented throughout the duration of the project.

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined
in §15064.5?
X
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to
§15064.5?
X
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
X
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries? X

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Explanation:
(a-d) The project site is vacant and was previously used for agricultural purposes for several decades before being vacated. In the unlikely event of the discovery of human remains during construction, State law (Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California) requires that there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until local authorities are notified and proper notification protocols followed.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
VI. ENERGY -- Would the project:
a) Result in potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources, during project construction
or operation?
X
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency? X
Explanation:
(a-b) The proposed project involves the development of a transfer station which makes solid waste collection more efficient and reduces overall energy use as published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. During construction there is negligible amounts of energy used to operate machinery necessary to build the transfer station. As required by State Law, the owner will be required to adhere to the current California Green Code and submit Title 24 Energy Calculations for design. Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are designed to reduce wasteful and unnecessary energy consumption in newly constructed and existing buildings.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:

X
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.

X
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? X
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction? X
iv) Landslides? X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? X
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of
the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
X
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
X
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of waste water?
X
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
Geologic feature?
X
Explanation:
(a-f) There are two historically active earthquake epicenters located within a 4-mile radius of the City.

Within a 20-mile radius of the City, there are approximately 45 epicenters all with recorded earthquake magnitudes ranging between 4.0 and 5.9 on the Richter Scale. Soils in the area also have high shrinkswell potential and the potential for liquefaction due to earthquakes. The proposed project will require implementation of project design measures and adherence to the California Building Code.

Implementation of these design and building techniques would reduce the impacts to a level that is less than significant. The proposed project site is not located on an unstable geologic unit. The proposed project would not induce geologic or soil instability on or offsite. A geology and soils study shall be prepared with a clear identification of site-specific measures to ensure geotechnical stability and submitted as part of the building permit process.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
VIII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS -- Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
X
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or
regulation of an agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
X
Explanation:
(a,b) Increase greenhouse gas emissions from construction activities, electricity generation and additional vehicle trips will be less than significant. The proposed project would not generate significant greenhouse gas emissions that could significantly impact the environment. It will however reduce greenhouse gas emissions as transfer facilities are designed to reduce fuel consumption by consolidating trash into fewer vehicles. The project will also not conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
X
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
X
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
X
d) Be located on a site which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
X
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the project result
in a safety hazard or excessive noise for
people residing or working in the project area?
X
f) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
X
g) Expose people or structures, either directly
or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires?
X
Explanation:
(a-c) The project will result in the development of a waste transfer facility. Waste materials that will be processed on site will not include hazardous materials. As such the project will not use, transport or dispose hazardous materials. The proposed project is not within one quarter of a mile of a school. (d) The site is not listed as a hazardous waste and substances site list on Geotracker. (e) Imperial County Airport is located approximately 4 miles to the northwest of the project site. A Land Use Compatibility Plan has been established for the Imperial County Airport located 4 miles to the northwest of the project site. However, the project site is not within the plan area. The project will not result higher buildings than already allowed and will not result in a safety hazard for people living within the project area.
(f) The project does not involve a land use or activity that could interfere with emergency-evacuation plans for the area.
(g) The project site is located within an urbanized area, far removed from wildland areas.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality?
X
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies
or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the
basin?
X
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
X
i.) Result in a substantial erosion or
situation on- or off-site; X
ii.) Substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in
flooding on- or offsite;
X
iii.) Create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
X
iv.) Impede or redirect flood flows? X
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones,
risk release of pollutants due to project
inundation?
X
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
a water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
X
Explanation:
(a-b) The project would not violate any water quality standards or discharge requirements. The project would also not deplete ground water resources as potable water is available to the site. Any vehicles washed onsite must be washed in a designated area with methods to capture used water that may be contaminated. In addition, they will need to comply with existing City of El Centro pretreatment regulations.
(c-e) While the project will result in development at the site and will increase the area of impervious surfaces it is not located in a flood zone. Prior to issuance of any buildings permits, grading and drainage plans shall be prepared in accordance with City storm water requirements to reduce the amount of surface runoff. Implementation of City storm water requirements and regulations will result in in a less than significant impact resulting from surface runoff.

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(f) The proposed project will not otherwise degrade water quality.

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Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established
community?
X
b) Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?
X
Explanation:
(a) The proposed project will not physically divide an established community. The project will result in the construction of a new waste transfer station.
(b) The proposed project will change the general plan designation from General Commercial to General Manufacturing of 8.95 acres of vacant land for the purposes of constructing a waste transfer station. This location was previously designated as General Manufacturing until the 2040 General Plan was updated in June 2021. If approved the general plan designation will allow the construction of the waste transfer station. Land uses surrounding the property consist of heavy commercial users such as contractors, heavy equipment sales and rentals, and the utility shops such as SoCal Gas. The amendment will allow for the property to be consistent with the current zoning designation of (ML) Light Manufacturing.

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XII. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
X
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
locally-important mineral resource recovery
site delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan?
X
Explanation:
(a,b) The project site is within an urban area and is not identified in the General Plan as having any known mineral resource value or as being located within any mineral resource recovery site.

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XIII. NOISE Would the project result in:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the vicinity of the project in excess of
standards established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
X
b) Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels?
X
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public
use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
X
Explanation:
(a-b) The proposed project will involve the construction of a waste transfer facility and the potential for roadway improvements that will result in temporary increase of noise and ground borne vibration levels in the area. Noise levels during the construction may temporary exceed noise levels as established in the Noise Element of the General Plan. Noise generated at the transfer station will be within noise levels appropriate for industrial, manufacturing, utilities, and agriculture uses.

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XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING -- Would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
X
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
X
Explanation:
(a-b) This location is currently vacant land that is currently zoned for commercial uses. The proposed project is a waste transfer station that will not result in any population growth. In addition, being that the site is vacant, it will not result in the destruction or replacement of housing.

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XV. PUBLIC SERVICES
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:

Fire protection? X
Police protection? X
Schools? X
Parks? X
Other public facilities? X
Explanation:
(a) The City of El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) provides service within the City Limits. Additionally, ECFD responds to mutual aids throughout the Imperial Valley and the State when requested through mutual aid agreements with Imperial Valley Fire Departments and the State of California. The ECFD has three (3) stations staffed on a 24-hour basis to serve the public as follows: Station #1 is located at 775 State Street, Station #2 is located at 900 S. Dogwood Avenue, and Station #3 is located at 1910 N.

Waterman Avenue. The Fire Department logged an average response time of approximately 4 to 6 minutes for emergency calls and 10 to 15 minutes for non-emergency calls. It is not anticipated that the construction of the waste transfer station will result in substantial adverse physical impacts to fire facilities. The project site is .35 miles southeast of El Centro Fire Station #2 and would be served by this station.

The City of El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is the primary law enforcement agency that serves the citizens of the City and land within the City boundaries. The Police Department has a main police station, located at 150 N. 11th Street. The construction of the waste transfer station will not significantly increase the demand of police protection and will not require the construction of new police facilities.

The project will not generate additional demand to schools or parks. While it will generate additional demand for public facilities it will not significantly increase the demand of public facilities. Furthermore, new development will be subject to development impact fees to mitigate increases for demand of schools, parks, fire protection, police projection, and administrative facilities. This will result in a less than significant impact to public services

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XVI. RECREATION
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
X
b) Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
X
Explanation:
(a-b) The project involves the construction of a waste transfer station which will not generate users of existing neighborhood parks, regional parks or other recreational facilities. In addition, the project does not include the construction of recreational facilities nor will it require the expansion of recreational facilities. As such there will be no impacts to reactional facilities that will either substantially accelerate the deterioration of said facilities, or have an adverse physical effect on the environment.

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XVII. TRANSPORTATION-- Would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or
policy addressing the circulation system,
including transit, roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
X
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
X
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
X
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? X
Explanation:
(a) The proposed project will allow for the construction of a waste transfer station to be owned and operated by CR&R, the City’s trash purveyor, which is estimated to generate a maximum of 151 daily trips. This maximum trip generation include staff, commercial vehicles and self-haul vehicles. Because this is an industrial user, they are exempt from VMT analysis. A focused traffic study was conducted at the intersection of the new road and Ross Avenue and at the intersection of Dogwood Road and Ross Avenue which determined the intersection performance will not be negatively impacted. A stop sign will be required to be installed at the intersection of the new road and Ross Avenue. (b) The project will not conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including level of service standards, travel demand measures, or other standards established by the City or the county congestion management agency.
(c) This project does not incorporate hazardous geometric design features or incompatible land uses, therefore it will bear no impact to local transit.
(d) The propose facility will not result in inadequate emergency access. The proposed project site plan was sent to staff for review and was found in compliance for emergency access. The Building and Fire Departments will review the internal circulation of the building to ensure the construction adheres to all local and State Fire Codes and Regulations.

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XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project cause a substantial
adverse change in the significance of a tribal
cultural resource, defined in Public Resources
Code § 21074 as either a site, feature, place,
cultural landscape that is geographically
defined in terms of the size and scope of the
landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural
value to a California Native American Tribe,
and that is:

X
i.) Listed or eligible for listing in
the California Register of
Historical Resources, or in a
local register of historical
resources as defined in Public
Resources Code section 5020.
1(k), or
X
ii.) A resource determined by the
lead agency, in its discretion
and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code § 5024.1, the
lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to
a California Native American
Tribe.

X
Explanation:
(a) The project site is not listed in the California Register of Historical Resources or in a local register of historical resources. Pursuant to SB18 and AB52, the 14 tribes included in the consult list provided by the Native American Heritage Commission. To date, staff has not received comments from any tribe. While it is unlikely that there are going to be any resources on site, should any be uncovered during construction, all ground-disturbing activities must cease within 100 feet of the remains and the County Coroner and the Lead Agency (City of El Centro) must be immediately notified.

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XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water drainage,
electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction
or relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
X
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project and reasonably foreseeable
future development during normal, dry and
multiple dry years?
X
c) Result in a determination by the waste water
treatment provider, which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the projects projected demand in
addition to the provider’s existing
commitments?
X
d) Generate solid waste in excess of state or
local standards, or in excess of the capacity of
local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the
attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
X
e) Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
X
Explanation:
a) The El Centro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has the capacity to accommodate 8.0 million gallons of wastewater per day. The treatment plant would be able to treat additional wastewater as it has sufficient capacity. The project site is connected to the City’s sewer system. The project will result in the construction of an industrial building which will be subject to payment of wastewater capacity fees to offset impacts from the increase wastewater generated. In addition, a system impact study was performed of the Imperial Irrigation District, local electric power provider, distribution system which confirmed that current facilities will support consumer load during construction and during operation of the facility. (b) The proposed project will not require or result in the construction of water or wastewater treatment facilities. As such, there will no environmental impacts due to the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Both, water and wastewater treatment facilities have the capacity to continue to serve the project.
(c) The project will not require the construction of new storm water facilities. Thus, there will be no impact to storm drain facilities.
(d-e) The proposed project includes the construction of a waste transfer station which will improve waste collection services in the region. The current solid waste service provider is CR&R Waste Services, who has sufficient landfill capacity to serve the project site. In order to meet future demand CR&R is proposing the development of the transfer station. The City of El Centro has renewed its contract with CR&R through 2027.

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XX. WILDFIRE. -- If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:

Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? X
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
X
c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines,
or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk
or that may result in temporary or ongoing
impacts to the environment?
X
d) Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff,
post-fire slope instability, or drainage
changes?
X
Explanation:
(a-d) This project location is not located near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones.

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XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. --
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
X
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
X
c) Does the project have environmental effects
that will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
X
Explanation:
(a) The project is in a vacant project adjacent to an active agricultural field that may invite the Burrowing Owl, a known sensitive species in Imperial County, to the property. While its presence is unlikely due to the users surrounding the property to the north, mitigation measures were incorporated to ensure a burrowing owl site survey is performed during nesting season. (b-c) The project will result in the development of a waste transfer station on 8.95 acres of vacant. The project will result in an increase in traffic generated up to 151 new trips per day. Local roadways and intersections have the capacity to accommodate the project. Overall, the proposal will not have a significant impact on the environment as project will result in a minimal development on vacant property in a developed area within the City Limits of El Centro.

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5.0 REFERENCES
The following is a list of references used in the preparation of this environmental document. Unless attached herein, copies of all referenced reports, memorandums and letters are on file with the City of El Centro Community Development Department – Planning & Zoning Division. References to Publications prepared by Federal or State agencies may be found with the agency responsible for providing such information.
1) California Building Code, based on 2021 IBC
2) City of El Centro General Plan, adopted June 2021.
3) City of El Centro Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared June 2022. 4) City of El Centro Zoning Code, adopted June 2021.
5) County of Imperial. GIS Map Data. Retrieved from <new.geoviewer.io> on May 1, 2023. 6) Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Rules and Regulations, revised October 20, 2012. 7) Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Soil Survey of Imperial County, California: Imperial Valley Area .1981. 8) City of El Centro Housing Element, adopted March 2022. 9) United States Environmental Protection Agency, Waste Transfer Stations: Involve Citizens Make the Difference, January 2001.

Retrieved from: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-03/documents/wtsguide.pdf

APPENDIX ATRAFFIC REPORT

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Ms. Andrea Montano
City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
LLG Reference: 3-23-3805
Subject: CR&R Transfer Station – Transportation Assessment City of El Centro
Dear Ms. Montano:

Linscott, Law & Greenspan (LLG), Engineers has prepared this transportation assessment for the CR&R Transfer Station project (hereafter referred to as the “Project”) to be located on the south side of Ross Avenue, just east of Dogwood Road in the City of El Centro.

Figure A shows the Project Area Map. Figure B shows the Project site plan.

The transfer station is proposed to be approximately 70,550 SF. The proposed site is currently zoned General Commercial (CG) which prohibits the construction of a transfer station. An amendment to the General Plan is being requested to designate the Project site’s land use from General Commercial to Light Industrial in conformance with the proposed ML zone which permits transfer stations.

The purpose of this letter report is to conduct a transportation assessment for the Project.

Included in this letter report are the following:
 Existing Conditions / Existing Traffic Volumes
 Trip Generation / Distribution / Assignment
 Traffic Volume Forecast
 Analysis Results
 Conclusions
Effective evaluation of the traffic impacts associated with the Project requires an understanding of the existing transportation system within the Project area. Per coordination with the applicant, majority of the Project trips will be ingressing west of

Ms. Andrea Montano
October 23, 2023

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 Ross Avenue / Dogwood Road
 Ross Avenue / Project driveway

EXISTING CONDITIONS / EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES
The following is a description of the existing street network in the study area.

Ross Avenue is classified as an Arterial west of Dogwood Road and as a Collector east of Dogwood Road in the City of El Centro Circulation Element and is currently constructed as a 2-lane roadway separated by a two-way left-turn lane. Within the Project study area, sidewalks are provided on the north side only. The posted speed limit is 45 mph.

Dogwood Road is classified as an Arterial in the City of El Centro Circulation Element and is currently constructed as a 2-lane roadway separated by a two-way leftturn lane. Within the study area, sidewalks are provided north of Ross Avenue on the west side only. The posted speed limit is 45 mph.

Peak hour intersection turning movement volume counts were conducted at the Ross Avenue / Dogwood Road intersection on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. In order to account for the counts being conducted in the Summer, a 5% growth factor was applied.

Figure C shows the Existing Conditions Diagram. Figure D shows the Existing traffic volumes. Attachment A contains the manual count sheets.

TRIP GENERATION/DISTRIBUTION/ASSIGNMENT
Project traffic will be comprised of employee vehicles and heavy vehicle trucks entering and exiting the site. A worst-case assumption is that each worker would generate one round trip to the Project site per workday (i.e. no carpooling). There will be up to 25 employees on the site each workday for an 8- to 12-hour shift.

In addition to the daily workers traveling to the site, there will be up to 59 heavy vehicle truck trips per day. Based on coordination with the applicant, the peak number of heavy vehicle truck trips at the Project site at any one time is 17. Per the Highway Capacity Manual (6th Edition), a Passenger-Car Equivalent (PCE) factor of

2.5 was applied towards the heavy vehicle truck traffic to account for the fact that heavy vehicles are more impactive in the roadway system than passenger vehicles.

Table A shows the forecast trip generation for the Project. As shown in Table A, the Project is calculated to generate 345 Average Daily Traffic (ADT), with 95 trips

Ms. Andrea Montano
October 23, 2023

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The Project traffic was distributed and assigned to the street system based on site location, access to I-8, and coordination with the applicant. The Project traffic distribution assumes 80% of the trips oriented to/from the west and 20% oriented to/from the east.

Figure E shows the Project traffic distribution. Figure F shows the Project traffic volumes.

TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECAST
Per coordination with the applicant, it was determined that Year 2024 is the expected opening year of the proposed Project. In order to forecast future traffic volumes for the Near-Term (Year 2024) without Project conditions, a growth rate of 5% was deemed appropriate to use as ambient growth and applied to the existing traffic volumes. Project traffic was added to the Near-Term (Year 2024) traffic volumes to develop Near-Term + Project Traffic Volumes.

Figure G shows the Near-Term without Project traffic volumes. Figure H shows the Near-Term + Project traffic volumes.

ANALYSIS RESULTS
The following section presents the intersection analysis at the study area locations.

Table B summarizes the peak hour intersection operations for the Near-Term scenarios. As shown in Table B, both intersections are calculated to operate at LOS C or better during both the AM and PM peak hours under the Near-Term scenarios.

Attachment B contains the Existing intersection analysis worksheets. Attachment C contains the Near-Term without Project intersection analysis worksheets. Attachment D contains the Near-Term + Project intersection analysis worksheets.

CONCLUSIONS
The analysis shows that the proposed Project driveway and Ross Avenue / Dogwood Road intersection will operate at acceptable LOS under the Near-Term scenarios.

There is a two-way left-turn lane on Ross Avenue fronting the Project site. Therefore, employee vehicles and heavy vehicle trucks ingressing from east of the Project site can wait within the two-way left-turn lane for an adequate gap to enter the site without blocking the westbound through traffic. Project trips leaving the site by making a northbound left-turn can also wait in the two-way left-turn lane for an

Ms. Andrea Montano
October 23, 2023

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Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
John Boarman, P.E. Renald Espiritu
Principal Transportation Engineer III
cc: File

FIGURES
Figure A: Project Area Map
Figure B: Project Site Plan
Figure C: Existing Conditions Diagram
Figure D: Existing Traffic Volumes
Figure E: Project Traffic Distribution
Figure F: Project Traffic Volumes
Figure G: Near-Term without Project Traffic Volumes
Figure H: Near-Term + Project Traffic Volumes
TABLES
Table A: Project Trip Generation
Table B: Intersection Operations

ATTACHMENT
Attachment A: Intersection Manual Count Sheets, Project Trip Generation Information Attachment B: Existing Peak Hour Intersection Analysis Worksheets Attachment C: Near-Term without Project Peak Hour Intersection Analysis Worksheets Attachment D: Near-Term + Project Peak Hour Intersection Analysis Worksheets

Ms. Andrea Montano
October 23, 2023

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SIGNALIZED UNSIGNALIZED

DELAY/LOS THRESHOLDS DELAY/LOS THRESHOLDS
Delay LOS Delay LOS

0.0 ≤ 10.0 A 0.0 ≤ 10.0 A

10.1 to 20.0 B 10.1 to 15.0 B

20.1 to 35.0 C 15.1 to 25.0 C

35.1 to 55.0 D 25.1 to 35.0 D

55.1 to 80.0 E 35.1 to 50.0 E
≥ 80.1 F ≥ 50.1 F

TABLE A

PROJECT TRIP GENERATION
Use Quantitya PCEb
Daily Trip Ends
(ADTc
with PCE)
AM Peak Hour
Volume
PM Peak Hour
Volume
Rate Volume In Out Total In Out Total
Employees 25 1 2/vehicle 50 10 0 10 0 10 10
Trucks (Heavy Vehicles) 59 2.5 2/vehicle 295 43 42 85d 43 42 85d Total 345 53 42 95 43 52 95
Footnotes:
a. Information provided by applicant (see Attachment A). b. PCE – Passenger-Car Equivalent. Assumes PCE factor of 2.5 was applied to heavy vehicle trucks per the Highway Capacity Manual.
c. ADT – Average Dail Traffic
d. Based on coordination with the applicant, the peak number of heavy vehicle truck trips at the Project site at any one time is 17.

Therefore, 17 heavy vehicle trucks x 2.5 (PCE) x 2 (rate) = 85.

TABLE B

INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
Intersection Control
Type
Peak
Hour
Existing Near-Term
(Year 2024)
Near-Term
(Year 2024)
+ Project Δc
Delaya LOSb Delay LOS Delay LOS

1. Ross Ave /
Dogwood Rd Signal
AM 29.0 C 29.9 C 34.3 C 4.4
PM 31.3 C 32.9 C 34.7 C 1.8

2. Ross Ave /
Project Drwy
DNE/
TWSCd
AM – – – – 11.5 B 11.5
PM – – – – 11.2 B 11.2
Footnotes:
a. Average delay expressed in seconds per vehicle.
b. Level of Service.
c. Δ denotes an increase in delay due to project.
d. TWSC – Two-Way Stop Controlled intersection.

Minor street left-turn delay is reported.

General Notes:

1. DNE – does not exist.

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LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 3-23-3805 CR&R Transfer Station
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ATTACHMENT A

Location: File Name:

Intersection: Project:

Date of Count:

Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Total 7:00 0 31 9 3 15 7 24 64 6 16 13 8 196
7:15 6 40 15 10 24 10 14 70 7 12 23 16 247
7:30 2 62 20 5 26 7 21 83 8 27 22 16 299
7:45 7 92 10 7 22 12 30 72 15 14 19 23 323
8:00 3 50 13 14 18 5 20 65 12 16 17 14 247
8:15 5 57 11 6 28 11 16 57 9 13 19 20 252
8:30 3 57 13 11 18 12 11 50 8 14 17 19 233
8:45 2 86 17 12 26 9 22 41 8 13 11 11 258
Total 28 475 108 68 177 73 158 502 73 125 141 127 2055
Approach% 4.6 77.7 17.7 21.4 55.7 23.0 21.6 68.5 10.0 31.8 35.9 32.3 Total% 1.4 23.1 5.3 3.3 8.6 3.6 7.7 24.4 3.6 6.1 6.9 6.2 AM Intersection Peak Hour:

Volume 17 261 54 32 94 35 87 277 44 70 77 73 1,121
Approach% 5.1 78.6 16.3 19.9 58.4 21.7 21.3 67.9 10.8 31.8 35.0 33.2 Total% 1.5 23.3 4.8 2.9 8.4 3.1 7.8 24.7 3.9 6.2 6.9 6.5 PHF 0.76 0.89 0.87 0.85 0.94
Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Left Thru Right Total 16:00 3 73 9 7 19 12 15 88 7 10 23 43 309
16:15 9 91 6 6 17 5 21 81 7 9 22 33 307
16:30 4 89 10 6 24 10 15 103 4 8 16 25 314
16:45 6 94 7 7 15 7 19 102 6 5 12 26 306
17:00 3 112 16 11 19 2 19 97 8 8 16 50 361
17:15 10 117 7 7 16 11 16 106 3 7 13 25 338
17:30 3 83 9 9 31 9 19 103 7 19 16 26 334
17:45 4 90 9 7 21 10 16 88 11 12 16 26 310
Total 42 749 73 60 162 66 140 768 53 78 134 254 2579
Approach% 4.9 86.7 8.4 20.8 56.3 22.9 14.6 79.9 5.5 16.7 28.8 54.5 Total% 1.6 29.0 2.8 2.3 6.3 2.6 5.4 29.8 2.1 3.0 5.2 9.8 PM Intersection Peak Hour:

Volume 20 402 41 34 87 32 70 394 29 46 61 127 1,343
Approach% 4.3 86.8 8.9 22.2 56.9 20.9 14.2 79.9 5.9 19.7 26.1 54.3 Total% 1.5 29.9 3.1 2.5 6.5 2.4 5.2 29.3 2.2 3.4 4.5 9.5 PHF 0.86 0.78 0.96 0.79 0.90
Intersection Turning Movement - Peak Hour Vehicle Count AM
Wednesday August 16, 2023
PM
South Dogwood Road East Ross Avenue South Dogwood Road
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Westbound Northbound Eastbound
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South Dogwood Road
Southbound
Ross Avenue
Southbound
Westbound
East Ross Avenue
Northbound
South Dogwood Road
Eastbound
Ross Avenue
07:30 to 08:30
17:00 to 18:00

Location: File Name:

Intersection: Project:

Date of Count:

B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right Bicycle 7:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7:15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7:30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7:45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
8:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8:15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8:30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8:45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped Total
Bike Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right B-Left B-Thru B-Right Bicycle 16:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16:15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16:30 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
16:45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17:15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17:30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17:45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped Total
Bike Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Report Generated by Bearcat Enterprises LLC, DBA "Count Data" | 619-987-5136 | Intersection Turning Movement - Bicycle & Pedestrian Count 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0
PM
South Dogwood Road East Ross Avenue South Dogwood Road Ross Avenue 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 Totals Southbound Westbound Northbound
0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Eastbound
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Ross Avenue
Eastbound
Ped
0 0
0 Totals
0 Ped
0 0
0 0
0 0
Ped
0 0
Ped
0 East Ross Avenue
Southbound
0 0
0 0
0 0
South Dogwood Road
0 South Dogwood Road
Northbound
Ped
0 0
0 0
Westbound
Ped
0 0 0 0 0
Ped
0 0 0 0 0
AM
Wednesday August 16, 2023 CR & R Transfer Station
Ped Ped Ped
0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
#01 ITM-23-083-01
South Dogwood Road & Ross Avenue LLG Ref. 3-23-3805
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Location: File Name:

Intersection: Project:

Date of Count:

Ross Avenue 0 / 0
South Dogwood Road
AM: 87 277 44 1
PM: 70 394 29 0
South Dogwood Road
AM: 0 54 261 17
PM: 0 41 402 20
0 / 0 East Ross Avenue
0 / 0
PM: 46 61 127 0 AM: 70 77 73 0
Time Period
AM = 07:30 to 08:30
PM = 17:00 to 18:00
0 / 0
AM: 32 94 35 0 PM: 34 87 32 1
Intersection Turning Movement - Peak Hour Summary
#01 ITM-23-083-01
South Dogwood Road & Ross Avenue LLG Ref. 3-23-3805
Wednesday August 16, 2023 CR & R Transfer Station
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Report Generated by Bearcat Enterprises LLC, DBA "Count Data" | 619-987-5136 |

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ATTACHMENT B

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary Ex AM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 74 81 77 34 99 37 91 291 46 18 274 57 Future Volume (veh/h) 74 81 77 34 99 37 91 291 46 18 274 57 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.91 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 87 95 91 38 111 42 105 334 53 24 361 75 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 111 121 183 52 151 57 134 799 127 44 860 701 Arrive On Green 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.08 0.51 0.51 0.02 0.46 0.46 Sat Flow, veh/h 873 953 1447 347 1015 384 1781 1566 248 1781 1870 1524 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 182 0 91 191 0 0 105 0 387 24 361 75 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1827 0 1447 1746 0 0 1781 0 1814 1781 1870 1524 Q Serve(g_s), s 9.2 0.0 5.6 9.9 0.0 0.0 5.5 0.0 12.6 1.3 12.3 2.7 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.2 0.0 5.6 9.9 0.0 0.0 5.5 0.0 12.6 1.3 12.3 2.7 Prop In Lane 0.48 1.00 0.20 0.22 1.00 0.14 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 231 0 183 260 0 0 134 0 926 44 860 701 V/C Ratio(X) 0.79 0.00 0.50 0.73 0.00 0.00 0.78 0.00 0.42 0.55 0.42 0.11 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 413 0 327 469 0 0 291 0 926 122 860 701 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 40.3 0.0 38.7 38.6 0.0 0.0 43.2 0.0 14.5 45.8 17.2 14.6 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 5.9 0.0 2.1 4.0 0.0 0.0 9.5 0.0 1.4 10.1 1.5 0.3 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.3 0.0 2.0 4.3 0.0 0.0 2.7 0.0 5.0 0.7 5.1 0.9 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 46.1 0.0 40.8 42.6 0.0 0.0 52.7 0.0 15.9 55.9 18.7 14.9 LnGrp LOS D A D D A A D ABEBB
Approach Vol, veh/h 273 191 492 460
Approach Delay, s/veh 44.3 42.6 23.7 20.0
Approach LOS DDCC
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 6.8 53.0 16.5 11.7 48.2 18.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.5 48.5 21.5 15.5 39.5 25.5 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.3 14.6 11.2 7.5 14.3 11.9 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.3 0.9 0.1 2.2 0.7
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 29.0
HCM 6th LOS C

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary Ex PM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 48 64 133 36 91 34 74 414 30 21 422 43 Future Volume (veh/h) 48 64 133 36 91 34 74 414 30 21 422 43 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.91 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 56 75 156 40 102 38 85 476 34 28 555 57 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 100 134 185 54 138 52 109 916 65 48 932 760
Arrive On Green 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.06 0.53 0.53 0.03 0.50 0.50 Sat Flow, veh/h 783 1048 1448 388 990 369 1781 1720 123 1781 1870 1526 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 131 0 156 180 0 0 85 0 510 28 555 57 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1831 0 1448 1746 0 0 1781 0 1843 1781 1870 1526 Q Serve(g_s), s 7.0 0.0 10.9 10.3 0.0 0.0 4.9 0.0 18.6 1.6 22.0 2.0 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.0 0.0 10.9 10.3 0.0 0.0 4.9 0.0 18.6 1.6 22.0 2.0 Prop In Lane 0.43 1.00 0.22 0.21 1.00 0.07 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 233 0 185 244 0 0 109 0 982 48 932 760 V/C Ratio(X) 0.56 0.00 0.85 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.78 0.00 0.52 0.59 0.60 0.07 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 273 0 216 421 0 0 197 0 982 106 932 760 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.6 0.0 44.3 42.8 0.0 0.0 48.1 0.0 15.7 50.0 18.6 13.6 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.1 0.0 22.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 11.4 0.0 2.0 11.1 2.8 0.2 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.2 0.0 4.9 4.6 0.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 7.5 0.8 9.3 0.7 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 44.7 0.0 66.9 47.1 0.0 0.0 59.5 0.0 17.6 61.0 21.4 13.8 LnGrp LOS D A E D AAEABECB
Approach Vol, veh/h 287 180 595 640
Approach Delay, s/veh 56.8 47.1 23.6 22.4
Approach LOS E D C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 7.3 59.8 17.7 10.8 56.2 19.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.2 55.3 15.5 11.5 50.0 25.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.6 20.6 12.9 6.9 24.0 12.3 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.2 0.3 0.1 3.6 0.7
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 31.3
HCM 6th LOS C

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ATTACHMENT C

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary NT AM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 78 85 81 36 104 39 96 306 48 19 288 60 Future Volume (veh/h) 78 85 81 36 104 39 96 306 48 19 288 60 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 92 100 95 40 117 44 110 352 55 25 379 79 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 115 125 191 53 156 59 140 789 123 45 841 685 Arrive On Green 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.08 0.50 0.50 0.03 0.45 0.45 Sat Flow, veh/h 875 951 1452 348 1017 383 1781 1570 245 1781 1870 1523 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 192 0 95 201 0 0 110 0 407 25 379 79 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1827 0 1452 1747 0 0 1781 0 1815 1781 1870 1523 Q Serve(g_s), s 9.8 0.0 5.9 10.6 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0 13.9 1.3 13.5 2.9 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.8 0.0 5.9 10.6 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0 13.9 1.3 13.5 2.9 Prop In Lane 0.48 1.00 0.20 0.22 1.00 0.14 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 241 0 191 268 0 0 140 0 913 45 841 685 V/C Ratio(X) 0.80 0.00 0.50 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.79 0.00 0.45 0.55 0.45 0.12 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 407 0 324 462 0 0 286 0 913 120 841 685 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 40.6 0.0 38.9 39.0 0.0 0.0 43.7 0.0 15.4 46.5 18.3 15.4 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 6.0 0.0 2.0 4.2 0.0 0.0 9.4 0.0 1.6 10.2 1.7 0.3 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.6 0.0 2.1 4.6 0.0 0.0 2.8 0.0 5.5 0.7 5.7 1.0 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 46.6 0.0 40.9 43.2 0.0 0.0 53.1 0.0 16.9 56.7 20.1 15.7 LnGrp LOS D A D D A A D A B E C B
Approach Vol, veh/h 287 201 517 483
Approach Delay, s/veh 44.7 43.2 24.6 21.3
Approach LOS DDCC
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 6.9 53.0 17.2 12.1 47.9 19.3
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.5 48.5 21.5 15.5 39.5 25.5 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.3 15.9 11.8 7.9 15.5 12.6 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.4 0.9 0.1 2.3 0.8
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 29.9
HCM 6th LOS C

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary NT PM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 50 67 140 38 96 36 78 435 32 22 443 45 Future Volume (veh/h) 50 67 140 38 96 36 78 435 32 22 443 45 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 59 79 165 43 108 40 90 500 37 29 583 59 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 104 139 192 57 143 53 115 900 67 48 912 744
Arrive On Green 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.06 0.52 0.52 0.03 0.49 0.49 Sat Flow, veh/h 783 1048 1452 394 988 366 1781 1715 127 1781 1870 1526 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 138 0 165 191 0 0 90 0 537 29 583 59 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1831 0 1452 1748 0 0 1781 0 1842 1781 1870 1526 Q Serve(g_s), s 7.5 0.0 11.7 11.1 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 20.6 1.7 24.5 2.2 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.5 0.0 11.7 11.1 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 20.6 1.7 24.5 2.2 Prop In Lane 0.43 1.00 0.23 0.21 1.00 0.07 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 242 0 192 253 0 0 115 0 967 48 912 744 V/C Ratio(X) 0.57 0.00 0.86 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.79 0.00 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.08 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 269 0 214 415 0 0 194 0 967 105 912 744 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.9 0.0 44.7 43.3 0.0 0.0 48.6 0.0 16.8 50.7 20.1 14.4 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.3 0.0 25.9 4.5 0.0 0.0 11.1 0.0 2.3 11.3 3.4 0.2 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.4 0.0 5.4 4.9 0.0 0.0 2.6 0.0 8.5 0.9 10.5 0.7 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 45.2 0.0 70.7 47.8 0.0 0.0 59.7 0.0 19.1 62.0 23.5 14.6 LnGrp LOS D A E D AAEABECB
Approach Vol, veh/h 303 191 627 671
Approach Delay, s/veh 59.1 47.8 24.9 24.4
Approach LOS E D C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 7.4 59.8 18.5 11.3 55.9 19.8
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.2 55.3 15.5 11.5 50.0 25.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.7 22.6 13.7 7.2 26.5 13.1 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.4 0.2 0.1 3.7 0.7
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 32.9
HCM 6th LOS C

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ATTACHMENT D

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary NT + P AM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 78 101 81 40 117 56 96 306 53 40 288 60 Future Volume (veh/h) 78 101 81 40 117 56 96 306 53 40 288 60 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.93 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 92 119 95 45 131 63 110 352 61 53 379 79 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 112 144 204 56 163 78 139 732 127 68 813 662 Arrive On Green 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.08 0.47 0.47 0.04 0.43 0.43 Sat Flow, veh/h 798 1032 1457 326 949 456 1781 1542 267 1781 1870 1522 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 211 0 95 239 0 0 110 0 413 53 379 79 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1830 0 1457 1732 0 0 1781 0 1810 1781 1870 1522 Q Serve(g_s), s 11.5 0.0 6.1 13.6 0.0 0.0 6.2 0.0 15.9 3.0 14.7 3.2 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 11.5 0.0 6.1 13.6 0.0 0.0 6.2 0.0 15.9 3.0 14.7 3.2 Prop In Lane 0.44 1.00 0.19 0.26 1.00 0.15 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 256 0 204 297 0 0 139 0 858 68 813 662 V/C Ratio(X) 0.82 0.00 0.47 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.79 0.00 0.48 0.78 0.47 0.12 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 385 0 306 432 0 0 270 0 858 113 813 662 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.8 0.0 40.5 40.7 0.0 0.0 46.3 0.0 18.3 48.7 20.5 17.2 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 8.6 0.0 1.7 6.9 0.0 0.0 9.7 0.0 1.9 17.1 1.9 0.4 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 5.6 0.0 2.2 6.1 0.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 6.5 1.6 6.4 1.1 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 51.4 0.0 42.1 47.6 0.0 0.0 56.1 0.0 20.2 65.8 22.4 17.6 LnGrp LOS D A D D AAEACECB
Approach Vol, veh/h 306 239 523 511
Approach Delay, s/veh 48.5 47.6 27.8 26.2
Approach LOS DDCC
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 8.4 53.0 18.8 12.5 48.9 22.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.5 48.5 21.5 15.5 39.5 25.5 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 5.0 17.9 13.5 8.2 16.7 15.6 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.5 0.9 0.1 2.3 0.8
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 34.3
HCM 6th LOS C

HCM 6th TWSC NT + P AM
2: Proj Drwy & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 1.3
Movement EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 152 42 11 179 34 8
Future Vol, veh/h 152 42 11 179 34 8
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 10 10 0 10 10
Sign Control Free Free Free Free Stop Stop
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length - - - - 0 -
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 92 92 89 89 92 92
Heavy Vehicles, % 2 22222
Mvmt Flow 165 46 12 201 37 9
Major/Minor Major1 Major2 Minor1
Conflicting Flow All 0 0 221 0 433 208
Stage 1 - - - - 198 -
Stage 2 - - - - 235 -
Critical Hdwy - - 4.12 - 6.42 6.22
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 - - - - 5.42 -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 - - - - 5.42 -
Follow-up Hdwy - - 2.218 - 3.518 3.318
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver - - 1348 - 580 832
Stage 1 - - - - 835 -
Stage 2 - - - - 804 -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver - - 1335 - 563 816
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver - - - - 563 -
Stage 1 - - - - 827 -
Stage 2 - - - - 789 -
Approach EB WB NB
HCM Control Delay, s 0 0.4 11.5

HCM LOS B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBLn1 EBT EBR WBL WBT
Capacity (veh/h) 598 - - 1335 -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.076 - - 0.009 -
HCM Control Delay (s) 11.5 - - 7.7 0
HCM Lane LOS B - - A A
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.2 - - 0 -

HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary NT + P PM
1: Dogwood Rd & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 50 80 140 43 112 57 78 435 36 39 443 45 Future Volume (veh/h) 50 80 140 43 112 57 78 435 36 39 443 45 Initial Q (Qb), veh 000000000000
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.93 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 59 94 165 48 126 64 90 500 41 51 583 59 Peak Hour Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.76 0.76 0.76 Percent Heavy Veh, % 222222222222
Cap, veh/h 97 155 200 59 156 79 115 818 67 66 849 691
Arrive On Green 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.06 0.48 0.48 0.04 0.45 0.45 Sat Flow, veh/h 708 1127 1456 349 915 465 1781 1699 139 1781 1870 1523 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 153 0 165 238 0 0 90 0 541 51 583 59 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1835 0 1456 1728 0 0 1781 0 1839 1781 1870 1523 Q Serve(g_s), s 8.1 0.0 11.4 13.7 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 22.4 2.9 25.6 2.3 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.1 0.0 11.4 13.7 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 22.4 2.9 25.6 2.3 Prop In Lane 0.39 1.00 0.20 0.27 1.00 0.08 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 252 0 200 295 0 0 115 0 885 66 849 691 V/C Ratio(X) 0.61 0.00 0.83 0.81 0.00 0.00 0.78 0.00 0.61 0.77 0.69 0.09 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 372 0 295 417 0 0 198 0 885 107 849 691 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.0 0.0 43.4 41.3 0.0 0.0 47.7 0.0 19.7 49.4 22.4 16.1 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.4 0.0 11.5 7.7 0.0 0.0 11.0 0.0 3.1 16.9 4.5 0.2 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.7 0.0 4.6 6.2 0.0 0.0 2.6 0.0 9.5 1.6 11.3 0.8 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 44.4 0.0 54.9 49.0 0.0 0.0 58.8 0.0 22.9 66.3 26.9 16.3 LnGrp LOS D A D D AAEACECB
Approach Vol, veh/h 318 238 631 693
Approach Delay, s/veh 49.8 49.0 28.0 28.9
Approach LOS DDCC
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 8.3 54.3 18.7 11.2 51.5 22.2
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.2 49.8 21.0 11.5 44.5 25.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 4.9 24.4 13.4 7.2 27.6 15.7 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.3 0.8 0.1 3.4 0.8
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 34.7
HCM 6th LOS C

HCM 6th TWSC NT + P PM
2: Proj Drwy & Ross Avenue 09/20/2023
CR&R Transfer Station Synchro 11 Report

Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 1.7
Movement EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 121 34 9 169 42 10
Future Vol, veh/h 121 34 9 169 42 10
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 10 10 0 10 10
Sign Control Free Free Free Free Stop Stop
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length - - - - 0 -
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 92 92 89 89 92 92
Heavy Vehicles, % 2 22222
Mvmt Flow 132 37 10 190 46 11
Major/Minor Major1 Major2 Minor1
Conflicting Flow All 0 0 179 0 381 171
Stage 1 - - - - 161 -
Stage 2 - - - - 220 -
Critical Hdwy - - 4.12 - 6.42 6.22
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 - - - - 5.42 -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 - - - - 5.42 -
Follow-up Hdwy - - 2.218 - 3.518 3.318
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver - - 1397 - 621 873
Stage 1 - - - - 868 -
Stage 2 - - - - 817 -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver - - 1384 - 604 856
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver - - - - 604 -
Stage 1 - - - - 859 -
Stage 2 - - - - 803 -
Approach EB WB NB
HCM Control Delay, s 0 0.4 11.2

HCM LOS B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBLn1 EBT EBR WBL WBT
Capacity (veh/h) 640 - - 1384 -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.088 - - 0.007 -
HCM Control Delay (s) 11.2 - - 7.6 0
HCM Lane LOS B - - A A
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.3 - - 0 -

APPENDIX BBIOLOGICAL SITE ASSESSMENT
JULY 2024

PROJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-03 AND

CR&R WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT REPORT

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
July, 2024
Prepared for:

CR&R
c/o John McNamara
P.O. Box 125
11292 Western Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Prepared by:

Barrett Biological Enterprises, Inc
Certified as performed in accordance with
established biological practices by:

Marie S. Barrett, Biologist
2035 Forrester Road
El Centro, Ca 92243
760.427.7006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 4

1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Location......................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Project Description ........................................................................................... 5

1.3 Possible Applicable Environmental Regulations ......................................................... 6

1.3.1 State of California .......................................................................................... 6

1.3.1 Federal.................................................................................................... 7

2.0 BIOLOGICAL SURVEY METHODOLOGIES.......................................................................... 7

2.1 Field Surveys ................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 General Biological Survey.............................................................................. 7 Table 1: Field Survey Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………7

2.1.2 Jurisdictional Delineation ............................................................................. 8

2.2 Literature Review ............................................................................................. 9

3.0 Existing Conditions ................................................................................................. 9

3.1 Topography and Soils ......................................................................................... 9

3.2 Vegetation...................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 Vegetation Community................................................................................. 9 Table 2: Vegetative Communities…………………………………………………………………………………….9

3.2.2 Agriculture ............................................................................................. 10

3.2.3 Vegetation.............................................................................................. 10

3.3 Wildlife........................................................................................................ 10

3.3.1 Invertebrates ............................................................................................... 10

3.3.2 Amphibians ................................................................................................. 11

3.3.3 Reptiles...................................................................................................... 11

3.3.4 Birds.......................................................................................................... 11

3.3.5 Mammals .................................................................................................... 11

3.3.6 Fish........................................................................................................... 11

3.4 Sensitive Biological Resources ............................................................................ 11

3.4.1 Special Status Species ................................................................................ 11 Table 3. Special-Status Wildlife Species with Potential to Occur on Project Site......... 11

3.4.2 Riparian Habitat or Sensitive Natural Communities............................................. 12

3.4.3 Jurisdictional Waters ................................................................................. 12

3.4.4 Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors ..................................................... 12 2

3.4.5 California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) ..................................................... 12

4.0 Proposed Project Impact ........................................................................................ 13

4.1 Impact to Special Status Species ...................................................................... 13

4.1.1 Biological Resources...................................................................................... 13 Table 4 BIOLOGICAL Resources................................................................................. 13

4.1.2 Sensitive Wildlife........................................................................................ 13

4.1.2.1 MBTA Species………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

4.2 Impact to Riparian Habitat or Sensitive Natural Communities ...................................... 14

4.3 Impact to Jurisdictional Waters .......................................................................... 14

4.4 Impact to Wildlife Movement and Nursery Sites ....................................................... 15

4.5 Impact to Airports........................................................................................... 15

4.6 CEQA Impacts ................................................................................................... 15 Table 5: Expected Impacts...................................................................................... 15

5.0 Recommended Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation Measures....................................... 15

5.1 Sensitive Wildlife............................................................................................ 15

5.1.1 Burrowing Owl ......................................................................................... 15

5.1.2 Migratory Birds and Non-migratory Bird Species................................................. 18

5.1.2 Invasive Plants............................................................................................ 19

6.0 Works Referenced ................................................................................................ 19

APPENDICES
Appendix A Sensitive Botanical and Zoological Species (CNDDB/CNPS) Appendix B Photographs
Appendix C Species Found Onsite and Vicinity
Appendix D CDFW Protocol Burrowing Owl Surveys
Appendix E Qualifications

FIGURES
Figure 1 Regional and Project Location Map
Figure 2 Biological Resources Map
Figure 3 Site Plans
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A general biological survey was conducted on February 15, 2024 within the proposed site; 3 additional burrowing owl protocol surveys were also performed. The approximately 8.95 acres of the project site is located within the City of El Centro, Imperial County, CA.

No federal or state botanical or zoological endangered, threatened species, or species of special concern were found within the project site areas or buffer survey zone during this survey. No wetlands or jurisdictional issues were observed.

Burrowing owls, a California Species of Special Concern, were not found on project site. Four protocol California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2012 Staff Report site visits were performed to comply with California Department of Fish and Wildlife focused survey requirements.

One Migratory Bird Treaty Act avian nest (killdeer) was found on site; ground nesting species. 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 LOCATION
The site is approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue with a legal description of lots 15 through 22 and lots 39 through 40, El Centro Homes Acres, City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 054-061-032;-033;-034;-035;-036;-037;-038;-039;and-042.Surrounding land uses and setting: The site consists of eight (8) undeveloped parcels that encompass 8.95 acres located in the southeast portion of the City of El Centro, near the vicinity of Ross Avenue and Montenegro Way. The site is currently vacant property and has historically been used for agricultural purposes.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of a general plan amendment (GPA 22-03) affecting 8.95 acres of vacant land located within the City of El Centro, California. CR and R, the property owner, is proposing to construct a solid waste transfer station at the project site. The 66,575 square foot transfer station building and onsite improvements consisting of parking areas, stormwater detention basins, CNG vehicle fuel dispensers, and vehicle scales will be constructed on a 7 acres portion of the project site. The remaining 1.95 acres that front Ross Avenue will remain vacant. Additional project elements include partial width roadway construction along the eastern project boundary connecting the site to Ross Avenue and extension of public water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure within the public right-of-way to existing facilities on Ross Avenue.

The project site is within a larger, approximate 72-acre area bounded by Ross Avenue to the north, existing agricultural fields to the east, Dealwood Road to the south, Dogwood Avenue to the west that was designated for General Commercial Land Uses as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update approved by the City in June of 2021. GPA 22-03 would revert the designated land use in the Land Use Element to General Industrial Land Uses consistent with the existing MG-General Manufacturing Zone.

The project is located in the El Centro Home Acres subdivision, located in the southeastern portion of the City of El Centro. Currently, it is a mixture of heavy commercial and light industrial users where the common uses include contractor shops and storage yards and equipment rental and storage yards. Uses immediately surrounding the project site are as follows:
• North: Vacant land, Ross Avenue, and a telecommunications tower 5

• East: Agricultural land
• South: Vacant land
• West: Contractor storage yard
The proposed project will change the general plan designation from General Commercial to General Manufacturing of 8.95 acres of vacant land for the purposes of constructing a waste transfer station.

Construction is expected to take 3-4 months; utility hookup will be located in north portion of the site.

1.3 POSSIBLE APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

1.3.1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 CA Code of Regulations 15380 requires that endangered, rare or threatened species or subspecies of animals or plants be identified within the influence of the project. If any such species are found, appropriate measures should be identified to avoid, minimize or mitigate to the extent possible the effects of the project.

Native Plant Protection Act CDFG Code Section 1900-1913 prohibits the taking, possessing, or sale within the stare of any plant listed by CDFG as rare, threatened, or endangered.

Landowners may be allowed to take these species if CDFG is notified at least 10 days prior to plant removal or if these plants are found within public right of ways.

CA Fish and Game Codes 3503, 3503.5. 3513 protect migratory birds, bird nests and eggs including raptors (birds of prey) and raptor nests from take unless authorized by CDFW.

CA Fish and Game Code Section 1600, as amended regulates activities that substantially diverts or obstructs the natural flow of any river, stream or lake or uses materials from a streambed. This can include riparian habitat associated with watercourses.

State of CA Fully Protected Species identifies and provides additional protection to species that are rare or face possible extinction. These species may not be taken or possessed at any time except for scientific research or relocation for protection of livestock.

California Endangered Species Act (CESA) protects all native species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, invertebrates, and plants, and their habitats, threatened with extinction and those experiencing a significant decline which, if not halted, would lead to a threatened or endangered designation, will be protected or preserved.

Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as amended is administered by the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) to protect water quality and is an avenue to implement CA responsibilities under the federal Clean Water Act. This act regulates discharge of waste into a water resource.
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1.3.1 FEDERAL
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA: 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 4321 et seq) established national environmental policy and goals for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the environment. A process is available for implementation goals within federal agencies. NEPA requires federal agencies to consider the environment in processing proposed actions.

Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544) protects federal listed threatened and endangered species from unlawful take (harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, kill ,wound, collect, capture, trap or attempt to do so) or significantly modify habitat. If a proposed project would jeopardize a threatened or endangered species, then a Section 7 consultation with a federal agency could be required.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (50 Code Federal Regulations (CFR) 10.13)is a federal statute with several foreign countries to protect species that migrate between countries. Over 850 species are listed and may not be disrupted during nesting activities. It is illegal to collect any part (nest, feather, eggs, etc.) of a listed species, disturb species while nesting or offer for trade or barter any listed species or parts thereof.

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668c) protects bald and golden eagles from take (harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, kill ,wound, collect, capture, trap or attempt to do so) or interference with breeding, feeding or sheltering activities.

Clean Water Act, 1972 (CWA 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) regulates discharges into waters of the U.S. EPA is given the responsibility to implement programs to prevent pollution.

2.0 BIOLOGICAL SURVEY METHODOLOGIES
The purpose of the surveys was to determine the inventory of biological resources at the time of the survey; the possibility of the existence of endangered, threatened, sensitive or species of concern within project area: map habitats, and ascertain the probability of the presence of sensitive species on site.

2.1 FIELD SURVEYS

2.1.1 GENERAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
The survey was intended to assess presence or the potential for species to occur based on habitat suitability.

California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), California Native Plant Society database (CNPS), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)/Carlsbad office Sensitive Species list (ICaP), field guides, personal contacts and other methods were utilized to ascertain potential for sensitive species on the site.
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Pedestrian biological survey of the approximately 8.95 -acre project area and buffer zones, where possible, to document vegetation and animals was conducted by biologists Glenna Barrett, Adolpho Ng and Jeremy Scheffler, as indicated in Table 1: Field Survey Schedule. The surveys were conducted to develop an inventory of species (plant and animal) present at the time of the surveys, map vegetative communities, if present and ascertain the potential for occurrence of sensitive, endangered or threatened species within the project area and vicinity.

TABLE 1: FIELD SURVEY SCHEDULE
Date/Conditions Surveyors Survey Time
02/15/24 46-49⁰F 0-3 mph, 0-
15% cloud cover
Glenna Barrett/Jeremy
Scheffler
0730-0830
05/07/24 66-71⁰F 0-3 mph, 0%
cloud cover
Glenna Barrett/Adolph Ng 0735-0835
05/29/24 78-82⁰F 8-10 mph, 0-
15% cloud cover
Glenna Barrett/Adolph Ng 0730-0830
06/19/24 78-81⁰F 4-8 mph, 0%
cloud cover
Glenna Barrett/Adolph Ng 0705-0830
Total all surveyors 8.0 hrs.

Garmin GPS, binoculars, thermometer, anemometer and digital cameras were used.

2.1.2 JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION
FEMA Map 06025C1725C rates the area as Zone X: (No screen on Map): Area of Minimal Flood Hazard Zone X.

There are no blue line waterways on the jurisdictional map (Quadrangle Map:El Centro).

Fish and Game Code section 1602 requires an entity to notify CDFW prior to commencing any activity that may do one or more of the following: substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of any river, stream, or lake; substantially change or use any material from the bed, channel or bank of any river, stream, or lake; or deposit debris, waste or other materials that could pass into any river, stream or lake. This project will not do any of the following:
substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of any river, stream, or lake; substantially change or use any material from the bed, channel or bank of any river, stream, or lake; or deposit debris, waste or other materials that could pass into any river, stream or lake
There are drainage ditches and canals that would not meet the criteria for wetlands by either USACE or CDFW; the habitat should not be considered jurisdictional by either agency. This project will not adversely affect either water conveyance systems as water and sewage 8

utilities will be provided by the City of El Centro. Agricultural exemptions exist for activities associated with ongoing agricultural operations. The drainage ditches and canal adjacent to the project are operated by the IID. The system will remain in an IID easement following completion of the proposed project. These drainage ditches and canal connect upgradient and downgradient to offsite properties with agricultural activities that would continue to operate following implementation of the proposed project. The project will not terminate their operation or function for agricultural purposes.

2.2 LITERATURE REVIEW
Potential occurrence for endangered, threatened, sensitive, species of concern and noxious weeds was determined by perusal of appropriate data bases which included:
• CA Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB)
• CA Native Plant Society (CNPS) Rare Plant Program
• USFWS Bird Species of Conservation Concern (ICaP)
• UFWS Critical Habitat for Threatened & Endangered Species Website
• CA Food and Agriculture Department Noxious Weed Information Project

3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS

3.1 TOPOGRAPHY AND SOILS
This site is located in Imperial County and is found in the southern part of the county.

Landforms are alluvial fans derived from igneous rock and are typically sand to fine sand. The soil type is 100% Imperial Silty Clay, wet (114). 0-2% slope and moderately well drained; does not flood or pond. Depth to water table is typically greater than 80 inches. This soil is considered farmland of statewide importance if irrigated and drained.

The elevation on this site is approximately -43 feet (below mean sea level).

3.2 VEGETATION

3.2.1 VEGETATION COMMUNITY
Vegetation has been divided into communities that are groups of plants that usually coexist within the same area. This area is considered the Colorado Desert. No native vegetation is present as this area historically has been converted into agricultural property. It is now routinely disked for fire control as directed by the City of El Centro Fire Department. 9

Table 2: Vegetative Communities
Parcels Acreage Description
Vegetative
Communities
054-061-
032;-033;-
034;-035;-
036;-037;-
038;-
039;and-042

8.95 Vacant lot Rudera (2.24 acres)/bare
ground (6.71 acres)

3.2.2 AGRICULTURE
Site is currently a vacant lot; historically agricultural.

3.2.3 VEGETATION
The site is not under cultivation and is a vacant lot with ruderal vegetation. Previous usage included agricultural crops. Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) states that it is appropriate to conduct a botanical field survey when:

Natural (or naturalized) vegetation occurs in an area that may be directly or indirectly affected by a project (project area), and it is unknown whether or not special status plants or sensitive natural communities occur in the project area.

No natural or naturalized vegetation occurs in this previously agricultural cultivated property which is now a vacant lot. This property has been dedicated to agricultural production for decades prior to becoming a vacant lot thus eliminating any native species through cultivation practices which include disking, planing, rototilling, floating, harvesting and pesticide applications. It is now routinely disked for fire control as directed by the City of El Centro Fire Department.

3.3 WILDLIFE

3.3.1 INVERTEBRATES
The project site is a vacant lot. Typical pests in ruderal vegetation area such as ants, grasshoppers, aphids, beetles would be expected; identified in Appendix C. 10

3.3.2 AMPHIBIANS
Reliable moisture is a requirement for a portion of amphibian life cycle. The project site is a vacant lot. No amphibians were observed on site. Due to the lack of reliable, available water, none would be expected.

3.3.3 REPTILES
The project site is a vacant lot. Reptiles utilize habitat dependent upon their dietary requirements. Some species diet includes vegetation while others consume insects. All require vegetation for shelter. No lizards were found and would not be expected.

3.3.4 BIRDS
Bird species diversity varies with seasons, variety and quality of vegetative communities.

Birds were observed in the vicinity. List of species observed is found in Appendix C.

3.3.5 MAMMALS
Signs of mammals were observed on sites but were assumed to be canines and rabbits. Bats are not expected; roosting sites are not available. The mammals that were found are identified in Appendix C.

3.3.6 FISH
The project site is a vacant lot. There are no permanent water sources observed on site; no fish would be expected.

3.4 SENSITIVE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

3.4.1 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES
TABLE 3. SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH POTENTIAL TO OCCUR

ON PROJECT SITE
Special-Status
Species
Legal Status Found Potential for Occurrence
Burrowing owl
(BUOW) Athene
cunicularia
Federal:

None State:

CSC
No
BUOW
but signs
observed
There is an agricultural area to the east
that could be BUOW foraging habitat. No
burrows were found onsite. No foraging
habitat; possible burrowing habitat
Flat-tailed horned
lizard (FTHL)
Phrynosoma mcallii
Federal:

None State:

Protected,
No Highly disturbed vacant lot. No loose
soils occur on site. No FTHL, scat or
tracks were identified in the general
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Species of
Special
Concern
biological survey. This area is not within
a FTHL Management Area. Not expected
Le Conte's thrasher
Toxostoma lecontei
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
No Highly disturbed vacant lot acreage with
no available nesting opportunities; not
expected
Loggerhead shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
No Very low on site – Highly disturbed
acreage with no available nesting
opportunities. Lizards which are prey
were not seen
Northern Harrier
Circus cyaneus
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
No Low populations of prey observed not
expected to be found hunting in area or
nesting
Yuma clapper rail
(Ridgeway Rail)
Rallus longirostris
yumanensis
Fed:Endange
red
Ca:

Threatened
No None observed or heard; Cattails not
found in dense stands, no water habitat.

Not expected.

3.4.2 RIPARIAN HABITAT OR SENSITIVE NATURAL COMMUNITIES Based upon the level of disturbance or habitat conversion within adjacent areas, vegetative communities are considered rare or sensitive. Rare vegetation types that are converted and degraded can disrupt the integrity of the ecological functions of natural environments. This can lead to the loss of sensitive plant species and a resulting decrease in biodiversity.

Wetland or riparian habitat communities are considered sensitive by CDFW.

3.4.3 Jurisdictional Waters
Wetlands and other “waters of the United States” that are subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE).

3.4.4 Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors
The ability for wildlife to freely move about an area and not become isolated is considered connectivity and is important to allow dispersal of a species to maintain exchange genetic characteristics; forage (food and water) and escape from predation.

3.4.5 California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA)
This project is not within or immediately adjacent to an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) of the CDCA.
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4.0 PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACT
The proposed impacts are summarized in this section.

4.1 IMPACT TO SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES
If this project has a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modification or elimination, on any plant or animal species that is considered endangered, threatened, candidate for listing or special status species either through federal or state regulations, this project would be considered to have a significant impact.

4.1.1 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
No special status and priority plants or animals were observed. The approximately 9 acres are highly disturbed due to previous agricultural cultivation and no adverse impact is expected directly on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when avoidance, minimization and mitigation recommendations are followed.

Biological resources found are listed in Table 4 and Figure 3 Biological Resources Map.

TABLE 4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Location Description Recommendations

1. BUOW forage habitat could be
found offsite to east in
agricultural field; possible
burrow habitat could be
found in Central Drain 3H
offsite
Agricultural field; not
presently planted
No BUOW or active burrows
were found on site but
preconstruction surveys
between 14-30 days prior to
construction round breaking
should be performed as well as
a 24 hour prior to construction

2. Various Mourning dove, (Appendix C) Preconstruction surveys

4.1.2 SENSITIVE WILDLIFE

4.1.2.1 MBTA NESTING
Construction Impact
There are no small trees on site that encourage bird nesting. Ground nesting species, such as lesser nighthawk, black-necked stilt or killdeer could use the area.

If construction is planned to begin during nesting season (generally February 1 through August 31 dependent upon weather factors), the project area and a 500-foot buffer area should be surveyed to determine presence/absence of nesting. If nests are found, an appropriate buffer zone for the species should be maintained during construction until juveniles have fledged. 13

There will be no impacts to nesting raptors on site due to the absence of suitable large trees for nesting.

Operations and Maintenance Indirect Impact

ELECTROCUTION
The 66,575 square foot transfer station building and onsite improvements consisting of parking areas, stormwater detention basins, CNG vehicle fuel dispensers, and vehicle scales will be constructed on a 7 acres portion of the project site. the remaining 1. 95 acres that front Ross Road will remain vacant. Additional project elements include partial width roadway construction along the eastern project boundary connecting the site to Ross Road and extension of public water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure within the public right-of-way to existing facilities on Ross Road. Best management practices will be practiced to avoid any exposure to electrocution.

LIGHTING
During Project construction and operation, all nonessential lighting throughout the Project area will be restricted and project will avoid or limit the use of artificial light, within the boundaries of safe operations, during the hours of dawn and dusk when many wildlife species are most active. The project shall ensure, within the boundaries of safe operation, that lighting for Project activities is shielded, cast downward, and does not spill over onto other properties or upward into the night sky. The project shall ensure use of LED lighting, within the boundaries of safe operations with a correlated color temperature of 3,000 Kelvins or less, proper disposal of hazardous waste, and recycling of lighting that contains toxic compounds with a qualified recycler.

4.2 IMPACT TO RIPARIAN HABITAT OR SENSITIVE NATURAL

COMMUNITIES
The distribution of riparian plant species is largely driven by hydrological and soil variables and riparian plant communities frequently occur in relatively distinct zones along streamside elevational and soil textural gradients.

There is no riparian vegetation found on site, therefore this project should not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat.

4.3 IMPACT TO JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
There are no wetlands or waters of the U.S. found on site; therefore this project will have no impact on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means.
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4.4 IMPACT TO WILDLIFE MOVEMENT AND NURSERY SITES
This project site is in an agricultural community and subjected to continuous disturbance such as harvesting, cultivating, renovating, weeding, seeding, irrigation among other activities.

Site is located to the east of SR 111, south of East Ross Road and as a result of these existing barriers, the project will not interfere substantially with the currently restricted movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.

4.5 IMPACT TO AIRPORTS
This project has no components that will attract avian populations that would impact airports. It is approximately 4.15 miles from Imperial Airport, CA, which is the closest airport.

No impact upon airports is expected.

4.6 CEQA IMPACTS
Possible CEQA significant impacts that could include the following within the parameters of this project:

TABLE 5: EXPECTED IMPACTS
Area Endangered/threatened/
Species of Concern Habitat
Riparian
Habitat
Wetlands Wildlife
Corridors
Local
Ordinances
Waters
of the
U.S.

8.95 acres
None with
avoidance/minimization/mitigation
measures listed
No No No No No

5.0 RECOMMENDED AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 SENSITIVE WILDLIFE

5.1.1 BURROWING OWL
Suitable burrowing owl/burrow habitat has not been confirmed on the site after focused burrowing owl surveys conducted in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version). No burrowing owls are detected during the focused surveys, therefore a Burrowing Owl Plan is not required. 15

Preconstruction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted between 14 and 30 days prior to the start of Project-related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version).

Preconstruction surveys should be performed by a qualified biologist following the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the preconstruction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be immediately halted. The qualified biologist shall coordinate with CDFW and prepare a Burrowing Owl Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities. As required per the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) protocol guidelines, pre-construction take-avoidance surveys shall be conducted.

A preconstruction survey should be performed 14-30 days and 24 hours prior to initiating ground disturbance. Report should be submitted to the appropriate agency. A Burrowing Owl Plan should be prepared with consultation with CDFW, if BUOW are found.

As an avoidance activity, it is recommended that construction foremen and workers and onsite employees be given bilingual worker training by a qualified biologist regarding burrowing owl that would include the following:

Permittee shall conduct an education program for all persons employed or otherwise working on the Project prior to performing any work on-site. The education program shall consist of a presentation from a Designated Biologist or safety manager with access to the Designated Biologist that includes a brief discussion of the biology of the habitats and species identified in this letter expected and present at this site. The Designated Biologist or safety manager with access to the Designated Biologist shall also include as part of the education program a brief discussion information about the distribution and habitat needs of any protected species that may be present, legal protections for those species, penalties for violations, and Projectspecific protective measures included in this Agreement. Interpretation shall be provided for non-English- speaking workers, and the same instruction shall be provided for any new workers prior to their performing work on-site. The Permittee shall prepare and distribute wallet-sized cards or a fact sheet that contains this information for workers to carry on-site.

Upon completion of the education program, employees shall sign a form stating they attended the education program and understand all protection measures. These forms shall be filed at the worksite offices and be available to CDFW upon request. The education program shall be repeated annually for part of the Project extending more than one (1) year. Copies of the education program materials shall be maintained at the Project site for workers to reference as needed.

A biologist should be consulted immediately if a dead or injured bird is found on site.

Minimization Measures
BUOW where not found on site and or in the Imperial Irrigation District Right of Way (IIDROW) in water conveyance system (canals/drains). Those systems belong to the IID and BUOWs found on IIDROW are the responsibility of the IID (Quantified Settlement Agreement (QSA) requirement. Even though BUOW or suitable burrowing owl foraging habitat has not been 16

confirmed on the site; a qualified biologist should complete an initial take avoidance survey between 14-30 day; and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance activities using the recommended methods described in the Detection Surveys found in SDFW Staff Report (2012) section above. Implementation of avoidance and minimization measures would be triggered by positive owl presence on the site where project activities will occur. The development of avoidance and minimization approaches would be informed by monitoring the burrowing owls prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities. If burrowing owls are detected during the focused take avoidance preconstruction surveys, the qualified biologist and Project proponent shall prepare a Burrowing Owl Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall describe proposed avoidance, monitoring, passive relocation, minimization, and/or mitigation actions.

The Burrowing Owl Plan shall include the number and location of occupied burrow sites, acres of burrowing owl habitat that will be impacted, details of site monitoring, and details on proposed buffers and other avoidance measures if avoidance is proposed. If impacts to occupied burrowing owl habitat or burrow cannot be avoided, the Burrowing Owl Plan shall also describe minimization and compensatory mitigation actions that will be implemented.

Proposed implementation of burrow exclusion and closure should only be considered as a last resort, after all other options have been evaluated as exclusion is not in itself an avoidance, minimization, or mitigation method and has the possibility to result in take. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall identify compensatory mitigation for the temporary or permanent loss of occupied burrow(s) and habitat consistent with the “Mitigation Impacts” section of the 2012 Staff Report and shall implement CDFW-approved mitigation prior to initiation of Project activities. If impacts to occupied burrows cannot be avoided, information shall be provided regarding adjacent or nearby suitable habitat available to owls. If no suitable habitat is available nearby, details regarding the creation and funding of artificial burrows (numbers, location, and type of burrows) and management activities for relocated owls shall also be included in the Burrowing Owl Plan. The Project proponent shall implement the Burrowing Owl Plan following CDFW review and approval.

It is recommended to avoid direct or indirect impacts to BUOW, a preconstruction survey for this species should be conducted. If BUOW is present, mitigation will be required.

Minimization measures could include preconstruction surveys within 14-30 days and 24 hours of start of ground breaking activities and bilingual worker training.

Mitigation Measures

1. If occupied burrows are found on site, and if necessary, the burrows shall be passively relocated by a qualified biologist outside of nesting season and an appropriate number of artificial burrows shall be installed. If possible, these burrows shall be installed as close as possible to the passively relocated burrows. A Burrowing Owl Plan should be prepared to address activities and conservation efforts and submitted to CDFW.

2. If not in the active construction areas, the occupied burrows can be sheltered in place with appropriate materials under the supervision of a qualified biologist and accordance with the approved Burrowing Owl Plan.
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3. If occupied burrows are sheltered, a biological monitor shall monitor areas of active construction; schedule to be determined by qualified biologist. This biologist will ensure that the project complies with these mitigation measures and will have the authority to halt activities if they are not in compliance. The biologist will inspect the construction areas periodically for the presence of BUOWs.

4. If work is stopped for longer than 30 days, area will be resurveyed prior to restart of construction.

5.1.2 MIGRATORY BIRDS AND NON-MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES
Regardless of the time of year, nesting bird surveys shall be performed by a qualified avian biologist no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities. Pre-construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the pre-construction nesting bird surveys, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate nest buffer to be marked on the ground. Nest buffers are species specific and shall be at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors. A smaller or larger buffer may be determined by the qualified biologist familiar with the nesting phenology of the nesting species and based on nest and buffer monitoring results. Construction activities may not occur inside the established buffers, which shall remain on site until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active. Active nests and adequacy of the established buffer distance shall be monitored daily by the qualified biologist until the qualified biologist has determined the young have fledged or the Project has been completed. The qualified biologist has the authority to stop work if nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance after concurrence with CDFW
Presence of nesting birds should be monitored throughout the year. Ground nesting species could be present during the nesting season.

It is recommended that construction foremen and workers and onsite employees be given bilingual worker training by a qualified biologist regarding nesting birds that would include the following:

Permittee shall conduct an education program for all persons employed or otherwise working on the Project prior to performing any work on-site. The education program shall consist of a presentation from a Designated Biologist or safety manager with access to the Designated Biologist that includes a brief discussion of the biology of the habitats and species identified in this letter expected and present at this site. The Designated Biologist or safety manager with access to the Designated Biologist shall also include as part of the education program a brief discussion information about the distribution and habitat needs of any protected species that may be present, legal protections for those species, penalties for violations, and Project-specific protective measures included in this Agreement.

Interpretation shall be provided for non-English- speaking workers, and the same instruction shall be provided for any new workers prior to their performing work on-site. The Permittee shall prepare and distribute wallet-sized cards or a fact sheet that contains this information for workers to carry on-site.

Upon completion of the education program, employees shall sign a form stating they attended the education program and understand all protection measures. These forms shall be filed at the worksite offices and be available to CDFW upon request. The education program shall be repeated annually for part of the Project extending more than one (1) year. Copies of the education program materials shall be maintained at the Project site for workers to reference as needed. 18

5.1.2 INVASIVE PLANTS
Any saltcedar or russian thistle found on site should be removed in a manner that will not distribute plant seeds or plant material as overseen by project biologist prior to construction.

Use of covered trailers to remove invasive species to an approved landfill is recommended.

Equipment brought onsite should be clean to prevent importing invasive species to site.

Permittee shall include a brief invasive species education program for all persons working on the Project prior to the performing any work on-site. The education program shall consist of a presentation from a Designated Biologist or safety manager with access to the Designated Biologist that includes a brief discussion of the invasive species currently present within the Project site as well as those that may pose a threat to or have the potential to invade the Project site. The brief discussion shall include a physical description of each species and information regarding their habitat preferences, local and statewide distribution, modes of dispersal, and impacts. The education program shall also include a brief discussion of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented at the Project site to avoid the introduction and spread of invasive species into and out of the Project site. Note: the WEAP presentation shall not exceed 15-20 minutes.

6.0 WORKS REFERENCED
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Baldwin, Bruce G., et al, The Jepson Desert Manual, Los Angeles, University of California Press, 2002.

Behler, Jack L., and F. Wayne King, Natural Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles & Amphibians, New York, Chanticleer Press, 1996.

Borror, Donald J. and Richard E. White, Insects, The Easton Press, Norwalk, Ct. 1970.

Bowers, Nora, Rick Bowers, Kenn Kaufman, Mammals of North America, Houghton Mifflin Company, Singapore, 2004.

California Department of Fish and Game, Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, California Department of Fish and Game, Oct 17, 1995
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California Native Plant Society, CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, online: www.

Northcoast.com, February, 2024
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California Natural Diversity Database, February, 2024. Sacramento, Ca California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Coulombe, Harry N., Behavior and Population Ecology of the Burrowing Owl, Speotyto Cunicularia, in the Imperial Valley of California, The Condor, 73:163-176, 1971.

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, January, 1987.

U.S. Department of Commerce.

Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Interagency Coordinating Committee 2003. Flat-tailed horned lizard rangewide management strategy, 2003 revision. 788 pp. plus appendices.

Griggs, Jack, American Bird Conservancy’s Field Guide, All the Birds of North America, New York HarpersCollinsPublishers, Inc. 1997.

Grinnell, J., and A. H. Miller. 1944. The distribution of the birds of California. Pac. Coast Avifauna no. 27. Cooper Ornith. Society. 608pp
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Rosenberg, Daniel K. and Katherin Haley, The Ecology of Burrowing Owl in the Agroecosystem of the Imperial Valley, California, Studies in Avian Biology, No., 27:120-135, 2004.

Sawyer, John O. and Todd Keeler-Wolf, A Manual of California Vegetation, California Natural Plant Society, 2009.

Sibley, David Allen, The Sibley Guide To Birds, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2000.

Shuford W. D., and Gardali, T., editors, California Bird Species of Special Concern: A ranked assessment of species, subspecies, and distinct populations of birds of immediate conservation concern in California. Studies of Western Birds 1. Western Field Ornithologists, Camarillo, California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, CA 20

Tibbitts, T.J., M.K. Sogge, and S.J. Sferra. 1994. A survey protocol for the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). Technical Report NPS/NAUCPRS/NRTR-94/04.

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APPENDIX A

SENSITIVE BOTANICAL AND

ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES
(CNDDB/CNPS) SPECIES
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APPENDIX A

SENSITIVE BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES (CNDDB/CNPS/USFWS LISTS ) El Centro Quadrangle (Nine Quad Search) February, 2024

BOTANICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Chaparral sandverbenaState: S2.2
(not very
threatened);
CNPS
list:1B.2 (rare,
threatened in
Ca; fairly
endangered in
Ca.)
Likes full sun, and
sandy soil. Sandverbena has gray
foliage with pinkish
purple flowers, and
the flowers are
fragrant. It does not
tolerate weeds and
needs bare ground.
80-1600m (263-
5249ft
Chaparral, Coastal Shrub,
and desert dunes/sandy
areas.

No habitat; none observed
Abronia villosa var
aurita
Sand Food State: 1B.2 its fleshy stem
extending up to two
meters-six feet
below the surface
and emerging above
as a small rounded
or ovate form
It is a parasitic plant which
attaches to the roots of
various desert shrubs such
as wild buckwheats,
ragweeds, plucheas, and
Tiquilia plicata and T.
palmeri to obtain nutrients.

No habitat; none
observed
Pholisma sonorae
Mud Nama State: S2.2
(not very
threatened)
Size: 0.26 - 1.3 ft
tall
This tiny annual herb grows
on the muddy embankments
of ponds and lakes. It is also
reported to utilize river
embankments.

No habitat; none
observed
Nama
stenocarpum
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BOTANICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Gravel Milk-Vetch State: S2.2
(not very
threatened)
Annual
Perennial
Growth Habit:

Forb/herb
Native Status: L48
N
Found in sandy or
gravelly areas; 100-
650feet.; flowers
between Feb-Jul
No habitat; none
observed
Astragalus
sabulonum
California satintail CNDDB
Ranks G2,
S2.1; CNS:

2.1 This plant can be
weedy or invasive.

Grass or grass-like
plant, including
grasses (Poaceae),
sedges
(Cyperaceae),
rushes (Juncaceae),
arrow-grasses
(Juncaginaceae),
and quillworts
(Isoetes).

It is native to the
southwestern United
States from California to
Texas and northern
Mexico, where it grows
in arid regions where
water is available.

No habitat; none
observed
Imperata brevifolia
Hairy Stickleaf CNDDB
Ranks G3,
S2S3; CNPS:

2.3 Annual to shrub;
hairs needle-like,
stinging, or rough
Creosote Bush Scrub No habitat; none
observed Mentzelia
hirsutissima
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BOTANICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Brown turbans CNDDB Ranks
G4, S1.3;
CNPS: 2.3
is recognized by its
annual duration,
linear leaves
densely arranged
along stems or
concentrated near
bases of stems,
loosely arranged
heads, and pappi of
two kinds of scales.

Sonoran Desert Scrub
is the general habitat
for Brown Turbans.

Near Ocotillo it grows
on arid slopes with
shallow soils, rocky
surface rubble with few
large boulders, and
little competition from
shrubs.

No habitat; none
observed
Malperia tenuis
Pink Fairy Duster CNDDB Ranks
G5, S2S3;
CNPS: 2.3
Fairy Duster is a low,
densely branched
shrub 8 to 48 inches
high. The leaves are
formed by 2-to-4 pairs
of 1/4-inch, oblong
leaflets. It is a
member of the Pea
Family (Fabaceae)
which includes
acacias and mimosas.

Open hillsides, sandy
desert washes and
slopes below 5,000
feet.

No habitat; none
observed
Calliandra
eriophylla
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BOTANICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Abrams’s Spurge CNPS list: 2 Annual herbaceous
blooms Sept/Nov.

Common spurge in
area has large
purple spot and is
prostrate; Abram’s
is not as colorful.

Sonoran Desert Shrub No habitat; no Abrams’s
spurge found.

Chamaesyce
abramisiana
Parish's desertthorn
Lycium parishii
CNPS list: 2B.3 Perennial shrub Coastal shrub,
Sonoran Desert scrub
No habitat; none
observed

ZOOLOGICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Birds
Yuma Ridgeway
rail
Fed:

Endangered
A chickenlike marsh
bird with a long,
slightly drooping bill
and an often
upturned tail. Light
brownish with dark
streaks above.

Rust-colored breast;
bold, vertical gray
and white bars on
the flanks; white
undertail coverts
Lives in freshwater and
brackish marshes.

Prefers dense cattails,
bulrushes, and other
aquatic vegetation. Nests
in riverine wetlands near
upland, in shallow sites
dominated by mature
vegetation, often in the
base of a shrub. Prefers
denser cover in winter
than in summer. Very
shy.

None observed or
heard; Cattails not
found; no suitable
habitat on site or in
adjacent drain. Rallus longirostris
yumanensis
Ca: Threatened
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ZOOLOGICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
Small raptors that nest
in burrows that have
been borrowed from
other species in open
grassland areas. Have
adapted well in
Imperial County using
canals/drains/ditches
to establish burrows
and foraging for
insects in agricultural
fields
Open, dry annual or
perennial grasslands;
deserts & scrublands
None observed; no sign
observed.

Mountain plover
Charadrius
montanus
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
The mountain plover is 8
to 9.5 inches (20 to 24
cm) long and weighs
about 3.7 ounces (105
grams). Its wingspread
is 17.5 to 19.5 inches
(44.5 to 49.5 cm). Both
sexes are of the same
size. It has no band
across the breast. The
upperparts are sandy
brown and the
underparts and face are
whitish. There are black
feathers on the
forecrown and a black
stripe from each eye to
the bill (the stripe is
brown and may be
indistinct in winter);
otherwise the plumage
is plain.

It breeds in the high plains
of North America from
extreme southeastern
Alberta and southwestern
Saskatchewan to northern
New Mexico and the
Texas panhandle, as well
as an isolated site in the
Davis Mountains of West
Texas. About 85 percent
of the population winters
in the San Joaquin and
Imperial Valleys in
California. Its winter range
also extends along the
U.S.-Mexican border,
more extensively on the
Mexican side. The
mountain plover needs
about 70 acres of territory
for breeding, and about
25 acres for survival in
non-breeding times.

No habitat; none
observed
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ZOOLOGICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Northern harrier
Circus hudsonius
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
The northern harrier is
41–52 cm (16–20 in)
long with a 97–122 cm
(38–48 in) wingspan. It
resembles other harriers
in having distinct male
and female plumages.

The sexes also differ in
weight, with males
weighing 290 to 400 g
(10 to 14 oz), with an
average of 350 g (12
oz), and females
weighing 390 to 750 g
(14 to 26 oz), with an
average of 530 g (19
oz). Among standard
measurements, the wing
chord is 32.8 to 40.6 cm
(12.9 to 16.0 in), the tail
is 19.3 to 25.8 cm (7.6 to

10.2 in) and the tarsus is

7.1 to 8.9 cm (2.8 to 3.5
in). It is relatively long
winged and long tailed,
having the longest wing
and tail relative to its
body size of any raptor
occurring in North
America.

This medium-sized
raptor breeds on
moorland, bogs,
prairies, farmland
coastal prairies,
marshes, grasslands,
swamps and other
assorted open areas. A
male will maintain a
territory averaging 2.6
km2 (1.0 sq mi), though
male territories have
ranged from 1.7 to 150
km2 (0.66 to 57.92 sq
mi).

None observed; not
expected
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ZOOLOGICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/ SITE

POTENTIAL
Vermillion
flycatcher
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
Length: 5 inches.

The adult male has
a Bright red cap,
throat and
underparts; with a
Black eyeline, nape,
back, wings, and tail.

The Immature male
similar to female but
has variable amount
of red on underparts.

The female and
immature has Brown
upperparts with
White underparts
with faint streaks on
breast with an
undertail coverts
tinged pink The adult
male Vermilion
Flycatcher is very
distinctive. The
female and
immatures are more
nondescript but the
streaking on the
breast and pink tinge
to the undertail
coverts distinguish
them from other
flycatchers.

Frequents streams and
ponds in arid areas;
agricultural areas
None observed; not
expected.

Pyrocephalus
rubinus
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ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION

OF SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/

SITE POTENTIAL
Summer tanager
Piranga rubra
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
Adults have stout
pointed bills and
measure 17 cm (6.7
in) in length and 29
g (1.0 oz) in weight.

Adult males are
rose red and similar
in appearance to
the hepatic tanager,
although the latter
has a dark bill;
females are
orangish on the
underparts and
olive on top, with
olive-brown wings
and tail. As with all
other birds, all red
and orange
colorations are
acquired through
their diet.

Their breeding habitat is
open wooded areas,
especially with oaks, across
the southern United States,
extending as far north as
Iowa. These birds migrate
to Mexico, Central America
and northern South
America. This tanager is an
extremely rare vagrant to
western Europe.

No habitat; none
observed or
expected
Western grebe/
Aechmophorusoccidentalis
CDFW: SC
Species of
Concern
22-29" (56-74 cm).

Slender, longnecked, long-billed,
sharply black and
white. Compare to
Clark's Grebe, also
to loons in winter
plumage.

Lakes, sloughs; in winter,
bays, ocean. Summers
mainly on fresh water lakes
with large areas of both
open water and marsh
vegetation; rarely on tidal
marshes. Winters mainly on
sheltered bays or estuaries
on coast, also on large
fresh water lakes, rarely on
rivers.

No habitat; none
observed or
expected
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ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION

OF SPECIES

HABITAT OBSERVATION/

SITE POTENTIAL
Crissal Thrasher CDFW
Species of
Concern
A large thrasher
found in the
Southwestern
United States to
central Mexico.

The bird grows to
32 cm (12.5
inches) and has a
deeply curved bill.

It can be found
near water in
dense
underbrush, and
in the low desert
near canyon
chaparral; seldom
flies in the open.

Dense vegetation along
streams/washes in
mesquite/willows/arrowweed
L
Toxostoma crissale None observed; no
habitat
Gila Woodpecker Fed: - Bill black to grayish
black with dark red
to reddish hazel
eyes. About 9.3
inches long with
brownish green or
bluish legs and feet.

Black and white
barring on back
male has red cap on
head. Buff-brown
face, neck and
breast with barred
rump and central tail
feathers.

Uncommon to resident in
southern California along the
Colorado River, and locally
near Brawley. Occurs mostly in
desert riparian and desert wash
habitats. Cottonwoods and
other desert riparian trees,
shade trees, and date palms
supply cover.

L
Melanerpes uropygialis CDFW No suitable habitat;
no palm trees or
Endangered other trees on site.

ZOOLOGICAL

SPECIES
STATUS¹ DESCRIPTION OF

SPECIES

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Loggerhead shrike
Lanius
ludovicianus
CDFW:

Species of
Special
Concern
The loggerhead
shrike is a mediumsized passerine.
“Loggerhead" refers
to the relatively
large size of the
head as compared
to the rest of the
body. It measures
approximately 9
inches from bill to
tail. The wing and
tail length are about

3.82 and 3.87
inches long,
respectively. It
weighs on average
50 grams, with a
range of 45-60
grams for a healthy
adult shrike. The
adult plumage of the
loggerhead shrike is
grey above with a
white to pale grey
breast and black
tarsi and feet. The
bird possesses a
black mask that
extends across the
eyes to its bill.

The bird requires an
open habitat with an
area to forage, elevated
perches, and nesting
sites. They are often
found in open pastures
or grasslands and
appear to prefer redcedar and hawthorn
trees for nesting. The
hawthorn's thorns and
the cedar's pin-like
needles protect and
conceal the shrike from
predators.

No habitat; none
observed or expected

ZOOLOGICAL

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POTENTIAL
California Black
Rail
CDFW:

Threatened
The smallest of all
rails, the black rail is
slate-colored, with a
Most commonly occurs
in tidal emergent
wetlands dominated by
L
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Laterallus
jamaicensis
coturniculus
black bill, red eyes
and a white-
speckled back. The
legs are moderately
long and the toes
are unwebbed. The
sexes are similar.
pickleweed or in
brackish marshes with
bulrushes in association
with pickleweed. In
freshwater, usually
found in bulrushes,
cattails, and saltgrass
and in immediate vicinity
of tidal sloughs.

Typically occurs in the
high wetland zones near
upper limit of tidal
flooding, not in low
wetland areas with
considerable annual or
daily fluctuations in
water levels. Nests are
concealed in dense
vegetation, often
pickleweed, near upper
limits of tidal flooding
None observed; no
habitat on site
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POTENTIAL
Leopard frog CDFW:Species
of concern
Tan, gray-brown or
light gray-green to
green above; yellow
below. Vague upper
lip stripe,
tuberculate skin.

Dark network on
rear of thighs;
yellow groin color
often extends onto
rear of belly and
underside of legs.

Male will exhibit a
swollen and
darkened thumb
base.

Find in desert grassland
and in woodlands. Uses
permanent water
sources, stays near
water. Breed Feb-April.

Bullfrogs are predators
L
Not expected on site.

Only drain as water
source offsite.

Lithobates
yavapaiensis
Sonoran Desert
toad
CDFW: SC Large: 7.5 inches or
more in length.

Smooth, typically
olive-green/brown
skin, cranial crests,
and prominent,
elongated glands on
both sides of the back
of the head (parotoid
glands) and on the
hind legs. Young
toads have small
dark, orange-tipped
spots on the
back. Larger tadpoles
are gray or brown with
a rounded tail tip, and
grow to about 2.25
inches.

Sonoran Desert scrub,
semi-desert grasslands.

Can be tied to permanent
water, such as major
rivers or the edges of
agriculture. May be found
many miles from water,
particularly during the
summer monsoons. Most
Sonoran Desert toads are
found at night during the
monsoon season, but they
may emerge a month or
more before the summer
rains begin, particularly in
areas of permanent
water. Can be found in
rodent burrows or
underground retreats.

L
Incillius alvarius None observed. No
habitat present on site.
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POTENTIAL
Northern leopard
frog
CDFW: SC 2-3½ inches long and
has randomly
distributed black spots
on its back, sides, and
legs. Each spot is
surrounded by a light
halo. The background
colors of the frog can
range from gold to
green. Gold or
brown dorsolateral
ridges often stand out
in contrast. White
belly with no other
markings
NLF needs permanent
water for overwintering,
floodplains and marshes
for breeding, and wet
meadows and fields for
foraging
L
Lithobates pipiens No habitat on site
Flat-tailed horned
lizard
Phrynosoma
mcallii
CNDDB Rank:

G3; S2 CDFG:

SC
A small (up to 87
mm or 3.4" from
snout to vent),
exceptionally flat
and wide lizard with
a long (for a horned
lizard) broad, flat tail
and a dark stripe
running down the
middle of the back.
occupy a small range in
the Sonoran Desert of
southwestern California,
southwestern Arizona,
and extreme northern
Mexico.

L
No sandy habitat
Colorado Desert
fringe-toed lizard
CNDDB Rank:

G3, S2;
CDFW: SC
2 3/4 to 4 4/5 inches
long from snout to
vent (7 - 12.2 cm).
(Stebbins 2003) The
tail is about the
same length as the
body.

Sparsely-vegetated arid
areas with fine windblown sand, including
dunes, flats with sandy
hummocks formed
around the bases of
vegetation, washes, and
the banks of rivers.

Needs fine, loose sand
for burrowing.

L
No sandy habitat
Uma notata
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POTENTIAL
American Badger CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Burrowing animals
that feed on ground
squirrels, rabbits,
gophers and other
small animals.

Prefer grasslands,
agricultural areas.

Found in drier open
areas with friable soils
L
None seen; no burrows
observed with badger
characteristics observed.

Not expected because of
low prey opportunity
Taxidea taxus
Pocketed freetailed batCNDDB
Rank: G4,
S2S3;
CDFW: SC
A small fold, or
"pocket" in the wing
membrane of the
free-tailed bat, near
its knee, gives this
bat its common
name. Pocketed
free-tailed bats have
large ears and long
wings, and fly
rapidly, generally
pursuing insects on
the wing. They eat
many kinds of
insects, but seem to
prefer small moths.

It occurs in the arid
lowlands of the desert
Southwest, and
primarily roosts in
crevices in rugged cliffs,
slopes, and tall rocky
outcrops.

L
No nesting habitat
Nyctinomops
femorosaccus
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POTENTIAL
Western Mastiff Bat CNDDB Rank:

G5T4, S3;
CDFW: SC
Eumops perotis can
be distinguished from
all other North
American molossid (
free-tail) species
based on size. With
a forearm of 73-83
mm, it is North
America's largest
species.

In California, the E. perotis is
most frequently encountered
in broad open areas.

Generally, this bat is found
in a variety of habitats, from
dry desert washes, flood
plains, chaparral, oak
woodland, open ponderosa
pine forest, grassland,
montane meadows, and
agricultural areas.

L
Low prey opportunity or
roosting areas
Eumops perotis
californicus
Western Yellow bat
Lasiurus xanthinus
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Consumes small to
medium-sized, night
flying insects. Yellow
color/short ears.

Roosts in leafy vegetation
the deserts of the
southwestern United States.

Roosts among the dead
fronds of palm trees and
cottonwoods
L
Not expected; no palms
and no cottonwood trees
found on site.

Big free tailed bat
Nyctinonmops
macrotis
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Body length of 5 1/8 to
5 3/4", with a 17"
wingspan, which
makes it bigger than
other free tailed bats.

Fur is reddish brown to
dark brown, with hairs
white at base. Tail
extends past
membrane at least an
inch. Big ears are
joined at base and
extend out over face
like a hat. Eats mostly
moths, some crickets,
grasshoppers, ants,
various other insects.

Lives in rocky areas of
desert scrub or coniferous
forests. During day roosts in
crevices on cliff faces.

L
None seen. Not expected;
no roosting habitat.
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POTENTIAL
Yuma hispid cotton
rat
Sigmodon hispidus
eremicus
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Small furry mammal are among the most widely
distributed species of
rodents, occurring
contiguously in
grassland and savanna
settings from Virginia,
Nebraska, and Arizona in
North America (Cameron
and Spencer 1981) to
Venezuela in South America
(Voss 1992).

No habitat; none observed
California leafnosed bat
Macrotus
californicus
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
The California leaf-nosed
bat weighs between 12
and 20 grams, has a
wingspan of over 30
centimeters and a body
length of over 6
centimeters, and is brown
in color. As its name
implies, it has a triangular
fleshy growth of skin,
called a noseleaf,
protruding above the
nose.
can be found in Sonoran and
Mojave Desert scrub
habitats in the Colorado
River valley in southern
California, Nevada and
Arizona, and throughout
western Mexico. It is nonmigratory and does not
hibernate. Its natural habitat
is hot deserts.

No habitat; none observed
Pallid bat
Antrozous pallidus
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Pallid bats have a head
and body length of
approximately 2.75
inches (6.2-7.9 cm),
forearm length of
approximately 2.1
inches (4.5–6 cm),[5] a
tail of approximately

1.75 inches (3.9-4.9
cm), and a wingspan of
15-16 inches (38–40
cm).[6][7] They weigh
14-25 grams.
ranges from western Canada to
central Mexico.

No habitat; none observed
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Palm Springs
pocket mouse
Perognathus
longimembris
bangsi
CDFW:

Species of
Concern
Small heteromyid
rodent with length of
about 110 to 151 mm
and weight from 8 to
11 g. There are
usually two small
patches of lighter
hairs at the base of
the ear. There is no a
tail-crest, and an
unlobed antitragus in
the outer ear.

Creosote scrub, desert
scrub, and grasslands, with
loosely packed or sandy
soils with sparse to
moderately dense vegetative
cover. P. l. bangsi occurs
only in the Coachella Valley,
where substantial
agricultural and
urban/suburban conversion
of habitat, especially in the
valley floor, has occurred
over the last century. The
species occurs only in native
habitats.

No habitat
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Special Status Species that Occur in Imperial County (USFWS) Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Plants
Peirson’s milk-vetch T/E/1B Silvery, short-lived
perennial plant that is
somewhat broom like in
appearance. A member
of the pea and bean
family, it can grow to

2.5 feet tall and is
notable among
milkvetches for its
greatly reduced
leaves. Peirson´s
milkvetch produces
attractive, small purple
flowers , generally in
March or April, with 10
to 17 flowers per
stalk. It yields inflated
fruit similar to yellowgreen pea pods with
triangular beaks.

Desert dune habitats. In
California, known from sand
dunes in the Algodones Dunes
system of Imperial County. Was
known historically from Borrego
Valley in San Diego County and
at a site southwest of the Salton
Sea in Imperial County
Astragalus
magdalenae var.
peirsonii
None observed. No dune
habitat
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Birds
California brown
pelican
E/E/- No longer
endangered
Large size and brown
color. Adults weigh
approximately 9 pounds,
and have a wingspan of
over 6 feet. They have
long, dark bills with big
pouches for catching and
holding fish. Pelicans
breed in nesting colonies
on islands without
mammal predators.

Roosting and loafing sites
provide important resting
habitat for breeding and
non-breeding birds.

Open water, estuaries, beaches;
roosts on various structures,
such as pilings, boat docks,
breakwaters, and mudflats
Pelecanus
occidentalis
None observed. No open
water onsite besides
canals.

Southwestern willow
flycatcher
E/-/- Small; usually a little less
than 6 inches in length,
including tail.

Conspicuous light-colored
wingbars. Lacks the
conspicuous pale eye-ring
of many similar
Empidonax species.

Overall, body brownisholive to gray-green above.

Throat whitish, breast
pale olive, and belly
yellowish. Bill relatively
large; lower mandible
completely pale. The
breeding range of extimus
includes Arizona and
adjacent states.

At low elevations, breeds
principally in dense willow,
cottonwood, and tamarisk
thickets and in woodlands, along
streams and rivers. Migrants
may occur more widely. Prefers
riparian willow/cottonwood but
will use salt cedar thickets
Empidonax traillii
extimus
None Observed.

No suitable tamarix
thickets or available
water for habitat
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Yuma clapper rail E/T/- A chickenlike marsh bird
with a long, slightly
drooping bill and an often
upturned tail. Light
brownish with dark
streaks above. Rustcolored breast; bold,
vertical gray and white
bars on the flanks; white
undertail coverts. Very
shy.

Lives in freshwater and brackish
marshes. Prefers dense cattails,
bulrushes, and other aquatic
vegetation. Nests in riverine
wetlands near upland, in shallow
sites dominated by mature
vegetation, often in the base of a
shrub. Prefers denser cover in
winter than in summer..

Rallus longirostris
yumanensis
None observed or heard;
no suitable habitat;
survey did not find cattail
habitat
Yellow-billed cuckoo C/E/- Medium-sized cuckoo
with gray-brown
upperparts and white
underparts. Eye-rings are
pale yellow. Bill is mostly
yellow. Wings are graybrown with rufous
primaries. Tail is long and
has white-spotted black
edges. Sexes are similar.

Found in forest and open
woodlands, especially in areas
with dense undergrowth, such
as parks, riparian woodlands,
and thickets
Coccyzus americanus None observed; no
habitat on site
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Bald eagle T, PD/E/- The distinctive white head
and tail feathers Beak
and eyes yellow. Bald
Eagles are about 29 to 42
inches long, can weigh 7
to 15 pounds, and have a
wing span of 6 to 8 feet.

Found on shores, lake margins,
and near large rivers. Nests in
large trees. Winters at lakes,
reservoirs, river systems, and
some rangelands and coastal
wetlands (breeding range is
mainly in mountainous habitats
near reservoirs, lakes and rivers,
mainly in the northern two-thirds
of California)
Haliaeetus
leucocephalus
None observed; no
habitat
Least tern E/E/- Small tern. During
breeding, black cap
ending at white forehead.

Short white eyestripe. Bill
yellow with black tip. Back
light gray. Underside
white. Black leading edge
to wing. In nonbreeding
plumage has black
eyestripe extending to
back of head, white top of
head, and black bill. Size:
21-23 cm (8-9 in)
Wingspan: 48-53 cm (19-
21 in) Weight: 30-45 g
(1.06-1.59 ounces)
Shallow areas of estuaries,
lagoons, and at the joining
points between rivers and
estuaries
Sterna antillarum None observed; no
habitat
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Least Bell’s Vireo E/E/- Drab gray to green above
and white to yellow below.

It has a faint white eyering
and two pale wingbars;
has pale whitish cheeks
and forehead and
greenish wings and tail.
longer tail and subtle
wingbars. The song is a
varied sequence of sharp,
slurred phrases that
typically end with an
ascending or descending
note.

Formerly a common and
widespread summer resident
below about 2,000 feet in
western Sierra Nevada. Also
was common in coastal
southern California, from Santa
Barbara County south, below
about 4,000 feet east of the
Sierra Nevada. Prefers thickets
of willow, and other low shrubs
afford nesting and roosting
cover
Vireo bellii pusillus None observed; no
habitat on site. Thickets
are not present
Mountain plover
Charadrius montanus
FPT/SC/- Medium-sized plover with
pale brown upperparts,
white underparts, and
brown sides. Head has
brown cap, white face,
and dark eyestripe.

Upperwings are brown
with black edges and
white bars; underwings
are white. Tail is brownblack with white edges.

Sexes are similar.

Avoids high and dense cover.

Uses open grass plains, plowed
fields with little vegetation, and
open sagebrush areas. Likes to
follow livestock grazing or
burned off fields.

None observed; not
expected on site; could
be found in adjacent
fields planted to Bermuda
or alfalfa
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Black rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
coturniculus
-/T/- The smallest of all rails,
the black rail is slatecolored, with a black bill,
red eyes and a whitespeckled back. The legs
are moderately long and
the toes are unwebbed.

The sexes are similar.

Most commonly occurs in tidal
emergent wetlands dominated
by pickleweed or in brackish
marshes with bulrushes in
association with pickleweed. In
freshwater, usually found in
bulrushes, cattails, and saltgrass
and in immediate vicinity of tidal
sloughs. Typically occurs in the
high wetland zones near upper
limit of tidal flooding, not in low
wetland areas with considerable
annual or daily fluctuations in
water levels. Nests are
concealed in dense vegetation,
often pickleweed, near upper
limits of tidal flooding
None observed; no
habitat
Raptors
Peregrine Falcon D/E/- Large, powerful falcon;
pointed winged falcon
silhouette. Strong shallow
wingbeats may dive at
speeds up to 100 mph.

Dark with dark hooded
effect. Blue gray below
with narrow bars Longwinged, long tailed hawk.

Habitually flys low over
open fields and marshes
watching and listening for
prey such as rodents and
birds. (I observed Harrier
with a white faced ibis as
prey). Perches low or on
ground. Low slow flight.

Most often found along
coastlines or marshy habitats.

Nest in cliffs and have been
Falco peregrinus known to nest in tall buildings None observed. No waterfowl for prey or
cliffs/tall buildings for
nesting
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Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Northern Harrier -/SC/- Blue gray above pale
reddish below; small
size. Tip of tail
squared off. Nesting
occurs in dense tree
stands which are cool,
moist, well shaded and
usually near water.

Hunt in openings at
the edges of
woodlands and also
brushy pastures.

Marshes, open fields. Nests in
Circus cyaneus reeds Not observed on site
Sharp-shinned Hawk -/SC/- Gray and white with black
on shoulders and under
bend of wing. Graceful
flyer. Adults have bright
red eyes. Medium size
hawk; about 15 inches
long and about 12
ounces. Males pale with
rufous shoulders and
thigh feathers. White tail
washed with rufous. Wide
head wings in shallow v
when soaring.

Sharp-shinned hawks may
appear in woodland habitats
during winter and migration
periods and are often common
in southern California in the
coastal lowlands and desert
areas; winters in woodlands and
other habitats except alpine,
open prairie and bare desert
Accipiter striatus . Not observed
White tailed Kite /E/ Found in open country; like to
perch on treetop. May be seen
hovering prior to attack of a
Elanus leucurus rodent. None observed
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Ferruginous hawk /SC/ Found in arid to semiarid
regions, as well as grasslands
and agricultural areas in
southwestern Canada, western
United States, and northern
Mexico.

None observed; could
possibly hunt in adjacent
fields
Buteo regalis
Mammals
Bighorn sheep E/E/- Sheep have short hair
which is light gray to
grayish brown, except
around their stomachs
and rump, where it is
creamy white. Their tails
are about four inches
long. Full-grown rams
weigh between 180 and
240 pounds,
Desert Bighorn sheep occupy a
variety of plant communities,
ranging from mixed-grass
hillsides, shrubs. Avoids dense
vegetation
Ovis canadensis None observed; no
habitat
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Reptiles and Amphibians
Desert tortoise T/T/- A herbivore that may
attain a length of 9 to 15
inches in upper shell
(carapace) length. The
tortoise is able to live
where ground
temperature may exceed
140 degrees F because of
its ability to dig
underground burrows and
escape the heat. At least
95% of its life is spent in
burrows. Their shells are
high-domed, and
greenish-tan to dark
brown in color. Desert
tortoises can grow from
4–6"in height and weigh
8–15 lb (4–7 kg) when
fully grown. The front
limbs have heavy, clawlike scales and are
flattened for digging. Back
legs are more stumpy and
elephantine
Dry, flat, and gravelly or sandy
ground in desert shrub
communities where annual and
perennial grasses are abundant.

Frequent habitats with a mix of
shrubs, forbs, and grasses
Gopherus agassizii None observed; habitat
not favorable
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Flat-tailed horn lizard PT/-/- Closely related to Desert horned lizard (scat
indistinquishable); only
found in Imperial,
Riverside County,Ca and
Yuma area, Az. Small
round lizard with
distinquishing round spots
on back. Diet of ants;
needs sandy soil, shade
bushes to survive.

Desert washes/sandy areas with
vegetative cover. Diet of ants
Phrynosoma mcallii No habitat; none
observed
Fish
Desert pupfish E/E/- Small, silvery-colored fish
with 6 to 9 dark bands on
its sides. Grows to a full
average length of only 2.5
inches; develop quickly,
sometimes reaching full
maturity within 2 to 3
months. Although their
average life span is 6 to 9
months, some survive
more than one year.

Pupfish have a short,
scaled head with an
upturned mouth. The anal
and dorsal fins are
rounded with the dorsal
sometimes exhibiting a
dark blotch. The caudal
fin is convex at the rear.

Springs, seeps, and slowmoving drains directly draining into Salton Sea in Salton Sink
basin and backwaters and
sloughs of the Colorado River
Cyprinodon
macularius
None observed; no
habitat; no drains on site;
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Scientific Name
Status1
Federal/CDFG
/CNPS

DESCRIPTION OF
SPECIES Habitat Suitability Of Habitat In Survey Area
Razorback Sucker Fed/CA:

Endangered
One of the largest suckers
in North America, can
grow to up to 13 pounds
and lengths exceeding 3
feet. The razorback is
brownish-green with a
yellow to white-colored
belly and has an abrupt,
bony hump on its back
shaped like an upsidedown boat keel
Colorado River
Xyrauchen texanus None observed; no
habitat
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USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
Common Name Species Name Habitat Potential Onsite
Region 8
Imperial
County
National
Rating
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus
leucocephalus
Nests on tall trees or on cliffs
in forested areas near large
bodies of water. Winters in
coastal areas, along large
rivers, and large unfrozen
lakes.

X X
Not expected. No tall trees; not
observed in area
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni Breeds in open country such as grassland, shrubland, and
agricultural areas. Usually
migrates in large flocks often
with Broad-winged Hawks.

Winters in open grasslands and
agricultural areas of Southern
America.

X
May migrate through. Not observed
in area
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Inhabits open wetlands near cliffs for nesting. Also uses
large cities and nests on
buildings.

X X
No open wetlands or nesting area.

Black Rail Laterallus
jamaicensis
Nests in high portions of salt
marshes, shallow freshwater
marshes, wet meadows, and
flooded grassy vegetation.

X X
No salt or freshwater marshes; no
vegetation
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Common Name Species Name Habitat Potential Onsite
Region 8
Imperial
County
National
Rating
Snowy Plover Chardrius
alexandrinus
Barren to sparsely vegetated
sand beaches, dry salt flats in
lagoons, dredge spoils
deposited on beach or dune
habitat, levees and flats at saltevaporation ponds, river bars, along alkaline or sailne lakes,
reservoirs, and ponds.

X X
No habitat; not observed
Mountain Plover Charadrius
montanus
Breeds on open plains at
moderate elevations. Winters
in short-grass plains and fields,
plowed fields, and sandy
deserts.

Not expected on site; no habitat X X
Could be found in adjacent agricultural
fields if planted to Bermuda or alfalfa
Black Oystercatcher Haematopus
bachmani
Rocky seacoasts and islands,
less commonly sandy beaches.

X X
No habitat; not observed
Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria Breeds in taiga, nesting in trees in deserted songbird nests. In
migration and winter found
along freshwater ponds,
stream edges, temporary
ponds, flooded ditches and
fields, more commonly in
wooded regions, less
frequently on mudflats and
open marshes.

X
No habitat; not observed
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Common Name Species Name Habitat Potential Onsite
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County
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Rating
Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Breeds in open boreal forest with scattered shallow
wetlands. Winters in wide
variety of shallow fresh and
saltwater habitats.

X
No habitat; not observed
Upland Sandpiper Bartramia
longicauda
Native prairie and other dry
grasslands, including airports
and some croplands.

X
No habitat; not observed
Whimbrel Numenius
phaeopus
Breeds in various tundra
habitat, from wet lowlands to
dry heath. In migration,
frequents various coastal and
inland habitats, including fields
and beaches. Winters in tidal
flats and shorelines,
occasionally visiting inland
habitats.

X X
Could be found in adjacent agricultural
fields if planted to Bermuda or alfalfa
Long-billed Curlew Numenius
americanus
Nests in wet and dry uplands.

In migration and winter found
on wetlands, grain fields, lake
and river shores, marshes, and
beaches.

Could be found in adjacent agricultural
fields if planted to Bermuda or alfalfa
X X
Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus
griseus
Breeds in muskegs of taiga to
timberline, and barely into
subarctic tundra. Winters on
coastal mud flats and brackish
lagoons. In migration prefers
saltwater tidal flats, beaches,
and salt marshes. Also found in
X X
Could be found in adjacent agricultural
fields if planted to Bermuda or alfalfa
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freshwater mud flats and
flooded agricultural fields.

Common Name Species Name Habitat Potential Onsite
Region 8
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County
National
Rating
Aleutian Tern Sterna aleutica Nest on flat vegetated islands on or near the coast.

Vegetation includes dwarfshrub tundra, grass and
sedgemeadows, and coastal
marsh. Migration and winter
habitat not known, probably
pelagic.

X
No habitat; not observed
Least Tern Sterna antillarum Seacoasts, beaches, bays,
estuaries, lagoons, lakes and
rivers, breeding on sandy or
gravelly beaches and banks of
rivers or lakes, rarely on flat
rooftops of buildings.

X
No habitat; not observed
Gull-billed Turn Sterna nilotica Breeds on gravelly or sandy beaches. Inters in salt marshes,
estuaries, lagoons and plowed
fields, along rivers, around
lakes and in freshwater
marshes.

X
No habitat; not observed
Black Skimmer Rynchops niger Breeds in large colonies on sandbars and beaches. Forages
in shallow bays, inlets, and
estuaries.

X X
No habitat; not observed
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus
americanus
Open woodlands with
clearings, orchards, dense
scrubby vegetation, mainly
cottonwood, willow, and adler,
often along water.

X X
No habitat; not observed
Black Swift Cypseloides niger Nests on steep ledges on cliffs or canyons. Migrates and
winters over coastal lowlands.

X X
No habitat; no swifts observed in area
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