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Attachment 3
Supplemental Cultural Resources Assessment
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
7080 North Whitney Avenue, Suite 101
Fresno, California 93720
559-228-9925
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November 22, 2023
Project No: 21-11580
Michael Gennaro, Environmental Specialist
Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers
451 Clovis Avenue, Suite 200
Clovis, California 93612
Via email: [email protected]
Subject: Supplemental Cultural Resources Assessment for the Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main 22-0232 Project, Fresno, Fresno County, California Dear Mr. Holt:
This letter report presents the findings of a supplemental cultural resources assessment completed in support of the Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main 22 -0232 Project (proposed project) located in the city of Fresno, Fresno County, California . Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers (BCF Consulting) retained Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) to support the proposed project’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Rincon c onducted the cultural resources assessment for the original iteration of the project in November 2021 (Flaherty et al. 2021), which involved the construction of 0.55 miles of replacement water distribution mains within Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero Street and Merced Avenue . The proposed project site has since been expanded by 1.3-acres to include transmission main extensions within East Stanislaus Street, L Street, and Calaveras Street. This letter report documents the results of the tasks performed by Rincon for the added project area; specifically, a supplemental cultural resources records search, a supplemental Sacred Lands File search , and a field survey. All work was completed in accordance with CEQA . The City of Fresno (City) is the lead agency under CEQA.
Project Site and Description
The original proposed project is located on and adjacent to Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero Street and Merced Street and on and adjacent to Amador Street between Van Ness Avenue and the Van Ness/Fulton Alley in Fresno, Fresno County, California ( Attachment 1 , Figure 1). The original project components are proposed to be constructed within the rights-of-way of Van Ness Avenue and Amador Street, and on several adjacent private properties. The project site has been expanded by 1.3- acres to include transmission main extensions within East Stanislaus Street, L Street, and Calaveras Street. The project site lies within Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 of Township 14 South, Range 20 East of the Fresno South, California topographic quadrangle (Attachment 1, Figure 2).
The following project description has been adapted from information provided by BCF Consulting. The proposed project consists of construction of 0.55 miles of replacement water distribution mains within Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero Street and Merced Avenue and within Amador Street between Van Ness Avenue and Federal Alley. The proposed project also includes extension of the transmission mains and proposed new bore soil testing areas along East Stanislaus Street from Van Ness Avenue to L Street, and along L Street from East Stanislaus Street to Calaveras Street. The proposed project would also relocate all services to existing buildings that front Van Ness Avenue and are currently served by water mains in the alleys between Van Ness and Fulton Street and between Van Ness and L Street. Additionally, the existing 2 -inch water lin e in Van Ness Avenue, from Amador Street to Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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2 Divisadero Street, would be replaced, and services would be similarly transferred. The existing water mains consist mainly of 10 - and 12-inch cast-iron pipe. The proposed TGM would be either Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or ductile iron pipe and may range in si ze from 12 - to 16-inches in diameter. Most construction would occur within the City of Fresno right-of-way, though some construction associated with the transfer of service would take place on adjacent private properties to transfer services from the alleys to Van Ness Avenue. Services to be relocated would be Installed within City Street right-of- way and extend to the water meter for on property. New fire hydrants along Van Ness Avenue would be installed at the current City spacing requirements, and new services would be similarly designed from the proposed TGM for each hydrant within City right -of-way. Construction may include open trenching as well as directional boring. Trench resurfacing in Van Ness Avenue would include application of a slurry seal. The proposed project would not involve any the installation of any major above-ground elements or result in the direct alteration of any of the adjacent buildings.
Methods
Background and Archival Research
Rincon completed background and archival research in support of this supplemental assessment in October 2023. A variety of primary and secondary source materials were consulted. Sources included, but were not limited to, historical maps, aerial photographs, and written histories of the area. The following sources were utilized to develop an understanding of the project site and its context:
• Historical aerial photographs accessed via NETR Online • Historical aerial photographs accessed via University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Library FrameFinder
• Historical USGS topographic maps
California Historical Resources Information System Records Search On October 2, 2023, Rincon received supplemental California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) records search results (records search # 23-397) from the Southern San Joaquin Valley (SSJVIC) (Attachment 2). The SSJVIC is the official state repository for cultural resources records and reports for the county in which the proposed project falls. The purpose of the records search was to identify previously recorded cultural resources and previously conducted cultural resources studies within the added project area plus a 0.5-mile radius surrounding it. Rincon also reviewed the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), the California Historical Landmarks list, and the Built Environment Resources Directory (BERD), as well as its predecessor the California State Historic Property Data (HPD) File. Additionally, Rincon reviewed the Archaeological Determination of Eligibility (ADOE) list.
Sacred Lands File Search
Rincon contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on August 21, 2023, to request a search of the Sacred Lands File (SLF), as well as a contact list of Native Americans culturally affiliated with the vicinity of the added project area (Attachment 4).
Pedestrian Field Survey
Rincon Archaeologist Courtney Montgomery, MA, conducted a pedestrian survey of the added project area on October 13, 2023. The pedestrian survey was conducted by walking transects oriented parallel Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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3 to the road and spaced no more than 10 meters (approximately 30 feet) apart within the project site.
Exposed ground surfaces were examined for artifacts (e.g., flaked stone tools, tool -making debris, stone milling tools, ceramics, fire -affected rock), ecofacts (marine shell and bone), soil discoloration that might indicate the presence of a cultural midden, soil depressions, and features indicative of the former presence of structures or buildings (e.g., standing exterior walls, postholes, foundations) or historical debris (e.g., metal, glass, ceramics). Ground disturbances such as burrows and drainages were also visually inspected. Survey accuracy was maintained using a handheld Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) unit and a georeferenced map of the project site. Site characteristics and survey conditions were documented using field records and a digital camera. Copies of the survey notes and digital photographs are maintained at our Rincon Fresno office.
Findings
Known Cultural Resources Studies
The CHRIS records search and background research identified 15 cultural resources studies within
0.5-mile radius of the added project area (Attachment 2). Of these studies, two (FR-01694 and FR- 02076) overlap a portion of the added project site. Approximately 100 percent of the project site has been previously studied, and approximately 100 percent has been surveyed within the last 19 years.
Known studies that occurred within or adjacent to the project site are discussed in further detail below.
Study FR-01694
John Edward Powell and Michael McGuire of the California State University, Fresno Foundation conducted study F -01694, Supplementary Historic Building Survey, Historic Resources Survey (Ratkovich Plan) Fresno, California, in 1994. The study consisted of background and archival research, review of death records, review of property inventories, historical resources evaluation, and a pedestrian survey for the Ratkovich Plan area project. The project involved the development of 1,500 acres between Highway 99, Highway 41, and Highway 180 in Downtown Fresno. The authors assessed and evaluated more than 2,400 properties within the study area for inclusion on the NRHP and the Fresno Local Register of Historic Resources ( LRHR), of which 159 properties were recommended eligible for listing. In addition to the properties, five historic districts were identified by the study (Powell and McGuire 1994). The study overlapped the entirety of the added project area. However, none of the resources identified as a result of the study are recorded within the added project area.
Study FR-02076
Karana Hattersley -Drayton of the City of Fresno, Jon Brady and Dana Supernowicz of J and R Environmental Services , and Historic Resource Associates prepared study FR -02076, Historic Architecture Survey Report for the “Bungalow” Court Project, Fresno, California , in 2004. The study consisted of the identification of 128 bungalows through a reconnaissance survey, creating 13 courts.
All 13 courts were evaluated for the NRHP, CRHR, and LRHR. The study findings recommended one court eligible for the NRHP, CRHR, and LRHR; four courts were recommended eligible for listing on the CRHR and LRHR; and eight courts recommended only eligible for the LRHR (Hattersley -Drayton et al. 2004). The study overlapped the southernmost portion of the added project area along Stanislaus Street. None of the resources identified by the study are recorded within or adjacent to the added project area.
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4 Known Cultural Resources
The SSJVIC records search identified 109 previously recorded cultural resources within a 0.5 -mile radius of the added project area (Attachment 2), including 10 historic-period isolates, one historic- period plaque, four historic -period trash scatters, one historic -period railroad, four historic-period structures, one historic-period park, one historic-period college, 85 historic-period buildings, and one historic district. Thirteen of the previously recorded resources (P -10-004273, P-10-004277, P -10- 004279, P-10-004323, P-10-004328, P-10-004333, P-10-004334, P-10-004346, P-10-004348, P- 10-004370, P-10-004371, P-10-004374, P-10-004417) are listed on the NRHP. Two historic-period resources (CHL-803 and CHL-873) are listed as California Historical Landmarks, and one resource (P- 10-004308) has been demolished.
Of the 109 previously recorded cultural resources identified, none are located within the added project area. Three historic-period buildings (P-10-004298, P-10-004360, P-10-004366), one historic district (P-10-007206), and one historic -period structure (P-10-007224) are located adjacent to the added project area. However, two of the historic-period buildings (P-10-004363 and P-10-004364) have since been demolished, according to the City of Fresno Historic Preservation Database (City of Fresno 2023).
Under CEQA, any building, site, structure, object, or district that is eligible for listing or is listed in a local register qualifies as a historical resource. A review of the City of Fresno LRHR and Heritage Properties list revealed that three (3) of the individual resources identified in the records search as located adjacent to the added project area are eligible for the LRHR (P-10-004366, P-10-007206, and P-10-007224). Known resources identified during the background research for this study are listed in Attachment 3 of this report . Known resources recorded adjacent to the added project area are discussed further below.
P-10-004298
Resource P-10-004298 is the Scottish Rite Temple located on 1455 L Street in Fresno, California. The resource was originally recorded in 1978 by an unknown recorder (Unknown 1978). The two-story building is rectangular with a stone and concrete exterior. The building is fortress -like in appearance and depicts a modern motif decoration. The first floor depicts strong tendencies towards the 1940’s, while the second floor depicts decorative styles of the 1930’s. The building is excellently maintained and unaltered. The property was assigned a status code of 4, meaning it appears eligible for listing on the NRHP.
P-10-00436
Resource P-10-004360 is the Gundelfinger Home, also known as the Hope Manor building, located at 2201 Calaveras Street. The resource was originally recorded in 1978 by William Patnaude (Patnaude 1978a). Built in 1912, the building is an Italianate structure with stucco exterior, hipped tile roof, arched windows on the first floor, and rectangular windows on the second floor. The building was previously the home of Henry Gundelfinger, who was one of the founders of the Bank of Central California. Gundelfinger was a civic leader and part owner of the Pioneer Mercantile firm of Einstein and Company. The property was assigned a status code of 4, meaning it appears eligible for listing on the NRHP.
P-10-004363
Resource P-10-004363 is the Nestel Home building located at 1527 L Street. The resource was originally recorded in 1978 by William Patnaude (Patnaude 1978b). The building was constructed in Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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5 1898 and depicts a mix of styles reminiscent of stick style with Queen Ann overtones. The building is a good example of a type of architecture that was prevalent in the area during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The property was assigned a status code of 4, meaning it appears eligible for listing on the NRHP.
P-10-004364
Resource P-10-004364 is the Hoover Residence building located at 1552 L Street. The resource was originally recorded in 1978 by William Patnaude (Patnaude 1978c). Built in 1916, the building has a wooden exterior with natural brown shingle siding, simple eave and barge board detailing, and a beautifully detailed chimney cap. The building is bungaloid in derivation but has evident “Bay Area” influence. It is strongly reminiscent of houses in Berkeley California and other east bay communities, and also of the Greene and Greene style of Pasadena. The property was assigned a status code of 4, meaning it appears eligible for listing on the NRHP.
P-10-004366
Resource P -10-004366 is the Swift Home located at 1605 L Street. The resource was originally recorded in 1978 by William Patnaude (Patnaude 1978d). Built in 1905, t he building is a massive Georgian structure built and finished in wood with extensive additions of recent vintage at each side.
The building is one of a small number of colonial revival type structures in the general neighborhood.
The property was assigned a status code of 3, meaning it appears eligible for the NRHP.
P-10-007206
Between 2019 and 2020, Natalie Lawson, Jennifer Moritz, and David Oliver of the firm PaleoWest recorded and evaluated P-10-007206 in support of the Fresno Recycled Water Distribution System, Cultural Resources Monitoring Report for Segment SW4 and SW1D (Lawson et al. 2020). The resource was identified as the Town of Fresno, a subterranean historic archaeological district bounded generally by Inyo and Kern streets on the southeast, O and Fulton streets on the northeast, Merced and Fresno streets on the northwest, and A and B Streets on the southwest. The district consists of buried features associated with Fresno’s early development as a railroad town between 1872 and 1900. The contributing features include segments of brick road or sidewalk, the remains of b asements of early buildings, a tunnel, two brick wells or cisterns, and four refuse scatters. Although the features were identified only at select excavation sites, the full extent of some features are believed to extend beyond the areas excavated for the evaluation. Unexcavated portions of the features are presumed to be contained within the district boundaries, which correspond to the developed area of the town of Fresno before it was incorporated. While the northwest boundary of the district borders the project site along Merced Street, none of the recorded features were located immediately adjacent to the added project area. The district was recommended eligible for the NRHP under Criterion D.
P-10-007224
In 2020, Natalie Lawson, Jennifer Moritz, David Oliver, and Tara Redinger of the firm PaleoWest recorded and evaluated P-10-007224 in support of the Fresno Recycled Water Distribution System, Cultural Resources Monitoring Report for Segment SW4 and SW1D (Lawson et al. 2020) . This resource consists of the remains of the Fresno Avenue and F Street trolley line which were encountered during ground disturbing activities for the project. Artifacts such as rail ties, rail spikes metal hardware, wood, and brick we re found from just below the asphalt to 2.5 ft. below the asphalt. Lawson et al. (2020) observed that the remains appeared to be in their original locations but only existed in segments and were not intact.
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6 Built in 1902 by the Fresno City Railway Company, later known as the Fresno Traction Company, the electric trolley system operated until the mid -to-late 1930s. The trolley line was one of several operating in Fresno during that time. Following the closing of the trolley system, the streetcar tracks were dismantled and much of the line was eventually paved over with asphalt for automobiles. The portion of the trolley system recorded by Lawson et al. (2020) was treated as eligible as a whole for the NRHP, but the specific segment location lacked integrity. Additionally, because it represented only a small portion of the entire trolley system network, the authors suggested that there would be no adverse effect as a result of the project (Lawson et al. 2020).
Though resource P -10-007224 itself is outside of the added project area, a portion of the historic trolley system not included in the 2020 recordation had been located along Stanislaus Street between Broadway Street and Blackstone Avenue, which crosses over Van Ness Avenue. Therefore, the historic trolley system does traverse the added project area and it is possible that remains of that trolley line could still exist beneath the asphalt at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and Stanislaus Street.
Aerial Imagery and Historical Topographic Maps Review
Rincon completed a review of aerial imagery and historical topographic maps to ascertain the development history of the added project area. Historical topographic maps from 1923 (USGS 1923) depict the added project area as developed , specifically L Street between Calaveras Street and Stanislaus Street with commercial development on both sides of the road ways. An aerial from 1937 shows numerous large trees lining the L Street roadway (UCSB Frame Finder 1937). Topographic maps from 1946 to 1963 depict the added project area as developed with various buildings added on either side of the roadways in various years (USGS 2023; NETR Online 2023). Topographic maps and aerials from 1965 to 1984 depict the project site as developed with fewer large trees lining the (UCSB 1965; USGS 2023; NETR Online 2023). Aerial imagery from 1998 depicts demolition of multiple buildings on either side of L Street for the development of public parking areas (NETR Online 2023). A single building remains standing on the northeast side of L Street , consisting of a multi-family apartment building with the address 1542-1548 L Street. Aerial imagery from 2020 depicts the project site as it exists in its current state (NETR Online 2023).
Sacred Land File Search
Rincon contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on September 21, 202 3, to request an updated Sacred Lands File (SLF) search of the project site. The NAHC emailed a response on November 15, 2023, stating that the SLF search was negative. The SLF search results can be found in Attachment 4 of this report.
Survey Results
The following section summarizes the results of all background research and fieldwork as they pertain to archaeological resources that may qualify as historical resources and/or unique archaeological resources.
No archaeological resources were identified during the field survey. The entirety of the added project area is paved with some exposed ground surfaces located along the sidewalk curb (Attachment 1, Figure 3). Ground exposure along the sidewalk curbs was fair (approximately 75 percent) with small ornamental shrubs and trees planted throughout. Resources P-10-004298, P-10-004360, and P-10- 004366 were confirmed to be located adjacent to the added project area (Attachment 1, Figure 4 through Figure 6). Additionally, resources P-10-004363 and P-10-004364 were confirmed to have been demolished, as evidenced by the presence of an empty lot (P-10-004363) and a paved parking Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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7 lot (P-10-004364) (Attachment 1, Figure 7 ). No evidence of resource P-10-007224 was observed during the pedestrian survey.
Conclusions and Recommendations
The impact analysis included here is organized based on the cultural resources thresholds included in CEQA Guidelines Appendix G: Environmental Checklist Form:
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?
c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?
Threshold A broadly refers to historical resources. To more clearly differentiate between archaeological and built environment resources, we have chosen to limit analysis under Threshold A to built environment resources. Archaeological resources, including those that may be considered historical resources pursuant to Section 15064.5 and those that may be considered unique archaeological resources pursuant to Section 21083.2, are considered under Threshold B.
Historical Built Environment Resources
The background research and field survey identified five known built environment historical resources adjacent to the added project area. However, none of these built environment historical resources are located within the added project area. As such, the proposed project does not have the potential to impact any known or potential historical resources pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project components would be constructed underground in the public right-of-way. The street profile and surface would be restored to virtually intact post -construction. Because the project elements proposed for private properties would entail only minor subterranean construction and would not cause direct changes to any building in the added project area, the proposed project would not result in the material impairment of any known or potential historical resource. Material impairment is defined in the CEQA Guidelines as demolition or alteration in an adverse manner of those characteristics of a historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its eligibility as a historical resource. Rincon, therefore, recommends a finding of no impact to historical resources. These findings are consistent with the 2021 study (Flaherty et al. 2021).
Historical and Unique Archaeological Resources
The SLF search was returned with negative results, and no archaeological resources were identified within the added project area during the records search or survey. As such, the added project area is considered to have low prehistoric archaeological sensitivity. However, the Town of Fresno historic district was identified directly adjacent to the project site. Of particular concern would be the remnants of tracks related to the historic trolley system (P-10-007224) which could be buried along Stanislaus Street where it intersects with Van Ness Avenue, and additional elements of the Town of Fresno historic district (P -10-007206), which is adjacent to the added project area. Given the proximity to a recommended NRHP—eligible historic district and the likely presence of a potentially NRHP eligible historic trolly line within the added project area, the added project area is considered to have moderate to high historic -period archaeological sensitivity. Unanticipated discoveries are possible during construction-related ground disturbance and impacts are potentially significant. Consequently, Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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8 mitigation is recommended to ensure that potential impacts to cultural resources, including those that may be considered historical resources, are reduced to a less-than-significant level.
Rincon recommends archaeological monitoring occur during project development, as well as a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) be developed to inform construction crews of the potential cultural resources concerns in the area. These mitigation measures are discussed in greater detail below. Therefore, Rincon recommends a finding of less than significant impact to archaeological resources with mitigation for the purposes of CEQA. These findings are consistent with the 2021 study (Flaherty et al. 2021). Also included are best management practices that are recommended in case of unanticipated discoveries and a summary of existing regulations regarding the discovery of human remains.
Recommended Mitigation
Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program
A qualified archaeologist should be retained to conduct a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program training on archaeological sensitivity for all construction personnel prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities. The training should be conducted by an archaeologist who mee ts or exceeds the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology (NPS 1983).
Archaeological sensitivity training should include a description of the types of cultural material that may be encountered, cultural sensitivity issue s, the regulatory environment, and the proper protocol for treatment of the materials in the event of a find.
Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan
Prior to project construction, a qualified archaeologist shall prepare an Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan (AMDP) to ensure the proper treatment and long -term protection of unanticipated discoveries during project construction. The AMDP shall b e submitted to the City for review and approval. The AMDP shall provide a description of the methods to be undertaken during monitoring and the steps to be taken in the event of an archaeological discovery during construction, including, at minimum:
▪ Development of research questions and goals to be addressed by the investigation in the event of a find
▪ Detailed field strategy used to record, recover, or avoid the finds and address research goals ▪ Analytical methods to be employed for identified resources ▪ Requirements for reporting
▪ Disposition of the artifacts
Archaeological Monitoring
Rincon recommends archaeological monitoring of all project -related ground disturbing activities.
Archaeological monitoring should be performed under the direction of the qualified archaeologist, defined as an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Inte rior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (NPS 1983). The qualified archaeologist, in consultation with the City of Fresno, may recommend the reduction or termination of monitoring depending upon observed conditions (e.g., no resources e ncountered within the first 50 percent of ground disturbance). If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a minimum of 50 feet of the find must halt and the find evaluated for CRHR eligibility in accordance with the steps identified in the AMDP. Should an unanticipated resource be found as CRHR eligible and avoidance is infeasible, additional analysis (e.g., testing) may be necessary to determine if project impacts would be significant.
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9 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources
In the event that archaeological resources are unexpectedly encountered during ground -disturbing activities, work within 50 feet of the find shall halt and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (National Park Service 1983) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the resource. If the resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to be prehistoric, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the resource. If the qualified archaeologist and/or Native American representative determines it to be appropriate, archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves to be eligible for the CRHR and significant impacts to the resource cannot be avoided via project redesign, a qualified archaeologist shall prepare a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature and characteristics of the resource, per the requirements of CCR Guidelines Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery plan shall identify data recovery excavation methods, measurable objectives, and data thresholds to reduce any significant impacts to cultural resources related to the resource. Pursuant to the data recovery plan, the qualified archaeologist and Native American representative, as appropriate, shall recover and document the scientifically consequential information that justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing as appropriate, and the resulting documentation shall be submitted to the regional repository of the California Historical Resources Information System, per CCR Guidelines Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C).
Human Remains
No human remains are known to be present within the project site. However, the discovery of human remains is always a possibility during ground disturbing activities. If human remains are found, the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. In the event of an unanticipated discovery of human remains, the County Coroner must be notified immediately. If the human remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission, which will determine and notify a most likely descendant (MLD). The MLD has 48 hours from bei ng granted site access to make recommendations for the disposition of the remains. If the MLD does not make recommendations within 48 hours, the landowner shall reinter the remains in an area of the property secure from subsequent disturbance. With adherence to existing regulations, Rincon recommends a finding of less than significant impact to human remains under CEQA.
Should you have any questions concerning this study, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (805) 201-9621 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Laura Maldonado, MA, RPA
Archaeologist
Leanna Flaherty, MA, RPA
Cultural Resources Project Manager
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10 Attachments
Attachment 1 Figures
Attachment 2 Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center Records Search Results Attachment 3 Previously Recorded Resources within 0.5-mile Radius of the Project Site Attachment 4 Sacred Lands File Search
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11 References
City of Fresno
2023 “Historic Preservation Database”. Web page, online at https://cityoffresno.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=80d8d18123 4a46a6a102460db2e9a57a (accessed October 2023).
Flaherty, Leanna, Andrew Pulcheon, and Steven Treffers
2021 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main 221-0232 Project, Fresno County, California. On file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno.
Hattersley-Drayton, Karana, Jon Brady and Dana Supernowicz 2004 Historic Architecture Survey Report for the "Bungalow" Court Project, Fresno, California.
Report on file at the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Bakersfield.
National Park Service (NPS)
1983 Archeological and Historic Preservation: Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines. Electronic document, online at
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservation/upload/standards-guidelines- archeology-historic-preservation.pdf. Accessed December 6, 2011.
NETR Online
2023 Historic Aerials. https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer (accessed October 2023).
Patnaude, William E.
1978a California DPR Series 523 form for the Gundelfinger Home. Record on file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno. 1978b California DPR Series 523 form for the Nestel Home. Record on file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno. 1978c California DPR Series 523 form for the Hoover Residence. Record on file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno. 1978d California DPR Series 523 form for the Swift Home. Record on file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno.
Powell, John Edward and Michael J. McGuire
1994 Supplementary Historic Building Survey, Historic Resources Survey (Ratkovich Plan) Fresno, California. Report on file at the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Bakersfield.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
2023 Topo View. [online map database]. https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/ (accessed October 2023)
Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers
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1978 California DPR Series 523 form for the Scottish Rite Temple. Record on file with the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University, Fresno.
Attachment
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1 Project Boundary Map
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2 Regional Project Location Map
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3 Overview
of Ground Exposure Along Sidewalk
, Facing
Northwest
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4 Overview
of Resource
P
-
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004298
, Facing Southeast
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5 Overview
of Resource P
-
10 -
004360
, Facing
North
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6 Overview
of Resource P
-
10 -
004366
, Facing
Northwest
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Overview
of
Location of Resource P
-
10 -
004363
, Facing
West
Attachment
2 2023 Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center Records Search Results
10/2/2023
Leanna Flaherty
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
180 N. Ashwood Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003
Re: 21-11580 Van Ness Water Grid Main
Records Search File No.: 23-397
The Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center received your record search request for the project area referenced above, located on the Fresno South USGS 7.5’ quad . The following reflects the results of the records search for the project area and the 0.5 mile radius:
As indicated on the data request form, the locations of resources and reports are provided in the following format: ☐ custom GIS maps ☒ GIS data
Resources within project area: None
Resources within 0.5 mile radius: 109 resources (list enclosed) Reports within project area: 2 reports (list enclosed)
Reports within 0.5 mile radius: 15 reports (list enclosed) NOTE:
Resource Database Printout (list): ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed Resource Database Printout (details): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Resource Digital Database Records: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Report Database Printout (list): ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed Report Database Printout (details): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Report Digital Database Records: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Resource Record Copies: ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed ☐ not available Report Copies: ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed ☐ not available Note:
OHP Built Environment Resources Directory: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility: ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed CA Inventory of Historic Resources (1976): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed Note: P-15-007046 is not listed in the BERD. The 2013 HPD page was included for this resource.
Caltrans Bridge Survey: Not available at SSJVIC; please see https://dot.ca.gov/programs/environmental-analysis/cultural-studies/california-historical-bridges-tunnels Ethnographic Information: Not available at SSJVIC
Historical Literature: Not available at SSJVIC
Historical Maps: Not available at SSJVIC; please see http://historicalmaps.arcgis.com/usgs/
Local Inventories: Not available at SSJVIC
GLO and/or Rancho Plat Maps: Not available at SSJVIC; please see http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=1 and/or http://www.oac.cdlib.org/view?docId=hb8489p15p;developer=local;style=oac4;doc.view=items Shipwreck Inventory: Not available at SSJVIC; please see https://www.slc.ca.gov/shipwrecks/
Soil Survey Maps: Not available at SSJVIC; please see http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
Please forward a copy of any resulting reports from this project to the office as soon as possible. Due to the sensitive nature of archaeological site location data, we ask that you do not include resource location maps and resource location descriptions in your report if the report is for public distribution. If you have any questions regarding the results presented herein, please contact the office at the phone number listed above.
The provision of CHRIS Data via this records search response does not in any way constitute public disclosure of records otherwise exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act or any other law, including, but not limited to, records related to archeological site information maintained by or on behalf of , or in the possession of, the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, S tate Historic Preservation Officer, Office of Historic Preservation, or the State Historical Resources Commission.
Due to processing delays and other factors, not all of the historical resource reports and resource records that have been submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation are available via this records search. Additional information may be available through the federal, state, and local agencies that produced or paid for historical resource management work in the search area. Additionally, Native American tribes have historical resource information not in the CHRIS Inventory, and you should contact the California Native American Heritage Commission for information on local/regional tribal contacts.
Should you require any additional information for the above referenced project, reference the record search number listed above when making inquiries. I nvoices for Information Center services will be sent under separate cover from the California State University, Bakersfield Accounting Office.
Thank you for using the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS).
Sincerely,
Celeste M. Thomson
Coordinator
SSJVIC Record Search 23-397
Reports in PA: Reports in .5 Mi: Resources in .5 Mi:
FR-01694 FR-00135 P-10-003930 P-10-004364 P-10-007215
FR-02076 FR-00927 P-10-004240 P-10-004365 P-10-007216
FR-01651 P-10-004241 P-10-004366 P-10-007217
FR-02002 P-10-004242 P-10-004367 P-10-007218
FR-02107 P-10-004243 P-10-004368 P-10-007219
FR-02244 P-10-004258 P-10-004369 P-10-007220
FR-02287 P-10-004273 P-10-004370 P-10-007221
FR-02329 P-10-004275 P-10-004371 P-10-007224
FR-02340 P-10-004276 P-10-004372 P-10-007225
FR-02467 P-10-004277 P-10-004373 P-10-007248
FR-02557 P-10-004278 P-10-004374 P-10-007252
FR-02722 P-10-004279 P-10-004375 P-10-007256
FR-02732 P-10-004282 P-10-004376 P-10-007257
FR-02802 P-10-004283 P-10-004377 P-10-007258
FR-02896 P-10-004297 P-10-004379 P-10-007405
P-10-004298 P-10-004382 CHL 803
P-10-004304 P-10-004383 CHL 873
P-10-004305 P-10-004413
P-10-004308 P-10-004417
P-10-004311 P-10-004675
P-10-004317 P-10-004889
P-10-004318 P-10-004899
P-10-004323 P-10-004900
P-10-004324 P-10-004901
P-10-004325 P-10-004910
P-10-004326 P-10-004911
P-10-004327 P-10-004912
P-10-004328 P-10-004914
P-10-004329 P-10-004915
P-10-004330 P-10-004916
P-10-004333 P-10-004917
P-10-004334 P-10-004919
P-10-004335 P-10-004920
P-10-004336 P-10-004921
P-10-004342 P-10-004922
P-10-004343 P-10-004923
P-10-004344 P-10-004924
P-10-004345 P-10-005206
P-10-004346 P-10-005444
P-10-004348 P-10-005446
P-10-004356 P-10-005451
P-10-004359 P-10-007127
P-10-004360 P-10-007206
P-10-004361 P-10-007211
P-10-004362 P-10-007212
P-10-004363 P-10-007214
Attachment
3 Previously Recorded Resources within 0.5
-
mile Radius of the Project Site
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1 Previously Recorded Resources within
0.5 -
mile Radius of the Project Site
Primary
Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
003930
CA
-
FRE
-
309H
Historic
-
Period
Structure
Southern
Pacific Railroad
1998 (W.L.
Norton);
1999 (S. Hooper
and
S. Flint);
2002 (P
.
B. Murphy);
2004 (B
.
Larson
and
C.
Toffelmier);
2009 (J
.
Freeman
and
R.
Flores);
2009 (J
.
Freeman
and
R.
Flores);
2009 (J
.
Freeman
and
R.
Flores);
2010 (M
.
Hibma);
2013 (R
.
Baloian);
2015 (R
.
Baloian
);
2015 (R
.
Baloian);
2016 (J. Tibbet);
2018 (A
.
McCausland
);
2018 (J
. Jones)
Recommended
ineligible for
listing on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004240
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Brix Home
Unknown
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004241
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Griffen
Residence
1978 (Unknown)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004242
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hines
Residence
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004243
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Rainbow
Ballroom
1978 (Unknown)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004258
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hewitt Home
Unknown
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004273
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Fresno
Memorial
Auditorium/
Veterans
Memorial
Auditorium
1978 (W.
Patnaude
);
1994 (Unknown)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004275
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Brix
Apartments
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004276
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Fresno City
Hall
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004277
–
Historic
-
Period
Structure
Water Tower
1970 (W. Briam)
1978 (W. Patnaude)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004278
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Twining
Laboratories
1978 (W. Patnaude)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004279
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Civic Center
Professional
Building
1978 (J. Powell)
1978 (W. Patnaude)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004282
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Thompson
Home
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004283
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Cardwell Home
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004297
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Ramona
Apartments/
Martin
Residence
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004
29 8
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Scottish Rite
Temple
1978 (
Unknown
)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004304
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Fresno Unified
School District
Admin Office
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004305
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Twin Sister/
The McVey
Homes
1978 (
Unknown
)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004308
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
St. Paul
Armenian
Church/ First
Baptist Church
1978 (W.
Patnaude
)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP.
Site demolished
Outside
P
-
10 -
004311
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Cowdrey
Residence
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004317
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Berkholts
Residence
Unknown
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
or CRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
004318
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Spencer Home
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004323
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hotel Fresno
1978 (
Unknown
)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004324
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The Mason
Building
Unknown
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004325
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Guarantee
Savings
Building/
Mattei Building
1978 (
Unknown
)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004326
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
T. W. Patterson
Building
1978 (Unknown)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004327
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Radin & Kamp
Building
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004328
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Bank of Italy
1978 (W. Patnaude)
1981 (R. Triplett)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004329
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Helm Building/
Griffith
-
McKenzie
Building
Unknown
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004330
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Pacific
Southwest
Building
1978 (Unknown)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004333
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Warnor’s
Theater
1977 (R. M. Caglia)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004334
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
P.G.&E.
Building/ San
Joaquin Light
and Power
Building
1978 (W.
Patnaude
);
2005 (C. Taniguchi and
B. Price)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004335
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Wilson Theater
Building
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004336
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Theater 3
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004342
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hart’s
Cafeteria
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004343
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Rowell Building
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004344
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hall of Records
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004345
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Post Office
Unknown
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004346
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Malmbridge
Apartments
1978 (W. Patnaude)
1980 (J. Oakes)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004348
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Fresno Bee
Building
1978 (W.
Patnaude
);
1982 (J. E. Powell)
Listed on NRHP
and LRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
004356
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Liberty Theatre
1978 (Unknown)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004359
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Evinger Home
1978 (R. Kershaw and
W.
Patnaude
)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004360
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hope Manor/
The
Gundelfinger
Home
1978 (W.
Patnaude
)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
004361
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Temple Beth
Israel
1978 (W.
Patnaude
);
3:
Might become
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004362
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The White
House
1978 (I. Marcum)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004363
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Nestel Home
1978 (W.
Patnaude
)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
004364
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Hoover
Residence
1978 (W.
Patnaude
)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
004365
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The Thomas
Home
1978 (W.
Patnaude
)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004366
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The Swift
House
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
004367
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Kutner Home
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3D: Appears
eligible for NRHP
as a contributor
to a NRHP
eligible
multi
-
component
resource through
survey
evaluation.
Outside
P
-
10 -
004368
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The Bean
Home
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004369
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Long Home/
Black Home
1978 (I. Marcum)
3D:
Appears
eligible for NR
HP
as a contributor
to a NR
HP
eligible multi
-
component
resource
through
survey
evaluation.
Outside
P
-
10 -
004370
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
YWCA Activity
Building/
Einstein Home
1978 (V. Comegys);
1978 (I. Marcum)
Listed on
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004371
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
YWCA
Residence
1978 (V. Comegys);
1978 (W. Patnaude)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004372
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Schultz
Residence
1978 (W. Patnaude)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004373
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
First Church of
Christ Scientist
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004374
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
The Frank
Romain Home
1978 (W.
Patnaude)
;
1980 (E. Smith)
Listed on NRHP
and LRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
004375
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
King Solomon
Lodge/ First
Congregational
Church
1978 (W. Patnaude)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004376
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Sadler Office
Supply
1978 (W. Patnaude)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP;
listed on the
LRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
004377
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Colonial
Funeral Home/
The Davidson
Home
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
;
listed on the
LRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
004379
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Offices of H.
Wayne Taul/
The McAlpine
Home
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3D:
Appears
eligible for NR
HP
as a contributor
to a NR
HP
eligible multi
-
component
resource
through
survey
evaluation.
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004382
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Artefactor
Age/ The
Alexander
Home
1978 (W. Patnaude)
3D:
Appears
eligible for NR
HP
as a contributor
to a NR
HP
eligible multi
-
component
resource
through
survey
evaluation.
Outside
P
-
10 -
004383
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Garden House
Tea Room/
Farr Residence
1978 (W. Patnaude)
4:
Appears
eligible for listing
on the
NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004413
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Alamo House/
The Helm
Home
1978 (I. Marcum and
W. Patnaude)
3: Appears
eligible for NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004417
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Southern
Pacific
Passenger
Depot
1977 (B. Fisher)
Listed on NRHP
Outside
P
-
10 -
004675
–
Historic
Structure
Burlington
Northern and
Santa Fe
Railway
2000 (B. Tang)
2019 (R. Azpitarte)
Recommended
ineligible for
NRHP or CRHR
listing.
Outside
P
-
10 -
004889
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
W.H.
Spencer/Murc
h/Neuman
Duplex
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M.
McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004899
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Mary and Della
Strupp Home/
John B.
Frinchaboy
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004900
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Henry C. Offutt
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004901
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Ela Hoxie
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004910
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
William H.
Smith Home/
Adam Baird
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004911
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Donahoo
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
004912
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
George B.
Rowell Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for
NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004914
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Velvet Ice
Cream
Company
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004915
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
R. B.
Griffenhagen
Property/
Blue Cross
Veterinary
Hospital
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004916
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Steven Mensel
Residence/
Charles W.
Lowrie Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004917
–
Historic Site
Hobart Park
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004919
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Susan P. Furze
Home/
George
H. Walley
Home
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004920
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Budd & Quinn
Showroom
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for NRHP
and local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004921
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Dale Bros.
Coffee/
Benham Ice
Cream
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for
NRHP
and
local listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004922
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Mayflower
Apartments
1994 (J. E.
Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004923
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Parker Nash
Building/
Herring &
Kieffer
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
004924
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Brix Court
Apartments
1994 (J. E. Powell and
M. McGuire)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
005206
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
1036 E.
Mildreda
1995 (V. Banks)
1995 (D. Herb)
1995 (F. Basulto)
1995 (V. Banks)
1995 (L. Woodward)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
005444
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Royal Court
Apartments/
Block 108, Lots
7 -
9 of the City
of Fresno
2004 (J. Brady,
D. Supernowicz, and
B. Supernowicz)
Recommended
ineligible for
NRHP or CRHR
listing.
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
005446
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
1223
-
1249 P
Street
Apartment
Court
2004 (J. Brady,
D. Supernowicz, and
B. Supernowicz)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
005451
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
Flora
Montague
Bungalow
Court
2004 (J. Brady,
D. Supernowicz, and
B. Supernowicz)
Listed on the
LRHR
Outside
P
-
10 -
007127
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
T
-
Mobile West
LLC Candidate
SC08752A
2016
(K. Crawford)
Recommended
eligible for listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
007206
CA
-
FRE
-
3902H
Historic District
Town of Fresno
2019 (D
.
Oliver and J
.
Moritz);
2020 (J
.
Moritz, D
.
Oliver,
and N
.
Lawson)
Recommended
eligible for listing
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
007211
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Bottle
Fragment
20 20
(J. Moritz,
and
D. Oliver
)
Unevaluated,
isolate collected
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7212
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Sun Colored
Amethyst Glass
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated,
isolate collected
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7214
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Green Glass
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated,
isolate collected
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7215
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Horseshoe and
Glass Fragment
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7216
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Plate
Fragments
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7217
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Ceramics
2020 (J
.
Moritz, D
.
Oliver,
and N
.
Lawson)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7218
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Horseshoe and
Glass Fragment
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7219
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Aqua Glass
Fragment
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7220
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Brown Bottle
Base Fragment
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7221
–
Historic
-
Period
Isolate
Olive Green
Glass Bottle
Base
2020 (J. Moritz, and
D. Oliver)
Unevaluated
Outside
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Number
Trinomial
Resource Type
Description
Recorder(s)
and Year(s)
NRHP/
CRHR Status
Relationship
to Project Site
P
-
10 -
00 7224
–
Historic
-
Period
Structure
F Street Trolley
Line Remains
2020 (N. Lawson, J.
Moritz, D. Oliver, and
T. Redinger)
Recommended
eligible for listing
Adjacent
P
-
10 -
00 7225
–
Historic
-
Period
Structure
Steam Tunnel
2020 (N. Lawson, J.
Moritz, and C.
Morales)
Recommended
eligible for listing
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7248
CA
-
FRE
-
3918H
Historic Site
Historic refuse
scatter
2012 (A. Van Schmus
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7252
CA
-
FRE
-
3922H
Historic Site
Historic refuse
scatter
2012 (A. Van Schmus
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7256
CA
-
FRE
-
3926H
Historic Site
Historic refuse
scatter and
building
foundations
2012 (A. Van Schmus
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7257
CA
-
FRE
-
3927H
Historic Site
Railroad spur
segment
2012 (A. Van Schmus
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7258
CA
-
FRE
-
3928H
Historic Site
Historic refuse
scatter
2012 (A. Van Schmus)
Unevaluated
Outside
P
-
10 -
00 7405
–
Historic
-
Period
Building
B.F. Sisk
Courthouse
2023 (B. Johnson)
Recommended
eligible for local
listing
Outside
Source
s
:
Southern
S
an
J
oaquin
V
alley
I
nformation
C
enter
202
3; Historic Fresno 2023
Attachment
4 Sacred Lands File Search
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom, Governor
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
November 15, 2023
Leanna Flaherty
RINCON
Via Email to: [email protected]
Re: Van Ness Water Grid Main - Phase 2 Plan Amendment & CEQA Addendum (Rincon Project # 21-11580), Fresno County
Dear Ms. Flaherty:
A record search of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) was completed for the information you have submitted for the above referenced project. The results were negative. However, the absence of specific site information in the SLF does not indicate the absence of cultural resources in any project area. Other sources of cultural resources should also be contacted for information regarding known and recorded sites.
Attached is a list of Native American tribes who may also have knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. This list should provide a starting place in locating areas of potential adverse impact within the proposed project area. I suggest you contact all of those indicated; if they cannot supply information, they might recommend others with specific knowledge. By contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to claims of failure to consult with the appropriate tribe. If a response has not been received within two weeks of notification, the Commission requests that you follow-up with a telephone call or email to ensure that the project information has been received.
If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify me. With your assistance, we can assure that our lists contain current information.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at my email address: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Cameron Vela
Cultural Resources Analyst
Attachment
CHAIRPERSON
Reginald Pagaling
Chumash
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Buffy McQuillen
Yokayo Pomo, Yuki,
Nomlaki
SECRETARY
Sara Dutschke
Miwok
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Wayne Nelson
Luiseño
COMMISSIONER
Isaac Bojorquez
Ohlone-Costanoan
COMMISSIONER
Stanley Rodriguez
Kumeyaay
COMMISSIONER
Laurena Bolden
Serrano
COMMISSIONER
Reid Milanovich
Cahuilla
COMMISSIONER
Vacant
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Raymond C.
Hitchcock
Miwok, Nisenan
NAHC HEADQUARTERS
1550 Harbor Boulevard
Suite 100
West Sacramento,
California 95691
(916) 373-3710
[email protected]
NAHC.ca.gov
Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project
Project Plan Amendments – CEQA IS/MND Addendum
Attachment 4
Completed AB 52 Tribal Noticing Tracking Sheet
Completed AB 52 Noticing Tracking Sheet 02/22/2024
Van Ness Water Main – Phase 2 Amendment Project AB 52 Correspondence
Contact List Date Letter
Sent to contact
Date of
Response Comments/Concerns
Dumna Wo-Wah Tribal Government
Robert Ledger, Chairperson
2191 West Pico Avenue
Fresno, California 93705
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 540-6346
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
North Valley Yokuts Tribe
Timothy Perez
P.O. Box 717
Linden, California 95236
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (209) 662 - 2788
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
North Valley Yokuts Tribe
Katherine Perez, Chairperson
P.O. Box 717
Linden, California 95236
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (209) 887-3415
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians
Heather Airey, Tribal Historic Preservation
Officer
P.O. Box 2226
Oakhurst, California 93644
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 795 - 5986
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians
Michael Wynn, Tribal Administrator
P.O. Box 2226
Oakhurst, California 93644
Via email: [email protected]
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Completed AB 52 Noticing Tracking Sheet 02/22/2024
Contact List Date Letter
Sent to contact
Date of
Response Comments/Concerns
Phone: (559) 795 - 4228
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians
Janet Bill, Chairperson
P.O. Box 2226
Oakhurst, California 93644
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 580 - 4457
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
Samantha McCarty, Cultural Specialist I
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, California 93245
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 633 – 3440
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
Nicole Escalon, Cultural Specialist I
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, California 93245
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 924 – 1278
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
Shana Powers, THPO
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, California 93245
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 423 – 3900
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Table Mountain Rancheria
Brenda Lavell, Chairperson
P.O. Box 410
Friant, California 93626
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 822 - 2587
Fax: (559) 822-2693
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Completed AB 52 Noticing Tracking Sheet 02/22/2024
Contact List Date Letter
Sent to contact
Date of
Response Comments/Concerns
Table Mountain Rancheria
Bob Pennell, Cultural Resource Director
P.O. Box 410
Friant, California 93626
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 325 - 0351
Fax: (559) 325-0394
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Traditional Choinumni Tribe
David Alvarez, Chairperson
2415 E. Houston Avenue
Fresno, California 93720
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 217 - 0396
Fax: (559) 292-5057
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Tule River Indian Tribe
Neil Peyron, Chairperson
P.O. Box 589
Porterville, California 93258
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 781 - 4271
Fax: (559) 781-4610
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Tule River Indian Tribe
Kerri Vera, Environmental Department
P. O. Box 589
Porterville, California 93258
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 783 - 8892
Fax: (559) 783-8932
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
Tule River Indian Tribe
Joey Garfield, Tribal Archaeologist
P. O. Box 589
Porterville, California 93258
01/23/2024
None after
2/22/2024 None.
Completed AB 52 Noticing Tracking Sheet 02/22/2024
Contact List Date Letter
Sent to contact
Date of
Response Comments/Concerns
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 783 - 8892
Fax: (559) 783-8932
Wuksache Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band
Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson
1179 Rock Haven Ct.
Salinas, California 93906
Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (831) 443 - 9702
01/23/2024 None after
2/22/2024 None.
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Attachment 5
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
State Clearinghouse (SCH) Number: 2022020073
Prepared for:
City of Fresno
Department of Public Utilities
Utilities Planning and Engineering
2101 G Street, Building A
Fresno, CA 93706
Prepared on: April 2022
Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers
451 Clovis Avenue, Suite 200
Clovis, CA 93612
www.bcf-engr.com
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Table of Contents
Project Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Initial Study .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ............................................................................................. 3 Chapter 1 – Project Description and Setting ................................................................................................. 4 Project Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Project Description ................................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2 – Environmental Checklist ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Aesthetics ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 Air Quality ................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................. 21
2.5 Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................................... 24
2.6 Energy ........................................................................................................................................ 28
2.7 Geology and Soils ....................................................................................................................... 29
2.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ....................................................................................................... 32
2.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................. 33
2.10 Hydrology and Water Quality .................................................................................................... 39
2.11 Land Use and Planning ............................................................................................................ 42
2.12 Mineral Resources .................................................................................................................... 43
2.13 Noise ......................................................................................................................................... 44
2.14 Population and Housing ........................................................................................................... 46
2.15 Public Services ......................................................................................................................... 47
2.16 Recreation ................................................................................................................................ 49
2.17 Transportation/Traffic................................................................................................................ 50
2.18 Tribal Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................... 52
2.19 Utilities and Service Systems ................................................................................................... 54
2.20 Wildfire ...................................................................................................................................... 56
2.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance.......................................................................................... 58 Chapter 3 – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ........................................................................ 60 Lead Agency and Responsible Agency ............................................................................................ 60 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator ............................................................................. 60 Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Design-, Site Clearing-, and Construction-Related Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................................................... 60 Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Operational- and Maintenance-Related Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................................................................... 60 Chapter 4 – References .............................................................................................................................. 90 Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
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Figures
Figure 1: Location Maps ................................................................................................................................ 6 Figure 2: Land Use Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 3: Site Map ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Tables
Table 1: Annual Construction Emissions (Tons per Year) .......................................................................... 16 Table 2: Mitigation Measures ...................................................................................................................... 61 Appendices
Appendix A: California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Results .................................................. 91 Appendix B: Cultural Resources Assessment ............................................................................................ 92 Appendix C: Hazardous Materials Survey .................................................................................................. 93 Appendix D: AB 52 Correspondence Record ............................................................................................. 94 Appendix E: Comments and Responses to Public Review ........................................................................ 95
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
Project Overview
Initial Study
1. Project Title: Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Fresno
2101 G Street, Building A
Fresno, CA 93706
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Beth Field, PE, Department of Public Utilities, Utilities Planning and Engineering
559-621-1607
4. Project Location: Fresno, CA
5. Project Sponsor’s Name and Address: City of Fresno
2101 G Street, Building A
Fresno, CA 93706
6. General Plan Designation(s) (City of Fresno,
2014):
7. Zoning
Downtown Neighborhood from Divisadero St. to
Stanislaus St. (NW section)
Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St.
(SE section)
8. Description of Project: See Project Description. Relocation and replacement of water transmission grid mains.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
Descriptions include existing zoning and land
use; planned land uses in the Project area are to
remain the same as existing.
North: Neighborhood Mixed Use (existing single-
and multi-family uses)
East: Downtown Core (existing Commercial, Office,
Public/Institutional uses); Downtown General
(existing Commercial, Office uses); Downtown
Neighborhood (existing multi-family uses)
South: Downtown Core (existing Commercial,
Office, Public/Institutional uses)
West: Downtown Neighborhood (existing multi-
family uses)
10. Public Agency Approvals (potential): Cal/OSHA – construction/excavation permit City of Fresno – plan check approval
Fresno Irrigation District – plan check approval
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District – plan
check approval
Regional Water Quality Control Board –
Construction General Permit
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District –
Indirect Source Review; Construction Notification
Form
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
11. Have California Native American tribes
traditionally and culturally affiliated with the
project area requested consultation pursuant to
Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? If so,
is there a plan for consultation that includes, for
example, the determination of significance of
impacts to tribal cultural resources, procedures
regarding confidentiality, etc.?
A Native American consultation has been
completed. See Appendix D for a record of
correspondence that was sent to interested tribes.
No responses were received after the required
noticing period.
The State requires lead agencies to consider the potential effects of proposed projects and consult with California Native American tribes during the local planning process for the purpose of protecting Traditional Tribal Cultural Resources through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Pursuant to PRC Section 21080.3.1, the lead agency shall begin consultation with the California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographical area of the proposed project. Such significant cultural resources are either sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a tribe which is either on or eligible for inclusion in the California Historic Register or local historic register, or, the lead agency, at its discretion, and supported by substantial evidence, choose to treat the resources as a Tribal Cultural Res ources (PRC Section 21074(a)(1-2). According to the most recent census data, California is home to 109 currently recognized Indian tribes. Tribes in California currently have nearly 100 separate reservations or Rancherias. Fresno County has a number of Rancherias such as Table Mountain Rancheria, Millerton Rancheria, Big Sandy Rancheria, Cold Springs Rancheria, and Squaw Valley Rancheria. These Rancherias are not located within the city limits.
Conducting consultation early in the CEQA process allows tribal governments, lead agencies, and project proponents to discuss the level of environmental review, identify and address potential adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, and reduce the potential for delay and conflict in the environmental review process. (See PRC Section 21083.3.2.) Information may also be available from the California Native American Heritage Commission’s Sacred Lands File per PRC Section 5097.96 and the California Historical Resources Information System administered by the California Office of Historic Preservation.
Please also note that PRC Section 21082.3(c) contains provisions specific to confidentiality.
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
Chapter 1 – Project Description and Setting
This document has been prepared to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations [CCR] 15000 et seq.). CEQA requires that all state and local government agencies consider the environmental consequences of projects over which they have discretionary authority before they approve or implement those projects.
Project Setting
The Project site is located within the City of Fresno (City), along Van Ness Avenue and the adjacent alleys between Divisadero Street and Merced Street. The area is classified in the City’s 2014 General Plan as Downtown Neighborhood from Divisadero Street to Stanislaus Street (northwest section of Project Area) and Downtown Core from Stanislaus Street to Merced Street (southeast section of Project Area) (City of Fresno, 2014). Van Ness Avenue is classified as an Expressway from Divisadero Street to its end point at South Railroad Avenue. It is classified as a Scenic Expressway from Divisadero to East Normal Avenue, then transitions back to an Expressway heading north. Existing land uses in the Project Area include mostly commercial and office buildings, with some public/institutional buildings and one multi-family housing development (apartment complex) on the southwest side of Van Ness Avenue between East Stanislaus Street and Calaveras Street. There are no schools, hospitals, or other sensitive receptors located in the immediate vicinity, nor are there any environmentally sensitive areas. Figure 1 Location Maps depicts the Project vicinity and site, and Figure 2 General Plan Land Use Diagram shows existing land use and circulation classifications.
Project Description
The City is proposing the Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main (TGM) Project (Project), which would include construction of approximately 0.55 miles of replacement water distribution mains within Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero Street and Merced Street in Downtown Fresno, California.
The Project would also relocate all services to existing buildings that front Van Ness Avenue that are currently served by water mains in the alleys between Van Ness and Fulton Street and between Van Ness and L Street. Existing water mains in those alleys serve properties on each side of the alleys and would remain in place until future projects are completed to install new water mains in adjacent main streets and relocate the services for the properties that do not front Van Ness Avenue. The existing water mains in the alleys may be abandoned after all services have been transferred. Additionally, the existing 2-inch water line in Van Ness Avenue, from Amador Street to Divisadero Street that serves a few properties along Van Ness Avenue would also be replaced with the proposed TGM, and services would be similarly transferred. Figure 1 (below) shows the Project location.
Existing water mains consist mainly of 10- and 12-inch cast-iron pipe. The proposed TGM would be located along an alignment within Van Ness Avenue and would be either Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or ductile iron pipe. The City anticipates that the proposed water main may range in size from 12 to 16 Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
inches in diameter. Most construction would occur within City of Fresno right-of-way, with some occurring within private properties to transfer services from the alleys to Van Ness Avenue. New water and fire services would be constructed from the proposed TGM to those properties fronting Van Ness Avenue that are currently served by the existing water mains within the alleys. Services to be relocated would be installed within City Street right-of-way up to the water meter for each property. All service alignments would be maintained as much as possible within the properties they serve to avoid the need to secure any easements, however some properties may require their services to be routed through adjacent properties due to space limitations, and the City would need to issue cross -access agreements for these properties. New fire hydrants along Van Ness Avenue would be installed at the current City spacing requirements, and new services would be similarly designed from the proposed TGM for each hydrant within City right-of-way. Construction may include open trenching as well as direct boring. Trench resurfacing in Van Ness Avenue would include application of a slurry seal. All work would occur outside of building footprints and no buildings would be disturbed.
Due to the timing of funding, construction of the proposed TGM would be split into two phases. Phase I would include construction of the proposed TGM within Van Ness Avenue between Amador and Calaveras Streets, and within Amador Street from the alley to Van Ness Avenue. Phase I construction is anticipated to occur from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022.
Phase II would include construction of the proposed TGM within Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero and Amador Streets, and between Calaveras and Merced Streets. Phase II construction would start October 2022 and would be completed within approximately 12 months.
The purpose of the Project is to replace existing outdated and substandard water mains with larger transmission grid mains (TGM) that would meet modern performance and safety standards and serve current and near-future demands. Additionally, replacement and maintenance of existing mains within alleys is difficult due to the multitude of other utilities and features present; relocating mains to major streets would better facilitate system operations and maintenance.
The Project would not cause any additional expansion or development, rather it would replace aging infrastructure to meet current standards and performance requirements and ensure adequate service to meet increased demands that have occurred over the past several decades as a result of development and population increases. The City expects to undertake similar future projects to replace existing water mains in Downton Fresno alleys, but each project would be separate, with unknown timing and scope, and would not cause any additional expansion or development.
Figure 3 Site Map shows the Project Boundary, existing Water Transmission Grid Mains, and Phase I and Phase II Proposed Water Transmission Grid Mains.
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SYMBOL LEGEND:PROJECT BOUNDARYPHASE I - PROPOSED WATER TRANSMISSION GRID MAINPHASE II - PROPOSED WATER TRANSMISSION GRID MAINEXISTING WATER TRANSMISSION GRID MAIN Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
Chapter 2 – Environmental Checklist
The following environmental checklist is based on Appendix G of the 2021 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) (Association of Environmental Professionals, 2021).
A discussion of each environmental topic is provided, including the following (where applicable):
background and summary of existing conditions; potential impacts; mitigation measures. The significance levels for potential impacts are defined as follows:
• 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.
• 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.
• Less than Significant Impact applies where the project would potentially have an effect on the environment but there is no substantial evidence that the effect would be significant, without the incorporation of mitigation measures.
• No Impact applies if the referenced information sources show that the impact does not apply to projects like the one involved.
As discussed in the following sections, all potential impacts will be less than significant with the incorporation of mitigation measures.
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2.1 Aesthetics
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
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Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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) In non-urbanized areas, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those that are
experienced from publicly accessible
vantage point). If the project is in an
urbanized area, would the project conflict
with applicable zoning and other regulations
governing scenic quality?
X
d) Create a new source of light or glare that
would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
X
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project Site is in a fully developed area of downtown Fresno and there are no scenic vistas in the immediate vicinity. According to the Fresno General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map, there are two scenic drives north of the Project Site on Van Ness Avenue and North Fulton Street, north of Divisadero Street, but they would not be impacted by the Project. In addition, all improvements would occur underground or at the surface, except for new fire hydrants, and would only service existing properties (City of Fresno, 2014). Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact to scenic vistas and scenic resources
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock out -croppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact:
According to the Fresno General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map (City of Fresno, 2014), there are no sections of scenic highway near the Project Site. Additionally, all improvements would occur underground or at the surface, except for new fire hydrants and backflow preventers, and would only service existing properties. Therefore, the Project would have no impact on scenic highway resources.
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c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? No Impact:
The Project is in an urbanized area. According to the 2014 General Plan (City of Fresno, 2014), the Project Site is designated as Downtown Neighborhood from Divisadero Street to Stanislaus Street, and Downtown Core from Stanislaus Street to Merced Street. All improvements would occur underground or at the surface, except for new fire hydrants, and would only service existing properties. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with zoning or other regulations governing scenic quality and there would be no impact to scenic quality.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? No Impact:
The Project would not add any light features or features that add glare. Therefore, The Project would result in no impacts related to light or glare.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Incorporated
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No
Impact
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 Public Resources
Cod Section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code section 51104(g)?
X
d) Result in the loss of forestland or conversion
of forestland 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 forestland to non-forest use?
X
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 Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agricultural 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 the state’s inventory of forest land including the Forest and Range Assessment Project, 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 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? No Impact:
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The Project Site is in Downtown Fresno. The City of Fresno 2016 General Plan designates the land within the Project Site as “Downtown Neighborhood”, from Divisadero St. to Stanislaus St. (NW section), and Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St. (SE section). The Project site is densely developed with commercial buildings and associated infrastructure and there is no farmland, zoning for agricultural use, forest land, or timberland within or near the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact on agricultural and forestry resources.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or Williamson Act contract? No Impact:
The Project Site is in Downtown Fresno. The City of Fresno 2016 General Plan designates the land within the Project Site as “Downtown Neighborhood”, from Divisadero St. to Stanislaus St. (NW section), and Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St. (SE section). The Project site is densely developed with commercial buildings and associated infrastructure and there is no farmland, zoning for agricultural use, forest land, or timberland within or near the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact on agricultural and forestry resources.
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause for rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? No Impact:
The Project Site is in Downtown Fresno. The City of Fresno 2016 General Plan designates the land within the Project Site as “Downtown Neighborhood”, from Divisadero St. to Stanislaus St. (NW section), and Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St. (SE section). The Project site is densely developed with commercial buildings and associated infrastructure and there is no farmland, zoning for agricultural use, forest land, or timberland within or near the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact on agricultural and forestry resources.
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact:
The Project Site is in Downtown Fresno. The City of Fresno 2016 General Plan designates the land within the Project Site as “Downtown Neighborhood”, from Divisadero St. to Stanislaus St. (NW section), and Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St. (SE section). The Project site is densely developed with commercial buildings and associated infrastructure and there is no farmland, zoning for agricultural use, forest land, or timberland within or near the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact on agricultural and forestry resources.
e) Involve other changes to the existing environment, which, due to their natural location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact:
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The Project Site is in Downtown Fresno. The City of Fresno 2016 General Plan designates the land within the Project Site as “Downtown Neighborhood”, from Divisadero St. to Stanislaus St. (NW section), and Downtown Core from Stanislaus St. to Merced St. (SE section). The Project site is densely developed with commercial buildings and associated infrastructure and there is no farmland, zoning for agricultural use, forest land, or timberland within or near the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact on agricultural and forestry resources.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.3 Air Quality
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
X
According to the CEQA Guidelines, where available, significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. The Project is within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). Therefore, where available, SJVAPCD significance criteria were used for project-specific analysis of potential air quality impacts. The SJVAPCD provides guidance for air quality a nalysis under CEQA in its Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (GAMAQI). (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015)
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less than Significant Impact:
The SJVAPCD is tasked with implementing programs and regulations required by the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) and the California Clean Air Act (CCAA). In that capacity, the SJVAPCD has prepared plans to attain Federal and State ambient air quality standards. SJVAPCD has established thresholds of significance for criteria pollutant emissions, which are based on SJVAPCD New Source Review (NSR) offset requirements for stationary sources. Emission reductions achieved through implementation of SJVAPCD offset requirements are a major component of the SJVAPCD air quality plans. Thus, projects with emissions below the thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants would be determined to not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the SJVAPCD air quality plans.
Air quality modeling was performed, using the approved California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), version 2016.3.2. The complete CalEEMod analysis is attached as Appendix A. The exact locations of all ground disturbance are not yet known, thus the Project Site area was overestimated to Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
account for all reasonable possibilities. As stated in the Project Description, Phase I is expected to occur from May through October 2022, and Phase II is expected to occur immediately after, from October 2022 through October 2023. However, the Phase II timeline includes design, permitting, plan ning, and all other steps to complete that phase. Therefore, the May 2022 start date was used, but CalEEMod default durations were used for the construction timeline because they are the most accurate estimate available at the time of this Initial Study. Additionally, because significance thresholds have been established in units of tons per year (tpy), a more compressed construction timeline (as was used for this Initial Study) would be an overestimation of Project emissions compared to a more extended tim eline (as will be the case for the Project), given the same amount of work involved. Thus, the analysis results presented below are expected to by an overestimate of Project emissions that would actually occur.
Table 1, below, presents the results of the analysis compared to SJVAPCD significance thresholds for criteria pollutants. Project construction would result in criteria air pollutant emissions that are below SJVAPCD significance thresholds for construction. The Project would not include any new or increased operational activities and thus would not cause any long-term, operational emissions. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
Table 1: Annual Construction Emissions (Tons per Year)
Construction ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
Project Construction Emissions
(maximum annual) 0.2 1.8 1.6 0.004 0.2 0.1
SJVAPCD Significance Threshold 10 10 100 27 15 15
Exceeds SJVAPCD Threshold? No No No No No No
Operation ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
Project Operation Emissions 0.02 0.00002 0.002 0 0.00001 0.00001 SJVAPCD Significance Threshold 10 10 100 27 15 15
Exceeds SJVAPCD Threshold? No No No No No No
Definitions:
a. ROG: Reactive Organic Gases (roughly equivalent to Volatile Organic Compounds or “VOC”) b. NOx: Oxides of Nitrogen
c. CO: Carbon Monoxide
d. SOx: Oxides of Sulfur (only SO2 is provided in CalEEMod results but is approved by SJVAPCD as a rough equivalent) e. PM10: Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns. f. PM2.5: Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 2.5 microns.
References:
1. Appendix A – California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Results
2. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (2015). Air Quality Thresholds of Significance – Criteria Pollutants. http://www.valleyair.org/transportation/0714-GAMAQI-Criteria-Pollutant-Thresholds-of-Significance.pdf.
Additionally, the Project would comply with applicable SJVAPCD Rules and Regulations . The following SJVAPCD requirements directly relate to the Project:
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• Regulation VIII (Fugitive Dust Control) – Projects must control fugitive dust on the site and access routes through an appropriate combination of specified control measures. Projects greater than 5 acres must prepare and submit a Dust Control Plan that includes all project details and specific control measures to be implemented through construction. Projects with a total disturbed area of 1-5 acres are not required to prepare a Dust Control Plan but must submit a Construction Notification Form to SJVAPCD that includes basic project information. The Project would disturb a maximum of 4.7 acres
• Rule 9510 (Indirect Source Review or “ISR”) – Projects that are above the applicability size thresholds must prepare and submit to SJVAPCD an Air Impact Assessment (AIA) application.
The AIA application includes project details required to model “indirect emissions” that would result from the Project. The Project requires discretionary approval from the City of Fresno and would therefore be subject to the applicability size threshold of 9,000 square feet. The Project site is estimated to be 205,000 square feet. Thus, an AIA application would be required. The emissions modeling performed for this Initial Study (see Appendix A) indicate that construction emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) would be below the mitigation threshold of 2.0 tpy. Thus, the Project would not be required to implement mitigation measures (such as a Construction Clean Fleet) to reduce construction emissions or pay fees to offset the emissions. A more detailed analysis would be performed for the ISR AIA application and applicable requirements would be identified for compliance with Rule 9510.
The SJVAPCD thresholds of significance for toxic air contaminants would not apply to the P roject because the project would not result in any new or increased operational emissions of toxic air contaminants.
As discussed above, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan; therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
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. Less than Significant Impact:
According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), CEQA defines cumulative impacts as two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are either significant or “cumulatively considerable”, meaning they add considerably to a significant environmental impact. An adequate cumulative impact analysis considers a project over time and in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects whose impacts might compound those of the project being assessed.
According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), by its very nature, air pollution is largely a cumulative impact. The nonattainment status of regional pollutants is a result of past and present development. Future attainment of State and Federal ambient air quality standards is a function of successful implementation of SJVAPCD attainment plans. Consequently, SJVAPCD’s application of thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants is relevant to the determination of whether a project’s individual emissions would have a cumulatively significant impact on air quality.
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According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), a Lead Agency may determine that a project’s incremental contribution to a cumulative effect is not cumulatively considerable if the project will comply with the requirements in a previously approved plan or mitigation program, including, but not limited to an air quality attainment or maintenance plan that provides specific requirements that will avoid or substantially lessen the cumulative problem within the geographic area in which the project is located [14 C.C.R. §15064(h)(3)].
According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), therefore, if project specific emissions exceed the thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants the project would be expected to result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which SJVAPCD is in non-attainment under applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standards. This does not imply that if the project is below all such significance thresholds, it cannot be cumulatively significant.
As discussed in the response to question (a), above, Project emissions would be well under SJVAPCD significance thresholds for criteria air pollutants. Thus, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which SJVAPCD is in non-attainment under applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standards.
The City of Fresno is one of the largest metropolitan regions in California and its infrastructure is in constant and ongoing need of improvement and repair as it ages and demands increase due to the normal progression of development and population increases. Future similar projects are expected to b e completed to relocate water transmission grid mains from alleyways to main streets. However, the timing and details of those projects are uncertain, and none of them could be considered to result either directly or indirectly from completion of the Project. The Project itself would not directly or indirectly result in any other projects, activities, or additional cumulative air pollutant emissions, outside those analyzed in this Initial Study. Therefore, the Project would not 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, and this impact would be less than significant.
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less than Significant Impact:
According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), Determination of whether project emissions would expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations is a function of assessing potential health risks. Sensitive receptors are facilities that house or attract children, the elderly, people with illnesses, or others who are especially sensitive to the effects of air pollutants. Hospitals, schools, convalescent facilities, and residential areas are examples of sensitive receptors. When evaluating whether a development proposal has the potential to result in localized impacts, Lead Agency staff need to consider the nature of the air pollutant emissions, the proximity between the emitting facility and sensitive receptors, the direction of prevailing winds, and local topography.
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The Project is not a development proposal; rather, it is a water transmission grid main relocation project.
The Project would not result in any new or increased operational activities or associated long-term, operational emissions of air pollutants. During construction, the Project would result in criteria air pollutants and toxic air contaminants (TAC). The primary TAC of concern would be diesel particulate matter (DPM). However, there are very few sensitive receptors located near the Project site, with the closest being the Healthcare Centre of Fresno, a nursing home located approximately 0.14 miles northeast of the Project. Project construction emissions would be short term, intermittent, and minimized with the use of modern air pollution controls in vehicles and equipment, including on- and off-road engine tier standards, anti-idling standards, and fuel standards. See Appendix A for a list of equipment expected to be used for Project discussion, based on CalEEMod defaults. Emissions would disperse rapidly over the distance to sensitive receptors. Additionally, the Project site is located within the core of Downtown Fresno, and the number, size, and density of buildings and structures between the Project site and the nearest sensitive receptors would prevent any substantial pollutant concentrations from persisting all the way to those receptors. Therefore, the Project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and this impact would be less than significant.
d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? Less than Significant Impact:
According to the SJVAPCD GAMAQI (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015), due to the subjective nature of odor impacts, the number of variables that can influenc e the potential for an odor impact, and the variety of odor sources, there are no quantitative or formulaic methodologies to determine the presence of a significant odor impact. Rather, SJVAPCD recommends that odor analyses strive to fully disclose all pertinent information. The intensity of an odor source’s operations and its proximity to sensitive receptors influences the potential significance of odor emissions. SJVAPCD has identified some common types of facilities that have been known to produce odors in the San Joaquin Valley.
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project and has not been identified as a type of facility that has been known to produce odors in the San Joaquin Valley. The Project would not include any new or increased operational activity and therefore would not result in any long-term, operational emissions.
During construction, the Project could potentially disturb soil contaminated by historical commercial and industrial activities within and near the Project site. If encountered, any contaminants that could volatize or otherwise become entrained in the air would be strictly controlled under existing safety and hazardous materials management regulations. See section 2.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials for a detailed discussion on potentially contaminated soil at the Project site. Mitigation measures have been included in that section to complete field sampling and a plan to manage any expected hazardous materials prior to the start of construction. Any potential airborne contaminants would be required to be controlled to a level that is safe for onsite workers; thus, any offsite receptors would receive even lower concentrations because the emissions would rapidly disperse over the distances to receptors and with intervening structures. Therefore, the Project would not result in other emissions that would adversely affect a substantial number of people.
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Mitigation Measures
None
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2.4 Biological Resources
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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 Game
or U.S. fish and Wildlife Service?
X
b) Have a substantially 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 Game or
U.S. 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
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
Conservation Community Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
X
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 regulation, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercial uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other bio logical resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact to biological resources.
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b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercial uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other biological resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact to biological resources.
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? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercial uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other biological resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact to biological resources.
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? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercial uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other biological resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact to biological resources.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree preservation policy or ordinance? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercial uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other biological resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impac t to biological resources.
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact:
The Project site is within the core of Downtown Fresno and is densely developed with existing commercia l uses. All work would occur in paved or cleared dirt areas. There are no habitats or other biological resources in the area that would be affected by the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact to biological resources.
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Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.5 Cultural Resources
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant
to §15064.5?
X
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
X
c) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
X
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) completed a Cultural Resources Assessment for the Project in November 2021, which is attached as Appendix B. The assessment was conducted in support of this Initial Study and included a cultural resources records search, Sacred Lands File (SLF) search, and a pedestrian field survey. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
The results of the Cultural Resources Assessment are summarized below; see Appendix C for the complete assessment.
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? No Impact
The background research and pedestrian field survey identified five known built environment historical resources within the project site. Additionally, the project site contains numerous other properties over 45 years of age which may have potential to qualify as historical resources pending further analysis.
However, the proposed project does not have the potential to impact any known or potential historical resources pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project components would be constructed underground in the public right-of-way and extend onto private property to install buried connecting lines to the water meters of several properties. The street profile and surface would be restored to virtually intact post-construction. Because the project elements proposed for private properties would entail only minor subterranean construction and would not cause direct changes t o any building in the project site, the project would not result in the material impairment of any known or potential historical resource. Material impairment is defined in the CEQA Guidelines as demolition or alteration in an adverse manner of those characteristics of a historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its eligibility as a historical resource. Therefore, there would be no impact to historical resources. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated:
The SLF search was returned with negative results, and no prehistoric resources were identified within the Project site during the records search or survey. As such, the project site is considered to have low prehistoric archaeological sensitivity. However, the Town of Fresno historic district was identified directly adjacent to the project site. Of particular concern would be the remnants of tracks related to the historic trolley system (P-10-007224) which could be buried along Van Ness Avenue, and along Stanislaus Street where it intersects with Van Ness Avenue, and additional elements of the Town of Fresno historic district (P-10- 007206). Given the proximity to a historic district and the history of the vicinity, the project site is considered to have moderate to high historic-period archaeological sensitivity. Unanticipated discoveries are possible during construction-related ground disturbance and impacts are potentially significant.
Consequently, mitigation is recommended to ensure that potential impacts to cultural resources, including those that may be considered historical resources, are reduced to a less-than-significant level.
Archaeological monitoring would occur during project development, as well as a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) be developed to inform construction crews of the potential cultural resources concerns in the area. These mitigation measures are discussed in greater detail below.
Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact to archaeological resources with mitigation incorporated. Also included are best management practices that are recommended in case of unanticipated discoveries and a summary of existing regulations regarding the discovery of human remains. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated:
The SLF search was returned with negative results, and no prehistoric resources were identified within the Project site during the records search or survey. As such, the project site is considered to have low prehistoric archaeological sensitivity. However, the Town of Fresno historic district was identified directly adjacent to the project site. Of particular concern would be the remnants of tracks related to the historic trolley system (P-10-007224) which could be buried along Van Ness Avenue, and along Stanislaus Street where it intersects with Van Ness Avenue, and additional elements of the Town of Fresno historic district (P-10- 007206). Given the proximity to a historic district and the history of the vicinity, the project site is considered to have moderate to high historic-period archaeological sensitivity. Unanticipated discoveries are possible during construction-related ground disturbance and impacts are potentially significant.
Consequently, mitigation is recommended to ensure that potential impacts to cultural resources, including those that may be considered historical resources, are reduced to a less-than-significant level.
Archaeological monitoring would occur during project development, as well as a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) be developed to inform construction crews of the potential cultural resources concerns in the area. These mitigation measures are discussed in greater detail below.
Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact to archaeological resources with mitigation incorporated. Also included are best management practices that are recommended in case of unanticipated discoveries and a summary of existing regulations regarding the discovery of human remains. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
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Mitigation Measures
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 1: Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program. A qualified archaeologist should be retained to conduct a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program training on archaeological sensitivity for all construction personnel prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities. The training should be conducted by an archaeologist who meets or exceeds the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology (NPS 1983). Archaeological sensitivity training should include a description of the types of cultural material that may be encountered, cultural sensitivity issues, the regulatory environment, and the proper protocol for treatment of the materials in the event of a find. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 2: Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan. Prior to project construction, a qualified archaeologist shall prepare an Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan (AMDP) to ensure the proper treatment and long-term protection of unanticipated discoveries during project construction. The AMDP shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The AMDP shall provide a description of the methods to be undertaken during monitoring and the steps to be taken in the event of an archaeological discovery during construction, including, at minimum: development of research questions and goals to be addressed by the investigation in the event of a find; detailed field strategy used to record, recover, or avoid the finds and address research goals; analytical methods to be employed for identified resources; requirements for reporting; and disposition of the artifacts. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 3: Archaeological Monitoring. Archaeological monitoring would be conducted of all project-related ground disturbing activities. Archaeological monitoring should be performed under the direction of the qualified archaeologist, defined as an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (NPS 1983). The qualified archaeologist, in consultation with the City of Fresno, may recommend the reduction or termination of monitoring depending upon observed conditions (e.g., no resources encountered within the first 50 percent of ground disturbance). If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a minimum of 50 feet of the find must halt and the find evaluated for CRHR eligibility in accordance with the steps identified in the AMDP. Should an unanticipated resource be found as CRHR eligible and avoidance is infeasible, additional analysis (e.g., testing) may be necessary to determine if project impacts would be significant. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
Best practices for unanticipated discovery of Cultural Resources: In the unlikely event that archaeological resources are unexpectedly encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in the immediate area should be halted and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology (NPS 1983) will be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. If the find is prehistoric, then a Native American representative Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
will be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the find. If necessary, the evalua tion may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be eligible for listing in the CRHR and cannot be avoided additional work, such as testing and data recovery excavations, may be warranted to mitigate any significant impacts to cultural resources to less than a significant level. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
Best Practices for Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains: In the unlikely event of an unanticipated discovery of human remains, all ground-disturbing activities in the vicinity of the discovery will be immediately suspended and redirected elsewhere. All steps required to comply with State of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 will be implemented including contacting the Fresno County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. If the human remains are determined to be prehistoric, the coroner will notify the NAHC, which will determine and notify a most likely descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete an inspection of the site and provide recommendations for treatment to the landowner within 48 hours of being granted access. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.a)
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2.6 Energy
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project. It would not include any new or increased operational activities. Energy consumption would occur during construction through the use of vehicles and equipment. All vehicles and equipment will be compliant with current energy standards. Activities will be designed and executed to minimize energy use to reduce construction costs. The Project is necessary to bring the water transmission grid main up to current safety and performance standards an d meet the increased demand that has occurred over the past several decades. The Project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, nor would it conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant energy impacts.
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? Less than Significant Impact
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project. It would not include any new or increased operational activities. Energy consumption would occur during construction through the use of vehicles and equipment. All vehicles and equipment will be compliant with current energy standards. Activities will be designed and executed to minimize energy use to reduce construction costs. The Project is necessary to bring the water transmission grid main up to current safety and performance standards and meet the increased demand that has occurred over the past several decades. The Project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, nor would it conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant energy impacts.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.7 Geology and Soils
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:
X
a.i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault,
as delineated on the more 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
a.ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? X
a.iii. Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
X
a.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 direct or indirect
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 wastewater?
X
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
X
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a.i) Rupture of a known earthquake faulty, 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 Sp ecial Publication
42. No Impact:
The Project Site is not located near any faults according to the most recent USGS Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. (United States Geologic Survey, 2021) The Project would not include any new buildings that would cause any additional risk to human life or property as it is only replacing current water transmission grid main infrastructure. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to rupturing faults, strong seismic ground shaking, ground failure, or landslides.
a.ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? No Impact:
The Project Site is not located near any faults according to the most recent USGS Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. (United States Geologic Survey, 2021) The Project would not include any new buildings that would cause any additional risk to human life or property as it is only replacing current water transmission grid main infrastructure. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to rupturing faults, strong seismic ground shaking, ground failure, or landslides.
a.iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? No Impact:
The Project Site is not located near any faults according to the most recent USGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. (United States Geologic Survey, 2021) The Project would not include any new buildings that would cause any additional risk to human life or property as it is only replacing current water transmission grid main infrastructure. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to rupturing faults, strong seismic ground shaking, ground failure, or landslides.
a.iv.) Landslides? No Impact
The Project Site elevation is flat, ranging from 286 ft to 292 ft over a 0.55 mile stretch of road, and the Project would only improve underground utilities the replace the existing roads where disturbed.
Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to landslide risk.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? No Impact
The Project would not disturb any topsoil as all work will occur by cutting existing asphaltic concrete roads to relocate water transmission grid mains, then replacing the existing roads according to modern safety and performance standards. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to soil erosion or loss of topsoil.
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable a s a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? No Impact:
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The Project would relocate water transmission grid mains. The soil under existing Van Ness Avenue was already previously designed to be structurally sound for vehicle traffic. The Project would trench this soil, install a new water transmission grid main, backfill that soil, and compact it for resurfacing with asphaltic concrete. These improvements would result in no impact to site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? No Impact
The Project would relocate water transmission grid mains. The soil under existing Van Ness Avenue was already previously designed to be structurally sound for vehicle traffic. The Project would trench this soil, install a new water transmission grid main, backfill that soil, and compact it for resurfacing with asphaltic concrete. These improvements would result in no impact to site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact
The Project would not involve the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems , and the Project area is connected to existing City of Fresno sewer and wastewater infrastructure. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to the soil capacity to support the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems.
f) Directly or indirectly destroy any unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? No Impact
According to the field survey performed by Rincon Consultants, Inc., approximately 100 percent of the Project site has been paved over, contains gravel, or contains infrastructure development. Ground visibility within the project site was poor, approximately 0 percent. Modern trash and pavement staining were observed during the survey throughout the project alignment. The project site has been highly disturbed by the asphalt paving, imported gravel areas, and infrastructure related to the utilities, including manholes, handholes, utility conduits, fences, and drainage infrastructure. No exposed native soils were observed, and no archaeological resources were identified during the survey. Therefore it is reasonable to assume there would be no paleontological resources or geological features that would be affected by the Project, and therefore no impact to these resources.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emission, 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
purposes of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
X
a) Generate greenhouse gas emission, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not include any new operational activities or associated long-term, operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Construction GHG emissions would result from the use of vehicles and equipment. There are no established project-level plans, policies, or regulations in the Project area for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions during construction. All related plans, policies, and regulations are at the state level and establish various standards for vehicles and equipment including emissions controls, fuel efficiency, and anti-idling. Vehicles and equipment are already required to comply with these plans, polices, and regulations, and the Project would therefore result in less than significant GHG impacts.
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency adopted for t he purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not include any new operational activities or associated long-term, operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Construction GHG emissions would result from the use of vehicles and equipment. There are no established project-level plans, policies, or regulations in the Project area for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions during construction. All related plans, policies, and regulations are at the state level and establish various standards for vehicles and equipment including emissions controls, fuel efficiency, and anti-idling. Vehicles and equipment are already required to comply with these plans, polices, and regulations, and the Project would therefore result in less than significant GHG impacts.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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
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
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a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Less than Significant Impact:
California Health and Safety Code Section 25501(p) defines hazardous material as:
“…any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment. ‘Hazardous mat erials’ include, but are not limited to, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, and any material that a handler or the administering agency has a reasonable basis for believing that it would be injurious to the health and safety of persons or harmful to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment.”
Project construction activities would involve the transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials including asphalt (petroleum hydrocarbons), gasoline (petroleum hydrocarbons), and Portland Cement (calcium and aluminum silicates).
The City would require the Project contractors to transport, use, and dispose of hazardous materials following labeled directions and applicable government local, regional, state, and federal regulations.
These regulations can be found in the City of Fresno General Plan and Development Code Update. (First Carbon Solutions, 2014)
Implementing the relevant requirements in the City of Fresno General plan and Development Code Update would ensure that the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment related to the use, transport, disposal, accidental release, or handling of hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Impacts would therefore be less than significant.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset or accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less than Significant Impact:
Implementing the relevant requirements in the City of Fresno General plan and Development C ode Update would ensure that the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment related to the use, transport, disposal, accidental release, or handling of hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Impacts would therefore be less than significant.
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less than Significant Impact:
Implementing the relevant requirements in the City of Fresno General plan and Development Code Update would ensure that the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment related to the use, transport, disposal, accidental release, or handling of hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Impacts would therefore be less than significant.
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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 environment? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated:
According to the Hazardous Materials Survey completed by Rincon Consultants, Inc., attached as Appendix C, the Project site and adjacent properties are not listed as a Cortese hazardous material site, nor is the Project site listed on the SEMS or DTSC EnviroStor databases. However, there was a Chevron gasoline service station located at 1506 Van Ness Avenue which is identified as meeting the “Cortese List” requirements, as determined by CalEPA. Historical aerial photographs indicate that the gasoline station was present from at least 1962 through 2014 (Sanborn Maps did not provide coverage of this area). (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
Based on the results of the 1992 subsurface investigation and closed case status, it doesn’t appear that impacts associated with the historical gasoline release would have impacted soil beneath parts of the project site along or fronting Van Ness Avenue. There is a second closed Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) case located at 2211 Merced Street which is approximately 350 feet east of the project site.
Although the case status is reported as closed, based on the lack of closure documentation and the contaminant reported (gasoline), it is unknown whether impacts extend westward beneath the Project site. Although there are regional groundwater plumes southwest of the Project site, based on the reported groundwater flow direction in the vicinity of the Project site (to the west-southwest), the contaminated groundwater associated with these plumes are not expected to impact the project site. Review of Sanborn Maps and City directory listings indicates that there are many historical properties (including auto repair, tire service stores, cleaners, and gasoline stations) formerly located along Van Ness Avenue within the limits of the project site. Although these properties were not reported on release databases, there are the potential for unreported releases to have occurred at the properties formerly fronting Van Ness Avenue.
The adjacent historical uses may have impacted soil and/or groundwater beneath the project site; however, groundwater is not expected to be encountered during construction. Additionally, according to a historical (1938) Thomas Bros. map of Fresno, California, an electric railroad was present along Stanislaus Street at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue. Residual impacts associated with the former electric railroad could include metals and hydrocarbon contamination. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
The Project would include construction of approximately 0.55 miles of replacement water distribution mains within Van Ness Avenue between Divisadero Street and Merced Avenue in Downtown Fresno, California. The Project would also relocate all services to existing buildings that front Van Ness Avenue that are currently served by water mains in the alleys between Van Ness and Fulton Street and between Van Ness and L Street. Since soil and soil vapor may be impacted with, but not limited to, TPH, VOCs, and heavy metals, Project construction and operation could potentially create a significant hazard to the public, construction workers, future project site residents, or the environment. Therefore, prior to project construction, subsurface investigations and remediation efforts (if warranted) should be completed. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
The following mitigation measures would ensure the Project results in less than significant impacts:
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MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 1: Pre-construction Soil Sampling. The soil sampling shall be completed prior to construction and in accordance with City of Fresno standard operating procedures for soil sampling. The project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant, California Professional Geologist (PG) or California Professional Engineer (PE), to prepare a pre-construction soil sampling scope for the project that will be developed to determine whether soil and/or soil vapor has been impacted at concentrations exceeding San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board environmental screening levels (ESLs) for construction worker health risks and commercial/industrial land uses. As part of the pre-construction soil sampling, the qualified environmental consultant shall scree n the analytical results against the ESLs. ESLs are risk-based screening levels for direct exposure of a construction worker under various depth and land use scenarios. The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the results of the soil sampling prior to construction. If results of the soil sampling indicate that contaminants are detected in the subsurface at the project site, the project applicant shall take the following steps to protect site workers and the public. This shall include the preparation of a Soil Management Plan for Impacted Soils (see MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 2) prior to project construction. The lead agency shall review and approve the results of the soil sampling prior to construction. If results of the soil sampling indicate that contaminants are present at concentrations exceeding hazardous waste screening thresholds for contaminants in soil (California Code of Regulations [CCR] Title 22, Section 66261.24 Characteristics of Toxicity), the project applicant shall complete a remediation plan (see MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3) that shall list the required steps to protect site workers and the public. This remediation plan and implementation shall be conducted at the proposed project prior to or during onsite construction. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 2: Soil Management Plan for Impacted Soil. If impacted soil or other impacted waste are present at the project site, the project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant (PG or PE), to prepare a Soil Management Plan (SMP) prior to construction. The SMP, or equivalent document, shall be prepared to address onsite handling and management of impacted soil or other impacted waste, and reduce hazards to construction workers and offsite receptors during construction. The plan must establish remedial measures and/or soil management practices to ensure construction worker safety, the health of future workers and visitors, and the off-site migration of contaminants from the site.
These measures and practices shall include, but are not limited to:
• Stockpile management including stormwater pollution prevention and the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Proper disposal procedures of contaminated materials
• Monitoring and reporting
• A health and safety plan for contractors working at the site that addresses the safety and health hazards of each phase of site construction activities with the requirements and procedures for employee protection
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• The health and safety plan will also outline proper soil handling procedures and health and safety requirements to minimize worker and public exposure to hazardous materials during construction.
The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the Development Site Soil Management Plan for Impacted Soil prior to demolition and grading (construction). (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3: Remediation. If soil present within the construction envelope at the development site contains chemicals at concentrations exceeding hazardous waste screening thresholds for contaminants in soil (CCR Title 22, Section 66261.24), the Project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant (PG or PE), to conduct additional analytical testing and recommend soil disposal recommendations, or consider other remedial engineering controls, as necessary. The qualified environmental consultant shall utilize the development site analytical results for waste characterization purposes prior to requiring specific offsite transportation and/or disposal requirements of identified impacted soils or other impacted wastes. The qualified environmental consultant shall provide disposal requirements and arrange for proper disposal of the waste soils or other impacted wastes (as necessary), and/or provide requirements for remedial engineering controls, if appropriate. The Project applicant shall review and approve the disposal requirements prior to transportation of waste soils offsite, and review and approve remedial engineering controls, prior to construction. Additional analytical testing per landfill or recycling facility requirements; soil excavation; and offsite disposal or recycling shall be conducted if the remediation of impacted soil and/or implementation of remedial engineering controls, requires additional delineation of impacts. The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the development site disposal recommendations prior to transportation of waste soils offsite and review and approve remedial engineering controls, prior to construction. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
As long as potentially impacted soil is handled and managed appropriately (disposed offsite and not reused) and remediation is completed (if warranted), impacts related to the exposure to chemicals remaining in soil and soil vapor beneath the project site would be considered Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. With implementation of MITIGATION MEASURES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 1 through HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3, hazardous material impacts to human health during construction would be less than significant. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
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? No Impact:
The Project Area is not within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airpor t, public use airport, or private airstrip. Therefore, no impact would occur.
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f) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with, an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would temporarily and intermittently restrict traffic along Van Ness Avenue , for the portions that are actively under construction However, access will be maintained to and from the Project site in all directions via the adjacent streets and alleys. The Project would not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plan. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires? No Impact:
There are no potential wildland fire prone areas near the Project. The Project would not expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires .
Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures
• MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 1: see above. • MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 2: see above. • MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3: see above.
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2.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or
groundwater quality?
X
b) Substantially deplete 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 or through addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which would:
X
c.i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on-
or off-site;
X
c.ii) substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would
result in flooding on- or offsite;
X
c.iii) create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial or additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
X
c.iv) impede or redirect flood waters?
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
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality? Less than Significant Impact:
The City of Fresno and the Project Site fall under the jurisdiction of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD). FMFCD currently holds a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, through the State Water Resources Quality Control Board (SWRQCB), that has applicable water quality and discharge requirements. Based on the current Project site size estimate of approximately 4.7 acres, and the construction timeline of over a year, a Linear Underground Project Type 1 SWPPP would be required. Prior to construction, a SWPPP would be prepared and submitted to SWRQCB, along with a Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
Notice of Intent (NOI), to obtain coverage under the Construction General Permit (CGP). The approved NOI and SWPPP that would include water quality and discharge requirements to minimize any potential of violating water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, thus ensuring the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? No Impact
The Project would not change the impervious cover of the Plan Area as it is relocating an water transmission grid main within an area that is fully developed. The Project would service existing connections and would not induce growth or increase water use. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to groundwater supply or recharge.
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern or the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
c.i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not change the surface conditions or existing draining patterns of the Project site. It would not include any new impervious area, drain inlets, or regrading. Existing FMFCD storm drain infrastructure would remain operational and any construction-related stormwater pollution would be minimized with implementation of the Project-specific SWPPP. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
c.ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site; Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not change the surface conditions or existing draining patterns of the Project site. It would not include any new impervious area, drain inlets, or regrading. Existing FMFCD storm drain infrastructure would remain operational and any construction-related stormwater pollution would be minimized with implementation of the Project-specific SWPPP. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
c.iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial or additional sources of polluted runoff; or Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not change the surface conditions or existing draining patterns of the Project site. It would not include any new impervious area, drain inlets, or regrading. Existing FMFCD storm drain infrastructure would remain operational and any construction-related stormwater pollution would be minimized with implementation of the Project-specific SWPPP. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
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c.iv) impede or redirect flood waters. No Impact
The Project would not change the surface conditions or existing draining patterns of the Project site. It would not include any new impervious area, drain inlets, or regrading. Existing FMFCD storm drain infrastructure would remain operational and any construction-related stormwater pollution would be minimized with implementation of the Project-specific SWPPP. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? Less than Significant Impact:
According to the Fresno County Flood Zones Map (County of Fresno, 2001), the Project area is designated as being in low-risk flood plain with a 0.2% annual chance of inundation. Pollutants would be managed appropriately with implementation of the SWPPP and weather would be tracked daily , with Best Management Practices to be implemented before, during, and after every qualifying rain event to prevent, control, and clean up any pollutants. Therefore, the Project would not risk release of pollutants due to inundation and impacts would be less than significant.
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? No Impact:
The Project would not change the surface conditions or existing draining patterns of the Project site. It would not include any new impervious area, drain inlets, or regrading. Existing FMFCD storm drain infrastructure would remain operational and any construction-related stormwater pollution would be minimized with implementation of the Project-specific SWPPP. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.11 Land Use and Planning
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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
a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact
The Project has no design, construction, or operational characteristics that would physically divide Downtown Fresno. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, p olicy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? No Impact
The Project would not alter any land uses in the Project area and there are no land use plans, policies, or regulations that apply to the Project for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.
Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.12 Mineral Resources
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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
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? No Impact:
According to the Mindat.org Fresno map, there are no known mineral resources within the Project Site or nearby area. (Mindat, 2021). Additionally, the Project would not remove any substantial amount of material from the site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impacts to mineral resources.
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? No Impact:
According to the Mindat.org Fresno map, there are no known mineral resources within the Project Site or nearby area. (Mindat, 2021). Additionally, the Project would not remove any substantial amount of material from the site. Therefore, the Project would result in no impacts to mineral resources.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.13 Noise
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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 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
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 local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not include any new or increase operational activity or associated ambient noise increases. Ambient noise levels would be increased during construction while equipment and machinery is operated. However, these increases would be temporary, intermittent, and limited to the hours specified in the City of Fresno Noise Ordinance. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant impacts.
b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated:
The Project would not include any new or increase operational activity or associated groundborne vibration or groundborne noise level increases. Project construction would not include any activities that are typically considered vibration intensive, such as blasting or pile driving. Any vibration-intensive activities would be short-term, intermittent, and limited to the specific location along the alignment that is under construction at a given time. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant impacts.
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 pu blic use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact:
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The Project Site is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport or public use airport. It also would not include any facilities that would draw in new residents or workers. Therefore, the Project would not expose people residing or working in the Project area to excessive noise levels related to air traffic and there would be no impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.14 Population and Housing
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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
a) Introduce 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)? No Impact:
The Project would not cause any additional expansion or development, rather it would replace aging infrastructure to meet current standards and performance requirements and ensure adequate service to meet increased demands that have occurred over the past several decades because of development and population increases. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to unplanned population growth in the Project area.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact:
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project and would not affect housing. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.15 Public Services
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impact associated with the
provision of new or physically alter
government facilities, need for new or
physically altered government 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:
X
a.i. Fire Protection? X
a.ii. Police Protection? X
a.iii. Schools? X
a.iv. Parks? X
a.v. Other public facilities? X
Checklist Discussion
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impact associated with the provision of new or physically after government facilities, need for new or physically altered government 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:
a.i) Fire Protection? No Impact:
The purpose of the Project would be to improve water infrastructure for the current residents of the Plan Area. The project would improve fire protection for current residents in the Plan Area with modern standard fire hydrant spacing and would not change any surface characteristics of the Project Area. The Project would not have any direct or indirect effects on police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to public services.
a.ii) Police Protection? No Impact:
The purpose of the Project would be to improve water infrastructure for the current residents of the Plan Area. The project would improve fire protection for current residents in the Plan Area with modern Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
standard fire hydrant spacing and would not change any surface characteristics of the Project Area. The Project would not have any direct or indirect effects on police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to public services.
a.iii) Schools? No Impact:
The purpose of the Project would be to improve water infrastructure for the current residents of the Plan Area. The project would improve fire protection for current residents in the Plan Area with modern standard fire hydrant spacing and would not change any surface characteristics of the Project Area. The Project would not have any direct or indirect effects on police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to public services.
a.iv) Parks? No Impact:
The purpose of the Project would be to improve water infrastructure for the current residents of the Plan Area. The project would improve fire protection for current residents in the Plan Area with modern standard fire hydrant spacing and would not change any surface characteristics of the Project Area. The Project would not have any direct or indirect effects on police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to public services.
a.v) Other public facilities? No Impact:
The purpose of the Project would be to improve water infrastructure for the current residents of the Plan Area. The project would improve fire protection for current residents in the Plan Area with modern standard fire hydrant spacing and would not change any surface characteristics of the Project Area. The Project would not have any direct or indirect effects on police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to public services.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.16 Recreation
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities
such that substantial physical deterioration of
the facility would occur or be accelerated?
X
b) Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
X
Checklist Discussion
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No impact:
The Project would not cause any direct or indirect effects to any recreational facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have ab adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact
The Project would not cause any direct or indirect effects to any recreational facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.17 Transportation/Traffic
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3,
subdivision (b)?
X
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
X
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? X
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? No Impact:
The Project would not include any new or increased operational activities and, once constructed, would not affect any circulation system, transit, roadways, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less than Significant Impact:
Senate Bill (SB) 743 requires that relevant CEQA analysis of transportation impacts be conducted using a metric known as vehicle miles traveled (VMT) instead of Level of Service (LOS). VMT measures how much actual auto travel (additional miles driven) a proposed project would create on California roads. If the project adds excessive car travel onto our roads, the project may cause a significant transportation impact.
The State CEQA Guidelines were amended to implement SB 743, by adding Section 15064.3. Among its provisions, Section 15064.3 confirms that, except with respect to transportation projects, a project’s effect on automobile delay shall not constitute a significant environmental impact. Therefore, LOS measures of impacts on traffic facilities is no longer a relevant CEQA criteria for transportation impacts.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b)(4) states that “[a] lead agency has discretion to evaluate a project’s vehicle miles traveled, including whether to express the change in absolute terms, per capita, per household or in any other measure. A lead agency may use models to estimate a project’s vehicle miles traveled, and may revise those estimates to reflect professional judgment based on substantial evidence.
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outputs should be documented and explained in the environmental document prepared for the project.
The standard of adequacy in Section 15151 shall apply to the analysis described in this section.”
On June 25, 2020, the City of Fresno adopted CEQA Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled Thresholds, dated June 25, 2020, pursuant to Senate Bill 743 to be effective of July 1, 2020. The thresholds described therein are referred to herein as the City of Fresno VMT Thresholds. The City of Fresno VMT Thresholds document was prepared and adopted consistent with the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3 and 15064.7. The December 2018 Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA (Technical Advisory) published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), was utilized as a reference and guidance document in the preparation of the Fresno VMT Thresholds.
The City of Fresno VMT Thresholds adopted a screening standard and criteria that can be used to screen out qualified projects that meet the adopted criteria from needing to prepare a detailed VMT analysis. The City of Fresno VMT Thresholds Section 3.0 regarding Project Screening discusses a variety of projects that may be screened out of a VMT analysis including specific development and transportation projects.
For development projects, conditions may exist that would presume that a development project has a less than significant impact. These may be size, location, proximity to transit, or trip‐making potential. For transportation projects, the primary attribute to consider with transportation projects is the potential to increase vehicle travel, sometimes referred to as “induced travel.”
The Project is eligible to screen out because it has one or more of the attributes that may be presumed to create a less than significant impact. The most relevant eligibility criterion is that the Project would generate a low volume of daily traffic. According to the City of Fresno VMT Thre sholds, Section 3.0 Project Screening, the City will allow screening out projects if the Project would generate less than 500 Average Daily Trips (ADT). The Project would not generate any trips once operational. According to the modeling performed for the Air Quality topic (see Air Quality section and Appendix A of this Initial Study), the Project would generate a maximum of 120 trips per day during the Building Construction phase (86 work trips and 34 vendor trips). Therefore, the Project would generate less than 500 ADT and is eligible for screening out based on the City of Fresno VMT thresholds.
In conclusion, the Project will result in a less than significant VMT impact and is consistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3(b).
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? No Impact:
The Project would not alter any existing geometric features or uses. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would temporarily and intermittently restrict access along Van Ness Avenue throughout construction. However, there is ample access to most areas of the Project Site via adjacent streets and alleys. Additionally, traffic control will be carefully managed throughout construction to ensure there is a less than significant impact to emergency access.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in
Public Resources Code section 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:
a) 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)?
X
b) 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 Section 5024.1? In applying
the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead
agency shall consider the significance of the
resource to a California Native American
tribe.
X
Checklist Discussion
Cause a substantial adverse charge in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 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:
a) 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)? Less than Significant Impact:
California Public Resources Code § 21080 .3.1 (Assembly Bill [AB] 52 of 2014 or “AB 52 ”) requires local governments to conduct meaningful consultation with California Native American tribes that have requested to be notified by lead agencies of proposed projects in the geographic area with which the tribe is traditionally and culturally affiliated. As required by AB 52, the City sent letters via Certified Mail to tribes that had requested to be notified. After the required 30 -day waiting period, no responses were received.
Thus, the Project would have a less than significant impact. See Appendix D for a record of correspondence.
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b) 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) o f the Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying this criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Less than Significant Impact:
No resources have been identified pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures:
None.
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2.19 Utilities and Service Systems
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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 reasonably for the
foreseeable future development during
normal, dry and multiple dry years?
X
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has inadequate capacity
to serve the project’s 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
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? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not require any changes to the existing water or wastewater infrastructure , except to improve the existing water transmission grid mains to better meet current demands and performance requirements. As demonstrated in the other sections of this document, the alterations to the existing water infrastructure would not result in any significant impacts to the environment. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project reasonably for the foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? No Impact:
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The Project would utilize the same water supplies currently available to serve the existing connections, and would not require additional water supplies. It would not increase wastewater treatment demand or generate any additional solid waste once operational. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has inadequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? No Impact:
The Project would utilize the same water supplies currently available to serve the existing connections, and would not require additional water supplies. It would not increase wastewater treatment demand or generate any additional solid waste once operational. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
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? No Impact:
The Project would utilize the same water supplies currently available to serve the existing connections, and would not require additional water supplies. It would not increase wastewater treatment demand or generate any additional solid waste once operational. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would not include any new or increased operational activities. During construction, the contractor would comply with all applicable waste reduction requirements. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.20 Wildfire
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones,
would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact 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 wildfire?
X
c) Require the instillation 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
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation p lan? Less than Significant Impact:
The Project would temporarily and intermittently restrict traffic along Van Ness Avenue, for the portions that are actively under construction However, access will be maintained to and from the Project site in all directions via the adjacent streets and alleys. The Project would not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plan. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact.
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 wildfire? No Impact:
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project. The Project site is located within the core of Downtown Fresno, in an area that is densely developed with hardscape and structures, and has no nearby wildland or forestry resources. There are no wildfire risks in the Project area. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
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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? No Impact:
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project. The Project site is located within the core of Downtown Fresno, in an area that is densely developed with hardscape and structures, and has no nearby wildland or forestry resources. There are no wildfire risks in the Project area. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
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? No Impact:
The Project is a water transmission grid main relocation project. The Project site is located within the core of Downtown Fresno, in an area that is densely developed with hardscape and structures, and has no nearby wildland or forestry resources. There are no wildfire risks in the Project area. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact.
Mitigation Measures
None.
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2.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Would the Project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat
of a fish or wildlife species, cause fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, substantially
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 effect of a
project area 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
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
X
Checklist Discussion
a) Does the project have potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, substantially 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? No Impact
The Project Site is located within the core of Downtown Fresno, in an area fully developed with buildings and hardscape. The Project would have no impact on degrading the quality of the environment, substantially reducing the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, causing a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threatening to eliminate a plant or animal community, reducing the number or restricting the range of a rare or endangered plant, or eliminating important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means the incremental effects of a project a re considerable when Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main Project
viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Less than Significant Impact:
The City of Fresno is one of the largest metropolitan regions in California and its infrastructure is in constant and ongoing need of improvement and repair as it ages and demands increase due to the normal progression of development and population increases. Future similar projects are expected to be completed to relocate water transmission grid mains from alleyways to main streets. However, the timing and details of those projects are uncertain, and none of them could be considered to result either directly or indirectly from completion of the Project. The Project itself would not directly or indirectly result in any other projects, activities, or additional cumulative air pollutant emissions, outside those analyzed in this Initial Study. Therefore, the Project would not result in any impacts that would be cumulatively considerable, and this impact would be less than significant.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less than Significant Impact
As explained in the above sections, the Project would have a less than significant impact on all environmental resources with mitigation incorporated. This includes potential hazards and other adverse effects to humans. Therefore, the Project would not have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, and this impact would be less than significant.
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Chapter 3 – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program
The City has prepared this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to comply with Section 15097 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The purpose for the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is to ensure implementation of the mitigation measures identified in this Initial Stud y (see Table 9).
Lead Agency and Responsible Agency
The City will undertake the Project and is the Lead Agency for the Project. The City is responsible for the implementation of all mitigation measures identified in this Initial Study.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator
The City Engineer or his/her designee shall act as the Project Mitigation Reporting Coordinator (“Coordinator”).
Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Design-, Site Clearing-, and Construction-Related Mitigation Measures
a. The Coordinator shall provide a copy of all Project design- , site clearing- , and construction-related mitigation measures to the project engineer and contractor for incorporation in the Project plans, construction specifications, permits, and contracts, as appropriate.
b. Prior to award of bid, the Coordinator shall determine that all Project design - , site clearing- , and construction-related mitigation measures have been incorporated in the Project plans, construction specifications, permits, and contracts, as appropriate.
c. During construction, the Coordinator, through the construction management team, shall inspect the Project area regularly to ensure all work complies with the mitigation measures. If a discrepancy is not resolved within a reasonable time, the City Engineer may order work to cease until the discrepancy is resolved.
d. Prior to the City accepting the Project improvements, the City Engineer shall certify that the Project incorporates all Project design- and construction-related mitigation measures.
Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Operational- and Maintenance- Related Mitigation Measures
Before the Project becomes operational, the City Engineer shall determine that the Project operational plans and procedures incorporate all operations-related mitigation measures, as presented below in Table 9.
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Table 2: Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure Responsible for
Implementation
Responsible
for Monitoring Action by Monitor Timing
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 1: Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program. A qualified archaeologist should be retained to conduct a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program training on archaeological sensitivity for all construction personnel prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities. The training should be conducted by an archaeologist who meets or exceeds the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology (NPS 1983). Archaeological sensitivity training should include a description of the types of cultural material that may be encountered, cultural sensitivity issues, the regulatory environment, and the proper protocol for treatment of the materials in the event of a find.
City
Contractor
City
Confirm a qualified
archaeologist has
provided the Worker’s
Environmental
Awareness Program.
Prior to
Construction
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 2: Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan. Prior to project construction, a qualified archaeologist shall prepare an Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan (AMDP) to ensure the proper treatment and long-term protection of unanticipated discoveries during project construction. The AMDP shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The AMDP shall provide a description of the methods to be undertaken during monitoring and the steps to be taken in the event of an archaeological discovery during construction, including, at minimum:
development of research questions and goals to be addressed by the investigation in the event of a find; detailed field strategy used to record, recover, or avoid the finds and address research goals; analytical methods to be employed for identified resources; requirements for reporting; and disposition of the artifacts.
City
Contractor
City
Confirm the
Archaeological
Monitoring and
Discovery Plan has
been completed.
Prior to
Construction
MITIGATION MEASURE CULTURAL – 3: Archaeological Monitoring.
Archaeological monitoring would be conducted of all project-related ground disturbing activities. Archaeological monitoring should be performed under the direction of the qualified archaeologist, defined as an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (NPS 1983). The qualified archaeologist, in consultation with the City of Fresno, may recommend the reduction or termination of monitoring depending upon observed conditions (e.g., no resources encountered within the first 50 percent of ground disturbance). If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a minimum of 50 feet of City
Contractor
City
Confirm a qualified
Archaeologist has
been retained to
provide monitoring
and ensure all
monitoring records are
retained.
Prior to and
throughout
construction
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the find must halt and the find evaluated for CRHR eligibility in accordance with the steps identified in the AMDP. Should an unanticipated resource be found as CRHR eligible and avoidance is infeasible, additional analysis (e.g., testing) may be necessary to determine if project impacts would be significant.
MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 1: Pre-construction Soil Sampling. The soil sampling shall be completed prior to construction and in accordance with City of Fresno standard operating procedures for soil sampling. The project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant, California Professional Geologist (PG) or California Professional Engineer (PE), to prepare a pre-construction soil sampling scope for the project that will be developed to determine whether soil and/or soil vapor has been impacted at concentrations exceeding San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board environmental screening levels (ESLs) for construction worker health risks and commercial/industrial land uses. As part of the pre- construction soil sampling, the qualified environmental consultant shall screen the analytical results against the ESLs. ESLs are risk-based screening levels for direct exposure of a construction worker under various depth and land use scenarios. The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the results of the soil sampling prior to construction. If results of the soil sampling indicate that contaminants are detected in the subsurface at the project site, the project applicant shall take the following steps to protect site workers and the public. This shall include the preparation of a Soil Management Plan for Impacted Soils (see MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 2) prior to project construction. The lead agency shall review and approve the results of the soil sampling prior to construction. If results of the soil sampling indicate that contaminants are present at concentrations exceeding hazardous waste screening thresholds for contaminants in soil (California Code of Regulations [CCR] Title 22, Section 66261.24 Characteristics of Toxicity), the project applicant shall complete a remediation plan (see MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3) that shall list the required steps to protect site workers and the public. This remediation plan and implementation shall be conducted at the proposed project prior to or during onsite construction.
City City Confirm a qualified
environmental
consultant has been
retained and pre-
construction soil
sampling has been
performed. Review
the sampling results
and confirm safety.
Prior to
construction.
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MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 2: Soil
Management Plan for Impacted Soil. If impacted soil or other impacted waste are present at the project site, the project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant (PG or PE), to prepare a Soil Management Plan (SMP) prior to construction. The SMP, or equivalent document, shall be prepared to address onsite handling and management of impacted soil or other impacted waste, and reduce hazards to construction workers and offsite receptors during construction. The plan must establish remedial measures and/or soil management practices to ensure construction worker safety, the health of future workers and visitors, and the off-site migration of contaminants from the site. These measures and practices shall include, but are not limited to:
• Stockpile management including stormwater pollution prevention and the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Proper disposal procedures of contaminated materials
• Monitoring and reporting
• A health and safety plan for contractors working at the site that addresses the safety and health hazards of each phase of site construction activities with the requirements and procedures for employee protection
• The health and safety plan will also outline proper soil handling procedures and health and safety requirements to minimize worker and public exposure to hazardous materials during construction.
The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the Development Site Soil Management Plan for Impacted Soil prior to demolition and grading (construction).
City City Confirm the Soil
Management Plan for
Impacted Soil has
been completed.
Prior to
construction.
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MITIGATION MEASURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – 3:
Remediation. If soil present within the construction envelope at the development site contains chemicals at concentrations exceeding hazardous waste screening thresholds for contaminants in soil (CCR Title 22, Section 66261.24), the Project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant (PG or PE), to conduct additional analytical testing and recommend soil disposal recommendations, or consider other remedial engineering controls, as necessary. The qualified environmental consultant shall utilize the development site analytical results for waste characterization purposes prior to requiring specific offsite transportation and/or disposal requirements of identified impacted soils or other impacted wastes. The qualified environmental consultant shall provide disposal requirements and arrange for proper disposal of the waste soils or other impacted wastes (as necessary), and/or provide requirements for remedial engineering controls, if appropriate. The Project applicant shall review and approve the disposal requirements prior to transportation of waste soils offsite, and review and approve remedial engineering controls, prior to construction. Additional analytical testing per landfill or recycling facility requirements; soil excavation; and offsite disposal or recycling shall be conducted if the remediation of impacted soil and/or implementation of remedial engineering controls, requires additional delineation of impacts. The City of Fresno (lead agency) shall review and approve the development site disposal
recommendations prior to transportation of waste soils offsite and review and approve remedial engineering controls, prior to construction. (Rincon Consultants, Inc., 2021.b)
City
Contractor
City
Confirm remediation
plan is in place,
testing has been
performed,
procedures are being
followed, and records
are being kept.
Prior to and
Throughout
Construction
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Chapter 4 – References
Association of Environmental Professionals. (2021). 2021 California Environmental QUality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines.
City of Fresno. (2014). Fresno General Plan.
County of Fresno. (2000, Feb). Fresno County General Plan Update. Retrieved from Fresno County:
http://www2.co.fresno.ca.us/4510/4360/General_Plan/GP_Final_EIR/EIR/Visual416.pdf County of Fresno. (2001). Fresno County Flood Zones. Retrieved from County of Fresno:
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=13323
First Carbon Solutions. (2014). General Plan and Development Code Update Master Environmental Impact Report.
Fresno County Sheriff. (2021). Fresno County Evacuation. Retrieved from cofgisonline:
https://cofgisonline.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7d6006a016a444db8b2 10ac4d2eb5cf&extent=-13663310.9897%2C4236914.7675%2C-
12961313.322%2C4609010.2211%2C102100
Mindat. (2021). Fresno County Mineral Map. Retrieved from mindat.org: https://www.mindat.org/loc- 215943.html
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (2021.a). Cultural Resources Assessment.
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (2021.b). Hazardous Materials Survey.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (2004, August). Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions). Retrieved from https://www.valleyair.org/rules/1ruleslist.htm San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (2015, March). Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts. Retrieved from http://www.valleyair.org/transportation/GAMAQI_3-19-15.pdf.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (2017, December). Rule 9510 (Indirect Source Review).
Retrieved from https://www.valleyair.org/rules/1ruleslist.htm United States Geologic Survey. (2021). Alquist-Priolo Faults. Retrieved from United States Geologic Survey: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/education/geologicmaps/apfaults.php
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Appendix A: California Emissions Estimator
Model (CalEEMod) Results
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Pipeline installation and road repair project.
Construction Phase -
Grading - Material is expected to be balanced onsite; no substantial material import or export.
Demolition - No building demolition.
1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses
Size
Metric
Lot Acreage
Floor Surface Area
Population
Other Asphalt Surfaces
205.00
1000sqft
4.71 205,000.00
0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Urban
3 Wind Speed (m/s)
Precipitation Freq (Days)
2.2 45
1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data
1.0 Project Characteristics
2.0 Emissions Summary
Utility Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
2023
Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
641.35
0.029
CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
0.006
N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
Table Name
Column Name
Default Value
New Value
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CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
2.1 Overall Construction
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Year
tons/yr
MT/yr
2022
0.1936
1.8033
1.6627
3.6400e-
003
0.1382
0.0786
0.2168
0.0564
0.0737
0.1301
0.0000
322.1495
322.1495
0.0635
0.0000
323.7375
2023
0.1452
0.8565
0.9465
2.0700e-
003
0.0428
0.0357
0.0785
0.0116
0.0335
0.0451
0.0000
183.1774
183.1774
0.0327
0.0000
183.9958
Maximum
0.1936
1.8033
1.6627
3.6400e-
003
0.1382
0.0786
0.2168
0.0564
0.0737
0.1301
0.0000
322.1495
322.1495
0.0635
0.0000
323.7375
Unmitigated Construction
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Year
tons/yr
MT/yr
2022
0.1936
1.8033
1.6627
3.6400e-
003
0.1382
0.0786
0.2168
0.0564
0.0737
0.1301
0.0000
322.1493
322.1493
0.0635
0.0000
323.7373
2023
0.1452
0.8565
0.9465
2.0700e-
003
0.0428
0.0357
0.0785
0.0116
0.0335
0.0451
0.0000
183.1772
183.1772
0.0327
0.0000
183.9957
Maximum
0.1936
1.8033
1.6627
3.6400e-
003
0.1382
0.0786
0.2168
0.0564
0.0737
0.1301
0.0000
322.1493
322.1493
0.0635
0.0000
323.7373
Mitigated Construction
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio-CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N20
CO2e
Percent
Reduction
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
2.2 Overall Operational
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Area
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Energy
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mobile
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Waste
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Water
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Unmitigated Operational
Quarter
Start Date
End Date
Maximum Unmitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter)
Maximum Mitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter)
1 5-1-2022
7-31-2022
0.8173
0.8173
2 8-1-2022
10-31-2022
0.7081
0.7081
3 11-1-2022
1-31-2023
0.6842
0.6842
4 2-1-2023
4-30-2023
0.6147
0.6147
5 5-1-2023
7-31-2023
0.1727
0.1727
Highest
0.8173
0.8173
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
2.2 Overall Operational
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Area
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Energy
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mobile
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Waste
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Water
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Mitigated Operational
3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio-CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N20
CO2e
Percent
Reduction
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
Phase
Number
Phase Name
Phase Type
Start Date
End Date
Num Days
Week
Num Days
Phase Description
1 Demolition
Demolition
5/1/2022
5/27/2022
5 20
2 Site Preparation
Site Preparation
5/28/2022
6/3/2022
5 5
3 Grading
Grading
6/4/2022
6/15/2022
5 8
4 Building Construction
Building Construction
6/16/2022
5/3/2023
5 230
5 Paving
Paving
5/4/2023
5/29/2023
5 18
6 Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
5/30/2023
6/22/2023
5 18
OffRoad Equipment
Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 12,300 (Architectural Coating
±
sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 4
Acres of Paving: 4.71
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
Phase Name
Offroad Equipment Type
Amount
Usage Hours
Horse Power
Load Factor
Architectural Coating
Air Compressors
1 6.00
78 0.48
Paving
Cement and Mortar Mixers
2 6.00
9 0.56
Demolition
Concrete/Industrial Saws
1 8.00
81 0.73
Building Construction
Cranes
1 7.00
231
0.29 Demolition
Excavators
3 8.00
158
0.38 Grading
Excavators
1 8.00
158
0.38 Building Construction
Forklifts
3 8.00
89 0.20
Building Construction
Generator Sets
1 8.00
84 0.74
Grading
Graders
1 8.00
187
0.41 Paving
Pavers
1 8.00
130
0.42 Paving
Paving Equipment
2 6.00
132
0.36 Paving
Rollers
2 6.00
80 0.38
Demolition
Rubber Tired Dozers
2 8.00
247
0.40 Grading
Rubber Tired Dozers
1 8.00
247
0.40 Site Preparation
Rubber Tired Dozers
3 8.00
247
0.40 Building Construction
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
3 7.00
97 0.37
Grading
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
3 8.00
97 0.37
Paving
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
1 8.00
97 0.37
Site Preparation
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
4 8.00
97 0.37
Building Construction
Welders
1 8.00
46 0.45
Trips and VMT
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.2 Demolition - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.0264
0.2572
0.2059
3.9000e-
004
0.0124
0.0124
0.0116
0.0116
0.0000
33.9902
33.9902
9.5500e-
003
0.0000
34.2289
Total
0.0264
0.2572
0.2059
3.9000e-
004
0.0124
0.0124
0.0116
0.0116
0.0000
33.9902
33.9902
9.5500e-
003
0.0000
34.2289
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Phase Name
Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Architectural Coating
1 17.00
0.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
Building Construction
9 86.00
34.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
Demolition
6 15.00
0.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
Grading
6 15.00
0.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
Paving
8 20.00
0.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
Site Preparation
7 18.00
0.00 0.00
10.80 7.30
20.00 LD_Mix
HDT_Mix
HHDT
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.2 Demolition - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
5.6000e-
004
3.3000e-
004
3.4500e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2000e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2100e-
003
3.2000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9663
0.9663
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9669
Total
5.6000e-
004
3.3000e-
004
3.4500e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2000e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2100e-
003
3.2000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9663
0.9663
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9669
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.0264
0.2572
0.2059
3.9000e-
004
0.0124
0.0124
0.0116
0.0116
0.0000
33.9902
33.9902
9.5500e-
003
0.0000
34.2289
Total
0.0264
0.2572
0.2059
3.9000e-
004
0.0124
0.0124
0.0116
0.0116
0.0000
33.9902
33.9902
9.5500e-
003
0.0000
34.2289
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.2 Demolition - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
5.6000e-
004
3.3000e-
004
3.4500e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2000e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2100e-
003
3.2000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9663
0.9663
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9669
Total
5.6000e-
004
3.3000e-
004
3.4500e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2000e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2100e-
003
3.2000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9663
0.9663
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9669
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.3 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Fugitive Dust
0.0452
0.0000
0.0452
0.0248
0.0000
0.0248
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
7.9300e-
003
0.0827
0.0492
1.0000e-
004
4.0300e-
003
4.0300e-
003
3.7100e-
003
3.7100e-
003
0.0000
8.3599
8.3599
2.7000e-
003
0.0000
8.4274
Total
7.9300e-
003
0.0827
0.0492
1.0000e-
004
0.0452
4.0300e-
003
0.0492
0.0248
3.7100e-
003
0.0285
0.0000
8.3599
8.3599
2.7000e-
003
0.0000
8.4274
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.3 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
1.7000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
1.0300e-
003
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
0.2899
0.2899
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.2901
Total
1.7000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
1.0300e-
003
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
0.2899
0.2899
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.2901
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Fugitive Dust
0.0452
0.0000
0.0452
0.0248
0.0000
0.0248
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
7.9300e-
003
0.0827
0.0492
1.0000e-
004
4.0300e-
003
4.0300e-
003
3.7100e-
003
3.7100e-
003
0.0000
8.3598
8.3598
2.7000e-
003
0.0000
8.4274
Total
7.9300e-
003
0.0827
0.0492
1.0000e-
004
0.0452
4.0300e-
003
0.0492
0.0248
3.7100e-
003
0.0285
0.0000
8.3598
8.3598
2.7000e-
003
0.0000
8.4274
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.3 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
1.7000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
1.0300e-
003
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
0.2899
0.2899
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.2901
Total
1.7000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
1.0300e-
003
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
0.0000
3.6000e-
004
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
1.0000e-
004
0.0000
0.2899
0.2899
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.2901
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.4 Grading - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Fugitive Dust
0.0262
0.0000
0.0262
0.0135
0.0000
0.0135
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
7.7900e-
003
0.0834
0.0611
1.2000e-
004
3.7600e-
003
3.7600e-
003
3.4600e-
003
3.4600e-
003
0.0000
10.4219
10.4219
3.3700e-
003
0.0000
10.5062
Total
7.7900e-
003
0.0834
0.0611
1.2000e-
004
0.0262
3.7600e-
003
0.0300
0.0135
3.4600e-
003
0.0169
0.0000
10.4219
10.4219
3.3700e-
003
0.0000
10.5062
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.4 Grading - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
2.2000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
1.3800e-
003
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.3865
0.3865
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.3868
Total
2.2000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
1.3800e-
003
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.3865
0.3865
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.3868
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Fugitive Dust
0.0262
0.0000
0.0262
0.0135
0.0000
0.0135
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
7.7900e-
003
0.0834
0.0611
1.2000e-
004
3.7600e-
003
3.7600e-
003
3.4600e-
003
3.4600e-
003
0.0000
10.4219
10.4219
3.3700e-
003
0.0000
10.5062
Total
7.7900e-
003
0.0834
0.0611
1.2000e-
004
0.0262
3.7600e-
003
0.0300
0.0135
3.4600e-
003
0.0169
0.0000
10.4219
10.4219
3.3700e-
003
0.0000
10.5062
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.4 Grading - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
2.2000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
1.3800e-
003
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.3865
0.3865
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.3868
Total
2.2000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
1.3800e-
003
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
0.0000
4.8000e-
004
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
1.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.3865
0.3865
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.3868
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.5 Building Construction - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.1211
1.1087
1.1618
1.9100e-
003
0.0574
0.0574
0.0540
0.0540
0.0000
164.5249
164.5249
0.0394
0.0000
165.5103
Total
0.1211
1.1087
1.1618
1.9100e-
003
0.0574
0.0574
0.0540
0.0540
0.0000
164.5249
164.5249
0.0394
0.0000
165.5103
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.5 Building Construction - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
6.7900e-
003
0.2575
0.0383
6.7000e-
004
0.0160
6.3000e-
004
0.0166
4.6200e-
003
6.0000e-
004
5.2200e-
003
0.0000
63.8735
63.8735
7.5500e-
003
0.0000
64.0622
Worker
0.0226
0.0133
0.1404
4.4000e-
004
0.0488
3.0000e-
004
0.0491
0.0130
2.7000e-
004
0.0133
0.0000
39.3364
39.3364
9.0000e-
004
0.0000
39.3588
Total
0.0294
0.2708
0.1787
1.1100e-
003
0.0648
9.3000e-
004
0.0657
0.0176
8.7000e-
004
0.0185
0.0000
103.2098
103.2098
8.4500e-
003
0.0000
103.4210
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.1211
1.1087
1.1618
1.9100e-
003
0.0574
0.0574
0.0540
0.0540
0.0000
164.5247
164.5247
0.0394
0.0000
165.5101
Total
0.1211
1.1087
1.1618
1.9100e-
003
0.0574
0.0574
0.0540
0.0540
0.0000
164.5247
164.5247
0.0394
0.0000
165.5101
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.5 Building Construction - 2022
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
6.7900e-
003
0.2575
0.0383
6.7000e-
004
0.0160
6.3000e-
004
0.0166
4.6200e-
003
6.0000e-
004
5.2200e-
003
0.0000
63.8735
63.8735
7.5500e-
003
0.0000
64.0622
Worker
0.0226
0.0133
0.1404
4.4000e-
004
0.0488
3.0000e-
004
0.0491
0.0130
2.7000e-
004
0.0133
0.0000
39.3364
39.3364
9.0000e-
004
0.0000
39.3588
Total
0.0294
0.2708
0.1787
1.1100e-
003
0.0648
9.3000e-
004
0.0657
0.0176
8.7000e-
004
0.0185
0.0000
103.2098
103.2098
8.4500e-
003
0.0000
103.4210
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.5 Building Construction - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.0692
0.6329
0.7147
1.1900e-
003
0.0308
0.0308
0.0290
0.0290
0.0000
101.9941
101.9941
0.0243
0.0000
102.6007
Total
0.0692
0.6329
0.7147
1.1900e-
003
0.0308
0.0308
0.0290
0.0290
0.0000
101.9941
101.9941
0.0243
0.0000
102.6007
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.5 Building Construction - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
2.8800e-
003
0.1247
0.0193
4.1000e-
004
9.9100e-
003
1.2000e-
004
0.0100
2.8600e-
003
1.1000e-
004
2.9800e-
003
0.0000
38.6165
38.6165
3.1700e-
003
0.0000
38.6956
Worker
0.0131
7.3600e-
003
0.0794
2.6000e-
004
0.0303
1.8000e-
004
0.0304
8.0400e-
003
1.6000e-
004
8.2000e-
003
0.0000
23.4633
23.4633
5.0000e-
004
0.0000
23.4758
Total
0.0159
0.1320
0.0987
6.7000e-
004
0.0402
3.0000e-
004
0.0405
0.0109
2.7000e-
004
0.0112
0.0000
62.0798
62.0798
3.6700e-
003
0.0000
62.1713
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
0.0692
0.6329
0.7147
1.1900e-
003
0.0308
0.0308
0.0290
0.0290
0.0000
101.9940
101.9940
0.0243
0.0000
102.6005
Total
0.0692
0.6329
0.7147
1.1900e-
003
0.0308
0.0308
0.0290
0.0290
0.0000
101.9940
101.9940
0.0243
0.0000
102.6005
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.5 Building Construction - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
2.8800e-
003
0.1247
0.0193
4.1000e-
004
9.9100e-
003
1.2000e-
004
0.0100
2.8600e-
003
1.1000e-
004
2.9800e-
003
0.0000
38.6165
38.6165
3.1700e-
003
0.0000
38.6956
Worker
0.0131
7.3600e-
003
0.0794
2.6000e-
004
0.0303
1.8000e-
004
0.0304
8.0400e-
003
1.6000e-
004
8.2000e-
003
0.0000
23.4633
23.4633
5.0000e-
004
0.0000
23.4758
Total
0.0159
0.1320
0.0987
6.7000e-
004
0.0402
3.0000e-
004
0.0405
0.0109
2.7000e-
004
0.0112
0.0000
62.0798
62.0798
3.6700e-
003
0.0000
62.1713
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.6 Paving - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
8.2600e-
003
0.0791
0.1097
1.7000e-
004
3.9200e-
003
3.9200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
0.0000
14.7407
14.7407
4.6300e-
003
0.0000
14.8565
Paving
6.1700e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0144
0.0791
0.1097
1.7000e-
004
3.9200e-
003
3.9200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
0.0000
14.7407
14.7407
4.6300e-
003
0.0000
14.8565
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.6 Paving - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
6.2000e-
004
3.5000e-
004
3.7800e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4400e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4500e-
003
3.8000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.9000e-
004
0.0000
1.1161
1.1161
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.1167
Total
6.2000e-
004
3.5000e-
004
3.7800e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4400e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4500e-
003
3.8000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.9000e-
004
0.0000
1.1161
1.1161
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.1167
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Off-Road
8.2600e-
003
0.0791
0.1097
1.7000e-
004
3.9200e-
003
3.9200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
0.0000
14.7407
14.7407
4.6300e-
003
0.0000
14.8565
Paving
6.1700e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0144
0.0791
0.1097
1.7000e-
004
3.9200e-
003
3.9200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
3.6200e-
003
0.0000
14.7407
14.7407
4.6300e-
003
0.0000
14.8565
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.6 Paving - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
6.2000e-
004
3.5000e-
004
3.7800e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4400e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4500e-
003
3.8000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.9000e-
004
0.0000
1.1161
1.1161
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.1167
Total
6.2000e-
004
3.5000e-
004
3.7800e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4400e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.4500e-
003
3.8000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.9000e-
004
0.0000
1.1161
1.1161
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
1.1167
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.7 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Archit. Coating
0.0428
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
1.7200e-
003
0.0117
0.0163
3.0000e-
005
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.2979
2.2979
1.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.3014
Total
0.0445
0.0117
0.0163
3.0000e-
005
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.2979
2.2979
1.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.3014
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
3.7 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
5.3000e-
004
3.0000e-
004
3.2100e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2200e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2300e-
003
3.3000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9487
0.9487
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9492
Total
5.3000e-
004
3.0000e-
004
3.2100e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2200e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2300e-
003
3.3000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9487
0.9487
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9492
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Archit. Coating
0.0428
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Off-Road
1.7200e-
003
0.0117
0.0163
3.0000e-
005
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.2979
2.2979
1.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.3014
Total
0.0445
0.0117
0.0163
3.0000e-
005
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
6.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.2979
2.2979
1.4000e-
004
0.0000
2.3014
Mitigated Construction On-Site
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4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile
4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile
3.7 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Hauling
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Vendor
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Worker
5.3000e-
004
3.0000e-
004
3.2100e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2200e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2300e-
003
3.3000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9487
0.9487
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9492
Total
5.3000e-
004
3.0000e-
004
3.2100e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2200e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.2300e-
003
3.3000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
3.3000e-
004
0.0000
0.9487
0.9487
2.0000e-
005
0.0000
0.9492
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
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Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Mitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
4.2 Trip Summary Information
4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate
Unmitigated
Mitigated
Land Use
Weekday
Saturday
Sunday
Annual VMT
Annual VMT
Other Asphalt Surfaces
0.00 0.00
0.00 Total
0.00 0.00
0.00 Miles
Trip %
Trip Purpose %
Land Use
H-W or C-W
H-S or C-C
H-O or C-NW
H-W or C-W
H-S or C-C
H-O or C-NW
Primary
Diverted
Pass-by
Other Asphalt Surfaces
9.50 7.30
7.30 0.00
0.00 0.00
0 0
0 5.0 Energy Detail
4.4 Fleet Mix
Land Use
LDA
LDT1
LDT2
MDV
LHD1
LHD2
MHD
HHD
OBUS
UBUS
MCY
SBUS
MH
Other Asphalt Surfaces
0.496766
0.030510
0.170483
0.111467
0.014688
0.004287
0.033704
0.127678
0.002360
0.001460
0.004966
0.001070
0.000562
Historical Energy Use: N
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ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Electricity
Mitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Electricity
Unmitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
NaturalGas
Mitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
NaturalGas
Unmitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
kBTU/yr
tons/yr
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2
Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
kBTU/yr
tons/yr
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mitigated
5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
kWh/yr
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
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Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
6.1 Mitigation Measures Area
6.0 Area Detail
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
tons/yr
MT/yr
Mitigated
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Unmitigated
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
kWh/yr
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mitigated
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7.0 Water Detail
6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
SubCategory
tons/yr
MT/yr
Architectural
Coating
4.2800e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Consumer
Products
0.0133
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Landscaping
1.7000e-
004
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Total
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Unmitigated
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
Bio- CO2
NBio- CO2
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
SubCategory
tons/yr
MT/yr
Architectural
Coating
4.2800e-
003
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Consumer
Products
0.0133
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Landscaping
1.7000e-
004
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Total
0.0177
2.0000e-
005
1.8800e-
003
0.0000
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.6600e-
003
3.6600e-
003
1.0000e-
005
0.0000
3.9000e-
003
Mitigated
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Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
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7.1 Mitigation Measures Water
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Category
MT/yr
Mitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
Mgal
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 / 0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
7.0 Water Detail
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Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
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8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste
7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
Mgal
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 / 0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mitigated
8.0 Waste Detail
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
MT/yr
Mitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Category/Year
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Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM
Van Ness Avenue Water Transmission Grid Main - Fresno County, Annual
8.2 Waste by Land Use
Waste
Disposed
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
tons
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Unmitigated
Waste
Disposed
Total CO2
CH4
N2O
CO2e
Land Use
tons
MT/yr
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Total
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mitigated
9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type
Number
Hours/Day
Days/Year
Horse Power
Load Factor
Fuel Type
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Date: 1/27/2022 5:18 PM