Fresno City Council
December 18, 2025

“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” The results of this analysis are listed in Table 3-8: 2035 Project and No Project Queue Analyses Results within the document. A substantial amount of the data in Table 3-8 needs to be more accurate. The following irregularities were observed:

A. Odd lane utilization on adjacent turn lanes (e.g., PM Peak Eastbound Clovis Avenue off-ramp, Left (pocket) versus Left (full lane) and PM Peak Eastbound Temperance Avenue off-ramp, Left (pocket) versus Left (full lane)).

B. Low queue lengths are listed at the Eastbound Fowler Avenue off-ramp leftturn lanes. Given the location of this development area, this off-ramp would be expected to receive many project-generated trips with the resulting vehicle queues.

C. Heavy reductions in queue lengths from “No Project Conditions” to “Proposed Project Conditions” at the Clovis Avenue interchange off-ramps.

D. Change values at the McCall Avenue intersection do not show the correct difference between “No Project Conditions” and “Proposed Project Conditions” queue lengths.

2. Given the irregularities, it is recommended that the values in Table 3-8 be reexamined and updated where required. Since the Project Specific Mitigation Measures were primarily based on Table 3-8 data, mitigation measures should also be re-examined.

3. Table 3-8 also utilized the full length of the off-ramp as available vehicle storage.

This practice neglects the deceleration length needed by high-speed vehicles to come to a stop. The deceleration length should be accounted for on each offramp as provided in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual Figure 504.2B (singlelane exit) and Figure 504.3K (two-lane exit).

4. This document’s Project Specific Mitigation Measures MM TRANS-3a and MM TRANS-3c propose the restripe of the eastbound State Route (SR) 180 off-ramp lane configurations at Clovis Avenue and Temperance Avenue. The alteration proposes to replace the existing two left-turn lanes and two right-turn lanes configuration with one left-turn lane and three right-turn lanes. The need for dual left turn lanes at each off-ramp was established during the development of those improvements. The additional capacity needed for right-turns at each ramp should be made through widening, not reducing left-turn capacity.

A cost estimate to be included in a traffic impact fee program should be prepared once the values in Table 3-8 are reevaluated and updated and the mitigation strategies are revised.

Funding for Developer-Driven Impacts to State Facilities

1. The Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan does not designate SR 180 as a High Emphasis Focus Route, so the State's portion of the State Transportation Improvement Program cannot be used to fund improvements to the SR 180 interchanges. Possible funding sources include Measure C, the Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact Fee (TSMIF) of the City of Fresno, the Regional Transportation 371
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” Mitigation Fee (RTMF) of Fresno County, the Regional Improvement Program, developer mitigation, etc. To deliver "needed" projects, infrastructure improvements in today's funding environment frequently require a variety of funding sources. The City of Fresno should mitigate since the SEDA creates the need for improvements.

2. Caltrans should be involved in reviewing any proposed new developments within the SEDA that would impact SR 180. It is recommended that any proposed new developments that would impact SR 180 mitigate their impacts by including them in the next updates to Measure C, Fresno County's RTMF, and the City of Fresno TSMIF. This would ensure the maintenance and improvement of the State facilities due to the absence of an all-inclusive fee program.

If you have any other questions, please call or email Keyomi Jones, Transportation Planner, at (559) 981-7284 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Mr. Dave Padilla, Branch Chief,
Transportation Planning – North
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From: Todd Stermer
To: Adrienne Asadoorian
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Subject: FW: SEDA
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INVESTFresnoCA.com
March 24, 2025
Sophia Pagoulatos, Planning Manager Submitted Electronically Planning & Development Department
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, CA 93721
[email protected]
RE: Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan for the Southeast Development Area
Dear Ms. Pagoulatos:

I write today on behalf of INVEST Fresno, a coalition of residents, businesses, and community organizations committed to building a diverse and sustainable economy in Fresno, to submit comments on the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (“RDEIR”) for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (“SEDA”) that is currently being proposed by the City of Fresno.

INVEST Fresno is aligned in our position with the letter and recommendations submitted by John Kinsey, with Wanger Jones Helsley PC.

Generally, INVEST Fresno supports and applauds the City’s stated intent to bring “45,000 homes and 37,000 jobs” to the plan area by 2050. However, we share particular concern regarding the definition of Flexible Research and Development, which does not appear to include job-creating land uses such as light or heavy industrial.

Most manufacturing uses fall within the definition of “General Industrial.” However, most of the land use designations that could fall within the Flexible Research and Development Districts do not allow General Industrial uses. And those that do, such as the Regional Business Park and Business Park zoning districts, require that new or expanded manufacturing uses—no matter how small—go through the conditional use permit (CUP) process, which in the City of Fresno typically means a full EIR must be prepared. For all but the largest manufacturing projects, a CUP requirement will render a new manufacturing project non-viable.

Further, to the extent the Flexible Research and Development District does not allow Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial land uses, the SEDA would not include any such uses, and the SEDA would have the opposite effect of increasing land zoned for economic development and job creation purposes. Indeed, the downzoning of properties away from heavy and light industrial land uses within the 375
SEDA—combined with the City’s limited opportunities for industrial growth or expansion—would consequently steer existing and potential economic investment elsewhere.

A well-balanced land use plan that includes job creation and other tax-generating uses is essential to strengthening the City’s economic standing. Job-creating industries not only provide stable employment opportunities for Fresno residents but also generate critical revenue through sales taxes, business license fees, and property taxes. This revenue directly funds essential public services, including public safety, infrastructure improvements, and community programs. By ensuring that the SEDA includes a mix of land uses that promote job creation and economic development, the City can secure long-term financial stability.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Granholm at i . We look forward to working with you and staff to help keep Fresno’s economy moving.

Sincerely,
Ben Granholm
cc: Jerry Dyer, Mayor
Georgeanne White, City Manager
Councilmembers, City of Fresno
Sincerely,
Ben Granholm
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Gary Ho
Subject: Comments on the Fresno Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project (SCH No. 2022020486)
Dear Mr. Ho,
We have reviewed the February 2025 Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (“RDPEIR”) for the Fresno Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project (“Specific Plan”) located in the City of Fresno. The Project proposes constructing complete communities and mixed-use centers, including up to 45,000 dwelling units, over a 9,000-acre plan area.

In our opinion, the RDPEIR does not sufficiently evaluate the Project’s air quality and greenhouse gas (“GHG”) impacts. Emissions associated with construction and operation of the proposed Project may therefore be inadequately addressed. A revised Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) should be prepared to adequately assess and mitigate the potential air quality and greenhouse gas impacts that the project may have on the environment.

Air Quality
Failure to Implement All Feasible Mitigation Measures to Reduce ConstructionRelated and Operational Criteria Air Pollutant Emissions The RDPEIR relies on California Emissions Estimator Model (“CalEEMod”) to estimate emissions from construction and operation of future projects under the Specific Plan. Despite incorporating Mitigation Measures (“MM”) AIR-1a through AIR-1d, the RDPEIR concludes that construction-related and operational emissions of volatile organic compounds (“VOC”), nitrogen oxide (“NOx), carbon oxide (“CO”), particulate matter 10 (“WDІЅ”), and particulate matter 2.5 (“PM2.5”) would remain significant and unavoidable (pp. 3.3-48–51, Table 3.3-8, Table 3.3-9).
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2 The RDPEIR, however, does not implement all feasible mitigation for reducing these emissions. The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) requires lead agencies to implement all feasible mitigation to reduce significant impacts to the maximum extent feasible.1 The RDPEIR fails to evaluate
or adopt additional measures that could further reduce emissions. As outlined in the “Feasible Mitigation Measures Available to Reduce Emissions” section of this letter, we suggest further mitigation measures to be considered; a revised EIR should be prepared to further assess and incorporate all available mitigation before concluding that impacts are significant and unavoidable.

Greenhouse Gas
Failure to Implement All Feasible Mitigation Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Impacts
The RDPEIR estimates that Project construction and operation would generate 2,316,578 and 510,791 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year (“MT CO2e/year”), respectively (p. 3.8-42–43, Table

3.8-2, 2.8-3). The RDPEIR concludes that the Project’s GHG emissions would be less than significant based on consistency with the 2022 ARB Scoping Plan and the Fresno 2022 Regional Transportation Plant (“RTP”) and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (“SCS”) (p. 3.8-56).

In our opinion, however, the RDPEIR’s significant and unavoidable conclusion lacks sufficient support.

CEQA requires the RDPEIR to implement all feasible mitigation to minimize impacts to the maximum extent feasible.2
An impact can only be deemed significant and unavoidable after considering all available feasible mitigation. The RDPEIR does not incorporate all feasible mitigation measures despite declaring compliance with the RTP and SCS plans.

A revised EIR should be prepared to include and provide evidence for the implementation of additional feasible mitigation measures which we recommend below in the section titled, “Feasible Mitigation Measures Available to Reduce Emissions.”
Mitigation
Feasible Mitigation Measures Available to Reduce Emissions The RDPEIR concludes that the construction and operation of future projects under the Specific Plan would lead to significant air quality and GHG impacts. Under CEQA, the RDPEIR is required to implement all feasible mitigation. We have provided a list of additional mitigation measures below for the Project Applicant to consider implementing as formal mitigation measures in a future EIR. 1 “Guidance on Frequently Questioned Topics in Roadway Analysis for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).” CEQA, February 2018, available at: https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/defaultsource/ceqa/handbook/roadway-ceqa-guidance v10.pdf, p. 2. 2 Ibid. 437
3 To reduce the VOC emissions associated with the construction and operation of future projects, we recommend the RDPEIR consider incorporating the following mitigation measures used by other land use development projects to address VOC emissions: 3
x Recycle leftover paint. Take any leftover paint to a household hazardous waste center; do not mix leftover water-based and oil-based paints.
x Keep lids closed on all paint containers when not in use to prevent VOC emissions and excessive odors.
x For water-based paints, clean up with water only. Whenever possible, do not rinse the cleanup water down the drain or pour it directly into the ground or the storm drain x Use compliant low-VOC cleaning solvents to clean paint application equipment. x Keep all paint- and solvent-laden rags in sealed containers to prevent VOC emissions.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends conducting calculations for coverage area and thinning ratios prior to purchasing paints. By applying these calculations, the appropriate quantity of paint can be acquired, helping to minimize waste and optimize resource use.4 To reduce construction VOC emissions, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) recommends the use of:5

x Composite wood products that comply with the California Air Resources Board's (“CARB”) Airborne Toxic Control Measure for formaldehyde.
x Interior paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants that comply with South Coast AQMD Rule 1168 or CARB’s Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings. x Flooring materials that are certified as low emitting under the CDPH Standard Method v1.2 or equivalent.
x Sealer on the surface of spray-on fireproofing to reduce adsorption of VOCs using a low-VOC sealer, if necessary.

An additional mitigation measure that may reduce the impact from operational VOC emissions is to implement a mechanical ventilation system meeting the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standards 62.1 and 62.2. 6 HVAC systems should include MERV 13 or higher filters to reduce indoor pollutant exposure. Prior to occupancy, the building should undergo a flush-out 3 “Banning Commerce Center Project.” Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., June 2024, available at:
https://ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2022090102/2; Draft Environmental Impact Report, p. 1-7. 4 “Methods for Estimating Air Emissions from Paint, Ink, and Other Coating Manufacturing Facilities.” Emissions Inventory Improvement Program, February 2005, available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015- 08/documents/ii08 feb2005.pdf, Volume II, Chapter 8, p. 8.3-1. 5 “Reducing occupant exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor sources: Guidelines for building occupants.” California Department of Public Health, July 1996, available at:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/CDPH%20Document%20Library/reducing occupa nt exposure vocs guidelines ADA.pdf. 6 Ibid., p. xii.
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4 period with HVAC systems operating at full capacity for at least 48 hours to remove residual VOCs and improve indoor air quality.

To reduce the NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions from the construction and operation of future project, which commonly originate from mobile source engines and road dust, we recommend the DPEIR consider incorporating several mitigation measures (see list below).7,8 The Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”)’s 2020 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Report recommends the followingAir Quality Project Level Mitigation Measures, which are applicable to future projects: 9
x Minimize land disturbance.
x Cover trucks when hauling dirt.
x Limit vehicular paths on unpaved surfaces and stabilize any temporary roads. x Minimize unnecessary vehicular and machinery activities. x Provide an operational water truck on-site at all times. Use watering trucks to minimize dust; watering should be sufficient to confine dust plumes to the project work areas. Sweep paved streets at least once per day where there is evidence of dirt that has been carried on to the roadway.
x Develop a traffic plan to minimize community impacts as a result of traffic flow interference from construction activities. The plan may include advance public notice of routing, use of public transportation, and satellite parking areas with a shuttle service. Schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours. Minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes. Provide a flag person to guide traffic properly and ensure safety at construction sites. Project sponsors should consider developing a goal for the minimization of community impacts. x Require contractors to assemble a comprehensive inventory list (i.e., make, model, engine year, horsepower, emission rates) of all heavy-duty off-road (portable and mobile) equipment (50 horsepower and greater) that could be used an aggregate of 40 or more hours for the construction project.
x Require residential area parking permit.

To reduce the CO emissions associated with the construction and operation of future projects under the Specific Plan, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District recommends implementing “reduction programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled (“VMT”), improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and access; improving public transit service and access; designating truck routes and limiting heavy-duty 7 “Proposed Revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide.” EPA, July 2009, available at: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2009-07-15/pdf/E9-15944.pdf. 8 “Particle Pollution and your Health.” EPA, September 2003, available at:
https://www.airnow.gov/publications/air-quality-andyour-health/partical-pollution-and-your-health/. 9 “4.0 Mitigation Measures.” Connect SoCal Program Environmental Impact Report Addendum #1, September 2020, available at: https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/fileattachments/fpeir connectsocal addendum 4 mitigationmeasures.pdf?1606004420, p. 4.0-2 – 4.0-10; 4.0-19 –

4.0-23; See also: “Certified Final Connect SoCal Program Environmental Impact Report.” SCAG, May 2020, available at: https://scag.ca.gov/peir.
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5 truck traffic during peak hours, and encouraging the use of cleaner fuel vehicles.”10 We recommend the following mitigation measures used by other land use development projects:
x All construction equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
x The use of electrical or natural-gas-powered construction equipment shall be employed where feasible, including forklifts and other comparable equipment types.

To reduce the GHG emissions associated with future projects, we suggest several mitigation measures (see list below).

The SCAG’s 2020 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Report Greenhouse Gas Project Level Mitigation Measures recommends:
x Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities into project designs, maintaining these facilities, and providing amenities incentivizing their use; and planning for and building local bicycle projects that connect with the regional network.
x Improving transit access to rail and bus routes by incentives for construction and transit facilities within developments, and/or providing dedicated shuttle service to transit stations. x Designate a percentage of parking spaces for ride-sharing vehicles or high-occupancy vehicles, and provide adequate passenger loading and unloading for those vehicles.

In their 2022 Scoping Plan, CARB recommends that new residential projects “[use] all-electric appliances without any natural gas connections and [do] not use propane or other fossil fuels for space heating, water heating, or indoor cooking” in order to reduce Project-related GHG emissions. 11 CEQA Guidelines 15126.4 (c)(3) include “[o]ffsite measures, including offsets that are not otherwise required, to mitigate a project’s emissions” as viable options for GHG mitigation.12 While the use of local carbon offset programs to reduce a project's GHG impacts should be considered as a measure of last resort, around 5% of project have implemented such strategies to mitigate residual emissions.13 There are many instances of projects implementing similar strategies, one example is the Otay Ranch Village 10 “Mitigating Air Quality and Climate Impacts.” BAAQMD, 2022, available at:
https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/files/planning-and-research/ceqa/ceqa-guidelines-2022/ceqa-guidelineschapter-8-mitigation final-pdf.pdf?rev=5a4aa8d31c394498b8b4de4e9eb46edc, p. 8-2 and 3. 11 “2022 Scoping Plan For Achieving Carbon Neutrality” CARB, November 2022, available at:
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/2022-sp-appendix-d-local-actions.pdf, Appendix D, p. 23, Table

3. 12 “Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 15126.4.” CEQA Guidelines, May 2024, available at:
https://casetext.com/regulation/california-code-of-regulations/title-14-natural-resources/division-6-resourcesagency/chapter-3-guidelines-for-implementation-of-the-california-environmental-quality-act/article-9-contents-ofenvironmental-impact-reports/section-151264-consideration-and-discussion-of-mitigation-measures-proposed-tominimize-significant-effects. 13 “Local CEQA Mitigation Best Practices and Lessons Learned.” CARB and California EPA, September 2023, available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/CARB%2021STC001%20White%20Paper.pdf, p. ix,

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6 13 Project in San Diego County which proposed the use of carbon offsets to mitigate its GHG emissions.14 Another example of this was in the case of the Oakland Sports and Mixed-Use Project, where off-site reduction measures in the neighboring communities were recommended.15 The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association recommends the establishment of community gardens as a method of mitigation for greenhouse gas.16 Community gardens can provide local food sources, potentially reducing VMT for grocery shopping and displacing carbon-intensive food production practices. The reduced VMT could minimize CO, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions from the operations of future projects under the Specific Plan.

The measures provided offer feasible ways to incorporate lower-emitting design features into the proposed Project, which can subsequently reduce emissions released during the construction and operation of the future projects.

We recommend a revised EIR be prepared to include all feasible mitigation measures, as well as updated air quality and GHG analyses to ensure that the necessary mitigation measures are implemented. The revised EIR should also demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of these measures prior to Specific Plan approval to ensure that the potentially significant emissions from future projects are reduced to the maximum extent possible.

Disclaimer
SWAPE has received limited documentation regarding this project. Additional information may become available in the future; thus, we retain the right to revise or amend this report when additional information becomes available. Our professional services have been performed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable environmental consultants practicing in this or similar localities at the time of service. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the scope of work, work methodologies and protocols, site conditions, analytical testing results, and findings presented. This report reflects efforts which were limited to information that was reasonably accessible at the time of the work, and may contain informational gaps, inconsistencies, or otherwise be incomplete due to the unavailability or uncertainty of information obtained or provided by third parties.
14 “List Of Mitigation Measures and Environmental Design Considerations.” Otay Ranch Resort Village FEIR, County of San Diego, September 2020, available at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/ceqa/OtayRanchVillage13Resort/PreBoard/DFEIR/7.0%20 List%20of%20Mitigation%20Measures%20.pdf, Chapter 7.0, p. 7-50. 15 “Cal. Pub. Resources Code § 21168.6.7.” 2024, available at: https://casetext.com/statute/californiacodes/california-public-resources-code/division-13-environmental-quality/chapter-6-limitations/section-2116867- oakland-sports-and-mixed-use-project-conditions-for-approval-certification-of-project-for-streamlining. 16 “Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures.” CAPCOA, August 2010, available at:
https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/capcoa-quantifying-greenhouse-gas-mitigationmeasures.pdf, p. 448. 441
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Matthew F. Hagemann, P.G., C.Hg., QSD, QSP
Geologic and Hydrogeologic Characterization
Investigation and Remediation Strategies
Litigation Support and Testifying Expert
Industrial Stormwater Compliance
CEQA Review
Education:

M.S. Degree, Geology, California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 1984.

B.A. Degree, Geology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1982.

Professional Certifications:

California Professional Geologist
California Certified Hydrogeologist
Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner
Professional Experience:

Matt has 30 years of experience in environmental policy, contaminant assessment and remediation, stormwater compliance, and CEQA review. He spent nine years with the U.S. EPA in the RCRA and Superfund programs and served as EPA’s Senior Science Policy Advisor in the Western Regional Office where he identified emerging threats to groundwater from perchlorate and MTBE. While with EPA, Matt also served as a Senior Hydrogeologist in the oversight of the assessment of seven major military facilities undergoing base closure. He led numerous enforcement actions under provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and directed efforts to improve hydrogeologic characterization and water quality monitoring. For the past 15 years, as a founding partner with SWAPE, Matt has developed extensive client relationships and has managed complex projects that include consultation as an expert witness and a regulatory specialist, and a manager of projects ranging from industrial stormwater compliance to CEQA review of impacts from hazardous waste, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.

Positions Matt has held include:
x Founding Partner, Soil/Water/Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE) (2003 – present); x Geology Instructor, Golden West College, 2010 – 2104, 2017; x Senior Environmental Analyst, Komex H2O Science, Inc. (2000 -- 2003); ƚƚĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ
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2 x Executive Director, Orange Coast Watch (2001 – 2004); x Senior Science Policy Advisor and Hydrogeologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1989– 1998);
x Hydrogeologist, National Park Service, Water Resources Division (1998 – 2000); x Adjunct Faculty Member, San Francisco State University, Department of Geosciences (1993 – 1998);
x Instructor, College of Marin, Department of Science (1990 – 1995); x Geologist, U.S. Forest Service (1986 – 1998); and
x Geologist, Dames & Moore (1984 – 1986).

Senior Regulatory and Litigation Support Analyst:

With SWAPE, Matt’s responsibilities have included:
x Lead analyst and testifying expert in the review of over 300 environmental impact reports and negative declarations since 2003 under CEQA that identify significant issues with regard to hazardous waste, water resources, water quality, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and geologic hazards. Make recommendations for additional mitigation measures to lead agencies at the local and county level to include additional characterization of health risks and implementation of protective measures to reduce worker exposure to hazards from toxins and Valley Fever.
x Stormwater analysis, sampling and best management practice evaluation at more than 100 industrial facilities.
x Expert witness on numerous cases including, for example, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination of groundwater, MTBE litigation, air toxins at hazards at a school, CERCLA compliance in assessment and remediation, and industrial stormwater contamination. x Technical assistance and litigation support for vapor intrusion concerns. x Lead analyst and testifying expert in the review of environmental issues in license applications for large solar power plants before the California Energy Commission. x Manager of a project to evaluate numerous formerly used military sites in the western U.S. x Manager of a comprehensive evaluation of potential sources of perchlorate contamination in Southern California drinking water wells.
x Manager and designated expert for litigation support under provisions of Proposition 65 in the review of releases of gasoline to sources drinking water at major refineries and hundreds of gas stations throughout California.

With Komex H2O Science Inc., Matt’s duties included the following:
x Senior author of a report on the extent of perchlorate contamination that was used in testimony by the former U.S. EPA Administrator and General Counsel. x Senior researcher in the development of a comprehensive, electronically interactive chronology of MTBE use, research, and regulation.
x Senior researcher in the development of a comprehensive, electronically interactive chronology of perchlorate use, research, and regulation.
x Senior researcher in a study that estimates nationwide costs for MTBE remediation and drinking water treatment, results of which were published in newspapers nationwide and in testimony against provisions of an energy bill that would limit liability for oil companies. x Research to support litigation to restore drinking water supplies that have been contaminated by MTBE in California and New York.
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3 x Expert witness testimony in a case of oil production-related contamination in Mississippi. x Lead author for a multi-volume remedial investigation report for an operating school in Los Angeles that met strict regulatory requirements and rigorous deadlines. x Development of strategic approaches for cleanup of contaminated sites in consultation with clients and regulators.

Executive Director:

As Executive Director with Orange Coast Watch, Matt led efforts to restore water quality at Orange County beaches from multiple sources of contamination including urban runoff and the discharge of wastewater. In reporting to a Board of Directors that included representatives from leading Orange County universities and businesses, Matt prepared issue papers in the areas of treatment and disinfection of wastewater and control of the discharge of grease to sewer systems. Matt actively participated in the development of countywide water quality permits for the control of urban runoff and permits for the discharge of wastewater. Matt worked with other nonprofits to protect and restore water quality, including Surfrider, Natural Resources Defense Council and Orange County CoastKeeper as well as with business institutions including the Orange County Business Council.

Hydrogeology:

As a Senior Hydrogeologist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Matt led investigations to characterize and cleanup closing military bases, including Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Treasure Island Naval Station, Alameda Naval Station, Moffett Field, Mather Army Airfield, and Sacramento Army Depot. Specific activities were as follows:
x Led efforts to model groundwater flow and contaminant transport, ensured adequacy of monitoring networks, and assessed cleanup alternatives for contaminated sediment, soil, and groundwater.
x Initiated a regional program for evaluation of groundwater sampling practices and laboratory analysis at military bases.
x Identified emerging issues, wrote technical guidance, and assisted in policy and regulation development through work on four national U.S. EPA workgroups, including the Superfund Groundwater Technical Forum and the Federal Facilities Forum.

At the request of the State of Hawaii, Matt developed a methodology to determine the vulnerability of groundwater to contamination on the islands of Maui and Oahu. He used analytical models and a GIS to show zones of vulnerability, and the results were adopted and published by the State of Hawaii and County of Maui.

As a hydrogeologist with the EPA Groundwater Protection Section, Matt worked with provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act and NEPA to prevent drinking water contamination. Specific activities included the following:
x Received an EPA Bronze Medal for his contribution to the development of national guidance for the protection of drinking water.
x Managed the Sole Source Aquifer Program and protected the drinking water of two communities through designation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. He prepared geologic reports, conducted 445
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x Reviewed a number of Environmental Impact Statements for planned major developments, including large hazardous and solid waste disposal facilities, mine reclamation, and water transfer.

Matt served as a hydrogeologist with the RCRA Hazardous Waste program. Duties were as follows:
x Supervised the hydrogeologic investigation of hazardous waste sites to determine compliance with Subtitle C requirements.
x Reviewed and wrote "part B" permits for the disposal of hazardous waste. x Conducted RCRA Corrective Action investigations of waste sites and led inspections that formed the basis for significant enforcement actions that were developed in close coordination with U.S.

EPA legal counsel.
x Wrote contract specifications and supervised contractor’s investigations of waste sites.

With the National Park Service, Matt directed service-wide investigations of contaminant sources to prevent degradation of water quality, including the following tasks:
x Applied pertinent laws and regulations including CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, NRDA, and the Clean Water Act to control military, mining, and landfill contaminants. x Conducted watershed-scale investigations of contaminants at parks, including Yellowstone and Olympic National Park.
x Identified high-levels of perchlorate in soil adjacent to a national park in New Mexico and advised park superintendent on appropriate response actions under CERCLA. x Served as a Park Service representative on the Interagency Perchlorate Steering Committee, a national workgroup.
x Developed a program to conduct environmental compliance audits of all National Parks while serving on a national workgroup.
x Co-authored two papers on the potential for water contamination from the operation of personal watercraft and snowmobiles, these papers serving as the basis for the development of nationwide policy on the use of these vehicles in National Parks. x Contributed to the Federal Multi-Agency Source Water Agreement under the Clean Water Action Plan.

Policy:

Served senior management as the Senior Science Policy Advisor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.

Activities included the following:
x Advised the Regional Administrator and senior management on emerging issues such as the potential for the gasoline additive MTBE and ammonium perchlorate to contaminate drinking water supplies.
x Shaped EPA’s national response to these threats by serving on workgroups and by contributing to guidance, including the Office of Research and Development publication, Oxygenates in Water: Critical Information and Research Needs.
x Improved the technical training of EPA's scientific and engineering staff. x Earned an EPA Bronze Medal for representing the region’s 300 scientists and engineers in negotiations with the Administrator and senior management to better integrate scientific 446
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x Established national protocol for the peer review of scientific documents.

Geology:

With the U.S. Forest Service, Matt led investigations to determine hillslope stability of areas proposed for timber harvest in the central Oregon Coast Range. Specific activities were as follows:
x Mapped geology in the field, and used aerial photographic interpretation and mathematical models to determine slope stability.
x Coordinated his research with community members who were concerned with natural resource protection.
x Characterized the geology of an aquifer that serves as the sole source of drinking water for the city of Medford, Oregon.

As a consultant with Dames and Moore, Matt led geologic investigations of two contaminated sites (later listed on the Superfund NPL) in the Portland, Oregon, area and a large hazardous waste site in eastern Oregon. Duties included the following:
x Supervised year-long effort for soil and groundwater sampling. x Conducted aquifer tests.
x Investigated active faults beneath sites proposed for hazardous waste disposal.

Teaching:

From 1990 to 1998, Matt taught at least one course per semester at the community college and university levels:
x At San Francisco State University, held an adjunct faculty position and taught courses in environmental geology, oceanography (lab and lecture), hydrogeology, and groundwater contamination.
x Served as a committee member for graduate and undergraduate students. x Taught courses in environmental geology and oceanography at the College of Marin.

Matt is currently a part time geology instructor at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California where he taught from 2010 to 2014 and in 2017.

Invited Testimony, Reports, Papers and Presentations:

Hagemann, M.F., 2008. Disclosure of Hazardous Waste Issues under CEQA. Presentation to the Public Environmental Law Conference, Eugene, Oregon.

Hagemann, M.F., 2008. Disclosure of Hazardous Waste Issues under CEQA. Invited presentation to U.S.

EPA Region 9, San Francisco, California.

Hagemann, M.F., 2005. Use of Electronic Databases in Environmental Regulation, Policy Making and Public Participation. Brownfields 2005, Denver, Coloradao.

Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in Nevada and the Southwestern U.S. Presentation to a meeting of the American Groundwater Trust, Las Vegas, NV (served on conference organizing committee).
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6 Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Invited testimony to a California Senate committee hearing on air toxins at schools in Southern California, Los Angeles.

Brown, A., Farrow, J., Gray, A. and Hagemann, M., 2004. An Estimate of Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Underground Storage Tanks and the Resulting Impact to Drinking Water Wells.

Presentation to the Ground Water and Environmental Law Conference, National Groundwater Association
Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in Arizona and the Southwestern U.S. Presentation to a meeting of the American Groundwater Trust, Phoenix, AZ (served on conference organizing committee).

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in the Southwestern U.S. Invited presentation to a special committee meeting of the National Academy of Sciences, Irvine, CA.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River. Invited presentation to a tribal EPA meeting, Pechanga, CA.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River. Invited presentation to a meeting of tribal repesentatives, Parker, AZ.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Impact of Perchlorate on the Colorado River and Associated Drinking Water Supplies. Invited presentation to the Inter-Tribal Meeting, Torres Martinez Tribe.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. The Emergence of Perchlorate as a Widespread Drinking Water Contaminant.

Invited presentation to the U.S. EPA Region 9.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. A Deductive Approach to the Assessment of Perchlorate Contamination. Invited presentation to the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate: A Cold War Legacy in Drinking Water. Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association.

Hagemann, M.F., 2002. From Tank to Tap: A Chronology of MTBE in Groundwater. Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association.

Hagemann, M.F., 2002. A Chronology of MTBE in Groundwater and an Estimate of Costs to Address Impacts to Groundwater. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists.

Hagemann, M.F., 2002. An Estimate of the Cost to Address MTBE Contamination in Groundwater (and Who Will Pay). Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association.

Hagemann, M.F., 2002. An Estimate of Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Underground Storage Tanks and the Resulting Impact to Drinking Water Wells. Presentation to a meeting of the U.S. EPA and State Underground Storage Tank Program managers.
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Hagemann, M.F., 2001. Estimated Cleanup Cost for MTBE in Groundwater Used as Drinking Water.

Unpublished report.

Hagemann, M.F., 2001. Estimated Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. Unpublished report.

Hagemann, M.F., and VanMouwerik, M., 1999. Potential W a t e r Quality Concerns Related to Snowmobile Usage. Water Resources Division, National Park Service, Technical Report.

VanMouwerik, M. and Hagemann, M.F. 1999, Water Quality Concerns Related to Personal Watercraft Usage. Water Resources Division, National Park Service, Technical Report.

Hagemann, M.F., 1999, Is Dilution the Solution to Pollution in National Parks? The George Wright Society Biannual Meeting, Asheville, North Carolina.

Hagemann, M.F., 1997, The Potential for MTBE to Contaminate Groundwater. U.S. EPA Superfund Groundwater Technical Forum Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hagemann, M.F., and Gill, M., 1996, Impediments to Intrinsic Remediation, Moffett Field Naval Air Station, Conference on Intrinsic Remediation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Salt Lake City.

Hagemann, M.F., Fukunaga, G.L., 1996, The Vulnerability of Groundwater to Anthropogenic Contaminants on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Hawaii Water Works Association Annual Meeting, Maui, October 1996.

Hagemann, M. F., Fukanaga, G. L., 1996, Ranking Groundwater Vulnerability in Central Oahu, Hawaii. Proceedings, Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Resources Management, Air and Waste Management Association Publication VIP-61.

Hagemann, M.F., 1994. Groundwater Ch ar ac te r i z a t i o n and Cl ean up a t Closing Military Bases in California. Proceedings, California Groundwater Resources Association Meeting.

Hagemann, M.F. and Sabol, M.A., 1993. Role of the U.S. EPA in the High Plains States Groundwater Recharge Demonstration Program. Proceedings, Sixth Biennial Symposium on the Artificial Recharge of Groundwater.

Hagemann, M.F., 1993. U.S. EPA Policy on the Technical Impracticability of the Cleanup of DNAPLcontaminated Groundwater. California Groundwater Resources Association Meeting. 449
8 Hagemann, M.F., 1992. Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid Contamination of Groundwater: An Ounce of Prevention... Proceedings, Association of Engineering Geologists Annual Meeting, v. 35.

Other Experience:

Selected as subject matter expert for the California Professional Geologist licensing examinations, 2009-2011.
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Professional History:

Soil Water Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE); 2003 to present; Principal and Founding Partner UCLA School of Public Health; 2007 to 2011; Lecturer (Assistant Researcher) UCLA School of Public Health; 2003 to 2006; Adjunct Professor UCLA Environmental Science and Engineering Program; 2002-2004; Doctoral Intern Coordinator UCLA Institute of the Environment, 2001-2002; Research Associate Komex H2O Science, 2001 to 2003; Senior Remediation Scientist National Groundwater Association, 2002-2004; Lecturer
San Diego State University, 1999-2001; Adjunct Professor Anteon Corp., San Diego, 2000-2001; Remediation Project Manager Ogden (now Amec), San Diego, 2000-2000; Remediation Project Manager Bechtel, San Diego, California, 1999 – 2000; Risk Assessor King County, Seattle, 1996 – 1999; Scientist
James River Corp., Washington, 1995-96; Scientist
Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, California, 1995; Scientist Plumas Corp., California and USFS, Tahoe 1993-1995; Scientist Peace Corps and World Wildlife Fund, St. Kitts, West Indies, 1991-1993; Scientist Publications:

Rosenfeld P. E., Spaeth K., Hallman R., Bressler R., Smith, G., (2022) Cancer Risk and Diesel Exhaust Exposure Among Railroad Workers. Water Air Soil Pollution. 233, 171.

Remy, L.L., Clay T., Byers, V., Rosenfeld P. E. (2019) Hospital, Health, and Community Burden After Oil Refinery Fires, Richmond, California 2007 and 2012. Environmental Health. 18:48 Simons, R.A., Seo, Y. Rosenfeld, P., (2015) Modeling the Effect of Refinery Emission On Residential Property Value. Journal of Real Estate Research. 27(3):321-342
Chen, J. A, Zapata A. R., Sutherland A. J., Molmen, D.R., Chow, B. S., Wu, L. E., Rosenfeld, P. E., Hesse, R. C., (2012) Sulfur Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compound Exposure To A Community In Texas City Texas Evaluated Using Aermod and Empirical Data. American Journal of Environmental Science, 8(6), 622-632.

Rosenfeld, P.E. & Feng, L. (2011). The Risks of Hazardous Waste. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing.

Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2011). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Agrochemical Industry, Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing.

Gonzalez, J., Feng, L., Sutherland, A., Waller, C., Sok, H., Hesse, R., Rosenfeld, P. (2010). PCBs and Dioxins/Furans in Attic Dust Collected Near Former PCB Production and Secondary Copper Facilities in Sauget, IL.

Procedia Environmental Sciences. 113–125.

Feng, L., Wu, C., Tam, L., Sutherland, A.J., Clark, J.J., Rosenfeld, P.E. (2010). Dioxin and Furan Blood Lipid and Attic Dust Concentrations in Populations Living Near Four Wood Treatment Facilities in the United States. Journal of Environmental Health. 73(6), 34-46.

Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2010). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Wood and Paper Industries. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing.

Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2009). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Petroleum Industry. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing. 452

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Wu, C., Tam, L., Clark, J., Rosenfeld, P. (2009). Dioxin and furan blood lipid concentrations in populations living near four wood treatment facilities in the United States. WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, Air Pollution, 123 (17), 319-327.

Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008). A Statistical Analysis Of Attic Dust And Blood Lipid Concentrations Of Tetrachloro-p-Dibenzodioxin (TCDD) Toxicity Equivalency Quotients (TEQ) In Two Populations Near Wood Treatment Facilities. Organohalogen Compounds, 70, 002252-002255.

Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008). Methods For Collect Samples For Assessing Dioxins And Other Environmental Contaminants In Attic Dust: A Review. Organohalogen Compounds, 70, 000527- 000530.

Hensley, A.R. A. Scott, J. J. J. Clark, Rosenfeld, P.E. (2007). Attic Dust and Human Blood Samples Collected near a Former Wood Treatment Facility. Environmental Research. 105, 194-197.

Rosenfeld, P.E., J. J. J. Clark, A. R. Hensley, M. Suffet. (2007). The Use of an Odor Wheel Classification for Evaluation of Human Health Risk Criteria for Compost Facilities. Water Science & Technology 55(5), 345-357.

Rosenfeld, P. E., M. Suffet. (2007). The Anatomy Of Odour Wheels For Odours Of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Compost And The Urban Environment. Water Science & Technology 55(5), 335-344.

Sullivan, P. J. Clark, J.J.J., Agardy, F. J., Rosenfeld, P.E. (2007). Toxic Legacy, Synthetic Toxins in the Food, Water, and Air in American Cities. Boston Massachusetts: Elsevier Publishing Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet I.H. (2004). Control of Compost Odor Using High Carbon Wood Ash. Water Science and Technology. 49(9),171-178.

Rosenfeld P. E., J.J. Clark, I.H. (Mel) Suffet (2004). The Value of An Odor-Quality-Wheel Classification Scheme For The Urban Environment. Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) 2004. New Orleans, October 2-6, 2004.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet, I.H. (2004). Understanding Odorants Associated With Compost, Biomass Facilities, and the Land Application of Biosolids. Water Science and Technology. 49(9), 193-199.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet I.H. (2004). Control of Compost Odor Using High Carbon Wood Ash, Water Science and Technology, 49( 9), 171-178.

Rosenfeld, P. E., Grey, M. A., Sellew, P. (2004). Measurement of Biosolids Odor and Odorant Emissions from Windrows, Static Pile and Biofilter. Water Environment Research. 76(4), 310-315.

Rosenfeld, P.E., Grey, M and Suffet, M. (2002). Compost Demonstration Project, Sacramento California Using High-Carbon Wood Ash to Control Odor at a Green Materials Composting Facility. Integrated Waste Management Board Public Affairs Office, Publications Clearinghouse (MS–6), Sacramento, CA Publication #442-02-008.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (2001). Characterization of odor emissions from three different biosolids. Water Soil and Air Pollution. 127(1-4), 173-191.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and Henry C. L., (2000). Wood ash control of odor emissions from biosolids application. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29, 1662-1668.

Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry and D. Bennett. (2001). Wastewater dewatering polymer affect on biosolids odor emissions and microbial activity. Water Environment Research. 73(4), 363-367.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (2001). Activated Carbon and Wood Ash Sorption of Wastewater, Compost, and Biosolids Odorants. Water Environment Research, 73, 388-393. 453

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Rosenfeld, P.E., and Henry C. L., (2001). High carbon wood ash effect on biosolids microbial activity and odor.

Water Environment Research. 131(1-4), 247-262.

Chollack, T. and P. Rosenfeld. (1998). Compost Amendment Handbook For Landscaping. Prepared for and distributed by the City of Redmond, Washington State.

Rosenfeld, P. E. (1992). The Mount Liamuiga Crater Trail. Heritage Magazine of St. Kitts, 3(2).

Rosenfeld, P. E. (1993). High School Biogas Project to Prevent Deforestation On St. Kitts. Biomass Users Network, 7(1).

Rosenfeld, P. E. (1998). Characterization, Quantification, and Control of Odor Emissions From Biosolids Application To Forest Soil. Doctoral Thesis. University of Washington College of Forest Resources.

Rosenfeld, P. E. (1994). Potential Utilization of Small Diameter Trees on Sierra County Public Land. Masters thesis reprinted by the Sierra County Economic Council. Sierra County, California.

Rosenfeld, P. E. (1991). How to Build a Small Rural Anaerobic Digester & Uses Of Biogas In The First And Third World. Bachelors Thesis. University of California.

Presentations:

Rosenfeld, P.E., "The science for Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS): What makes remediation so hard?" Law Seminars International, (May 9-10, 2018) 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 101 Seattle, WA.

Rosenfeld, P.E., Sutherland, A; Hesse, R.; Zapata, A. (October 3-6, 2013). Air dispersion modeling of volatile organic emissions from multiple natural gas wells in Decatur, TX. 44th Western Regional Meeting, American Chemical Society. Lecture conducted from Santa Clara, CA.

Sok, H.L.; Waller, C.C.; Feng, L.; Gonzalez, J.; Sutherland, A.J.; Wisdom-Stack, T.; Sahai, R.K.; Hesse, R.C.; Rosenfeld, P.E. (June 20-23, 2010). Atrazine: A Persistent Pesticide in Urban Drinking Water.

Urban Environmental Pollution. Lecture conducted from Boston, MA.

Feng, L.; Gonzalez, J.; Sok, H.L.; Sutherland, A.J.; Waller, C.C.; Wisdom-Stack, T.; Sahai, R.K.; La, M.; Hesse, R.C.; Rosenfeld, P.E. (June 20-23, 2010). Bringing Environmental Justice to East St. Louis, Illinois. Urban Environmental Pollution. Lecture conducted from Boston, MA.

Rosenfeld, P.E. (April 19-23, 2009). Perfluoroctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluoroactane Sulfonate (PFOS) Contamination in Drinking Water From the Use of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) at Airports in the United States. 2009 Ground Water Summit and 2009 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting, Lecture conducted from Tuscon, AZ.

Rosenfeld, P.E. (April 19-23, 2009). Cost to Filter Atrazine Contamination from Drinking Water in the United States” Contamination in Drinking Water From the Use of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) at Airports in the United States. 2009 Ground Water Summit and 2009 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting. Lecture conducted from Tuscon, AZ.

Wu, C., Tam, L., Clark, J., Rosenfeld, P. (20-22 July, 2009). Dioxin and furan blood lipid concentrations in populations living near four wood treatment facilities in the United States. Brebbia, C.A. and Popov, V., eds., Air Pollution XVII: Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Conference on Modeling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution. Lecture conducted from Tallinn, Estonia.

Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). Moss Point Community Exposure To Contaminants From A Releasing Facility. The 23rd Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Platform lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA.
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Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). The Repeated Trespass of Tritium-Contaminated Water Into A Surrounding Community Form Repeated Waste Spills From A Nuclear Power Plant. The 23rd Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Platform lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA.

Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). Somerville Community Exposure To Contaminants From Wood Treatment Facility Emissions. The 23rd Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA.

Rosenfeld P. E. (March 2007). Production, Chemical Properties, Toxicology, & Treatment Case Studies of 1,2,3- Trichloropropane (TCP). The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Annual Meeting. Lecture conducted from San Diego, CA.

Rosenfeld P. E. (March 2007). Blood and Attic Sampling for Dioxin/Furan, PAH, and Metal Exposure in Florala, Alabama. The AEHS Annual Meeting. Lecture conducted from San Diego, CA.

Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. (August 21 – 25, 2006). Dioxin Containing Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility. The 26th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants – DIOXIN2006. Lecture conducted from Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo Norway.

Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. (November 4-8, 2006). Dioxin Containing Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility. APHA 134 Annual Meeting & Exposition. Lecture conducted from Boston Massachusetts.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (October 24-25, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PFOA and Related Chemicals.

Mealey’s C8/PFOA. Science, Risk & Litigation Conference. Lecture conducted from The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 19, 2005). Brominated Flame Retardants in Groundwater: Pathways to Human Ingestion, Toxicology and Remediation PEMA Emerging Contaminant Conference. Lecture conducted from Hilton Hotel, Irvine California.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 19, 2005). Fate, Transport, Toxicity, And Persistence of 1,2,3-TCP. PEMA Emerging Contaminant Conference. Lecture conducted from Hilton Hotel in Irvine, California.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 26-27, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PDBEs. Mealey’s Groundwater Conference. Lecture conducted from Ritz Carlton Hotel, Marina Del Ray, California.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (June 7-8, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PFOA and Related Chemicals.

International Society of Environmental Forensics: Focus On Emerging Contaminants. Lecture conducted from Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (July 21-22, 2005). Fate Transport, Persistence and Toxicology of PFOA and Related Perfluorochemicals. 2005 National Groundwater Association Ground Water And Environmental Law Conference.

Lecture conducted from Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland.

Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (July 21-22, 2005). Brominated Flame Retardants in Groundwater: Pathways to Human Ingestion, Toxicology and Remediation. 2005 National Groundwater Association Ground Water and Environmental Law Conference. Lecture conducted from Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland.

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and James Clark Ph.D. and Rob Hesse R.G. (May 5-6, 2004). Tert-butyl Alcohol Liability and Toxicology, A National Problem and Unquantified Liability. National Groundwater Association. Environmental Law Conference. Lecture conducted from Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago Illinois. 455

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Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (March 2004). Perchlorate Toxicology. Meeting of the American Groundwater Trust.

Lecture conducted from Phoenix Arizona.

Hagemann, M.F., Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and Rob Hesse (2004). Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River.

Meeting of tribal representatives. Lecture conducted from Parker, AZ.

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (April 7, 2004). A National Damage Assessment Model For PCE and Dry Cleaners.

Drycleaner Symposium. California Ground Water Association. Lecture conducted from Radison Hotel, Sacramento, California.

Rosenfeld, P. E., Grey, M., (June 2003) Two stage biofilter for biosolids composting odor control. Seventh International In Situ And On Site Bioremediation Symposium Battelle Conference Orlando, FL.

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and James Clark Ph.D. (February 20-21, 2003) Understanding Historical Use, Chemical Properties, Toxicity and Regulatory Guidance of 1,4 Dioxane. National Groundwater Association. Southwest Focus Conference. Water Supply and Emerging Contaminants.. Lecture conducted from Hyatt Regency Phoenix Arizona.

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (February 6-7, 2003). Underground Storage Tank Litigation and Remediation. California CUPA Forum. Lecture conducted from Marriott Hotel, Anaheim California.

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (October 23, 2002) Underground Storage Tank Litigation and Remediation. EPA Underground Storage Tank Roundtable. Lecture conducted from Sacramento California.

Rosenfeld, P.E. and Suffet, M. (October 7- 10, 2002). Understanding Odor from Compost, Wastewater and Industrial Processes. Sixth Annual Symposium On Off Flavors in the Aquatic Environment. International Water Association. Lecture conducted from Barcelona Spain.

Rosenfeld, P.E. and Suffet, M. (October 7- 10, 2002). Using High Carbon Wood Ash to Control Compost Odor.

Sixth Annual Symposium On Off Flavors in the Aquatic Environment. International Water Association. Lecture conducted from Barcelona Spain.

Rosenfeld, P.E. and Grey, M. A. (September 22-24, 2002). Biocycle Composting For Coastal Sage Restoration.

Northwest Biosolids Management Association. Lecture conducted from Vancouver Washington..

Rosenfeld, P.E. and Grey, M. A. (November 11-14, 2002). Using High-Carbon Wood Ash to Control Odor at a Green Materials Composting Facility. Soil Science Society Annual Conference. Lecture conducted from Indianapolis, Maryland.

Rosenfeld. P.E. (September 16, 2000). Two stage biofilter for biosolids composting odor control. Water Environment Federation. Lecture conducted from Anaheim California.

Rosenfeld. P.E. (October 16, 2000). Wood ash and biofilter control of compost odor. Biofest. Lecture conducted from Ocean Shores, California.

Rosenfeld, P.E. (2000). Bioremediation Using Organic Soil Amendments. California Resource Recovery Association. Lecture conducted from Sacramento California.

Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Oat and Grass Seed Germination and Nitrogen and Sulfur Emissions Following Biosolids Incorporation With High-Carbon Wood-Ash. Water Environment Federation 12th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference Proceedings. Lecture conducted from Bellevue Washington.

Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (1999). An evaluation of ash incorporation with biosolids for odor reduction. Soil Science Society of America. Lecture conducted from Salt Lake City Utah. 456

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Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Comparison of Microbial Activity and Odor Emissions from Three Different Biosolids Applied to Forest Soil. Brown and Caldwell. Lecture conducted from Seattle Washington.

Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry. (1998). Characterization, Quantification, and Control of Odor Emissions from Biosolids Application To Forest Soil. Biofest. Lecture conducted from Lake Chelan, Washington.

Rosenfeld, P.E, C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Oat and Grass Seed Germination and Nitrogen and Sulfur Emissions Following Biosolids Incorporation With High-Carbon Wood-Ash. Water Environment Federation 12th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference Proceedings. Lecture conducted from Bellevue Washington.

Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. B. Harrison, and R. Dills. (1997). Comparison of Odor Emissions From Three Different Biosolids Applied to Forest Soil. Soil Science Society of America. Lecture conducted from Anaheim California.

Teaching Experience:

UCLA Department of Environmental Health (Summer 2003 through 20010) Taught Environmental Health Science 100 to students, including undergrad, medical doctors, public health professionals and nurses. Course focused on the health effects of environmental contaminants.

National Ground Water Association, Successful Remediation Technologies. Custom Course in Sante Fe, New Mexico. May 21, 2002. Focused on fate and transport of fuel contaminants associated with underground storage tanks.

National Ground Water Association; Successful Remediation Technologies Course in Chicago Illinois. April 1, 2002. Focused on fate and transport of contaminants associated with Superfund and RCRA sites.

California Integrated Waste Management Board, April and May, 2001. Alternative Landfill Caps Seminar in San Diego, Ventura, and San Francisco. Focused on both prescriptive and innovative landfill cover design.

UCLA Department of Environmental Engineering, February 5, 2002. Seminar on Successful Remediation Technologies focusing on Groundwater Remediation.

University Of Washington, Soil Science Program, Teaching Assistant for several courses including: Soil Chemistry, Organic Soil Amendments, and Soil Stability.

U.C. Berkeley, Environmental Science Program Teaching Assistant for Environmental Science 10.

Academic Grants Awarded:

California Integrated Waste Management Board. $41,000 grant awarded to UCLA Institute of the Environment.

Goal: To investigate effect of high carbon wood ash on volatile organic emissions from compost. 2001.

Synagro Technologies, Corona California: $10,000 grant awarded to San Diego State University.

Goal: investigate effect of biosolids for restoration and remediation of degraded coastal sage soils. 2000.

King County, Department of Research and Technology, Washington State. $100,000 grant awarded to University of Washington: Goal: To investigate odor emissions from biosolids application and the effect of polymers and ash on VOC emissions. 1998.

Northwest Biosolids Management Association, Washington State. $20,000 grant awarded to investigate effect of polymers and ash on VOC emissions from biosolids. 1997. 457

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James River Corporation, Oregon: $10,000 grant was awarded to investigate the success of genetically engineered Poplar trees with resistance to round-up. 1996.

United State Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest: $15,000 grant was awarded to investigating fire ecology of the Tahoe National Forest. 1995.

Kellogg Foundation, Washington D.C. $500 grant was awarded to construct a large anaerobic digester on St. Kitts in West Indies. 1993
Deposition and/or Trial Testimony:

In the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Bernardino Billy Wildrick, Plaintiff vs. BNSF Railway Company
Case No. CIVDS1711810
Rosenfeld Deposition 10-17-2022
In the State Court of Bibb County, State of Georgia
Richard Hutcherson, Plaintiff vs Norfolk Southern Railway Company Case No. 10-SCCV-092007
Rosenfeld Deposition 10-6-2022
In the Civil District Court of the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Millard Clark, Plaintiff vs. Dixie Carriers, Inc. et al.

Case No. 2020-03891
Rosenfeld Deposition 9-15-2022
In The Circuit Court of Livingston County, State of Missouri, Circuit Civil Division Shirley Ralls, Plaintiff vs. Canadian Pacific Railway and Soo Line Railroad Case No. 18-LV-CC0020
Rosenfeld Deposition 9-7-2022
In The Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida Civil Division Jonny C. Daniels, Plaintiff vs. CSX Transportation Inc.

Case No. 20-CA-5502
Rosenfeld Deposition 9-1-2022
In The Circuit Court of St. Louis County, State of Missouri Kieth Luke et. al. Plaintiff vs. Monsanto Company et. al.

Case No. 19SL-CC03191
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-25-2022
In The Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida Civil Division Jeffery S. Lamotte, Plaintiff vs. CSX Transportation Inc.

Case No. NO. 20-CA-0049
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-22-2022
In State of Minnesota District Court, County of St. Louis Sixth Judicial District Greg Bean, Plaintiff vs. Soo Line Railroad Company
Case No. 69-DU-CV-21-760
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-17-2022
In United States District Court Western District of Washington at Tacoma, Washington John D. Fitzgerald Plaintiff vs. BNSF
Case No. 3:21-cv-05288-RJB
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-11-2022
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In Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Macon Illinois Rocky Bennyhoff Plaintiff vs. Norfolk Southern
Case No. 20-L-56
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-3-2022
In Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County Ohio
Joe Briggins Plaintiff vs. CSX
Case No. A2004464
Rosenfeld Deposition 6-17-2022
In the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kern George LaFazia vs. BNSF Railway Company.

Case No. BCV-19-103087
Rosenfeld Deposition 5-17-2022
In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Bobby Earles vs. Penn Central et. al.

Case No. 2020-L-000550
Rosenfeld Deposition 4-16-2022
In United States District Court Easter District of Florida Albert Hartman Plaintiff vs. Illinois Central
Case No. 2:20-cv-1633
Rosenfeld Deposition 4-4-2022

In the Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit, in and For Duval County, Florida Barbara Steele vs. CSX Transportation
Case No.16-219-Ca-008796
Rosenfeld Deposition 3-15-2022
In United States District Court Easter District of New York Romano et al. vs. Northrup Grumman Corporation
Case No. 16-cv-5760
Rosenfeld Deposition 3-10-2022
In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Linda Benjamin vs. Illinois Central
Case No. No. 2019 L 007599
Rosenfeld Deposition 1-26-2022
In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Donald Smith vs. Illinois Central
Case No. No. 2019 L 003426
Rosenfeld Deposition 1-24-2022
In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Jan Holeman vs. BNSF
Case No. 2019 L 000675
Rosenfeld Deposition 1-18-2022
In the State Court of Bibb County State of Georgia
Dwayne B. Garrett vs. Norfolk Southern
Case No. 20-SCCV-091232
Rosenfeld Deposition 11-10-2021
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In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Joseph Ruepke vs. BNSF
Case No. 2019 L 007730
Rosenfeld Deposition 11-5-2021
In the United States District Court For the District of Nebraska Steven Gillett vs. BNSF
Case No. 4:20-cv-03120
Rosenfeld Deposition 10-28-2021
In the Montana Thirteenth District Court of Yellowstone County James Eadus vs. Soo Line Railroad and BNSF
Case No. DV 19-1056
Rosenfeld Deposition 10-21-2021

In the Circuit Court Of The Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St Clair County, Illinois Martha Custer et al.cvs. Cerro Flow Products, Inc.

Case No. 0i9-L-2295
Rosenfeld Deposition 5-14-2021
Trial October 8-4-2021
In the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
Joseph Rafferty vs. Consolidated Rail Corporation and National Railroad Passenger Corporation d/b/a

AMTRAK,
Case No. 18-L-6845
Rosenfeld Deposition 6-28-2021
In the United States District Court For the Northern District of Illinois Theresa Romcoe vs. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation d/b/a METRA Rail Case No. 17-cv-8517
Rosenfeld Deposition 5-25-2021
In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona In and For the Cunty of Maricopa Mary Tryon et al. vs. The City of Pheonix v. Cox Cactus Farm, L.L.C., Utah Shelter Systems, Inc.

Case No. CV20127-094749
Rosenfeld Deposition 5-7-2021
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Beaumont Division Robinson, Jeremy et al vs. CNA Insurance Company et al.

Case No. 1:17-cv-000508
Rosenfeld Deposition 3-25-2021
In the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Bernardino Gary Garner, Personal Representative for the Estate of Melvin Garner vs. BNSF Railway Company.

Case No. 1720288
Rosenfeld Deposition 2-23-2021
In the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Spring Street Courthouse Benny M Rodriguez vs. Union Pacific Railroad, A Corporation, et al.

Case No. 18STCV01162
Rosenfeld Deposition 12-23-2020
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
Karen Cornwell, Plaintiff, vs. Marathon Petroleum, LP, Defendant.

Case No. 1716-CV10006
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-30-2019
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In the United States District Court For The District of New Jersey Duarte et al, Plaintiffs, vs. United States Metals Refining Company et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 2:17-cv-01624-ES-SCM
Rosenfeld Deposition 6-7-2019
In the United States District Court of Southern District of Texas Galveston Division M/T Carla Maersk vs. Conti 168., Schiffahrts-GMBH & Co. Bulker KG MS “Conti Perdido” Defendant.

Case No. 3:15-CV-00106 consolidated with 3:15-CV-00237
Rosenfeld Deposition 5-9-2019
In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Los Angeles – Santa Monica Carole-Taddeo-Bates et al., vs. Ifran Khan et al., Defendants Case No. BC615636
Rosenfeld Deposition 1-26-2019
In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Los Angeles – Santa Monica The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments et al. vs El Adobe Apts. Inc. et al., Defendants Case No. BC646857
Rosenfeld Deposition 10-6-2018; Trial 3-7-19

In United States District Court For The District of Colorado Bells et al. Plaintiffs vs. The 3M Company et al., Defendants Case No. 1:16-cv-02531-RBJ
Rosenfeld Deposition 3-15-2018 and 4-3-2018
In The District Court Of Regan County, Texas, 112th Judicial District Phillip Bales et al., Plaintiff vs. Dow Agrosciences, LLC, et al., Defendants Cause No. 1923
Rosenfeld Deposition 11-17-2017
In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Contra Costa Simons et al., Plaintifs vs. Chevron Corporation, et al., Defendants Cause No. C12-01481
Rosenfeld Deposition 11-20-2017
In The Circuit Court Of The Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St Clair County, Illinois Martha Custer et al., Plaintiff vs. Cerro Flow Products, Inc., Defendants Case No.: No. 0i9-L-2295
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-23-2017
In United States District Court For The Southern District of Mississippi Guy Manuel vs. The BP Exploration et al., Defendants
Case No. 1:19-cv-00315-RHW
Rosenfeld Deposition 4-22-2020
In The Superior Court of the State of California, For The County of Los Angeles Warrn Gilbert and Penny Gilber, Plaintiff vs. BMW of North America LLC Case No. LC102019 (c/w BC582154)
Rosenfeld Deposition 8-16-2017, Trail 8-28-2018
In the Northern District Court of Mississippi, Greenville Division Brenda J. Cooper, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Meritor Inc., et al., Defendants Case No. 4:16-cv-52-DMB-JVM
Rosenfeld Deposition July 2017
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In The Superior Court of the State of Washington, County of Snohomish Michael Davis and Julie Davis et al., Plaintiff vs. Cedar Grove Composting Inc., Defendants Case No. 13-2-03987-5
Rosenfeld Deposition, February 2017
Trial March 2017
In The Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda Charles Spain., Plaintiff vs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, et al., Defendants Case No. RG14711115
Rosenfeld Deposition September 2015
In The Iowa District Court In And For Poweshiek County
Russell D. Winburn, et al., Plaintiffs vs. Doug Hoksbergen, et al., Defendants Case No. LALA002187
Rosenfeld Deposition August 2015
In The Circuit Court of Ohio County, West Virginia
Robert Andrews, et al. v. Antero, et al.

Civil Action No. 14-C-30000
Rosenfeld Deposition June 2015
In The Iowa District Court for Muscatine County
Laurie Freeman et. al. Plaintiffs vs. Grain Processing Corporation, Defendant Case No. 4980
Rosenfeld Deposition May 2015
In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, in and For Broward County, Florida Walter Hinton, et. al. Plaintiff, vs. City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a Municipality, Defendant.

Case No. CACE07030358 (26)
Rosenfeld Deposition December 2014
In the County Court of Dallas County Texas
Lisa Parr et al, Plaintiff, vs. Aruba et al, Defendant.

Case No. cc-11-01650-E
Rosenfeld Deposition: March and September 2013
Rosenfeld Trial April 2014
In the Court of Common Pleas of Tuscarawas County Ohio
John Michael Abicht, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Republic Services, Inc., et al., Defendants Case No. 2008 CT 10 0741 (Cons. w/ 2009 CV 10 0987)
Rosenfeld Deposition October 2012
In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Northern Division James K. Benefield, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. International Paper Company, Defendant.

Civil Action No. 2:09-cv-232-WHA-TFM
Rosenfeld Deposition July 2010, June 2011
In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Alabama
Jaeanette Moss Anthony, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Drummond Company Inc., et al., Defendants Civil Action No. CV 2008-2076
Rosenfeld Deposition September 2010
In the United States District Court, Western District Lafayette Division Ackle et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Citgo Petroleum Corporation, et al., Defendants.

Case No. 2:07CV1052
Rosenfeld Deposition July 2009
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The proposed EIR for the Southeast Development Project addresses the loss of farmland (AG1 and AG2) by delaying any mitigation plan and handing off that responsibility to the developers of individual projects within the area. Delaying any attention to mitigation is inappropriate given that the entire area is specifically being planned and organized as a conversion of ag land into housing.

This plan requires some mitigation for the loss of that land in this EIR.

There seems to be inconsistencies in the document. On ES -5 where it lists significant and unavoidable impacts, in reference to Williamson Act lands (but also relevant to other adjacent ag land), that the conversion of land to non-agricultural uses does not have any available mitigation.

While saying this, it lists possible mitigation approaches that might be taken by individual project developers. Again, the effort here is to avoid the clear responsibility for enunciating a plan for this development area.

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From: Deborah Bigham
To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: Annalisa Perea; Mike Karbassi; [email protected]; Tyler Maxwell; Nick Richardson; Nelson Esparza; Todd Stermer
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Annalisa Perea: [email protected]
Mike Karbassi: [email protected]
Miguel Arias: [email protected]
Tyler Maxwell: [email protected]
Nick Richardson: [email protected]
Nelson Esparza: [email protected]
Todd Stermer: [email protected]
Date: March 23, 2025
Re: Draft Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report Fresno Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project, City of Fresno, Fresno County, California (the “EIR”) and SEDA Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Draft (the “SEDA Plan”) Dear Sophia Pagoulatos, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, City of Fresno:

I am writing this letter in reference to the EIR and SEDA Plan and have the following questions regarding the proposed implementation of the SEDA Plan and the EIR:

1. On ES-2 under Quantified Objectives, the EIR states that its objectives are to accommodate 40,000 - 45,000 dwelling units with only 30,000 - 37,000 jobs as per Chapters 3.14 and 2.3 respectively. What is the rationale on building more houses than actual jobs for people? How will future residents be able to buy a home here without enough jobs to accommodate the same number of dwelling units?

2. On ES-2 under Fiscal Responsibility, the EIR states that the SEDA Plan will provide selffinancing for the development and ongoing maintenance while not reducing the City of Fresno’s resources already dedicated to the City while not burdening residents outside of the SEDA however the cost of the SEDA Plan and the self-financing thereof is not listed anywhere with the EIR nor the SEDA Plan. How much is the SEDA Plan expected to cost and what is the cost of self-financing? If the cost of the SEDA Plan will not burden residents outside of the SEDA, how does the City of Fresno plan on burdening the residents inside the SEDA and at what costs? How much will SEDA residents’ taxes increase?

3. Under the same page and section (ES-2, Fiscal Responsibility) and in regards to Chapters

3.11 and 3.18, why isn’t the City of Fresno considering the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing structures since this is typically much less expensive than large-scale new construction. The City of Fresno could prioritize retrofitting underutilized spaces instead of 475
spending millions, if not billions, on new infrastructure, utilities (including water, sewer and power), and roads.

4. On ES-2 under Social Equity, the EIR states that the SEDA Plan will promote health by reducing harmful emissions from cars and industry in Chapter 3.8 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions), but how can the SEDA Plan accomplish this during the building phase with all of the emissions from building equipment, subsequent air pollution, hazardous materials, etc.? What steps will be taken and upheld to ensure the safety of residents, workers and wildlife? Prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter and diesel exhaust has been linked to an increase in heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular conditions. What is the City of Fresno going to do to mitigate this exposure?

5. On ES-5 under Impact AG-2 which refers to Chapter 3.2 (Agricultural Resources and Forestry Resources) of the EIR, it states that the SEDA Plan includes land under the Williamson Act and convert it to non-agricultural uses without any mitigation to reduce it to less than significant which contradicts the purpose of this program. Please provide details on how the City of Fresno plans to pay for the monetary penalties of up to 25% of the market value of the land plus 25% of the value of any incompatible improvements? Will SEDA residents’ taxes be used to pay for these penalties?

6. In reference to Chapter 3.10 (Hydrology and Water Quality), what is the budget for the stormwater systems, water supply, altering the existing drainage patterns, capturing the substantial increase in runoff and building additional areas/sources for capturing additional flood water?

7. Where is the City of Fresno planning on getting the millions of gallons of water required to build 40,000-45,000 dwelling units as per Chapter 3.10 (Hydrology and Water)?

8. On page 2-18 and in reference to Chapter 3.17 (Transportation and Traffic), the EIR states that the City of Fresno will provide “high quality transit service” without any information on how this will be accomplished. What the budget is for such high quality transit service? Please provide the environmental impact report for such transit service? A blank check is unacceptable and such questions must be addressed prior to approval.

9. How does the City of Fresno plan on acquiring and funding the necessary resources of adding additional police, fire, ambulatory and other emergency and protective services to accommodate the additional population and increase of businesses and other infrastructure to not only maintain, but reduce both crime and response time to emergencies based on the proposed SEDA Plan (referencing Chapter 3.15 (Public Services))?

10. How much money or other financial and non-financial kickbacks are you, all those copied herein and other city officials receiving from land developers, builders, contractors, corporations, etc. to get the SEDA Plan approved?

11. With reference to Chapter 3.9 (Hazards and Hazardous Materials), what is the City of Fresno’s plan to prevent public and environmental hazards caused by accidents involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment both in the air and water? What is the City of Fresno’s plan to mitigate the increase in construction waste in our landfills?

12. Referencing Chapter 3.2 (Agricultural Resources and Forestry Resources), the proposed plan will permanently convert thousands of acres of Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance into non-agricultural uses, with no feasible mitigation to preserve this essential resource. What is the City of Fresno doing to preserve this fundamental resource and at the very least mitigate this issue? Why isn’t the City of Fresno considering focusing on urban infill development, instead of destroying farmland, in an effort to preserve Fresno’s farmland and agricultural economy and maintain food production stability?

13. Referencing Chapter 3.3 (Air Quality), the SEDA Plan will generate significant criteria air pollutants during construction and operation, exceeding San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) thresholds. Mitigation measures cannot fully reduce these 476
emissions and this needs to be addressed by the City of Fresno since we have been working to reduce the pollution for the last twenty years and just within the last decade we have finally seen an improvement where we can actually see the surrounding mountains.

The SEDA Plan could reverse all those efforts. Please detail how the City of Fresno would address the following in regards to air quality:
- air pollution and respiratory issues due to the increase emissions of particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and diesel particulate matter, all of which are linked to asthma, bronchitis and lung cancer.
- exposure to Toxic Air Contaminants that have been linked to severe illnesses including leukemia

14. One of the SEDA Plan’s goals is to reduce vehicle miles traveled (see pages 6, 12, 25, 33, 64, 78 and 110 in accordance with Chapters 3.14 and 3.17). However, per the SEDA plan, only 37,000 jobs are estimated to be created with 40,000-45,000 dwelling units to be built.

How can the SEDA Plan accomplish a reduction in vehicle miles travelled when (at the absolute least, assuming 1 person per household) a minimum of 8,000 people (difference between 45,000 dwelling units and 37,000 jobs created) will have to travel outside of the plan area to commute to their jobs when more and more companies are implementing a return to office policy? Additionally if people must travel outside of the plan area, this leads to increased vehicle emissions and traffic resulting in higher rates of health issues (respiratory and cardiovascular diseases) due to prolonged exposure to vehicle exhaust.

The above questions barely scratch the surface in the number of holes and inconsistencies when trying to understand why the SEDA Plan is still trying to get approved after all these years. The City of Fresno continually attempts to make it make sense, but it never does. There are other alternatives that would benefit all residents, not just the sub-mediocre elected officials, land developers, builders and contractors. It is clear that the best interests of the community have not been considered.

Regards,
Stephanie Brimmer
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From: Cheryl Smith
To: LongRangePlanning; Annalisa Perea; Mike Karbassi; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell; Nelson Esparza; Nick Richardson; Jerry Dyer; Sarah Boren; Georgeanne White; Jennifer Clark; Andrew Janz; District1; District2; District3; District4; District5; District6; District7
Subject: Opposition to SEDA
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 4:24:58 PM
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To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: Nelson Esparza
Subject: SEDA Recirculated EIR
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March 23, 2025
City of Fresno
Long Range Planning
[email protected]
Re: Southeast Development Area Specific Plan
Dear City of Fresno Planning,
My name is Rebecca Gottselig and I am a resident of Fresno District 5. I am writing to you rather than my council member as my district does not currently have a representative. I would appreciate your time in answering some questions I have pertaining to the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan ("SEDA"). While I, like most people, am concerned with how SEDA while impact the quality of life in my own neighborhood, I also am writing with concern for the long-term health of Fresno as a whole. I have lived, worked, and been educated in many parts of Fresno and am hopeful none of our city will be negatively impacted by SEDA.

The main question I hope can be answered: Is SEDA an economically viable plan for the City of Fresno (“COF”)?
For the developers, SEDA will undoubtedly be profitable. But what will SEDA cost COF, and can it be afforded without diminishing current services or raising taxes? If so, what information can be provided in support of that assertion?
There are established neighborhoods throughout Fresno with existing infrastructure needs. Will COF be able to address the present and forthcoming needs of existing infrastructure while also funding the infrastructure needed for SEDA? For example, in my own neighborhood, we have huge trees that provide beauty and shade for residents and visitors alike. The majority of these trees are in COF easements and ultimately the responsibility of COF. Many of the trees are aging and in need of regular maintenance or replacement that they don’t receive. Multiple of these trees are in front of my own property. The loss of these trees would be a huge detriment to my own longstanding neighborhood in Fresno if infrastructure funds are diverted from current projects, or currently needed projects, to SEDA. These trees are lush, shade-giving, air-cleaning beauties – which are a huge asset COF possesses. These assets should be properly stewarded. If that can be done while also adding new infrastructure with SEDA – wonderful! But it would be a shame to have these assets deteriorate because COF can’t fund both existing infrastructure and new, SEDA infrastructure. The same should be considered for all neighborhoods in Fresno: will SEDA financially require COF to neglect current assets in favor of newer prospects? Apart from physical infrastructure, will COF be able to afford the cost SEDA requires for first responders without loss of services to existing COF residents? I am so grateful for the Fresno Police Department (“FPD”) and all they do to serve our community. I regularly call FPD to report non-emergency issues. Last year I called FPD with concern of someone who rang my doorbell at 4:00am. It quickly became apparent the individual was on drugs or mentally unstable. 516
While the issue didn’t present immediate threat to my life, it could have quickly turned unsafe. I waited for over an hour to have an officer dispatched to my home to address the situation. All the while my children were asleep inside with a potentially harmful stranger on my property.

Thankfully this issue was resolved by FPD without harm to any party. However, I don’t desire to live through the stress of that situation again, potentially for an even greater period of time, should the addition of SEDA overextend FPD resources.

Ultimately, I support growing our city if warranted, providing infrastructure to allow for that growth, and seeing economic returns for all involved in the process. However, I don't think that should be done at the expense of already existing neighborhoods and residents. If SEDA is not economically viable for COF, what alternatives can be proposed? For example, are SEDA developers open to discuss cost sharing with COF for the infrastructure needed that is above and beyond the capital deposit already being required?
I hope this question has already been thoroughly researched and thought through for those considering approving SEDA. And truly, I hope the answer is a clear “Yes, COF can afford SEDA without deferring funds from existing neighborhoods.” With that, I will look forward to an exciting, profitable, new development that can create interest, health, and prosperity for our city. However, if answers are not available or clear, please consider postponing approval of SEDA until adequate answers can be available for all those affected by this huge decision.

Respectfully,
Rebecca Gottselig
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From: [email protected]
To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: Annalisa Perea; Mike Karbassi; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell; Luis Chavez; Garry Bredefeld; Nelson Esparza; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mayor; Adrienne Asadoorian Subject: In opposition to SEDA. EIR comments.

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:01:57 PM
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I. Quantified Objectives es-2.

A. The first objective documented by the SEDA-EIR is to "accommodate between 40,000 and 45,000 dwelling units". Between 2021 and 2023 he population of the State of California declined by close to 1 million people. Although California’s population grew slightly in 2024, the overall trend since 2019 has been downward. The slight increase in 2024 was attributed to “increased international immigration” which may not continue. The downward population decline was not forecasted. According to a June 2023 LA Times survey, 40% of the people in California are seriously considering leaving. While SEDA’s plans assumed 1.5% annual population growth, the California Department of Finance now projects Fresno County will grow by just 0.18% annually over the next 50 years — a difference that fundamentally erodes the project’s key assumption. The EIR and SEDA plan have failed to recognize the quickly changing current population statistics and need to be reconsidered in light of the potential for this trend to continue.

1. Have you accounted for an un-forecasted decline or flat population for Fresno per recent California Department of Finance projections?

2. What are the taxpayer and environmental costs of annexation on the key elements of the SEDA plan if Fresno's population declines or stays flat along with current California trend?

3. If Fresno's population does decline or stays flat, would this annexation still make sense? a. Would you allow massive housing development without the new people to fill it? b. Would it result in people abandoning city apartments for new housing? c. Might this cause Fresno home resale values to plummet and the inner city to crumble?
d. Could it result in abandoned housing projects spoiling our prime agricultural land....Like the old Running Horse project?

4. What alternatives like city infill have you considered should the population trend continue?

5. Would it be wiser to invest Fresno’s limited resources to improve infrastructure inside the current city limits instead of promoting this urban sprawl; potentially without the 518
population to support it?

6. Would it make better sense to postpone this plan for a few years to understand if the current population trends will continue?
Given the uncertainty about California's declining population trend, a massive city expansion via annexation is too risky. Ignoring this possibility and continuing with outdated population assumptions is simply irresponsible. It has the potential for a huge wasted investment that only benefits a few real estate developers at the expense of prime agricultural land, county property owners and residents, and the people of the City Fresno.

B. A second objective noted in the EIR and the SEDA Plan is also under the Quantified Objectives section. It is to “Accommodate between 30,000 and 37,000 jobs”. There are currently 643 properties including offices, retail, and industrial spaces available for sale or lease in Fresno County. There are 8,400 available, vacant acres within the Fresno City limits. The Caesar Chavez corridor features vacancy rates of 25 to 30% while Downtown Fresno is becoming a Ghost Town.

1. What is the actual plan to create these alleged new jobs?

2. If the city believes that simply annexing land and expanding Fresno’s boundaries can attract new businesses that employ tens of thousands of people, why can’t they wave that same magic wand and provide the incentives to bring businesses to areas of Fresno where there are vacant business properties and unemployed city residents who can immediately begin work….without any new infrastructure or land. Why not focus on fixing Fresno’s declining downtown and corridors of vacant businesses?

3. Noted economist Tim Bartik, a senior economist and researcher at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research points out that “few Americans work in the neighborhood they live in”. Yet the SEDA EIR (3.3.4 - Impact Analysis, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance) assumes “policies that promote active transit, clean air measures, and support the reduction in average vehicle trip distances, which contribute to reducing overall per capita VMT in the region”. Isn’t it equally likely that the businesses that locate in the SEDA area will cause longer ‘average vehicle trip distances? Many would move to the SEDA area for low-cost housing and have to drive further to work in the city. Many others would live in the city and be forced to drive longer distances to work in the SEDA area. Assumptions made in terms of reduction of ‘average vehicle trip distance’ are clearly wrong.

Given the wild assumption of the ability to create tens of thousands of new jobs, the City of Fresno and its residents would be better served simply creating those jobs within the current confines of the city limits. Clean up downtown and declining business corridors and incentivize businesses to locate there instead of trying to expand and ignore the blight. Urban sprawl is not the solution to urban decay.
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II.Fiscal Responsibility:es-2.

C. A third objective noted in the EIR and SEDA plan is to make the SEDA project “self-financed for the development and ongoing maintenance of the SEDA that does not reduce City of Fresno resources dedicated to other areas of the City or burden Fresno residents outside of the SEDA”. It is important to note that After close to 20 years the City of Fresno has looked at growing to the South East, there is still no published City Infrastructure Cost Estimate, Financial Feasibility Study or Financing Strategy.

1. Fiscal Responsibility is touted as a key objective of the SEDA plan and is included as a part of the EIR. It has been reported that much of the infrastructure cost information was available in December 2024, yet it has been withheld from public view. FOIA requests have been made regarding the cost estimates yet they are delayed until after the comment period on the EIR. How can concerned citizens comment on the ‘fiscal responsibility’ of the SEDA plan if the costs have been hidden from public view?

2. Once the costs and financing strategy are officially published by the City of Fresno, will that information be included in the SEDA plan and the EIR comments re-opened to allow citizen comments?

3. How is it fiscally responsible to require current county residents to connect to city water and sewer at a potential cost of over $100,000? Shouldn’t the City or the developers pay for that?

4. As the City of Fresno struggles to find cuts for their 20-million-dollar budget deficit, why continue this project that some estimate will require investments of 1-2 billion dollars… but we really don’t know what it will cost.

Given the fact that cost estimates have been kept from public view, it’s not only irresponsible but just wrong to proceed with approval of the EIN that touts Fiscal Responsibility as a key objective.

Summary
Any plan is only as good as the assumptions that underpin its objectives. The objectives for SEDA as stated in the revised EIR are based on faulty or unproven assumptions such as:

1. Target housing levels of 40000-45000 units is based on incorrect estimates of population growth.

2. Adding 30,000 to 37,000 jobs is unrealistic and locating those jobs far from the current city limits will not reduce average vehicle trip distances.

3. The project cannot be considered fiscally responsible without actually providing any cost estimates, financial feasibility study or financing strategy.

Therefore, the SEDA plan and EIR are based on assumptions that are wrong or unproven and that undermine the viability of the project. Instead of spending more money on the dreams of local home builders, it’s time to reject the EIR, stop the SEDA project, focus on infilling within 520
the current city boundaries and fix the real problems of the city.

Virtually every resident and property owner in the SEDA area is against the plan. Maybe it’s time to put the SEDA plan to a county-wide vote to see what the voters really think.

Alan Cederquist
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From: [email protected]
To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: Annalisa Perea; Mike Karbassi; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell; Luis Chavez; Garry Bredefeld; Nelson Esparza; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mayor; Adrienne Asadoorian Subject: Comment on the EIR Report of the SEDA (South East Development Area) Plan Comments Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 11:45:31 AM
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1. Groundwater Supplies
The majority of residents of the defined 9,000+ acres have their own sufficient water access via personal pumps: both residential and agricultural
--The EIR suggests that it will not approve any development plans until additional water capacity is provided through “…improvements…” in accordance with the City. I need to know who is going to pay for these improvements, what they may entail, if present residents can maintain their current water access and if not, who will subsidize the ENTIRE costs of upgrading or changing to city requirements.

2. Light, Glare, Noise, Fire
Presently, the proposed areas enjoy a less blatant exposure to the negative city atmosphere of street lights that permeate homes, glare that obliterates the evening skies, and incredible noise from hundreds and hundreds of homes, vehicles and properties that inevitably create excessive incursion into others private properties that will create disputes, hostilities and eventually complaints to law enforcement. Increased police and fire requirements will be vital for any area expecting this huge increase of population. Regulations and laws will have to be strictly enforced or it may be “handled” by established residents who find their lifestyles invaded and violated.

3. Agriculture requirements of crop fertilizers/pesticides/soil enhancements Will there be new restrictions on presently used and accepted crop airborne soil and crop solutions? Will there be controls/limitations tomorrow what is perfectly fine today?

4. Large and small animal ownership
Will there be new restrictions on the animals that many residents typically own but are not customary or approved to city residences, such as cows, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, etc.

5. Increase on present residential costs, such as sewer and water hook up? Agricultural pumps for water access? Any fencing changes for utility access? The present access to FID (Fresno Irrigation District) water canals? Fireplace usage for properties without access to natural gas hookup?
a. Who will cover the costs for these immense changes in utilities? b. Will there be property tax increases for the changes forced on the residents? c. Will there be increased costs for the access for police, fire, and emergency services? 522
d. What about the insurance cost increases create
d by companies who see fire dangers with so many homes so close together that can cause immediate need of emergency services?
e. Will the city still provide ditch tenderers, canal management and repair, weed abatement?
It seems like the City of Fresno already has a lot on it’s plate without this land grab. Who is this for… developers and political donors?
Property owners and residents in this area don’t want to be annexed into the City of Fresno.

We don’t want Fresno to become another LA with this urban sprawl. If you care about the people who live here now, put it to a vote and let their voices be heard! Elizabeth J Grossmayer
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From: Jeff Grunau
To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: District5; Nelson Esparza; Jerry Dyer; Launa Grunau; Adrienne Asadoorian; Rhonda Dueck Subject: SEDA Project Concerns
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:46:55 PM
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From: Jerry Prieto
To: LongRangePlanning
Cc: Annalisa Perea; Mike Karbassi; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell; Nick Richardson; Nelson Esparza; Todd Stermer; Jerry Dyer
Subject: AMENDED Comments On the City of Fresno-Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project Recirculated Draft Program EIR
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following are our amended comments on the subject EIR. Original comments were submitted 3/20/25 at 10:34 P.M.

Section 3.2 Agricultural Resources and Forestry Resources Question: Why is the EIR excluding the use of pesticides in farming practices? Organic farming does not mean that pesticides are not used. There are many pesticides that are registered for use on organic crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has the sole authority to regulate both the registration and use of pesticides. This is accomplished at the local level through the County Agricultural Commissioner.

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Question: How will the Red Bank Slough be protected from development or encroachment including the establishment of trails? This slough is one of the last remaining riparian creeks in close proximity to Fresno City. It is home to Redtail hawk, Cotton Tail rabbit, Grey Fox, California Kingsnake, Coyote, Gopher Snake, Red Wing blackbird, Blacked Backed woodpecker, Flicker woodpecker, Gilbert's skink, Opossum, Raccoon, Valley Elderberry, Western Pond turtle and numerous bird species. Theses are species that I have observed in the sough over the last 23 years.

Section 3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Question: Why is the City of Fresno proposing to charge farmers and ranchers a recharge fee for well water that is extracted to irrigate their crops and for domestic use? The Fresno Irrigation District supplies surface water to these farmers and ranchers that is appplied to crops. Some of this water finds its way to the aquafer which becomes a benefit to the City. In addition, the farmers and ranchers have an overlying right to the groundwater beneath their property and Fresno City may not have the authority to assess the recharge fee. It may be appropriate to restrict the amount of extracted water should the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency establish extraction allotment restrictions.

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Question: Will there be any exception for existing rural residential properties to the sewer connection mandate? I have been informed that the cost for the connection must be borne by the property owner and that the cost is estimated to be $50,000 for homes located near the street. The homes on some of these properties are located at the back of their property which can make the connection cost prohibitive. Our home is 954 feet from the street and if a sewer line is within 300 feet of my property line I will be required to connect to that point! This seems very unreasonable.

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From: Jerry Prieto
To: LongRangePlanning
Subject: Fw: Comments On the City of Fresno-Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project Recirculated Draft Program EIR
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Subject: Comments On the City of Fresno-Southeast Development Area Specific Plan Project Recirculated Draft Program EIR
Hello, my name is Jerry Prieto Jr. My wife Cynthia and I own and operate , a small family farm consisting of 8.9 acres. In addition, we lease 4 additional acres from our neighbors. Our address is . The following are our comments on the subject EIR.

Section 3.2 Agricultural Resources and Forestry Resources Question: Why is the EIR excluding the use of pesticides in farming practices? Organic farming does not mean that pesticides are not used. There are many pesticides that are registered for use on organic crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has the sole authority to regulate both the registration and use of pesticides. This is accomplished at the local level through the County Agricultural Commissioner.

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Question: How will the Red Bank Slough be protected from development or encroachment including the establishment of trails? This slough is one of the last remaining riparian creeks in close proximity to Fresno. It is home to Red Tail hawks, Cotton Tail rabbits, Grey Fox, California Kingsnake, Coyotes, Gopher Snake, Red Wing Blackbird, Black Backed woodpecker; Flicker woodpecker; Gilbert's Skink, Opossum, Raccoon, Valley Elderberry, Western Pond turtle and numerous bird species. These are species that I have observed in the slough over the last 23 years.

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Question: Why is the City of Fresno proposing to charge farmers and ranchers a recharge fee for well water that is extracted to irrigate their crops and domestic use? The Fresno Irrigation 560
District supplies surface water to these farmers and ranchers that is applied to crops. Some of this water finds its way to the aquafer which becomes a benefit to the City. In addition, the farmers and ranchers have an overlying right to the groundwater beneath their property and Fresno City may not have the authority to assess the recharge fee. It may be appropriate to restrict the amount of extracted water should the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency establish extraction allotment restrictions.

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Question: Will there be any exception for existing rural residential properties to the sewer connection mandate? I have been informed that the cost for the connection must be borne by the property owner and that the cost is estimated to be $50,000 for homes located near the street. The homes on some of these properties are located at the back of their property which can make the connection cost prohibitive. My home is 700 feet from the street and if a sewer line is within 300 feet of my property line I will be required to connect to that point! This seems very unreasonable.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the EIR.

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From: Tim Pritchard
To: LongRangePlanning; Mike Karbassi; Miguel Arias; Tyler Maxwell; Nick Richardson; Nelson Esparza; Todd Stermer; Annalisa Perea
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Subject: Protect Fresno’s Future: Stop SEDA Now
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 4:43:56 PM
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Hello Fresno City officials,
I am a homeowner in Fresno’s Historic Huntington District. My kids go to school at .

I am an associate professor of biology at . Every day, I bike 3 miles to work through south Fresno.

I, along with the Jackson Neighborhood Association, oppose SEDA (Southeast Development Area Specific Plan) because it would take money away from maintenance of our existing streets and facilities, and instead SEDA would cause urban sprawl. I want Fresno to move toward healthier and less carbon intensive living, and restricting sprawl is an important way to lower the average fuel burn of residents of our city. We need to improve our existing business districts, parks, and roads rather than build sprawling new ones.

Respectfully, Dr. Andrew Sensenig,

Date: March 23, 2025.
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From: Brett Thompson
To: LongRangePlanning
Subject: Edit to public comment provided by Brett Thompson and SEPO Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 10:25:48 PM
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