Central Coast Blue
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
prepared by
City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Road
Pismo Beach, California 93449
Contact: Matt Downing, AICP, Community Development Director prepared with the assistance of
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
1530 Monterey Street, Suite D
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
September 2023
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
CEQA requires that a reporting or monitoring program be adopted for the conditions of project approval that are necessary to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment (Public Resources Code 21081.6). This mitigation monitoring and reporting program is intended to track and ensure compliance with adopted mitigation measures during the project implementation phase. For each mitigation measure recommended in the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) and Addendum No. 1 for the Central Coast Blue Project, specifications are made herein that identify the action required, the monitoring that must occur, and the agency or department responsible for oversight.
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Air Quality
AQ-2(a): Standard Control Measures for Construction Equipment The following standard mitigation measures
shall be implemented during Phases I and II of
construction activities to reduce construction-
related emissions of nitrogen oxides and
reactive organic gases:
▪ Maintain all construction equipment in
proper tune according to manufacturer’s
specifications;
▪ Fuel all off-road and portable diesel-
powered equipment with California Air
Resources Board (CARB)-certified motor
vehicle diesel fuel (non-taxed version
suitable for use off-road);
▪ Use diesel construction equipment
meeting the CARB’s Tier 2 certified engines
or cleaner off-road heavy-duty diesel
engines, and comply with the State Off-
Road Regulation;
▪ Use on-road heavy-duty trucks that meet
the CARB’s 2007 or cleaner certification
standard for on-road heavy-duty diesel
engines, and comply with the State On-
Road Regulation;
▪ Construction or trucking companies with
fleets that do not have engines in their
fleet that meet the engine standards
identified in the above two measures (e.g.,
captive or NOX exempt area fleets) may be
eligible by proving alternative compliance;
▪ All on- and off-road diesel equipment shall
not idle for more than five minutes in
accordance with California Code of
Regulations Title 13, Section 2485 and
Section 2449(d)(3) of the CARB’s In-Use
Off-Road Diesel Regulation. Signs shall be
posted in the designated queuing areas
1. Include standard control
measures in construction
contractor specifications
2. Field verify compliance with
standard control measures
1. Prior to start of
construction
2. During all
construction
activities
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Periodically
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and on job sites to remind drivers and
operators of the five-minute idling limit;
▪ Electric-powered equipment shall be used
when feasible;
▪ Gasoline-powered equipment shall be
substituted in place of diesel-powered
equipment, where feasible; and
▪ Alternatively fueled construction
equipment shall be used on site where
feasible, such as compressed natural gas,
liquefied natural gas, propane, or
biodiesel.
AQ-2(b): Best Available Control Technology for Construction Equipment The following Best Available Control
Technology for diesel-fueled construction
equipment shall be implemented during
Phases I and II of construction activities to
reduce construction-related emissions of
nitrogen oxides and reactive organic gases:
▪ All equipment used during construction of
the ATF complex during Phase I and the
water distribution and agricultural
irrigation pipelines during Phase II shall be
equipped with minimum Tier 4 Final
certified engines;
▪ Repower older off-road equipment with
Tier 3 and Tier 4 engines where feasible;
▪ Utilize heavy-duty trucks meeting the
standards of the CARB’s Truck and Bus
Regulation for on-road heavy-duty diesel
engines, which requires nearly all trucks to
have 2010 or newer model year engines;
and
▪ Install California Verified Diesel Emission
Control Strategies on construction
equipment. Examples include, but are not
limited to, diesel particulate filter systems,
1. Include requirements for Best
Available Control Technology in
construction contractor
specifications
2. Field verify use of Best Available
Control Technology
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. During all
construction
activities
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Periodically
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Purifilter Engine Control Systems, diesel
retrofit systems, and Sootfilter systems.
Biological Resources
BIO-1(a): California Red-legged Frog Habitat Avoidance
Injection well, monitoring well and pipeline
locations and associated construction work
areas (including staging, access, and laydown)
shall be sited outside of native vegetation
communities, such as arroyo willow riparian.
Prior to construction, the limits of construction
shall be clearly demarcated by bright orange
fencing. Areas outside of the limits of
construction shall be considered
environmentally sensitive, and access and
construction shall be restricted.
1. Review engineering plans for
compliance
2. Include avoidance
requirements in construction
contractor specifications
3. Field verification of fencing
installation
1. Prior to
construction of
each project
component
2. Prior to
construction of
each project
component
3. Prior to
construction of
each project
component
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
3. Once for
each project
component
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BIO-1(b) California Red-legged Frog Avoidance and Minimization Measures The following avoidance and minimization
measures shall be implemented during project
construction and maintenance activities
requiring ground disturbance at the IW-5A, IW-
5B, and MW-5A/5B/5C locations and pipeline
locations within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek:
▪ A qualified biologist shall survey the
project site no more than 48 hours before
the start of construction and ground-
disturbing maintenance activities,
including but not limited to grading,
excavation, and trenching. If a California
red-legged frog (CRLF) is found within the
project footprint, no work shall begin, and
consultation with the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) shall be
initiated. Work shall not begin until
authorization is provided by the USFWS to
continue or applicable measures from a
Biological Opinion/Incidental Take
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a pre-construction
survey for IW-5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C and water
distribution pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek and
review survey results
2. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct daily surveys for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and MW-5A/5B/5C
and water distribution pipeline
locations within 50 feet of
1. Within 48 hours
prior to
construction and
ground-
disturbing
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
2. During ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
1. Once for
construction
of each
project
component
and once for
each instance
of ground-
disturbing
maintenance
activity
2. Daily prior to
the start of
ground-
disturbing
construction
and
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Statement issued by the USFWS for the
project are successfully implemented.
▪ For construction activities occurring during
the wet season (October 15 and April 15),
daily surveys shall be conducted by a
qualified biologist prior to the start of
construction activities. If a CRLF is found
within the project footprint, work shall
halt, and consultation with the USFWS shall
be initiated. Work shall not re-commence
until authorization is provided by the
USFWS to continue or applicable measures
from a Biological Opinion/Incidental Take
Statement issued by the USFWS for the
project are successfully implemented.
▪ Before any construction or ground-
disturbing maintenance activities begin, a
biologist shall conduct a training session
for all construction personnel. At a
minimum, the training shall include a
description of CRLF and its habitat, the
specific measures that are being
implemented to avoid dispersing CRLF, and
the boundaries within which the project
may be accomplished. Brochures, books,
and briefings may be used in the training
session, provided that a qualified person is
on hand to answer any questions.
▪ All vehicles and equipment shall be in good
working condition and free of leaks. A spill
prevention plan shall be established in the
event of a leak or spill.
▪ Work shall be restricted to daylight hours
to the extent feasible. If construction
activities occur at night, a biological
monitor shall be present. If a CRLF is found
within the project footprint during active
construction, all work shall stop, and the
USFWS shall be notified. Work shall not
Arroyo Grande Creek and
Meadow Creek and review
survey results
3. Consult with USFWS, as needed
4. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a training session on
CRLF for IW-5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C and water
distribution pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek
5. Include avoidance and
minimization measures in
construction contractor
specifications for IW-5A, IW-5B,
and MW-5A/5B/5C and water
distribution pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek, as
applicable
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
during the wet
season (October
15 to April 15)
3. As needed
4. Prior to the start
of construction
and ground-
disturbing
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
5. Prior to the start
of ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
maintenance
activities
3. As needed
4. Once for each
project
component
5. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
6. Periodically
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recommence until authorization is
provided by the USFWS to continue or
applicable measures from a Biological
Opinion and Incidental Take Statement or
other authorization issued by the USFWS
for the project are successfully
implemented.
▪ Water shall not be impounded in a manner
that may attract CRLF.
▪ All excavations or trenches shall be
covered or shall contain earthen ramps
sufficient for CRLD to escape when not
actively under construction or shall contain
earthen ramps sufficient for CRLF to escape
to avoid entrapment of CRLF or other
wildlife species.
▪ Herbicides shall not be used on site during
construction.
▪ No pets shall be permitted on site.
▪ A biological monitor shall be present
during all initial ground-disturbing
activities for construction and
maintenance activities, including but not
limited to grading, excavation, and
trenching. If a CRLF is found within the
project footprint during active
construction, all work shall stop, and the
USFWS shall be notified. Work shall not
recommence until authorization is
provided by the USFWS to continue or
applicable measures from a Biological
Opinion and Incidental Take Statement or
other authorization issued by the USFWS
for the project are successfully
implemented.
▪ All construction and ground-disturbing
maintenance activities (e.g., grading,
excavation, and trenching) conducted at
injection well, monitoring well, and
6. Field verify compliance with
avoidance and minimization
measures
7. Retain a biological monitor for
monitoring for IW-5A, IW-5B,
and MW-5A/5B/5C and water
distribution pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
6. During ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
7. During
construction and
ground-
disturbing
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
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pipeline locations within 50 feet of Arroyo
Grande Creek and Meadow Creek shall be
conducted during dry conditions (i.e., days
with less than 0.1 inch of predicted
rainfall), outside of the wet season
(October 15 through April 30), unless
authorization is provided by the USFWS or
a Biological Opinion/Incidental Take
Statement issued by the USFWS for the
project authorizes work during such
conditions.
BIO-1(c): Southwestern Pond Turtle Avoidance and Minimization Measures The following avoidance and minimization
measures shall be implemented during project
construction and maintenance activities
requiring ground disturbance at the IW-5A, IW-
5B, and MW-5A/5B/5C locations and water
distribution pipeline locations within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande Creek and Meadow Creek:
▪ A qualified biologist shall conduct a visual
survey of work areas within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande Creek and Meadow Creek
within 48 hours of initial ground-disturbing
activities, including but not limited to
grading, excavation, and trenching,
associated with construction of injection
wells. The survey area shall include the
proposed disturbance area plus a 100-foot
buffer. Prior to the survey, suitable
receptor sites shall be identified within
Arroyo Grande Creek and Meadow Creek.
A biologist authorized to relocate turtles
shall be present for activities that require
the removal of riparian habitat to monitor
for turtles. If a turtle is observed in the
work area, the biologist shall relocate it out
of the work area to the respective receptor
site.
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a pre-construction
survey and review survey
results
2. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct daily surveys, relocate
turtles as needed, and flag egg
clutches as needed and review
survey results
1. Within 48 hours
prior to initial
ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
2. During ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
1. Once for each
instance of
ground-
disturbing
activities for
each project
component
2. Daily during
ground-
disturbing
construction
and
maintenance
activities
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▪ For the duration of project construction
activities at the IW-5A, IW-5B, and MW-
5A/5B/5C locations and pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande Creek and
Meadow Creek, daily surveys shall be
conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
the start of construction activities. If a
turtle is observed in the work area, a
biologist authorized to relocate turtles
shall relocate it out of the work area to the
respective receptor site.
▪ All excavations or trenches shall be
covered when not actively under
construction or shall contain earthen
ramps sufficient for southwestern pond
turtle to escape to avoid entrapment of
southwestern pond turtle or other wildlife
species.
▪ In the event that a southwestern pond
turtle egg clutch is discovered during pre-
construction surveys, the location shall be
surrounded with high visibility fencing
under the guidance of a qualified biologist.
The nest shall be avoided by construction
activities until a qualified biologist
determines that the clutch has hatched.
The California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) shall also be contacted to
provide additional guidance in the event
that a southwestern pond turtle nest is
discovered. If, during construction, a
southwestern pond turtle nest is
discovered, construction shall cease
immediately upon the discovery, and
CDFW shall be notified.
▪ To the extent feasible, construction
activities shall be scheduled outside of the
typical nesting season for southwestern
3. Include avoidance and
minimization measures in
construction contractor
specifications for IW-5A, IW-5B,
and MW-5A/5B/5C and water
distribution pipeline locations
within 50 feet of Arroyo Grande
Creek and Meadow Creek, as
applicable
4. Field verify compliance with
avoidance and minimization
measures
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
3. Prior to the start
of ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
4. During ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for IW-
5A, IW-5B, and
MW-5A/5B/5C
and water
distribution
pipeline locations
within 50 feet of
Arroyo Grande
Creek and
Meadow Creek
3. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
4. Periodically
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pond turtle, which is April through August
(Stebbins 2003).
BIO-1(d): Monarch Butterfly Avoidance
The ATF complex and associated construction
work areas shall be sited outside of monarch
butterfly overwintering habitat. If removal of
the eucalyptus tree grove occurs after the start
of the next overwintering period in October
2023, a survey shall be conducted prior to
removal of the grove and during the
overwintering period (i.e., October through
February) for monarchs in the region to
determine if monarchs are utilizing the
eucalyptus grove south of 980 Huber Street in
Grover Beach for overwintering. A survey shall
also be conducted if the eucalyptus grove is not
removed and other construction activities at
the ATF complex location commence after the
start of the next overwintering period in
October 2023. If monarch butterflies are
confirmed to overwinter within the eucalyptus
grove, the grove shall be considered
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas , and
design of the ATF complex shall be modified to
incorporate the appropriate setbacks included
in the City of Grover Beach Local Coastal
Program and Grover Beach Municipal Code.
The limits of construction shall be clearly
demarcated by bright orange fencing in order
to avoid work within designated setback areas.
Areas outside of the limits of construction shall
be considered environmentally sensitive, and
access and construction shall be restricted. If
butterflies are present, all construction
adjacent to overwintering habitat shall be
conducted outside the overwintering season
(i.e., October to February), if feasible.
However, if construction must occur during
this time period, a pre-construction survey of
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a monarch butterfly
survey and review survey
results
2. Review site plans for
compliance with setback
requirements, as applicable
3. Include avoidance measures in
construction contractor
specifications for the ATF
complex, as applicable
4. Field verify compliance with
avoidance measures, as needed
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
the ATF complex
if the eucalyptus
grove is not
removed and
other
construction
activities at the
ATF complex
location
commence after
the start of the
next
overwintering
period in October
2023
2. Prior to issuance
of a building
permit for the
ATF complex, as
needed
3. Prior to the start
of construction of
the ATF complex,
as needed
4. During
construction of
the ATF complex,
as needed
1. Once
2. Once
3. Once
4. Periodically
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the monarch overwintering habitat adjacent to
the ATF complex location shall be conducted to
confirm presence or absence of monarch
butterflies. If no butterflies are observed,
construction may commence. If butterflies are
observed, construction may only commence if
a City-approved monarch butterfly expert
determines that the construction activities
would not adversely impact foraging, roosting,
or other behaviors of the species.
BIO-1(e): Nesting Bird Avoidance and Minimization Measures The following avoidance and minimization
measures shall be implemented during project
construction activities:
▪ Initial site disturbance shall occur outside
the general avian nesting season (February
1 through August 31), if feasible.
▪ If initial site disturbance occurs in a work
area within the general avian nesting
season indicated above, a qualified
biologist shall conduct a preconstruction
nesting bird survey no more than 14 days
prior to initial disturbances in the work
area. The survey shall include the entire
area of disturbance area plus a 50-foot
buffer (relevant to non-raptor species)
and 300-foot buffer (relevant to raptors)
around the site. If active nests are
located, all construction work should be
conducted outside a buffer zone from the
nest to be determined by the qualified
biologist. The buffer should be a
minimum of 50 feet for non-raptor bird
species and at least 300 feet for raptor
species. Larger buffers may be required
and/or smaller buffers may be
established depending upon the species,
status of the nest, and construction
activities occurring in the vicinity of the
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a preconstruction
nesting bird survey and review
survey results
2. Field verify compliance with
any avoidance requirements, as
needed
1. Within 14 days
prior to initial
disturbances in
the construction
work area for
each project
component
2. During initial site
disturbance
activities, as
needed, until
nests are inactive
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Weekly, as
needed
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nest. The buffer area(s) should be closed
to all construction personnel and
equipment until the adults and young are
no longer reliant on the nest site. A
qualified biologist should confirm that
breeding/nesting is completed and young
have fledged the nest prior to removal of
the buffer. If a white-tailed kite nest is
detected during the nesting bird survey
no work shall begin until the CDFW is
consulted to confirm that
implementation of the project and
avoidance buffers are sufficient to avoid
“take”.
▪ If construction activities in a given work
area cease for more than 14 days,
additional surveys shall be conducted for
the work area. If active nests are located,
the aforementioned buffer zone measures
shall be implemented.
BIO-1(f): Biological Resources Assessment
Once locations are determined for the project
components with unknown locations (i.e., new
production well and agricultural irrigation
pipelines), a qualified biologist shall conduct a
biological resources assessment (BRA) or
similar type of study to document the existing
biological resources within the project
footprint of these components plus a buffer
and to determine the potential impacts to
those resources. The BRA shall evaluate the
potential for impacts to all biological resources
including, but not limited to special status
species, nesting birds, wildlife movement,
sensitive plant communities/critical habitat,
potentially jurisdictional features, and other
resources judged to be sensitive by local, state,
and/or federal agencies. Pending the results of
the BRA, design alterations, further technical
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a BRA or similar type
study and review the study
2. Conduct further technical
studies and/or consultations
and incorporate Mitigation
Measures BIO-1(g) through
BIO-1(k) in the design and
construction of the new
production well and
agricultural irrigation pipelines,
as applicable
1. Upon selection of
locations of new
production well
and agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
2. Upon completion
of the BRA
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
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studies (i.e. protocol surveys) and/or
consultations with the USFWS, CDFW and/or
other local, state, and federal agencies may be
required. Mitigation Measures BIO-1(g)
through BIO-1(k) shall be incorporated, only as
applicable, into the BRA for projects where
specific resources are present or may be
present and impacted by the project. Note that
specific surveys described in the mitigation
measures below may be completed as part of
the BRA where suitable habitat is present.
BIO-1(g): Special Status Plant Species Surveys
If completion of the project-specific BRA
(Mitigation Measure BIO-1[f]) determines that
special status plant species may occur on site,
surveys for special status plants shall be
completed prior to any vegetation removal,
grubbing, or other construction activity
(including staging and mobilization). The
surveys shall be floristic in nature and shall be
seasonally timed to coincide with the target
species identified in the project-specific BRA.
All plant surveys shall be conducted by a
qualified biologist approved by the City no
more than two years before initial ground
disturbance. All special status plant species
identified on site shall be mapped onto a site-
specific aerial photograph and topographic
map. Surveys shall be conducted in accordance
with the most current protocols established by
the CDFW, USFWS, and the local jurisdictions if
said protocols exist. A report of the survey
results shall be submitted to the City for review
and approval.
Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct special status plant
surveys and review results
Seasonally timed
within two years
prior to vegetation
removal, grubbing, or
other construction
activity associated
with the new
production well and
agricultural irrigation
pipelines
Once for each
project component
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BIO-1(h): Special Status Plant Species Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation If federally listed, State listed or California Rare
Plant Rank 1B species are found during special
status plant surveys (pursuant to Mitigation
Measure BIO-1[f]), then the project shall be re-
1. Re-design plans for new
production well and/or
agricultural irrigation pipelines
to avoid impacts to special
1. Prior to final
design for new
production well
and/or
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project
component
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designed to avoid impacting these plant
species, if feasible. Rare plant occurrences that
are not within the immediate disturbance
footprint but are located within 50 feet of
disturbance limits shall have bright orange
protective fencing installed at least 30 feet
beyond their extent, or other distance as
approved by a qualified biologist, to protect
them from harm. If avoidance of state listed or
federally listed plants species is not feasible,
impacts shall be fully offset through
implementation of a restoration plan that
results in no net loss (see Mitigation Measure
BIO-1(i]). Prior to the start of construction and
maintenance activities that result in impacts to
listed plants, consultation with CDFW and/or
USFWS and acquisition of any required permits
and/or authorizations shall also be completed.
status plant species, as
necessary and feasible
2. Consult with CDFW and/or
USFWS, as necessary
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines that
result in impacts
to special status
plant species
2. Prior to final
design for new
production well
and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines that
result in impacts
to special status
plant species
2. Once for each
project
component
BIO-1(i): Restoration Plan for Special Status Plant Species If avoidance of state listed, federally listed,
and/or non-listed CRPR 1B.1 species is not
feasible, all impacts shall be mitigated at a
minimum ratio of 2:1 (number of
acres/individuals restored to number of
acres/individuals impacted) for each species as
a component of habitat restoration. The
restoration plan shall include, at a minimum,
the following components:
▪ Description of the project/impact site (i.e.,
location, responsible parties, areas to be
impacted by habitat type)
▪ Goal(s) of the compensatory mitigation
project (type[s] and area[s] of habitat to be
established, restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved; specific functions and values of
habitat type[s] to be established, restored,
enhanced, and/or preserved)
▪ Description of the proposed compensatory
mitigation site (location and size,
1. Retain a qualified
biologist/restoration ecologist
to prepare an HMMP
2. Review HMMP for compliance
with mitigation requirements
and approve HMMP
1. Prior to start of
construction
activities for new
production well
and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines that
would impact
special status
plant species
2. Prior to start of
construction
activities for new
production well
and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines that
would impact
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
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ownership status, existing functions and
values)
▪ Implementation plan for the compensatory
mitigation site (rationale for expecting
implementation success, responsible
parties, schedule, site preparation,
planting plan [including species to be used,
container sizes, seeding rates, etc.])
▪ Maintenance activities during the
monitoring period, including weed removal
and irrigation as appropriate (activities,
responsible parties, schedule)
▪ Monitoring plan for the compensatory
mitigation site, including no less than
quarterly monitoring for the first year,
along with performance standards, target
functions and values, target acreages to be
established, restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved, and annual monitoring reports
for a minimum of five years at which time
the City shall demonstrate that
performance standards/success criteria
have been met
▪ Success criteria shall be, at a minimum, at
least 80 percent survival of container
plants and 70 percent absolute cover by
vegetation type. Absolute cover will be
determined in comparison to a reference
plot for native species
▪ An adaptive management program and
remedial measures to address any
shortcomings in meeting success criteria
▪ Notification of completion of
compensatory mitigation
▪ Contingency measures (e.g., initiating
procedures, alternative locations for
contingency compensatory mitigation,
funding mechanism)
3. Review quarterly and annual
monitoring reports
special status
plant species
3. After completion
of restoration
installation
3. Quarterly for
the first year of
monitoring and
annually for
the next four
years
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BIO-1(j): Endangered/Threatened Species Avoidance and Minimization The habitat requirements of endangered and
threatened species that have the potential to
occur are variable throughout the project area
where project components with unknown
locations may be sited. However, several
avoidance and minimization measures can be
applied for a variety of species to reduce the
potential for impacts such that no net loss of
the species occurs. The following measures
shall be applied to aquatic and/or terrestrial
species, as determined to be appropriate by
the BRA prepared under Mitigation Measure
BIO-1(f):
▪ Ground disturbance shall be limited to the
minimum necessary to complete project
construction and maintenance. The project
limits of disturbance shall be flagged. Areas
of special biological concern within or
adjacent to the limits of disturbance shall
have highly visible orange construction
fencing installed between said area and the
limits of disturbance.
▪ All ground-disturbing construction and
maintenance activities (e.g., grading,
excavation, and trenching) occurring
within/adjacent to aquatic habitats
(including riparian habitats and wetlands)
shall be completed between April 1 and
October 31, if feasible, to avoid impacts to
sensitive aquatic species.
▪ All project activities occurring within or
adjacent to sensitive habitats that may
support federal- and/or State-listed
endangered/threatened species shall have
a City-approved biologist present during all
initial ground disturbing/vegetation
clearing activities. Once initial ground
disturbing/vegetation clearing activities
1. Include avoidance and
minimization measures in
construction contractor
specifications for project
components within or adjacent
to sensitive habitat that may
support threatened or
endangered species
2. Retain a qualified biologist for
monitoring initial ground-
disturbance activities and
conducting daily or weekly pre-
activity clearance surveys for
project activities within or
adjacent to sensitive habitats
that may support threatened or
endangered species and review
survey results
3. Conduct water quality sampling
and monitoring, as needed, and
review results
4. Prepare, review, and approve a
diversion plan, as needed, and
field verify compliance
1. Prior to the start
of ground-
disturbing
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
2. During ground-
disturbing
construction and
maintenance
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
3. During
construction and
maintenance
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines, as
needed
4. Prior to the start
of and during
construction and
maintenance
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Daily and
weekly
3. Periodically to
establish the
pre-project
baseline and
for monitoring
during
construction
4. Once for each
project
component
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have been completed, the biologist shall
conduct daily pre-activity clearance
surveys for endangered/threatened
species. Alternatively, once initial ground
disturbing/vegetation clearing activities
are completed the biologist may conduct
site inspections at a minimum of once per
week to ensure all prescribed avoidance
and minimization measures are being fully
implemented.
▪ No endangered/threatened species shall
be captured and relocated without express
permission from the CDFW and/or USFWS.
▪ If at any time during construction or
maintenance of the project an
endangered/threatened species enters the
construction or maintenance site(s) or
otherwise may be impacted by the project,
all project activities shall cease. A City-
approved biologist shall document the
occurrence and the City shall notify the
CDFW and/or USFWS as appropriate.
▪ All vehicle maintenance/fueling/staging
shall occur not less than 100 feet from any
riparian habitat or water body. Suitable
containment procedures shall be
implemented to prevent spills. A minimum
of one spill kit shall be available at each
work location near riparian habitat or
water bodies.
▪ No equipment shall be permitted to enter
wetted portions of any affected drainage
channel, unless authorized by the USACE,
RWQCB, and CDFW through issuance of
permits authorizing such activities.
▪ All equipment operating within streams
shall be in good conditions and free of
leaks. Spill containment shall be installed
under all equipment staged within stream
5. Notify CDFW and/or USFWS of
occurrence of
endangered/threatened
species and of any accidental
harm to such species, as
needed
pipelines, as
needed
5. During
construction and
maintenance
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines, as
needed
5. As needed
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areas, and extra spill containment and
clean up materials shall be located in close
proximity for easy access.
▪ If construction or maintenance activities
could degrade water quality, water quality
sampling shall be implemented to identify
the pre-project baseline and to monitor
during construction for comparison to the
baseline.
▪ If water is to be diverted around work sites,
a diversion plan shall be prepared for
review and approval by the City prior to the
start of any construction or maintenance
activities (including staging and
mobilization). If pumps are used, all intakes
shall be completely screened with wire
mesh not larger than five millimeters to
prevent animals from entering the pump
system. It should be noted that diversion
and dewatering of creeks, rivers, lakes and
ponds may require permits to be issued by
the CDFW, RWQCB, USFWS and/or NMFS.
▪ At the end of each workday, excavations
shall be secured with cover or a ramp
provided to prevent wildlife entrapment.
▪ All trenches, pipes, culverts or similar
structures shall be inspected for animals
prior to burying, capping, moving, or filling.
▪ The City-approved biologist shall remove
invasive aquatic species such as bullfrogs
and crayfish from suitable aquatic habitat
whenever observed and shall dispatch
them in a humane manner and dispose of
properly.
▪ If any federally and/or State protected
species are harmed, the City-approved
biologist shall document the circumstances
that led to harm and shall determine if
project construction should cease or be
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altered in an effort to avoid additional
harm to these species. Dead or injured
special status species shall be disposed of
at the discretion of the CDFW and USFWS.
All incidences of harm shall be reported by
the City to the CDFW and USFWS within 48
hours.
6. 7. 8.
BIO-1(k): Non-listed Special Status Animal Species Avoidance and Minimization Several State Species of Special Concern may
be impacted by project components with
unknown locations. The ecological
requirements and potential for impacts is
highly variable among these species.
Depending on the species identified in the BRA
[Mitigation Measure BIO-1(f)], several of the
measures identified under Mitigation Measure
BIO-1(j) shall be applicable to the project. In
addition, measures shall be selected from
among the following to reduce the potential
for impacts to non-listed special status animal
species, as determined to be appropriate by
the BRA prepared under Mitigation Measure
BIO-1(f):
▪ Pre-construction clearance surveys shall be
conducted within 14 days prior to the start
of construction (including staging and
mobilization) in a work area. The surveys
shall cover the entire disturbance footprint
of the work area plus a minimum 200-foot
buffer, if feasible, and shall identify all
special status animal species that may
occur on site. All non-listed special status
species shall be relocated from the site. A
report of the pre-construction survey shall
be submitted to the local jurisdiction for
their review and approval prior to the start
of construction. If construction activities in
a given work area cease for more than 14
days, additional surveys shall be conducted
1. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct pre-construction
clearance surveys and review
survey results
2. Retain a qualified biologist to
monitor initial ground
disturbing activities
3. Retain a qualified biologist to
conduct presence/absence
surveys for special status bats
and review survey results
4. Install exclusion devices and bat
boxes, as needed
1. Within 14 days
prior to the start
of construction
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
2. During
construction
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
3. Within 30 days
prior to the start
of construction
activities for the
new production
well and/or
agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
4. Prior to the start
of construction
activities for the
new production
well and/or
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Daily for each
project
component
3. Once for each
project
component
4. Once for each
project
component
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for the work area, and additional reports of
special status animal species shall be
prepared.
▪ A qualified biologist shall be present during
all initial ground disturbing activities,
including vegetation removal, to recover
non-listed special status animal species
unearthed by construction activities.
▪ If special status bat species may be present
and impacted by the project, a qualified
biologist shall conduct presence/absence
surveys for special status bats where
suitable roosting habitat is present within
30 days prior to the start of construction.
Surveys shall be conducted using acoustic
detectors and by visually searching suitable
roost trees and other areas where bats
may roost. If active roosts are located,
exclusion devices such as netting shall be
installed to discourage bats from
occupying the site. If a roost is determined
by a qualified biologist to be used by a large
number of bats (large hibernaculum), bat
boxes shall be installed near the project
site. The number of bat boxes installed will
depend on the size of the hibernaculum
and shall be determined through
coordination with the CDFW. If a maternity
colony has become established, all
construction activities shall be postponed
within a 500-foot buffer around the
maternity colony until it is determined by a
qualified biologist that the young have
dispersed. Once it has been determined
that the roost is clear of bats, the roost
shall be removed immediately.
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BIO-2: Sensitive Plant and Community and Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area Avoidance and Minimization Measures The following avoidance and minimization
measures shall be implemented during project
construction and maintenance activities
requiring vegetation disturbance within arroyo
willow habitat and saltgrass flats.
▪ Temporary impact areas to arroyo willow
habitat and saltgrass flats shall be restored
at a one to one (1:1) ratio (one acre of
restoration for each acre of impact) to
offset temporary losses in wetland, stream,
or riparian function. Permanent impacts
shall be offset through creation,
restoration, and/or enhancement of in-
kind habitats at a minimum ratio of 2:1 to
mitigate unavoidable permanent impacts
to these habitats. A Habitat Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan (HMMP) shall be prepared
by a biologist familiar with restoration and
mitigation techniques. The plan shall
include, but not be limited to the following
components:
Description of the project/impact site
(i.e. location, responsible parties, areas
to be impacted by habitat type);
Goal(s) of the compensatory mitigation
project (type[s] and area[s] of habitat
to be established, restored, enhanced,
and/or preserved;
Specific functions and values of habitat
type(s) to be established, restored,
enhanced, and/or preserved);
Description of the proposed
compensatory mitigation site (location
and size, ownership status, existing
functions and values of the
compensatory mitigation site);
1. Retain a qualified
biologist/restoration ecologist
to prepare the HMMP
2. Review HMMP for compliance
with mitigation requirements
and approve HMMP
3. Review quarterly and annual
monitoring reports
4. Include avoidance and
minimization measures in
construction contractor
specifications for project
components within arroyo
willow habitat and saltgrass
flats
5. Field verify compliance with
avoidance and minimization
measures
1. Prior to start of
construction and
maintenance
activities within
arroyo willow
habitat and
saltgrass flats
2. Prior to start of
construction and
maintenance
activities within
arroyo willow
habitat and
saltgrass flats
3. After completion
of restoration
installation
4. Prior to start of
construction and
maintenance
activities within
arroyo willow
habitat and
saltgrass flats
5. During
construction and
maintenance
activities within
arroyo willow
habitat and
saltgrass flats
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
3. Quarterly for
the first year of
monitoring and
annually for
the next four
years
4. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
5. Periodically
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Implementation plan for the
compensatory mitigation site
(rationale for expecting
implementation success, responsible
parties, schedule, site preparation,
planting plan [including plant species to
be used, container sizes, seeding rates,
etc.]);
Maintenance activities during the
monitoring period, including weed
removal and irrigation as appropriate
(activities, responsible parties,
schedule);
Monitoring plan for the compensatory
mitigation site, including no less than
five years of monitoring with quarterly
monitoring for the first year
(performance standards, target
functions and values, target acreages
to be established, restored, enhanced,
and/or preserved, annual monitoring
reports);
Success criteria based on the goals and
measurable objectives; said criteria to
be, at a minimum, at least 80 percent
survival of container plants and 30
percent relative cover by vegetation
type;
An adaptive management program and
remedial measures to address negative
impacts to restoration efforts;
Notification of completion of
compensatory mitigation and agency
confirmation; and
Contingency measures (initiating
procedures, alternative locations for
contingency compensatory mitigation,
funding mechanism).During
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construction, the project shall make all
reasonable efforts to limit the use of
imported soils for fill. Soils currently
existing on site should be used for fill
material. If the use of imported fill
material is necessary, the imported
material shall be obtained from a
source that is known to be free of
invasive plant species.
▪ During construction, the project shall make
all reasonable efforts to limit the use of
imported soils for fill. Soils currently
existing on site should be used for fill
material. If the use of imported fill material
is necessary, the imported material shall be
obtained from a source that is known to be
free of invasive plant species.
▪ All equipment and vehicles must be free of
weed seeds/propagules before accessing
and leaving the work areas.
BIO-3(a): Jurisdictional Delineation
Prior to final determination of the pipeline
locations and associated construction work
areas within the Oceano County Airport
property, a qualified biologist shall complete a
jurisdictional delineation of the project site to
aid in the siting of the pipeline alignments as
well as other project areas. The jurisdictional
delineation shall determine the extent of the
jurisdiction(s) for local agencies (i.e., the City of
Grover Beach and County of San Luis Obispo),
CDFW, USACE, and/or RWQCB and shall be
conducted in accordance with the
requirements set forth by each agency.
Retain a qualified biologist to
complete a jurisdictional
delineation and review results of
jurisdictional delineation for
compliance with agency
requirements
Prior to final
determination of
pipeline locations
within Oceano
County Airport
property
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BIO-3(b): Drainages and Wetlands Impact Mitigation
Impacts to drainages and wetlands identified
by the Jurisdictional Delineation (Mitigation
Measure 3[a]) shall be mitigated at a minimum
of 1:1 (acre impacted: acre restored/created).
Restoration on the project site is preferable.
However, the City may approve off-site
restoration at a location in the same watershed
as where the project impacts occur that results
in equal compensatory value. An HMMP shall
be prepared which identifies the approach for
implementing the compensatory mitigation.
The HMMP shall be prepared by a qualified
biologist/restoration ecologist and shall
outline the compensatory mitigation. The
HMMP shall be submitted to and approved by
the City prior to project implementation. This
HMMP can and should be combined with any
HMMPs prepared to address impacts to
sensitive plant communities and
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas.
Specifically, the HMMP shall include the
following:
▪ Description of the project/impact site (i.e.
location, responsible parties, areas to be
impacted by habitat type);
▪ Goal(s) of the compensatory mitigation
project (type[s] and area[s] of habitat to be
established, restored, enhanced, and/or
preserved; specific functions and values of
habitat type[s] to be established, restored,
enhanced, and/or preserved);
▪ Description of the proposed compensatory
mitigation site (location and size,
ownership status, existing functions and
values of the compensatory mitigation
site);
▪ Implementation plan for the compensatory
mitigation site (rationale for expecting
1. Retain a qualified
biologist/restoration ecologist
to prepare the HMMP
2. Review HMMP for compliance
with mitigation requirements
and approve HMMP
3. Review quarterly and annual
monitoring reports
1. Prior to start of
construction of
pipelines in
Oceano County
Airport property
2. Prior to start of
construction of
pipelines in
Oceano County
Airport property
3. After completion
of restoration
installation
1. Once
2. Once
3. Quarterly for
the first year of
monitoring and
annual for the
next four years
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implementation success, responsible
parties, schedule, site preparation,
planting plan [including plant species to be
used, container sizes, seeding rates, etc.]);
▪ Maintenance activities during the
monitoring period, including weed removal
and irrigation as appropriate (activities,
responsible parties, schedule);
▪ Monitoring plan for the compensatory
mitigation site, including no less than five
years of monitoring with quarterly
monitoring for the first year (performance
standards, target functions and values,
target acreages to be established,
restored, enhanced, and/or preserved,
annual monitoring reports);
▪ Success criteria based on the goals and
measurable objectives; said criteria to be,
at a minimum, at least 80 percent survival
of container plants and 30 percent relative
cover by vegetation type;
▪ An adaptive management program and
remedial measures to address negative
impacts to restoration efforts;
▪ Notification of completion of
compensatory mitigation and agency
confirmation; and
▪ Contingency measures (initiating
procedures, alternative locations for
contingency compensatory mitigation,
funding mechanism).
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BIO-3(c): Drainages and Wetlands Best Management Practices During Construction For all project components the following best
management practices shall be required for
permitted grading and construction within
drainages or wetlands. In addition, the
measures shall be required at locations where
construction occurs within 100 feet from
drainages or wetlands.
▪ Access routes, staging, and construction
areas shall be limited to the minimum area
necessary to achieve the project goal and
minimize impacts to other federal and
State waters, including locating access
routes and ancillary construction areas
outside of jurisdictional areas.
▪ To control erosion and sediment runoff
during and after project implementation,
appropriate erosion control materials shall
be deployed, including but not limited to
straw wattles, and maintained in the
vicinity of the project footprint.
▪ Project activities within the drainages or
wetlands shall occur during the dry season
in any given year to the extent practicable.
The dry season is typically between May 1
and September 30; however, this
timeframe may be extended depending on
year-to-year precipitation and drought
conditions.
▪ All topsoil removed within riparian habitat
and wetland waters shall be salvaged and
replaced following completion of
construction activities.
▪ During construction, no litter or
construction debris shall be placed within
drainages or wetlands. All such debris and
waste shall be picked up daily and properly
disposed of at an appropriate site.
1. Include best management
practices in construction
contractor specifications for
project components within 100
feet of drainage or wetlands
2. Field verify compliance with
best management practices
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. During
construction
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Periodically
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▪ All project-generated debris, building
materials, and rubbish shall be removed
daily from jurisdictional areas and from
areas where such materials could be
washed into them.
▪ Raw cement, concrete or washings
thereof, asphalt, paint or other coating
material, oil or other petroleum products,
or any other substances which could be
hazardous to aquatic species resulting
from project-related activities, shall be
prevented from contaminating the soil
and/or entering drainages or wetlands.
▪ All refueling, maintenance, and staging of
equipment and vehicles shall occur at least
100 feet from drainages and wetlands and
in a location where a potential spill would
not drain directly toward aquatic habitat
(e.g., on a slope that drains away from the
water source). Prior to the onset of work
activities, a plan must be in place for
prompt and effective response to any
accidental spills. All workers shall be
informed of the importance of preventing
spills and of the appropriate measures to
take should an accidental spill occur.
▪ If installation of the agricultural irrigation
pipelines requires the crossing of Arroyo
Grande Creek, a Frac-Out Contingency Plan
shall be prepared and, and in the event of
frac-out, it shall be implemented. The Frac-
Out Contingency Plan shall include the
following:
The purpose of the contingency plan;
Preventative measures to minimize the
likelihood of a frac-out;
The planning and design of the augur
boring or horizontal directional drilling;
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Pre-construction requirements; and
Contingency response to contain and
remove drilling fluids and closeout
procedures. The contingency response
shall include general guidelines with all
equipment required, guidelines for
terrestrial frac-outs along the banks
and riparian corridor of Arroyo Grande
Creek, guidelines for aquatic frac-outs
within Arroyo Grande Creek, and bore
abandonment.
BIO-5: Native Tree Inventory, Protection, and Replacement A Tree Preservation Plan shall be prepared by
a certified arborist to inventory native trees
that would be trimmed or removed by
construction. Native trees shall be avoided to
the maximum extent feasible. The plan shall
include, but would not be limited to, an
inventory of trees within the construction site
plus a 50-foot buffer zone, requirements for
setbacks from trees and protective fencing,
restrictions regarding grading and paving near
trees, and direction regarding pruning and
digging within root zone of trees. If removal of
native trees is required, the trees shall be
replaced consistent with the requirements of
the local agency which has jurisdiction as well
as the associated tree removal permit that may
be issued.
Prior to the onset of construction activities,
highly visible orange construction fencing shall
be installed around existing stands and
individuals identified in the Tree Preservation
Plan to be retained at a buffer/extent radius of
six feet beyond the canopy dripline, wherever
feasible, or otherwise marked in the field to
protect them from harm during
implementation of the proposed project.
1. Retain certified arborist to
prepare Tree Preservation Plan
2. Review Tree Preservation Plan
3. Include tree protection and
replacement measures in
construction contractor
specifications, as applicable
4. Field verify compliance with
tree protection and
replacement measures
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
3. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
4. During
construction of
each project
component
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
3. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
4. Periodically
and at the end
of construction
of each project
component
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Cultural Resources
CR-2(a): Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program
A qualified archaeologist shall be retained to
conduct a Worker’s Environmental Awareness
Program training on archaeological sensitivity
for all construction personnel prior to the
commencement of any ground-disturbing
activities. The training should be conducted by
an archaeologist who meets or exceeds the
Secretary of Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards for archaeology
(National Park Service 1983). Archaeological
sensitivity training should include a description
of the types of cultural material that may be
encountered, cultural sensitivity issues, the
regulatory environment, and the proper
protocol for treatment of the materials in the
event of a find.
Retain a qualified archaeologist to
conduct a Worker’s Environmental
Awareness Program training for
each project component and
review documentation of training
Prior to ground-
disturbing activities
for each project
component
Once for each
project component
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CR-2(b): Archaeological and Native American Monitoring
During initial ground disturbance for the
project, a qualified archaeologist and locally
affiliated Native American monitor shall
monitor construction activities within the
project area. Initial ground disturbance is
defined as disturbance within previously
undisturbed native soils. Prior to ground
disturbing activities, a qualified archaeologist,
meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualification Standards for
archaeology, shall be hired to develop a
Cultural Resources Mitigation Plan in
consultation with a locally affiliated Native
American tribe. The Cultural Resources
Mitigation Plan shall identify procedures and
requirements for monitoring as well as outline
procedures for archaeological finds during
monitoring efforts. The mitigation plan shall
also provide a monitoring form template to be
completed by the monitors for each
1. Retain qualified archaeologist
and Native American monitor
to conduct daily construction
monitoring
2. Review and approve Cultural
Resources Mitigation Plan
3. Review monitoring forms
1. Prior to ground-
disturbing
activities for each
project
component
2. Prior to ground-
disturbing
activities for each
project
component
3. During initial
ground
disturbance for
each project
component
1. Daily for initial
ground
disturbance for
each project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
3. Weekly
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monitoring day. If, during initial ground
disturbance, the qualified archaeologist
determines that the construction activities
have little or no potential to impact cultural
resources (e.g., excavations are within
previously disturbed, non-native soils, or
within a soil formation not expected to yield
cultural resources deposits), the qualified
archaeologist may recommend that
monitoring be reduced or eliminated. If
cultural resources are identified during initial
monitoring, work in the immediate vicinity
shall halt until the resource has been evaluated
for significance. Any cultural resources
identified will be reported to the applicable
local land use permitting agency (i.e., City of
Grover Beach, County of San Luis Obispo).
CR-2(c): Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources
If cultural resources are encountered during
ground-disturbing activities, work in the
immediate area must halt and an archaeologist
meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualification Standards for
archaeology (National Park Service 1983) shall
be contacted immediately to evaluate the find.
Should cultural resources be discovered during
excavation, additional studies including data
recovery efforts may be needed to reduce
project impacts and/or consultation with local
tribes and the City, acting as lead agency, may
be necessary to mitigate any significant
impacts/adverse effects.
1. Retain an archaeologist
meeting the Secretary of
Interior’s Professional
Qualifications Standards, if
needed
2. Field verify required evaluation
of the identified resource
3. If avoidance is infeasible,
prepare plan to reduce impacts
to less than significant and
conduct required consultation,
if needed
1. During ground-
disturbing
activities for each
project
component, as
needed
2. During ground-
disturbing
activities for each
project
component, if
cultural resource
is identified
3. During ground-
disturbing
activities for each
project
component, if
cultural resource
is identified
1. As needed
2. As needed
3. As needed
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CR-2(d): Archaeological Resource Studies
Prior to initial construction activities for the
new production well and agricultural irrigation
pipelines, a Phase I Cultural Resources Study
shall be conducted for each project component
by a qualified archaeologist meeting the
Secretary of the Interior’s standards in
archaeology. The Phase I study shall include a
pedestrian survey of the project site to identify
potential surficial archaeological resources and
sufficient background archival research and
field sampling to determine whether
subsurface prehistoric or historic remains may
be present. Archival research should include,
at minimum, a records search conducted at the
Central Coast Information Center and a Sacred
Lands File search conducted with the Native
American Heritage Commission.
Any cultural resources so identified shall be
avoided and preserved in place, if feasible.
Where preservation in place is not feasible,
each resource shall be evaluated for
significance and eligibility for listing in the
CRHR through the implementation of a Phase
II evaluation program. Phase II evaluation shall
include any necessary archival research to
identify significant historical associations as
well as mapping of surface artifacts, collection
of functionally or temporally diagnostic tools
and debris, and excavation of a sample of the
cultural deposit to characterize the nature of
the sites, define the artifact and feature
contents, determine horizontal boundaries
and depth below surface, and retrieve
representative samples of artifacts and other
remains. If the resource is found eligible for
listing on the NRHP, CRHR, or local register, a
Phase III data recovery program shall be
conducted to mitigate the impacts to the
1. Retain qualified archaeologist
to prepare Phase I Cultural
Resources Study
2. Incorporate all feasible
recommendations for
mitigation of any identified
impacts
1. Prior to issuance
of construction
permit for new
production well
and agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
2. Prior to issuance
of construction
permit for new
production well
and agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
1. Once for new
production well
and agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
2. During
construction,
as needed, for
new
production well
and agricultural
irrigation
pipelines
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resource if avoidance remains infeasible. A
data recovery program shall include the
development of a site-specific research design,
testing program, laboratory analysis, and
reporting with the intention of extracting data
from the resource to the point of redundancy.
Any excavation at Native American sites shall
be monitored by a local tribal representative.
Cultural materials collected from the sites shall
be processed and analyzed in the laboratory
according to standard archaeological
procedures. The age of archaeological
resources shall be determined using
radiocarbon dating or other appropriate
procedures; lithic artifacts, faunal remains, and
other cultural materials shall be identified and
analyzed according to current professional
standards. The significance of the sites shall be
evaluated according to the criteria of the
California Register of Historic Resources. The
results of the investigations shall be presented
in a technical report following the standards of
the California Office of Historical Preservation
publication “Archaeological Resource
Management Reports: Recommended Content
and Format (1990 or latest edition).”
Upon completion of the work, all artifacts,
other cultural remains, records, photographs,
and other documentation shall be curated an
appropriate curation facility to be determined
on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the
City and interested parties (e.g., tribal
organizations).
If any of the resources meet CRHR significance
standards, the City shall ensure that all feasible
recommendations for mitigation of impacts
are incorporated into the final project design.
Any necessary archaeological data recovery
excavation shall be carried out by a Registered
Professional Archaeologist according to a
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research design reviewed and approved by the
City, as the lead agency, and prepared in
advance of fieldwork and using appropriate
archaeological field and laboratory methods
consistent with the California Office of Historic
Preservation Planning Bulletin 5 (1991),
Guidelines for Archaeological Research Design,
or the latest edition thereof.
As applicable, the final Phase I Inventory,
Phase II Testing and Evaluation, and Phase III
Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to
the City and the applicable land use permitting
agency prior to final inspection of a
construction permit. Recommendations
contained therein, including, at minimum,
requirements to follow for unanticipated
archaeological discoveries during construction,
shall be implemented throughout all ground
disturbance activities.
Energy
E-2: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Measures
The proposed project shall implement the
following energy efficiency and renewable
energy measures:
▪ The advanced treatment facility (ATF)
building shall incorporate LEED Silver
design standards, such as outdoor and
indoor water-efficiency features, energy-
efficiency and conservation features,
energy metering, demand response
technologies and programs, and
renewable energy systems, where feasible.
▪ The orientation of the ATF building shall be
designed to accomplish the following to
the maximum extent practicable:
Maximize passive solar heating during
cool seasons
Avoid solar heat gain in warm seasons
Review site plans for the ATF
complex to verify compliance
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of a building permit
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Enhance natural ventilation and
effective use of daylight
Maximize opportunities for the
installation of solar panels
Facilitate the use of sunlight for direct
heating and illumination whenever
possible
Take advantage of natural ventilation
and shading to cool a building.
▪ The ATF building shall use exterior
shading devices, skylights, daylighting
controls, high performance glazing that
allows the transmission of light with
minimal heat gain, and high thermal mass
building components to the extent
feasible.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GHG-2: GHG Emission Reduction Measures
The proposed project shall implement the
following greenhouse gas emission reduction
measures, as identified in the City’s Climate
Action Plan:
▪ The ATF complex shall include a solar
photovoltaic system.
▪ The ATF complex shall include recycling
receptacles.
Review site plans for the ATF
complex to verify compliance
Prior to the issuance
of a building permit
for the ATF complex
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Hazard and Hazardous Materials
HAZ-1(a): Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Control Plan Prior to the start of construction, the
construction contractor(s) shall prepare a
Hazardous Materials Management and Spill
Prevention and Control Plan (HMMSPCP) that
includes a project-specific contingency plan for
hazardous materials and waste operations.
The HMMSPCP shall be applicable to
construction activities and shall establish
policies and procedures according to
1. Include requirements for
HMMSPCP in construction
contractor specifications
2. Review HMMSPCP to verify
compliance
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Once for each
project
component
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applicable codes and regulations, including but
not limited to the California Building and Fire
Codes and federal and California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health regulations, to
minimize risks associated with hazardous
materials spills. Elements of the HMMSPCP
shall include, but would not be limited to the
following:
▪ A discussion of hazardous materials
management, including delineation of
hazardous material storage areas, access
and egress routes, waterways, emergency
assembly areas, and temporary hazardous
waste storage areas;
▪ Notification and documentation of
procedures; and
▪ Spill control and countermeasures,
including employee spill
prevention/response training.
3. Field verify implementation of
HMMSPCP
3. During
construction of
each project
component
3. Periodically
during
construction of
each project
component
HAZ-1(b): Preparation of Hazardous Materials Business Plan A Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
shall be prepared for the ATF complex. The
HMBP shall include, at a minimum, a
hazardous materials inventory, site plan,
emergency response plan, and requirements
for employee training. The HMBP shall be
prepared prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the ATF complex. The HMBP
shall inform staff and contractors of the
chemicals that may be used at the site and how
to respond to potential hazardous material
emergencies or exposure. Signage specified in
the HMBP shall be posted at the ATF complex
and at associated chemical storage areas, and
a copy of the hazardous materials inventory,
site plan, and emergency response plan shall
be kept at each chemical storage area. The
hazardous materials inventory shall be
consistent with chemicals ordered during
Prepare and review HMBP to verify
compliance
Prior to the issuance
of a certificate of
occupancy for the
ATF complex
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operation and maintenance of the ATF
complex.
Hydrology and Water Quality
HWQ-1: Initial Quarterly Radioactivity Testing
Initial quarterly monitoring of reverse osmosis
concentrate will be conducted at the full‐scale
facility for the first year of operation to
establish future monitoring requirements and
possible additional analysis of beta/photon
emitters. If monitoring detects violations of
the maximum contaminant level for
radioactivity specified by California Code of
Regulations Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15,
Article 5, Section 64443 occur, these
exceedances shall be resolved. Potential
treatment process to resolve identified
exceedances would include, but would not be
limited to, ion exchange, lime softening, and
coagulation filtration. Source control could
also be used to resolve identified exceedances.
1. Review results of initial
quarterly monitoring
2. If needed, field verify
installation of additional
treatment process(es) and
results of follow-up monitoring
1. At the end of the
first year of
operation
2. After installation
of additional
treatment
process(es), if
needed
1. Once
2. Once
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Noise
N-1: Construction Noise Reduction Measures
The following construction noise reduction
measures shall be implemented during project
construction activities:
▪ Construction of individual injection,
monitoring, and production wells located
within 0.25 mile of each other shall be
scheduled so as not to overlap to the
extent practicable.
▪ Construction of the water
distribution/agricultural irrigation
pipelines and ATF complex shall be
scheduled so as not to overlap with
construction of the injection, monitoring,
and production wells to the extent
practicable.
1. Include construction noise
measures in construction
contractor specifications, as
applicable
2. Coordinate with the County of
San Luis Obispo for temporary
campsite closures
3. Provide non-automated
telephone number for local
residents to submit complaints
4. Field verify compliance with
construction noise reduction
measures
5. Prepare and review acoustical
analysis for new production
well
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. Prior to the start
of construction
3. Prior to the start
of construction
4. During
construction
5. Upon selection of
location of new
production well
1. Once for each
set of
contractor
specifications
2. Once
3. Once for each
project
component
4. Periodically
5. Once
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▪ Noise-generating construction activities
associated with IW-5A, IW-5B, and MW-
5A/5B/5C shall not occur on the same days
as noise-generating construction activities
for the South San Luis Obispo County
Sanitation District Wastewater
Redundancy Project to the extent
practicable.
▪ Whenever possible, construction activities
shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating
several pieces of equipment
simultaneously, which causes high noise
levels.
▪ The City shall provide temporary housing
accommodation via hotel or other
comparable accommodation for the
duration of 24-hour well drilling activities
for residents and
hotel/motel/campground guests in Grover
Beach within 100 feet of construction
equipment used for 24-hour well drilling
activities and for residents and
hotel/motel/ campground guests in
unincorporated San Luis Obispo County
within 175 feet of construction equipment
used for 24-hour well drilling activities..
▪ All heavy-duty stationary construction
equipment shall be placed so that emitted
noise is directed away from the nearest
sensitive receivers.
▪ During injection, production and
monitoring well construction, all
equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be
operated with closed engine doors and
shall be equipped with properly operating
and maintained critical grade mufflers
consistent with manufacturers’ standards.
▪ During injection, production and
monitoring well construction, the City’s
6. Implement recommended
construction noise reduction
measures for new production
well, as needed
6. Prior to the start
of construction
6. Once
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contractor(s) shall use portable sound
enclosures for all generators and air
compressors that provide at least a 10-dBA
reduction in noise levels.
▪ During injection, production and
monitoring well construction, the City’s
contractor(s) shall install temporary sound
barriers/blankets of sufficient height and
length to break the line-of-sight between
the engines of heavy-duty equipment and
nearby sensitive receivers. All temporary
barriers/blankets shall be constructed of
material with a minimum weight of two
pounds per square foot and shall be
continuous with no gaps or holes between
panels or the ground. Sound blankets on
individual pieces of construction
equipment may also be used in place of
temporary sound barriers and shall be of
sufficient length to overlap each other and
the ground surface. Temporary sound
barriers and/or blankets shall be installed
for the entire duration of the well drilling
phase for each injection and monitoring
well. Temporary sound barriers shall meet
the following specifications for each
location. Alternatively, the City can choose
to instead provide temporary housing
accommodation via hotel or other
comparable accommodation for the
duration of 24-hour well drilling activities
for residents and hotel/motel guests in
Grover Beach within 550 feet of
construction equipment used for 24-hour
well drilling activities and for residents and
hotel/motel guests in unincorporated San
Luis Obispo County within 1,750 feet of
construction equipment used for 24-hour
well drilling activities, which would achieve
an equivalent level of noise reduction.
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IW-1 (Well Drilling). The barrier
shall be at least 13 feet in height and
shall be installed along the northern,
southern and eastern edges of the
construction site. The barrier shall
be installed around the construction
site boundaries during nighttime
construction activities (10:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m.). If sound blankets are
used, they shall be a minimum
Sound Transmission Class (STC)
rating of 16.
IW-2A and IW-2B (Well Drilling).
The barrier shall be at least 13 feet
in height and shall surround all
active heavy-duty equipment at the
construction sites during nighttime
construction activities (10:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m.). The barrier shall be
installed at least 50 feet in length
along the southern, eastern, and
northern edges of the construction
site boundaries. If sound blankets
are used, they shall be a minimum
STC rating of 9.
IW-3, IW-2 Alternate, MW-
2A/2B/2C Alternate, and MW-
4A/4B (Well Drilling). The barrier
shall be at least 17 feet in height,
surround all active heavy-duty
equipment at the construction sites,
and installed around the
construction site boundaries during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). . If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 15.
IW-4 Alternate (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 24 feet in
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height, surround all active heavy-
duty equipment at the construction
sites, and installed around the
construction site boundaries during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 19.
IW-5A, IW-5B, and MW-5A/5B/5C
(Well Drilling). The barrier shall be
at least 13 feet in height and shall be
installed along the western and
northern edges of the construction
sites during nighttime construction
activities (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
If sound blankets are used, they
shall be a minimum STC rating of 8.
MW-1A/1B, MW-1A/1B Alternate,
and MW-1C/1D Alternate (Well
Drilling). The barrier shall be at least
17 feet in height, surround all active
heavy-duty equipment at the
construction sites, and be installed
around the construction site
boundaries during all well
drilling/installation activities. If
sound blankets are used, they shall
be a minimum STC rating of 15.
MW-1C/1D (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 15 feet in
height, surround all active heavy-
duty equipment at the construction
sites, and be installed around the
construction site boundaries during
all well drilling/installation
activities. If sound blankets are
used, they shall be a minimum STC
rating of 15.
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MW-2A/2B/2C (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 17 feet in
height, surround all active heavy-
duty equipment at the construction
sites, and be installed around the
construction site boundaries during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 15.
MW-2D/2E/2F (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 10 feet in
height and shall be installed along
the western and southern edges of
the construction site during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 5.
MW-3C/3D (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 17 feet in
height and shall be installed along
the western, southern, and eastern
edges of the construction site during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 20.
MW-4C/4D (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 14 feet in
height, surround all active heavy-
duty equipment at the construction
sites, and be installed around the
construction site boundaries during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 11.
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MW-5D/5E/5F (Well Drilling). The
barrier shall be at least 24 feet in
height and surround all active
heavy-duty equipment at the
construction sites during nighttime
construction activities (10:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m.). If sound blankets are
used, they shall be a minimum STC
rating of 20.
MW-NMCA North A/B/C (Well
Drilling). The barrier shall be at least
17 feet in height and shall be
installed along the southern edge of
the construction site during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 14.
MW-NMCA South A/B/C (Well
Drilling). The barrier shall be at least
10 feet in height and shall be
installed along the northern and
eastern edges of the construction
site during nighttime construction
activities (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If
sound blankets are used, they shall
be a minimum STC rating of 5.
PB-23 (Well Drilling). The barrier
shall be at least 13 feet in height and
shall be installed around the
construction site boundaries during
nighttime construction activities
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). If sound
blankets are used, they shall be a
minimum STC rating of 9.
▪ The City shall provide a non-automated
telephone number for local residents to
call to submit complaints associated with
construction noise during all phases of
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construction. The City shall maintain a log
of complaints and shall address complaints
to minimize noise issues for neighbors.
▪ Upon selection of the location of the new
production well, an acoustical analysis shall
be prepared by a qualified professional to
determine the construction noise
reduction measures necessary to reduce
daytime exterior construction noise levels
to at or below 80 dBA Leq at the nearest
sensitive receivers and nighttime exterior
construction noise levels to at or below 55
dBA Leq at the nearest sensitive receivers.
The acoustical analysis shall only evaluate
the construction noise impacts of the new
production well if proposed construction
activities are located within 1,620 feet of
sensitive receivers, as measured from the
center of the construction site.
The acoustical analysis shall include the
following components:
Identification of the nearest noise-
sensitive receivers to the location of
the new production well;
Quantitative analysis of
construction noise levels for the
production well at the nearest
noise-sensitive receivers; and
Identification of noise reduction
measures that would achieve
compliance with the
aforementioned exterior daytime
and nighttime noise standards.
These measures may include, but
would not be limited to, use of
mufflers, portable sound
enclosures, and temporary sound
barriers and/or blankets.
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The City or its contractor(s) shall
implement all noise reduction
measures identified in the
acoustical analysis.
N-2: Acoustical Analysis of ATF Complex Operations
Upon completion of the 30 percent design for
the ATF complex and selection of equipment,
an acoustical analysis shall be prepared to
determine whether combined operational
noise levels from stationary noise-generating
equipment, including but not limited to the
pump station, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment, and treatment
equipment, will exceed the following noise
standards:
▪ Exterior noise level limits, measured at the
property line of residential land use
(Grover Beach Municipal Code Section
3120.8, Table 1):
60 dBA Leq from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
55 dBA Leq from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
▪ Stationary equipment noise standards,
measured at the property line of the
receiving land use (Grover Beach Municipal
Code Section 3120.10[B][6]):1
60 dBA Leq from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at single-family residential land uses
65 dBA Leq from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at multi-family residential land uses
70 dBA Leq from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at mixed use residential/commercial
land uses
▪ Interior noise limits, measured at the
interior of habitable rooms (i.e., bedrooms,
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms) of the
1. Prepare and review acoustical
analysis for the ATF complex
2. Implement recommended
noise attenuation measures for
the ATF complex, as needed
1. Upon completion
of 30 percent
design of ATF
complex
2. Prior to the issue
of a building
permit for the
ATF complex
1. Once
2. Once
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affected residential use (Grover Beach
Municipal Code Section 3120.9):
45 dBA Leq from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
40 dBA Leq from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
If operational noise levels would exceed any of
the noise level limits, the acoustical analysis
shall provide recommended attenuation
measures to reduce operational noise levels
below the standards. The City shall implement
these measures at the ATF complex. Measures
may include, but would not be limited to:
▪ Siting the pump station and/or HVAC
equipment away from noise-sensitive land
uses
▪ Orienting the pump station and/or ATF
building such that louvers face away from
noise-sensitive land uses
▪ Installing a sound barrier (e.g., a wall,
berm, or combination or both) of sufficient
height and length to break the line of sight
between noise-sensitive land uses and
noise sources at the ATF complex
▪ Screening HVAC equipment
▪ Installing HVAC equipment on the rooftop
rather than at ground-level
Transportation
T-1: Transportation Management Plan
A Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
shall be developed and implemented by the
City, South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation
District, and/or their construction
contractor(s) during construction of the
proposed project. The TMP shall conform to
California Department of Transportation’s
(Caltrans) Transportation Management Plan
Guidelines and shall include but is not limited
to:
1. Prepare TMP and submit for
approval to the County of San
Luis Obispo Department of
Planning and Building and the
City of Grover Beach
Community Development
2. Review preliminary report of
existing roadway conditions
1. Prior to the start
of construction of
each project
component
2. Prior to the start
of construction of
water
1. Once for each
project
component
2. Once for each
project
component
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▪ Construction Traffic Routes and Staging
Locations: The TMP shall identify
construction staging site locations and
potential road closures, alternate routes
for detours, and planned truck routes for
construction-related vehicle traffic,
including but not limited to haul trucks,
material delivery trucks, and equipment
delivery trucks. It shall also identify
alternative safe routes and policies to
maintain safety along bicycle and
pedestrian routes during construction.
Construction traffic routes shall avoid local
residential streets to the maximum extent
practicable. Staging locations, alternate
detour routes, and construction traffic
routes shall avoid other active construction
projects within 0.25 mile of the project
construction sites to the maximum extent
practicable.
▪ Damage Repair: The TMP shall include the
following requirements to minimize
damage to the existing roadway network:
A list of precautionary measures to
protect the existing roadway network,
including but not limited to pavements,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage
structures, shall be outlined. The
construction contractor(s) shall be
required to implement these measures
throughout the duration of
construction of the pipelines.
The roadway network along the
proposed water distribution
alignment(s) shall be surveyed prior to
the start of project construction
activities, and existing roadway
conditions shall be summarized in a
brief report.
3. Review reports of any damage
and associated repairs to the
roadway network
4. Review documentation of
coordination with emergency
services, recreation facilities,
South County Transit, schools,
Caltrans, and nearby
construction sites
5. Review documentation of
public notification
6. Field verify implementation of
TMP measures
distribution
pipelines
3. During
construction of
water
distribution
pipelines
4. Prior to the start
of construction
each project
component
5. Prior to the start
of construction
each project
component
6. During
construction of
each project
component
3. Once for each
project
component
4. Once for each
project
component
5. Once
6. Periodically
during
construction of
each project
component
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Any damage to the roadway network
that occurs as a result of project
construction activities shall be noted,
and the project sponsors shall repair all
damage.
▪ Coordination with Emergency Services:
The TMP shall include requirements to
notify local emergency response providers,
including Five Cities Fire Authority, the San
Luis Obispo Sheriff Department,
ambulance services, and paramedic
services at least one week prior to the start
of work within public rights-of-way if lane
and/or road closures are required. To the
extent possible, the City shall minimize the
duration of disruptions/closures to
roadways and critical access points for
emergency services.
▪ Coordination with Recreation Facilities:
The TMP shall require coordination with
owners/operators of any affected
recreational facilities to minimize the
duration of disruptions/closures to
recreational facilities, trails, and adjacent
access points.
▪ Coordination with South County Transit: If
the proposed project will affect access to
existing South County Transit bus stops,
the TMP shall also include temporary,
alternative bus stops and directional
signage, as determined in coordination
with South County Transit.
▪ Coordination with Schools: The TMP shall
require coordination with the Lucia Mar
Unified School District in the study area to
minimize construction impacts during the
regular school year.
▪ Coordinate with Caltrans: If the proposed
project requires lane and/or road closures
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of SR 1, the TMP shall require coordination
with Caltrans to ensure the TMP conforms
with Caltrans’ Transportation
Management Plan Guidelines.
▪ Coordination with Nearby Construction
Sites: The TMP shall identify all active
construction projects within 0.25 mile of
project construction sites and require
coordination with the applicants and/or
contractors of these projects during all
phases of construction regarding the
following:
All temporary lane and/or roadway
closures shall be coordinated to limit
overlap of roadway closures
All major deliveries and haul truck trips
shall be coordinated to limit the
occurrence of simultaneous deliveries
and haul truck trips
The City, its contractor(s), or its
representative(s) shall meet on a
regular basis with the applicant(s),
contractor(s) or their representative(s)
of active construction projects within
0.25 mile of the project construction
sites during construction to address
any outstanding issues related to
construction traffic.
▪ Transportation Control and Safety: The
TMP shall provide for traffic control
measures including flag persons, warning
signs, lights, barricades, cones, and/or
detour routes to provide safe passage of
vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic
and access by emergency responders.
▪ Plan Approval: The TMP shall be
submitted to County of San Luis Obispo
Departments of Public Works and Parks &
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Recreation (if park property is affected)
and the City of Grover Beach Community
Development Department for review and
approval.
▪ Public Notification: Prior to the start of
construction, written notice shall be
provided regarding potential land and/or
road closures as described in the TMP.
Notice shall be delivered to potentially
affected properties within a 500-foot
radius of the project construction sites. The
notice shall contain a brief description of
the work, work dates, and contact
information of the City’s Planning Division.
The notice shall be delivered ten calendar
days prior to beginning the work and again
at two working days prior to beginning the
work. The notice shall be in the form of a
door hanger made of index paper with a
size of 14 inches by 4.5 inches. The notice
shall be printed in both in English and
Spanish. A revised notice shall be delivered
in the event of delays in schedule as soon
as reasonably possible after a delay is
identified and the revised schedule is
known.
IW = injection well; MW = monitoring well; dBA = A-weighted decibel; Leq = equivalent noise level