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transportation, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. For example, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol regulate the transportation of hazardous materials and wastes, including container types and packaging requirements, as well as licensing and training for truck operators, chemical handlers, and hazardous waste haulers. Worker safety regulations cover hazards related to the prevention of exposure to hazardous materials and a release to the environment from hazardous materials use. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) also enforces hazard communication program regulations, which contain worker safety training and hazard information requirements, such as procedures for identifying and labeling hazardous substances, communicating hazard information related to hazardous substances and their handling, and preparing health and safety plans to protect workers and employees. As contractors involved with future development proposals in the Downtown Specific Plan Area would be required to comply with existing hazardous materials laws and regulations, the potential impact associated with transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials is considered less than significant.
Once in operation, future development and other improvements could require the use of small quantities of common materials such as paint, fertilizers and pesticides for landscaping maintenance, and various chemicals, fuels, and oils depending upon the ultimate nature of the development. As stated above, hazardous materials are regulated by state, federal, and local agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
All development within the Downtown Specific Plan would need to install either septic systems or alternative wastewater treatment systems. Exposure to treated effluent could pose a hazard to the public; however, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) imposes strict standards for the operation of alternative wastewater treatment facilities. These standard requirements are designed specifically to ensure wastewater is at a level of quality that protects human health. Therefore, impacts associated with an accidental overflow of treated effluent from the wastewater treatment system would have a less than significant impact on the public. Future proposed wastewater treatment systems may also store hazardous materials that could include small quantities of chemicals and cleaning agents. No toxic gases are expected to be used or stored within the Downtown Specific Plan Area. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations would ensure the impacts would be less than significant. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? (Less than Significant) The Downtown Specific Plan Area is located approximately 0.04 mile west of the Little School of the Desert.
Under the Downtown Specific Plan, no substantial change in land use is proposed adjacent to this school; the areas adjacent to Little School of the Desert would remain public institutions including the library and church. Other projects including the Community Housing Project, Community Plaza Project, and El Paso Road Crossing planned for this area would improve the existing community and their operation would not require the use of hazardous materials or emit hazardous materials. As described previously, future construction consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan would involve the use of fuels, lubricants, and related materials typical of construction activities. The project sponsor would be required to comply with all existing hazardous materials laws and regulations. As no substantial changes in land use are proposed adjacent to the school site, potential operational hazards would comprise the routine use of minor quantities of chemicals such as paints, cleaning solvents, and ammonia associated with normal residential or retail applications. Consequently, there would be a less-than-significant impact related to the emission or handling of hazardous materials or wastes within one quarter mile of an existing or proposed school site.
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d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? (Less than Significant with Mitigation) The provisions in Government Code Section 65962.5 are commonly referred to as the "Cortese List." A search of the Cortese List was completed for the project to determine if any known hazardous waste sites have been recorded on or adjacent to the Downtown Specific Plan Area. These include:
- Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor database; - List of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites from the Water Board GeoTracker database; - List of solid waste disposal sites identified by the Water Board with waste constituents above hazardous waste levels;
- List of "active" Cease and Desist Orders and Cleanup and Abatement Orders from the Water Board; and
- List of hazardous waste facilities subject to corrective action pursuant to Section 25187.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
A search of the Cortese List was completed to determine if any known hazardous waste sites have been recorded on or adjacent to the Downtown Specific Plan Area (SWQCB 2021). A total of 14 Cortese Sites were identified on or in the vicinity of the Plan Area. Five of these sites are permitted underground storage tanks that are operating acceptably and pose no risk. Two are leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites for which hazardous materials remediation has been completed. Five are military clean-up sites, where the initial steps to begin clean-up is underway, but remediation has not yet been completed. The final two sites are military LUST sites that have been closed and do not require any additional clean-up.
To ensure that future development under the Downtown Specific Plan would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment, construction or site disturbance at any of the locations where a Cortese List site was recorded would be subject to further environmental investigation, including Phase I or Phase II analyses, prior to excavation or significant construction, described below as Mitigation Measure HAZ-1.
Mitigation Measures
Implementation of Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 would ensure that future development under the Downtown Specific Plan would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment, and would protect construction workers and the public from the risk of accidental release of subsurface contaminants.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 would reduce this impact to a less-than-significant level.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Phase I and/or Phase II Site Assessment For projects within the Plan Area that require excavation at any of the locations where a Cortese List site was recorded, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (and Phase II sampling where appropriate) would be required. If the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment determines that remediation is required, the project sponsor would be required to implement all remediation and abatement work in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or other jurisdictional agency.
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? (No Impact) The Twentynine Palms Airport is located approximately 5.5 miles east of the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
The Downtown Specific Plan Area is not located within the boundaries of the airport’s land use compatibility plan, nor is it located in the vicinity of a private airstrip. The project would not result in safety hazards for people living or working in the area. No Impact would occur. f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (No Impact)
There are no formally adopted emergency response routes within the City of Twentynine Palms. However, State Route 62 is a major arterial through the City that could serve as an evacuation route. The Downtown Specific Plan would not impair access to the surrounding neighborhoods or adjacent areas of the City, therefore the project would have no impact on adopted emergency response or evacuation plans. g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires? (No Impact)
The Downtown Specific Plan Area is located in the City’s urban core, is not located in a wildland fire hazard zone, and is not susceptible to wildfires (City 2012). Therefore, the proposed project would not expose people or structures to significant risks associated with wildfires. No project related impact is expected.
Please refer to Section 3.20 (Wildfire) for a more comprehensive description of wildfire risks.
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3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site?
ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation?
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
Domestic Water
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan Area is located within the Twentynine Palms Water District (District, or TPWD) boundaries for domestic water services. TBWD’s water service area consists of 87 square miles, including the City of Twentynine Palms. The District’s water supply source is 100 percent groundwater produced from District-owned and operated wells. TPWD provides water service to approximately 6,759 people in their water service area (TPWD 2015).
TPWD overlies two non-adjudicated groundwater basins: the Twentynine Palms Valley Basin, and the Joshua Tree Basin. Within the Twentynine Palms Valley Basin are the Mesquite Lake and Mainside subbasins. Within the Joshua Tree Basin are three subbasins - the Indian Cove, Fortynine Palms, and Eastern subbasins. TPWD also overlies a portion of the Dale Valley Basin, but there is little to no pumping or historical data from this basin and the District has no production wells in this basin.
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TPWD primarily produces groundwater from the Joshua Tree Basin. Total storage capacities of the Twentynine Palms Valley and the Joshua Tree basins are approximately 1,420,000 and 2,540,000 acrefeet, respectively. The existing TPWD distribution system consists of 200 miles of pipelines, including water lines within the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
Wastewater Treatment
The only Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms is the Mainside Facility located west of Del Valle Road at Seventh Street at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). The Mainside Facility treats all of the wastewater generated from the MCAGCC’s Mainside area including the Marine Palms, Adobe Flats, camp Wilson area and Ocotillo Heights base housing area.
The Mainside WWTP headworks have a maximum capacity of three million gallons per day, with an average flow rate of one million gallons per day (U.S. Department of the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, 2015).
The City, including the Downtown Specific Plan Area, currently operates with septic tanks, and does not have sanitary sewage treatment. In 2014, the City prepared it first Wastewater Master Plan to identify and describe the potential facilities that would be required for a centralized sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant to replace the septic systems currently in place. A small package treatment plant is proposed to serve the buildings of Project Phoenix, but construction has not begun. A new centralized system would be anticipated to include the area of the City of Twentynine Palms and the unincorporated areas around the City, but is not part of the proposed Downtown Specific Plan.
Flood Control/Drainages
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan Area is located in the southern portion of the Mojave Desert. The area has an average rainfall of 5 inches per year. The only major drainage structure in the City is the Twentynine Palms Flood Control Channel, which was designed and constructed to protect the central business district, including the project area. The natural major drainages of Fortynine Palms Canyon, Twentynine Palms Wash, Indian Cove Wash, Dog Wash, and runoff associated with several unnamed small drainages in the Pinto Mountains comprise areas of potential flooding in the City. The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBFCD) is responsible for the management of regional drainage within and in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms. The City works with SBFCD to manage the local drainages within the City.
Most of the existing development in the City has been completed without significant alteration to the natural terrain. Most streets follow the natural contours of the land, crossing arroyos and gullies without culverts or bridges.
Surface Water Quality
The water quality of regional surface waters is largely dependent upon land uses that affect runoff, such as agriculture, urban development, and industrial land uses. Runoff from storm water can transport pollutants that collect on the ground surface and affect water quality of receiving streams, rivers, and channels. a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? (Less than Significant) Future development in the Downtown Specific Plan Area would generate construction of new structures, which would create additional impermeable surfaces, people, and vehicles that would result in the increase of urban pollutants such as oils, heavy metals, pesticides and fertilizers into the storm drain system.
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Water quality is regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) through the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which was established by the Clean Water Act.
The goal of the program is to control and reduce pollutants to water bodies from point and non-point discharges for both long term project activities and construction activities. The Colorado River Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issues and enforces NPDES permits for discharges to water bodies in the portion of San Bernardino County where the Downtown Specific Plan Area is located.
Projects disturbing more than one acre of land during construction are required to file a notice of intent to be covered under the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated With Construction Activity for discharges of storm water associated with construction activities. Project applicants must propose control measures that are consistent with this permit and consistent with recommendations and policies of the local agency and the RWQCB. Some sites may be less than, and some more than. one acre.
As previously stated, sites greater than one acre would be required to file a notice of intent with the RWQCB.
The State NPDES General Construction Permit requires development and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that uses storm water “Best Management Practices” to control runoff, erosion and sedimentation from project sites both during and after construction. The SWPPP has two major objectives: (1) to help identify the sources of sediments and other pollutants that affect the quality of storm water discharges; and (2) to describe and ensure the implementation of practices to reduce sediment and other pollutants in storm water discharges. Compliance with the requirements of the NPDES General Permit would substantially reduce the potential water quality impact to a less than significant level.
The City prepared its Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) and Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (SNMP) in 2014, assessing the potential impact on groundwater quality from the existing septic systems and anticipated future development of a wastewater collection and treatment system. Though not included as part of the Downtown Specific Plan, future development of wastewater treatment systems may have the potential to impact groundwater quality but would be required to treat wastewater in a manner that complies with RWQCB and State regulations. These requirements of law would assure no adverse impacts to water quality.
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? (Less than Significant)
As described above, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan Area is located within the TPWD boundaries for domestic water services. TPWD’s water supply source is 100 percent groundwater produced from Districtowned and operated wells. Future development within the Specific Plan Area would demand water from the existing groundwater basins that the District draws from.
According to the TPWD’s current Urban Water Management Plan (2015), the City of Twentynine Palms, including the Downtown Specific Plan Area, was considered in its future water demand projections and analysis, which found that the TPWD has sufficient supply to accommodate growth now and in the future, with the implementation of a number of conservation strategies. The City’s projected water demand for 2035 is 6,131 AFY. According to TPWD, approximately 6,424 AFY of water is projected to be pumped from the local underground basins in that year. Therefore, TPWD would pump more water than needed in 2035.
The Downtown Specific Plan is a programmatic policy-level document. No development projects are specifically proposed at this time. However, future development with the project area would be subject to environmental review as required by federal, State and City regulations, discretionary review, and must be
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consistent with the policies of the Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, future development proposed for the Downtown Specific Plan Area would be required to be constructed in accordance with water efficiency requirements, including Building Code requirements and the use of drought-tolerant planting materials and limited landscaping irrigation. Implementation of these and other applicable requirements would ensure that water-related impacts remain at less than significant levels. c.i) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? (Less than Significant) There are no natural drainage features in the Downtown Specific Plan Area; therefore, no natural drainage features would be altered through implementation of the Plan. Currently, stormwater flows drain towards the streets and into the City’s stormwater drainage system. During future construction activities, development under the Downtown Specific Plan would create the potential for surface soils to erode and sediment transport to occur. Given that the Specific Plan Area is generally developed, alterations to the existing drainage pattern from future development would be minimal or nonexistent, and therefore erosion, siltation, or flooding on- or off‐site is not expected. Furthermore, any impacts from development projects within the Specific Plan Area associated with alteration of site drainage and related erosion from site disturbance such as construction activities, would be substantially lessened to a less than significant level through compliance with the NPDES permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.
Future development would also be required to comply with the City’s requirements as they relate to storm water retention, including preparation of a project-specific hydrology study and Water Quality Management Plan. The City’s requirement is that post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development runoff plus 10%. Therefore, alterations in the Downtown Specific Plan Area drainage could affect runoff peak rate or duration, but potential impacts on off-site erosion would be less than significant. c.ii, c. iii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? (Less than Significant)
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to increase the rate or amount of surface runoff. Future improvements proposed within the Downtown Specific Plan Area could alter runoff rates, resulting in flooding and/or exceedance of the drainage system capacity; however, the downtown area is already generally built out with scattered vacant parcels. New buildings or facilities would be required to be designed to accommodate stormwater collection and conveyance into the City’s storm drainage system. Continued implementation of City development standards would minimize impacts related to surface runoff and the drainage system. This impact would be less than significant. c, iv, d)Impede or redirect flood flows? (Less than Significant) A portion of the Downtown Specific Plan Area, the San Bernardino County Flood Control Channel, is located within a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 100-year flood zone, and a portion of the Downtown Specific Plan Area is also located within an area protected by levees. The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to impede or redirect flood flows. Future development proposals
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would be reviewed by the City Engineer for compliance with all requirements as they relate to development within a flood hazard area. Development applicants would also be required to prepare a project-specific hydrology study and Water Quality Management Plan. Therefore, continued implementation of City development standards would minimize impacts related to impeding or redirecting flood flows. A less than significant impact would occur.
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? (Less than Significant)
The Downtown Specific Plan Area would be located partially within a flood hazard area, specifically the San Bernardino County Flood Control Channel. However, the Specific Plan Area is within an inland area that is not close in proximity to a large body of water that could carry pollutants from a tsunami or seiche. As mentioned above, future development proposals would be reviewed by the City Engineer for compliance with all requirements as they relate to development within a flood hazard area. Development applicants would also be required to prepare a project-specific hydrology study and Water Quality Management Plan.
Therefore, with continued implementation of City development standards, the impact related to release of pollutants due to project inundation would be minimized. A less than significant impact would occur. e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? (Less than Significant)
The City of Twentynine Palms developed a Groundwater Management Plan in 2014, pursuant to Assembly Bill 3030. The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to conflict with or obstruct any water quality plans or sustainable groundwater management plans. However, future development within the Specific Plan Area would be subject to environmental review as required by federal, State and City regulations, discretionary review, and must be consistent with the policies of the Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, development proposed within the Downtown Specific Plan Area would be required to be constructed in accordance with water efficiency requirements, including Building Code and green building requirements and the use of drought-tolerant planting materials and limited landscaping irrigation.
Implementation of these and other applicable requirements, such as for Low Impact Development, would ensure that future development does not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or a sustainable groundwater management plan. A less than significant impact would occur.
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3.11 Land Use and Planning
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating
an environmental effect?
a) Physically divide an established community? (Less than Significant) The Downtown Specific Plan Area consists of commercial/retail, office, institutional, and residential uses.
The Specific Plan seeks to creating a walkable, pedestrian-friendly downtown and a lively center that is the focal point for the community. The mix of land uses proposed by the Plan would be compatible with the other existing uses in the immediate vicinity of downtown and its main thoroughfares, including areas both north and south of SR 62, and east and west of Adobe Road. In addition, future site-specific development would be subject to specific design criteria and the City’s Zoning Ordinance, which aims to provide consistency in the City’s aesthetic and architectural land use themes. As such, the proposed project would not divide an established community and would have a less than significant impact. b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? (Less than Significant) The applicable land use plans for the proposed project include:
– The City of Twentynine Palms General Plan; and
– The City of Twentynine Palms Development Code.
Consistency with the General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning Code The majority of the Plan Area is located within the area previously evaluated in 2012 for a Downtown Specific Plan; however, that prior draft Plan was never adopted. There is a small portion of the currently proposed Specific Plan Area that was not included in the prior planning effort, and is designated as SingleFamily Residential, General Commercial, and Public in the City’s General Plan. In these areas, the Downtown Specific Plan proposes to designate the area previously designated as Single-Family Residential (RS-4) to Downtown Residential (DR-8) and Downtown General; the area previously designated as General Commercial to Downtown General; and the area previously designated as Public to a mix of Downtown Commercial and Downtown Residential (DR-20).
If the currently proposed Downtown Specific Plan is adopted, the City would adopt a General Plan Amendment and revise its Zoning Code for these areas to match the provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan. This would include the additions of provisions to reflect development standards and provisions to have the design guidelines of the Downtown Specific Plan become part of the development review process.
Therefore, once changes have been made to the Zoning Code and the development standards, the
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proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan land use designations and the Municipal Code zoning ordinances, and no impact would occur.
Consistency with the General Plan Goals and Policies
Each element within the General Plan contains a number of guiding goals and policies, implementing policies, and supporting background data. The overall Downtown Specific Plan vision is consistent with the General Plan policies for Downtown Twentynine Palms, specifically the Land Use, Housing, Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation elements. The proposed project would be required to be consistent with the following goals, policies, and actions in the General Plan.
Land Use Element: The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following Land Use goals and implementation policies:
Goal LU-1 Encourage orderly growth and development as envisioned by community residents.
Implementation Policy LU-1.6 A General Plan Amendment dealing with a change in land use designation shall ensure the gross area included in the proposed change complies with the minimum district requirements shown in Table LU-5. Changes which propose to increase or decrease the size of existing, established Land Use Districts may be approved provided that the resulting Land Use Districts are not smaller than the Minimum Contiguous Land Area specified in the General Plan.
Goal LU-2 Protect existing neighborhoods and the area’s natural surroundings by encouraging development that is compatible with the City’s small-town character.
Implementation Policy LU-2.1 Development shall be consistent with underlying land use densities and intensities.
Implementation Policy LU-2.3 Require that new development be sensitive to neighborhood context and development scale.
Implementation Policy LU-2.4 Discourage development extremes, such as, but not limited to, the construction of multi-story buildings immediately adjacent to single-family residences.
Goal LU-3 Promote a high quality of life by encouraging attractive high quality development that is compatible with existing uses and the City’s desert environment.
Implementation Policy LU-3.1 Encourage high quality attractive residential neighborhoods, economically viable and attractive commercial and industrial areas, and high-quality public uses.
Implementation Policy LU-3.2 Encourage residential development that enhances the visual character, quality and uniqueness of the City’s desert environment.
Implementation Policy LU-3.3 Provide opportunities for a variety of residential densities to accommodate rural and suburban lifestyles, and housing types for all economic and demographic segments of the City's population, with convenient access to public facilities, employment and shopping.
Implementation Policy LU-3.5 Ensure that the provision of housing is consistent with the goals and policies contained in the Housing Element.
Implementation Policy LU-3.9 Encourage public and quasi-public uses that provide community-wide benefits vital to the City and that meet the needs of Twentynine Palms residents.
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Implementation Policy LU-3.12 Encourage economically successful commercial and industrial centers that are functional, safe, attractive and convenient to users, and which will strengthen the local economy.
Implementation Policy LU-3.13 Encourage the transition of incompatible, ineffective and/or undesirable land uses to attractive land uses that will provide high quality residential, commercial or industrial developments.
Implementation Policy LU-3.14 Allow the creation and implementation of Specific Plans for areas of community concern/special interest to better guide development of these properties.
Implementation Policy LU-3.15 Properties located within Specific Plans shall be developed per the adopted Specific Plan documents.
Implementation Policy LU-3.16 Protect the desert night sky by requiring that private lighting be installed in a manner that perpetuates the view of the stars in the evening, such as shielding outdoor lighting to protect adjacent and nearby residential districts and public rights-of-way.
Goal LU-4 Adequately address the potential impacts of new development on the existing community and the City’s infrastructure system.
Implementation Policy LU-4.4 Commercial and industrial uses proposed within a Specific Plan shall adequately buffer existing or planned residential uses, both within and outside the Specific Plan Implementation Policy LU-4.6 Encourage development that complements the circulation and infrastructure network, meets the circulation demand of residents and businesses, and provides opportunities for non-automobile circulation.
Goal LU-6 Promote development of a well-balanced community that can adequately meet the needs of future residents and promotes economic development.
Implementation Policy LU-6.5 Encourage development that creates employment opportunities in the City.
Goal LU-7 Protect and preserve Twentynine Palms natural resources, promote the existing quality of life and prepare for future residents and businesses by promoting superior sustainable development.
Implementation Policy LU-7.1 New development shall be designed in a manner that sound land use, transportation and economic development policies are implemented.
Implementation Policy LU-7.3 Encourage a mix of retail, service, industrial, manufacturing and professional uses that create diverse, well-paying employment opportunities.
Goal LU-8 Maintain Twentynine Palms as a clean and healthy place to live, while protecting the City’s groundwater supply.
Implementation Policy LU-8.3 New development shall adequately address wastewater and solid waste disposal.
Housing Element: The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following Housing goals and implementation policies:
Goal: HS-1 Preserve and improve the conditions of the City’s established housing stock.
Goal: HS-2 Promote and encourage housing development that adequately meets the needs of all socioeconomic segments of the community.
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Implementation Policy: HS-2.1 Utilize the Land Use Element, Development Code and other land use controls to provide housing sites that can facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing consistent with the City’s identified local needs and its regional housing responsibilities.
Implementation Policy: HS-2.3 Encourage development of high quality multiple-family developments where they are compatible with adjacent land uses and provide appropriate open and common spaces.
Implementation Policy: HS-2.6 Address the housing needs of special populations and extremely low income households.
Implementation Policy: HS-2.9 Assist residential developers in identifying and preparing land suitable for residential development.
Safety Element: The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following Safety Element goals and implementation policies:
Goal: SF-1 Minimize injury, loss of life, property damage and economic and social disruption caused by seismic shaking and other earthquake-induced hazards, and by geologic hazards such as slope instability, compressible and collapsible soils, and subsidence.
Implementation Policy: SF-1.1 New habitable structures shall be designed and built in accordance with the most recent California Building Code.
Implementation Policy: SF-1.2 Prior to project approval, new development or expansion of existing projects within the Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone Overlay shall conduct geotechnical and engineering geological investigations, prepared by State certified professionals. No structure for human occupancy nor any critical facility fire and police stations; City communication centers; hospitals, schools, pre-schools, nursing homes and other limited-mobility or high-occupancy populations; electrical substations and towers, water reservoirs, high-pressure or large-diameter pipelines, and bridges or other key transportation structures) shall be allowed across the trace of an active fault. If these studies confirm that the fault trace of concern is active, structural setbacks or other measures designed to mitigate the potential for future surface fault rupture should be implemented.
Implementation Policy: SF-1.3 Prior to project approval, new development or expansion of existing projects within the Liquefaction Susceptibility Overlay shall conduct liquefaction assessment studies, prepared by State-certified professionals.
Goal: SF-2 Minimize injury, loss of life, property damage and economic and social disruption caused by flooding hazards.
Implementation Policy: SF-2.1 New development or expansion of existing projects within the FEMA 100-Year Floodplain Overlay and Indian Cove/Mesquite Drainage Area Overlay (see Exhibit LU-6, Safety Overlays) shall mitigate flooding hazards to the project and potential impacts to surrounding properties.
Implementation Policy: SF-2.2 Require new development within the 100-year flood plain or repeat flood properties as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct hydrological studies, prepared by a State-certified engineer, to assess the potential impacts the new development will have on the flooding and sedimentation potential of existing development downgrade and implement appropriate mitigation measures to reduce this impact to an acceptable level.
Implementation Policy: SF-2.4 Prohibit new facilities that use or store hazardous materials in quantities that would place them in the State’s TRI or SQG databases from being located in the
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flood zone (Zones A, AO and X), unless all standards of elevation, anchoring and flood proofing have been implemented to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Department, and the Twentynine Palms Fire Department.
Goal: SF-3 Reduce the risk of death, injury, property damage and economic loss due to windstorms.
Implementation Policy: SF-3.2 Require the undergrounding of overhead utility lines in new developments, and review the cost benefit of systematically undergrounding the existing overhead utility lines in the planning area, to help reduce the impact of windstorms on the City’s power system.
Goal: SF-4 Reduce the risk of death, injury, property damage and economic loss due to structure and vegetation fires.
Implementation Policy: SF-4.1 new habitable structures shall be constructed in accordance with the most recent California Fire Code.
Goal: SF-5 Reduce the potential for hazardous materials contamination in Twentynine Palms.
Implementation Policy: SF-5.10 Require new development that require discretionary approval by the City and are identified in DTSC databases or pertinent agency databases identified by the DTSC to undertake a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, prepared in accordance with the latest ASTM protocol for such assessments. Require the implementation of the recommendations/mitigation measures from the Phase I study.
Conservation and Open Space Element: The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following Conservation and Open Space Element goals and implementation policies:
Goal:CO-1 Designate, maintain and enhance the quality of permanently protected open space used by both endangered and special status species.
Implementation Policy CO-1.1 Until such time as the West Mojave Plan is adopted, require proposed development projects on previously undeveloped land in areas identified in Exhibits CO-2 through CO-7, Special Status Biological Resources, or other areas where suitable habitat may occur, to prepare a biological assessment in accordance with current state and federal requirements to determine the occurrence of any endangered or special status species or habitat and to adopt mitigation measures.
Implementation Policy: CO-1.2 Require focused surveys for the burrowing owl for development projects on vacant properties, to determine the occurrence of burrowing owl and prepare mitigation measures if necessary.
Implementation Policy: CO-1.8 Encourage developers to preserve, protect and at a minimum salvage naturally occurring desert plant materials for incorporation into project landscaping to the greatest extent possible.
Implementation Policy: CO-1.9 Encourage preservation and utilization of on-site indigenous materials on project landscape plans.
Implementation Policy: CO-1.10 A biological assessment shall be performed for all vacant properties proposing development within areas identified as Desert Fan Palm Oasis vegetation in Exhibits CO2 through CO-7. Projects impacting the fan palm oasis vegetation type shall be required to comply with the mitigations recommended in the biological assessment. Mitigation measures shall be
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incorporated to preserve critical habitat, avoid impacts, or offset the impact in a way that restores, replaces or compensates for the lost biological resource.
Goal: CO-2 Identify the City’s cultural resources and establish regulations to protect them Implementation Policy: CO-2.1 All projects in areas where a previous survey has not been completed in the past five years shall contact the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) for a records search on the project site for potential archaeological or historical resources. The project shall comply with AIC recommendations.
Implementation Policy: CO-2.5 Encourage in-place preservation of cultural resources when such resources are deemed sensitive and significant by a certified archaeologist.
Implementation Policy: CO-2.6 When in-place preservation of sensitive and significant resources is not feasible, require proper recovery and preservation of cultural resources when possible.
Implementation Policy: CO-2.7 Require onsite monitoring of grading activities when deemed necessary by a certified archaeologist as a result of the cultural resources survey required in Implementation Policy: CO-2.8 Require special monitoring on development project sites known to contain or a soils analysis indicates the presence of finer-grained fluvial, lacustrine, or aeolian deposits which are sensitive for potentially containing fossilized remains.
Implementation Policy: CO-2.9 In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project development/construction, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the overall project may continue during this assessment period.
Implementation Policy: CO-2.10 In areas containing finer-grained fluvial, lacustrine, or aeolian deposits where it is unknown if paleontological resources exist, field surveys prepared by a qualified paleontological professional before grading shall be conducted to establish the need for palaeontologic monitoring which shall be done upon recommendation by the professional paleontologist and approval by the Community Development Director.
Goal: CO-3 Develop polices and programs to ensure an adequate supply of high quality water.
Implementation Policy: CO-3.2 Require that all new development within the City comply with City, water district and state mandates concerning the conservation and treatment of water.
Implementation Policy: CO-3.6 Enforce regulations aimed at reducing groundwater and urban runoff pollution, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Implementation Policy: CO-3.7 Enforce regulations and guidelines for the development and maintenance of project-specific on-site retention/detention basins, which implement the NPDES program, enhance groundwater recharge, and complement regional flood control facilities.
Goal: CO-4 Develop regulations and policies which reduce pollutants responsible for lowering the air quality within the City and for adding to the global climate change problem.
Implementation Policy: CO-4.1 Require air quality analyses for all proposed development projects that have the potential to adversely affect air quality and identify and impose mitigation measures within their design. Projects shall be determined to have the potential to adversely affect air quality based on the significance thresholds established by the MDAQMD CEQA Guidelines.
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Implementation Policy: CO-4.5 Locate commercial services near population centers to reduce the length of travel trips.
Implementation Policy: CO-4.6 Require developers to phase and stage construction activities to reduce construction-related pollutant emission levels to the lowest level practical.
Implementation Policy: CO-4.7 Require developers to use water trucks and temporary irrigation systems, as well as other feasible measures, to limit fugitive dust emissions resulting from their activities in accordance with MDAQMD Rule 403.
Implementation Policy: CO-4.11 Develop a system of trails, paths and other rights-of-way for the use of non-motorized transportation, including bicycles and walking.
Implementation Policy: CO-4.13 Develop and implement greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures, including discrete, early-action greenhouse gas reducing measures that are technologically feasible and cost effective, for both public and private development projects.
Implementation Policy: CO-4-18 Future development shall be sited in accordance with the guidelines prepared by the California Air Resources Board in their latest Air Quality and Land Use Handbook.
Goal: CO-6 Preserve quality nighttime views within the City.
Implementation Policy: CO-6.2 Require shielding of outdoor lighting and that lighting be designed and installed in a manner that confines the direct light rays to the property upon which the lighting is installed.
Implementation Policy: CO-6.3 Require lighting in and near residential areas to be minimal and shielded to prevent nuisance glare.
Goal: CO-7 Develop regulations and programs to encourage sustainable practices in land use, use of buildings and for development and construction.
Implementation Policy: CO-7.1 Use the City’s building codes and development code to encourage sustainable construction practices and the use of energy-saving technology within buildings.
Recreation Element: The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following Recreation Element goals and implementation policies:
Goal: RE-1 Provide safe, accessible and enjoyable parks and recreation facilities that enhance the community.
Implementation Policy: RE-1.1 Maintain a level of service of at least 4.2 acres of park land per 1,000 residents, and strive for a level of service of 4.8 acres of community park land per 1,000 residents.
Goal: RE-2 Create a comprehensive multi-use trail system that connects users to recreational amenities, community gathering spaces, and natural open spaces.
Implementation Policy: RE-2.4 Encourage developers to provide pathways within their proposed developments to link with the Citywide pathway system.
In addition, the consistency of the proposed project with other applicable General Plan policies, principles, and actions is discussed in the relevant topic areas of this Initial Study. For example, conformity of the proposed project with the Circulation Element is discussed in Section 3.17, Traffic, while its consistency with the Noise Element is discussed in Section 3.13, Noise.
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Consistency with the Downtown Specific Plan Goals and Policies In addition to the existing plans and policies in the City, the Downtown Specific Plan presents land use policies specific to its area. The land use policies in the Downtown Specific Plan are meant to guide the orderly development and redevelopment of the downtown infrastructure, businesses, and housing. A mix of land uses, including residential and commercial, are proposed to create a walkable, pedestrian-friendly downtown and a lively center that is the focal point for the community. The Land Use goals and policies presented in the Downtown Specific Plan are intended to promote new opportunities for increased vitality and economic prosperity. The proposed project would be consistent with these goals and policies.
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3.12 Mineral Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and
the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locallyimportant mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or
other land use plan?
a, b) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? (No Impact) The California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) requires that all cities consider mapped mineral resources designations (as defined by the State Mining and Geology Board) in long-term planning efforts. SMARA was enacted to promote the conservation and sensitive use of significant mineral deposits. The law ensures that significant aggregate resources are recognized and considered before land use decisions are made that may compromise the long-term availability of these resources.
According to the City’s Conservation and Open Space Element, neither the State nor San Bernardino County has been identified as a mineral resource area of significance. Most properties surrounding the Specific Plan Area have been disturbed by either residential development or commercial uses.
The nearest surface mining facility is located in the industrial area south of Twentynine Palms Highway, east of Mojave Road, approximately 4 miles east of the Specific Plan Area. The site is not known to be identified in any other land use plans as a mineral resource recovery site.
The proposed project is located in the urban core of the City. No properties in the immediate vicinity of the Specific Plan Area are used for mineral recovery. Development of the proposed Specific Plan is not likely to result in loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource. No impact would occur.
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3.13 Noise
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the
vicinity of the project in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
b) Result in generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or noise levels?
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a
plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
a) Result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? (Less than Significant) The Noise Ordinance within Chapter 19.80 of the City’s Municipal Code identifies specific maximum noise levels within certain zoning districts. These thresholds are shown below in Table 3.13-1.
Table 3.13-1 Noise Standards
Affected Land Use (Receiving Noise)
Noise Level
Interior CNEL Exterior CNEL
Residential Districts (RL, RS, RM, R-HD, OSR) 45 dBA1 65 dBA2,3 Residential within Mixed Use 30 dBA Outdoor to Indoor Noise Reduction4
-
Office Commercial District (CO) and Public District (P) 45 dBA1 - Other Commercial Districts (CN, CG, CT, CS) 45 dBA1 -
Community Industrial (IC) 70 dBA -
Open Space - 65 dBA
Military As determined by Base Command -
1. Applies to indoor environment excluding bathrooms, toilets, closets and corridors.
2. Applies to single-family residential. Outdoor environment limited to private yard of single-family; normally this is a rear yard.
3. Applies to multi-family residential. Applies to first-floor patio area where there is an expectation of privacy (i.e., not a patio area which also serves as the primary entrance to the unit).
4.Standard recognizes that residential in mixed-use areas may be exposed to noise environments which may have late night noise and may change substantially from time to time.
5.Only applies to neighborhood parks where peace and quiet are determined to be of primary importance. Not applicable to urban parks or active parks.
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The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or development proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As a policy and regulatory document, the proposed Specific Plan would have no direct impacts related to noise. The conceptual public realm improvements envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended only to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future and would require further CEQA consideration at the project-level prior to implementation. The improvements envisioned to implement the proposed Specific Plan are expected to generate noise levels compatible with the surrounding urban environment.
The City may require the preparation of a noise impact study with future development applications for projects within the Downtown Specific Plan Area. Based on the results of the noise impact study, the applicant’s project may be conditioned, consistent with General Plan implementation policies NS-1.1 and NS-1.4, by requiring noise studies prior to project approval and sound attenuation features to reduce noise exposure. Implementation of these policies would ensure that people within the Specific Plan Area are not subjected to unacceptable noise levels. A less than significant impact would occur. b) Result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or noise levels? (Less than Significant) None of the allowable uses in the proposed Downtown Specific Plan Area are those associated with the generation of excessive vibration or groundborne noise. Construction of future development in the Specific Plan Area may temporarily generate potential short-term noise or vibration impacts. Depending on the type of development proposed, the City may require the preparation of a noise impact study with future development applications for projects within the Specific Plan Area. Based on the results of the noise impact study, the applicant’s project may be conditioned consistent with General Plan implementation policy NS-1.1, and by requiring noise studies prior to project approval. Noise studies would address noise impacts including groundborne vibration. Implementation of this policy would ensure that people within the Specific Plan Area are not subjected to unacceptable groundborne vibration or noise levels. A less than significant impact would occur.
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (No Impact) The Downtown Specific Plan Area is not located in an airport land use plan area or within 2 miles of an airport. The Twentynine Palms Airport is located approximately 5.5 miles east of the Downtown Specific Plan Area. Given the distance to this airport, the downtown area would not be exposed to excessive noise levels associated with airport operation. Therefore, there would be no impact.
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3.14 Population and Housing
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in
an area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (Less than Significant)
As a policy-level document, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development. However, future improvements within the Downtown Specific Plan Area may include the development of new housing or businesses that may directly or indirectly increase the population within the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
To estimate the potential population and employment growth over the 25-year life expectancy of the Downtown Specific Plan, key factors from the US Census and local economic market data were mined to craft some basic predictions about jobs, resident population, and visitors. The increment over baseline expected growth (i.e., growth anticipated without implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan) was calculated by taking the low-end economic forecast from the Market Study (which is based on low or no action by the City) and comparing that to the most aggressive potential growth outcome foreseeable from implementation of the Plan. Based on the types of development planned within the Downtown Specific Plan Area, it is estimated that the project may result in approximately 370 new permanent residents and approximately 280 new employment opportunities attributable to implementation of the Specific Plan over a lengthy, multi-year time horizon. The actual employment and residential estimates could be substantially less depending on economic conditions and other various factors.
Overall, the Downtown Specific Plan Area would account for approximately 5% of the City’s land area and it is not anticipated that implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan Area would lead to a significant increase in unplanned population growth. The population estimates are contingent on economic conditions and assumes: no residential or commercial vacancies; that none of the new employment opportunities would be filled by existing Twentynine Palms residents proposed under the Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, while the Downtown Specific Plan includes all feasible development parcels within the Plan Area, not all of the projected uses may be constructed. However, even if all of the residential, commercial, and hotel uses contemplated by the Downtown Specific Plan were to be constructed, the timing of development associated population increases would be distributed over an extended period of time. Additionally, future improvements would require further CEQA review of site-specific project-level impacts prior to implementation to ensure that the individual projects do result in a substantial population growth. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
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b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Less than Significant)
Future improvements constructed in the Downtown Specific Plan Area would primarily consist of new development on vacant land or infill development. There are a few existing houses that are sited for new development areas. These houses are owned by the City and are presently vacant, therefore, the project is not anticipated to displace any people or residences currently utilized for shelter. Furthermore, future projects would be subject to further CEQA review of project-specific impacts. This impact would be less than significant.
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3.15 Public Services
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire Protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
Fire Protection
The San Bernardino County Fire Department (SBCoFD) is responsible for fire protection within the City of Twentynine Palms. SBCoFD serves the City locally through its Fire Station #44 at 6560 Adobe Road, and Fire Station #43 at 3834 Lear Avenue. SBCoFD’s Division Headquarters is located in Yucca Valley. In total, SBCoFD operates 67 fire stations in 24 cities and covers a geographic area of approximately 19,278 square miles in the County. SBCoFD has a staff of about 1,017 firefighting personnel and 654 fire suppression personal available during a given 24- hour period.
Police Protection
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is responsible for law enforcement in the City. A local Sheriff’s station operates out of Twentynine Palms City Hall at 6135 Adobe Road. The Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station serves the greater vicinity from its location in Joshua Tree, approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Twentynine Palms. The Morongo Basin Station is the third largest Sheriff's station in both area and total number of calls for law enforcement services in San Bernardino County. Within the Station's area of responsibility are the City of Twentynine Palms and the Town of Yucca Valley, as well as the unincorporated communities of Morongo Valley, Landers, Johnson Valley, Joshua Tree, Wonder Valley, Pioneertown, Amboy, Cadiz and Flamingo Heights. The Station is part of the County's Law and Justice Complex, which also houses three courtrooms and a "Type I" jail capable of housing 79 inmates.
Schools
The City of Twentynine Palms is located within the boundaries of the Morongo Unified School District (MUSD), which provides educational services through public school facilities in the Mojave high desert, from Twentynine Palms to Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley. MUSD currently operates eighteen schools within its district, including Mayfield College and Little School of the Desert, which are the schools nearest
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to the Downtown Specific Plan Area. In total, the MUSD has more than 1,100 employees who provide educational services to 9,301 students District-wide.
Parks
A total of five parks - Bucklin Park, Luckie Park, Knott’s Sky Park (including the City’s Dog Park), Pioneer Park (undeveloped), and Veteran’s Park - are located within the City of Twentynine Palms. The City’s other major recreational facilities include: the Senior Community Center, Theatre 29, a City-operated performing arts facility, Parks and Recreation Community Services Building, and Parks and Recreation Administration Building.
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for public services? (Less than Significant)
As a policy-level document, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan would have no direct impact on public services; however, future build out of the Specific Plan Area with both private development and public improvements could increase the number of persons and buildings in the project area, thereby increasing the future demand for fire and police protection and other public services.
Potential increases in activity in the Downtown Specific Plan Area would be consistent with the growth envisioned in the City’s General Plan, and the Fire Department would review future site-specific plans to ensure that such plans are consistent with City’s fire code. In addition, given the limited expansion potential of the Downtown Specific Plan Area, future development would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities.
Future site-specific development would be required to pay State-mandated school fees to offset the impact associated with new students generated by new growth. At present, there are no impact fees other than for schools. Furthermore, future development would also require further CEQA review of project-level impacts prior to implementation to ensure that the individual projects do not result in a significant demand on existing public services. Therefore, potential impacts on public services would be less than significant.
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3.16 Recreation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? (Less than Significant)
Local recreational amenities in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms include 175 acres of parks, special use areas, and passive use areas provided by different sources including the City of Twentynine Palms, the Morongo School District and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. The goal of the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2008 is to maintain a level of service of 4.2 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons, and to strive for a level of service of 4.8 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons. The City is currently achieving its park ratio goal of 4.2 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons.
As a policy-level document, the Downtown Specific Plan would not directly or indirectly induce population growth in the City or otherwise increase demand for existing parks or other recreation facilities. Indirectly, future build out of the Specific Plan Area with both private development and public improvements could increase the number of persons in the project area, thereby increasing the demand for parks and recreational facilities. As stated in Section 3.14 (Population and Housing), the project could generate 370 new permanent residents at full build out that are attributable to implementation of the Specific Plan. The addition of 370 new residents would not greatly affect the park ratio of 4.2 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons. This growth is accounted for in the General Plan, and new park facilities are also already planned to account for future population growth. Moreover, future site-specific development would require further CEQA review of project-level impacts prior to implementation to ensure that the individual projects do result in a significant demand on existing public services. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. b) Include or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? (Less than Significant) The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. However, future development projects envisioned in the Specific Plan could include new and expanded pedestrian and bicycle facilities that could be used for recreational purposes. Given the nature and scale of such improvements (e.g., street furnishings, pavement striping and signage, bicycle racks), the construction of such improvements would result in limited environmental effects, including aesthetic impacts, release of air emissions associated with construction equipment, and temporary noise impacts. Future development would require further CEQA review of project-level impacts prior to implementation to ensure that the individual projects do not result in a significant adverse physical effect on the environment. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
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3.17 Transportation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines
section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Roadways
Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62)
The Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62) corridor through the City of Twentynine Palms is a four-lane arterial and state highway and accommodates upwards of 11,000 vehicles daily (Caltrans Traffic Census, 2019). Within the study area boundary, SR 62 has a four-lane undivided cross-section with 35 mph posted speed limits. Within the study area, there is one signalized intersection at SR 62 and Adobe Road. There is no two-way left-turn lane, though left turn lanes are provided at the intersection of SR 62 at Split Rock Avenue. The Caltrans' SR 62 Transportation Concept Report (TCR, 2017) identifies a future year 2040 improvement concept to widen SR 62 to six lanes between Sunrise Road and Adobe Road. However, this improvement in not necessary to maintain minimum required level of service "D" on the roadway.
SR 62 serves as a primary east-west connection through San Bernardino County between the City of Twentynine Palms with communities to the west, including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Joshua Tree.
SR 62 provides access to a major tourist destination, Joshua Tree National Park, located south of the City.
In addition, SR 29 is a terminal access Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) truck route and is defined locally as a military convoy route for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) located north of the City.
The corridor within the study area has a relatively high access-point density with approximately 17 intersections as well as over 30 driveway access-points within the 1-mile segment between Margot Avenue and East Court. The corridor accommodates on-street parking along most of its length to service streetfacing businesses. SR 62 provides access to residential neighborhoods north and south of the roadway via local streets spaced approximately 300-feet apart. On the eastern edge of the study area, SR 62 connects to Split Rock Avenue (designated locally as a collector roadway), which provides access to residential communities along El Paseo Drive and 2 Mile Road, as well as the Oasis Elementary School. East of Adobe Road, SR 62 connects to National Park Drive, a two-lane divided local street with sidewalks and bicycle lanes. National Park Drive continues southeast, terminating at Utah Trail.
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Adobe Road
Within the study area, Adobe Road north of SR 62 is an undivided five-lane arterial with a two-way left-turn lane and sidewalks. This portion of Adobe Road has a 40-mph posted speed limit and accommodates upwards of 11,000 (need to confirm raw count data) vehicles daily (LRSP, 2020). Within the study area, Adobe Road south of SR 62 is an undivided two-lane secondary roadway with sidewalk and bicycle lanes.
This portion of Adobe Road has a 45-mph posted speed limit and accommodates upwards of 3,000 vehicles daily. Adobe Road is not defined locally as a military convoy route for the MCAGCC in downtown.
It becomes a military convoy route north of Indian Trail, well outside of downtown.
Adobe Road north of SR 62 within the study area has a relatively high access-point density with approximately 4 intersections as well as over 17 driveway access-points within the 1/3-mile segment between SR 62 and Buena Vista Drive. The corridor accommodates on-street parking along most of its length to service street-facing businesses.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities
Due to the rural nature of the City of Twentynine Palms, there is a general lack of multimodal infrastructure including sidewalk and bicycle lanes and paths within downtown. Within and adjacent to the study area, pedestrian infrastructure is largely proximal to the SR 62 and Adobe Road downtown commercial corridors.
However, even along these roadways, sidewalk gaps exist at locations where business fronts have not been improved. In addition, the sidewalk width and quality ranges due to disjointed improvements resulting from the mix of older and newer commercial development sites along the roadways. Crosswalks are provided at the signalized intersections of SR 62/Adobe Road and Adobe Road/Gorgonio Drive, and a midblock crosswalk with flashing beacons is provided along SR 62 near Tamarisk Avenue.
Existing bicycle facilities are concentrated in areas either northwest or southeast of the study area. Class II bicycle lanes are provided along portions of Adobe Road south of SR 62 and along the full extent of National Park Drive to Utah Trail. In the areas surrounding the study area, Class II bicycle lanes are provided along portions of Amboy Road (from Adobe Road to Utah Trail) and Utah Trail (from Amboy Road to Aztec Avenue and from SR 62 to the City limit). Existing Class I bicycle paths are located north and west of the study area, including portions of Split Rock Avenue and El Paseo Drive to the north and portions of Adobe Road and Baseline Road to the west. Planned bicycle facilities within or adjacent to the study area include Class II bicycle lanes along SR 62 and Adobe Road and a Class I bicycle path running adjacent to the existing canal north of Buena Vista Drive and continuing westward.
Public Transit
Existing regional transit routes 1, 3A, and 15 are concentrated along SR 62 and Adobe Road and provide access to the existing Twentynine Palms Transit Center located on Adobe Road. The local route (3B) provides transit service to residential neighborhoods within the City; however, there is limited connectivity within the study area.
Airports
The Twentynine Palms Airport is a public use airport located along SR 62 approximately 6 miles east of the study area.
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a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? (No Impact) As a policy-level document, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that may impact the circulation system. However, future improvements within the Downtown Specific Plan Area may include the development of new housing or businesses that may directly or indirectly increase those utilizing the circulation system within the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
The City’s General Plan Circulation Element designates Adobe Road, Two Mile Road, Larrea Avenue, and Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62) as arterial roadways. The western portion of Twentynine Palms Highway is also designated as a six-lane expressway. Other roadways within the project area are designated as collectors, including El Paseo Drive, Sunnyslope Drive, Mesquite Springs Road, and various others. The proposed Specific Plan does not contemplate adding new roadways, however, the Specific Plan may enhance existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, as well as improve the roadways within the project area to meet the standards included in the Circulation Element. Consistent with General Plan policies CI-1, CI-2, CI-3, CI-4, CI-6, and CI-7, the proposed Specific Plan would enhance existing roadways and frontages to allow for efficient movement through the downtown area for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists, and would provide adequate parking throughout the project area.
Additionally, in 2005 the City adopted thresholds for requiring a traffic report. Future development would need a traffic report if any of the following applies:
1. A project that could generate 50 directional trips during a peak hour or 500-749 trips during an average day.
2. A new project’s traffic will substantially affect an intersection or a roadway segment already identified as operating at an unacceptable level of service.
3. A project that may create a hazard to public safety.
4. A project that will substantially change the off-site transportation system or connections to it.
Future development that would exceed any of the above-listed thresholds would prepare the appropriate traffic report and submit it to the City for review and approval. As no development is proposed under the Downtown Specific Area Plan and future development would be consistent with all applicable plans and policies, the project is not expected to conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system.
No impact is anticipated.
The City of Twentynine Palms Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP, 2020) was completed following the guidelines within the Caltrans Systemic Safety Analysis Program (SSARP) to identify and prioritize future safety projects for the City. The LRSP aims to achieve a reduction in collisions on roadways and at intersections along the City’s major corridors, including SR 62 and Adobe Road.
The San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP, 2015) is San Bernardino County’s long-term transportation plan focused on providing a strategy for long term investment in and management of San Bernardino County’s transportation assets. The Plan provides a strategy for SR 62 to “implement improvement projects identified through the Morongo Basin Area Transportation Study (MBATS)”. The CTP also includes goals related to reducing travel time, maximizing the efficiency of the transportation system, reducing vehicle emissions, increasing alternative modes of transportation, improving safety of the transportation system, and reducing urban sprawl. The Specific Plan is consistent with the above-mentioned goals within the CTP.
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The Morongo Basin Active Transportation Plan (2019) was funded by Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Sustainable Planning Grant Program, and was developed with coordination between SCAG, San Bernardino County, the City of Twentynine Palms, and the Town of Yucca Valley. The Plan provides a comprehensive vision for active transportation improvements for communities within the Morongo Basin, and includes the goals related to active transportation improvements. These goals are related to improving safety, providing alternative modes of transportation, improving connectivity, and enhancing the ability of people to interact with their surroundings. The Specific Plan would not conflict with or obstruct any of the above-mentioned goals.
The Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) provides transit service in the Morongo Basin, including within the City of Twentynine Palms. Alternative transportation in Twentynine Palms is primarily limited to bus service, as biking and walking are limited to streets with those facilities only. Bus Route 1 (Yucca Valley) and 3B (Twentynine Palms Neighborhood) currently serve the project area. Multiple stops are located throughout the Downtown Specific Plan Area. The proposed project is expected to benefit alternative transportation modes and encourage future street improvements in the area, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. No impact would occur.
In addition, the Specific Plan includes the following goal and corresponding policies to ensure consistency with regional transportation efforts:
GOAL 3: Mobility & streets that promote walking, biking, and transit use throughout downtown.
Policy 3.1: Implement a Park-Once shared parking districts strategy.
Policy 3.2: Pedestrian continuity, safety, and accessibility across downtown.
Policy 3.3: Implement regularly spaced pedestrian crossings.
Policy 3.4: Implement multi-modal corridors along key downtown traditional or walkable districts.
Policy 3.5: Complete an active transportation framework around downtown.
Policy 3.6: Reduce the relative vehicular pollution and climate impact of downtown.
Therefore, the project is anticipated to be consistent with all regional transportation plans and policies applicable to the project site. No impact would occur.
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? (Less than Significant)
The Downtown Specific Plan is not anticipated to conflict with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 (b) criteria for analyzing transportation impacts effective July 1, 2020 concerning vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
The analysis of VMT impacts described below meets the requirements stipulated by CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 (b) and incorporates relevant advice contained in the Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA published by the Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) in December 2018. Section 15064.3 of the State CEQA Guidelines describes the requirements for assessing transportation impacts based on VMT that applied statewide beginning on July 1, 2020. As described in Section 15064.3:
– “Vehicle miles traveled” refers to the amount and distance of automobile travel “attributable to a project.” Other relevant considerations may include the effects of the project on transit or nonmotorized travel. As described separately in the Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation
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Impacts in CEQA (OPR, December 2018), VMT re-routed from other origins or destinations as the result of a project would not be attributable to a project except to the extent that the re-routing results in a net increase in VMT. For example, OPR guidelines note that retail projects typically re-route travel from other retail destinations, and therefore a retail project may lead to increases or decreases in VMT, depending on previously existing travel patterns. Similarly, a large share of retail trips are “pass-by trips” that would not be considered attributable to a retail project. – Lead agencies have discretion to choose the most appropriate methodology to evaluate a project’s vehicles miles traveled, including whether to express the change in absolute terms, per capita, per household, or any other measure.
– If existing models or methods are not available to estimate the vehicle miles traveled for the particular project being considered, a lead agency may evaluate the project’s vehicle miles travelled qualitatively. – A lead agency may use models to estimate a project’s vehicle miles traveled and may revise those estimates to reflect professional judgment based on substantial evidence.
VMT Analysis Methodology
The San Bernardino Transportation Analysis Model (SBTAM) travel forecasting model was obtained and used to measure VMT performance for individual traffic analysis zones (TAZs) that make up the project area. Downtown Specific Plan components were converted into SBTAM compatible inputs. The SBTAM model was set up to run a baseline 2016 with and without the project land uses added. From the model results, total daily VMT per service population (population plus employment) was estimated for each TAZ.
VMT modeling output is provided at Appendix C.
Downtown Specific Plan land use development assumptions were utilized to generate VMT attributable the project, namely, population, total households, multifamily households, single family households, retail employment, non-retail employment, K-12 enrollment, college enrollment. Information regarding the project land use was provided in terms of square footage by housing, commercial, retail, and hotel by specific subareas of the proposed development. The highest values were used for each. Also, square footage values for residential were converted to housing units based on information provided in terms of SF/unit for each sub-area. All housing units proposed in the Downtown Specific Plan Area were assumed to be multifamily based on the densities and sites being proposed. Each household was assumed to have 2.68 persons per household based on the current Twentynine Palms census data.
VMT Analysis Results
The 2016 without project model scenario results in a VMT per service population of 24.62 while the 2016 with project model scenario resulted in a VMT per service population of 24.51. Therefore, the Downtown Specific Plan reduces VMT per service population and falls below the significance threshold.
In addition, the Specific Plan includes goals and policies consistent with strategies to reduce VMT. The Specific Plan encourages walkable, urban-style development aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and VMT. As such, the Specific Plan transportation improvement concepts for SR 62 and Adobe Road aim to meet local and regional goals related to sustainability, air quality, and reducing vehicle miles travelled by providing the infrastructure necessary to accommodate safe and accessible bicyclist and pedestrian travel along these primary corridors within the City.
Based on these findings, the impact is less than significant.
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c, d) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Result in inadequate emergency access? (Less than Significant)
The Downtown Specific Plan is not anticipated to substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment); or result in inadequate emergency access.
The Downtown Specific Plan recommends the implementation of road diets along primary downtown corridors. Transportation improvements along these key corridors include center and/or left turn lanes, reduced vehicular travel lane widths, signs and pavement markings, curb extensions (bulb-outs), pedestrian refuge islands, and improved bicycle infrastructure along roadways and at intersections. As such, the Specific Plan aims to reduce hazards by reducing pedestrian crossing distances, providing high visibility crossing treatments, and reducing vehicular conflict zones.
The General Plan includes polices that would ensure efficient circulation and adequate access are provided in the City, and that adequate emergency access be provided. Future development under the Downtown Specific Plan, as part of the City’s project approval process, would be required to comply with existing regulations, including General Plan policies and Zoning regulations that have been prepared to minimize impacts related to design features and emergency access. The City, throughout the lengthy multi-year buildout period of the Downtown Specific Plan, would ensure relevant coordination with local emergency response providers. Adherence to State and City requirements, combined by compliance with the City’s General Plan and Zoning regulations, would ensure that the adoption of the proposed Downtown Specific Plan would result in less-than- significant impacts with respect to design hazards and/or inadequate emergency access.
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3.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource listed or
eligible for listing in the California Register of
Historic Resources, or in a local register of historic
resources as defined in Public Resources Code
section 5020.1(k)?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource that is a
resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence,
to be significant pursuant to the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code
section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code
section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California Native
American Tribe.
The CEQA Guidelines define tribal cultural resources as: (1) a site, feature, place, cultural landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe that is listed or eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources, or on a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k); or (2) a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant according to the historical register criteria in Public Resources Code Section 5024.1(c), and considering the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. a, b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources, or in a local register of historic resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)? Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe. (Less than Significant with Mitigation)
As described in Section 3.V, Cultural Resources, an Archaeological Resources Study was prepared for the Project (Stantec 2021). The study included: a records and literature search at the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC); review of the Sacred Lands File; additional contact with appropriate local Native American tribes; and a pedestrian archaeological survey of the Project Area. The Archaeological Resources Study found that based on the records search and field survey, there are a total of 24 cultural resources within the Plan Area and surrounding 0.25-mile radius. A total of 18 cultural resources are located within the Plan Area, and include 17 historic-age buildings and 1 historic-age road. A review of the
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Sacred Lands File was determined to be positive, indicating the potential for tribal cultural resources to be present within the Project Area.
On November 24, 2021, Stantec sent out letters to the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians pursuant to AB 52, and all of the twelve tribes listed on the NAHC’s list pursuant to SB 18. On December 14, 2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded to the SB 18 request for consultation and indicated that the Project was located within Serrano ancestral territory. Although the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians does not see any conflict with the proposed zoning changes, if future projects were to occur the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians might have comments and/or request formal consultation with the Lead Agency at that time. To date, no other responses from any of the tribes contacted under AB 52 or SB 18 have been received.
Given the presence of historic-era resources and the fact that the Sacred Lands File review was positive, the potential exists to encounter as-of-yet unknown historic or archaeological materials during projectrelated construction activities. If such resources were to represent “tribal cultural resources” as defined by CEQA, any substantial change to or destruction of these resources would be a potentially significant impact; therefore, the following mitigation is included.
Mitigation Measure TCR-1: Minimize Impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources If, during construction of future development projects, potential tribal cultural resources are uncovered, the City shall halt work, and workers shall avoid altering the materials and their context. Project personnel shall not collect cultural materials. The City shall notify California Native American tribes culturally affiliated with the Project Area. The City, in coordination with Native American tribes, shall determine if the resource qualifies as a tribal cultural resource under CEQA.
If it does, then all work must remain stopped in the immediate vicinity to allow evaluation of any materials. The City shall ensure that qualified resources are avoided or protected in place, in accordance with the requests of Native American tribes, to the extent feasible. Work may proceed on other parts of the project while mitigation for tribal cultural resources is being carried out.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure TCR-1 would reduce this impact to a less-than-significant level because a plan to address discovery of unanticipated buried tribal cultural resources and to preserve and/or record those resources consistent with appropriate laws and requirements would be implemented,
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3.19 Utilities and Service Systems
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction
of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment
or storm water drainage, electrical power, natural
gas, or telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry
years?
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of
solid waste reduction goals?
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management
and reduction statutes and regulations related to
solid waste?
Domestic Water
The proposed project site is located within the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) boundaries for domestic water services. TPWD operates as an independent special district, providing water services to the residents of Twentynine Palms and unincorporated areas of San Bernardino. Managing the areas ground water supply, TPWD serves a population of approximately 18,000 residents within an 87-square mile area.
The District maintains nearly 8,000 meter services, 200 miles of pipeline and 17 million gallons of water storage capacity housed in 10 reservoirs.
Water demand is met entirely by local groundwater extractions from four sub-basins south of the Pinto Mountain Fault, which are fed by rainfall in the Pinto Mountains. The District overlays portions of the Indian Cove, Eastern and Fortynine Palms sub-basins of the Joshua Tree Basin, and part of the Twentynine Palms Valley Basin. Water is pumped from these sub-basins and delivered through a pipeline system to homes and businesses. Water pumped from the Mesquite Springs sub-basin is treated to remove high levels of fluoride before being distributed.
Wastewater Treatment
As discussed in Section 3.10, Hydrology and Water Quality, the only WWTP in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms is the Mainside Facility located west of Del Valle Road at Seventh Street at the MCAGCC. The Mainside Facility treats all of the wastewater generated from the MCAGCC’s Mainside area including the
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Marine Palms, Adobe Flats, camp Wilson area and Ocotillo Heights base housing area. The Mainside WWTP headworks have a maximum capacity of three million gallons per day, with an average flow rate of one million gallons per day (U.S. Department of the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, 2015).
The City, including the Downtown Specific Plan Area, currently operates with septic tanks, and does not have sanitary sewage treatment. In 2014, the City prepared it first Wastewater Master Plan to identify and describe the potential facilities that would be required for a centralized sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant to replace the septic systems currently in place. A new centralized system would be anticipated to include the area of the City of Twentynine Palms and the unincorporated areas around the City, but is not part of the proposed Downtown Specific Plan.
Solid Waste
Burrtec Waste Industries provides solid waste pick up and disposal, as well as recycling services in the City. Commercial services provided by Burrtec include construction/demolition waste, portable restrooms, temporary bin rental, roll-offs, and concrete washout. Solid waste disposal and landfill siting is handled by the County of San Bernardino, Solid Waste Management Division. County solid waste facilities serving the City include the Twentynine Palms Transfer Station located at 7501 Pinto Mountain Road in Twentynine Palms, and the Landers Landfill located at 59200 Winters Road in Landers. a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electrical power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Less than Significant) The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. With regard to wastewater, the City does not have sanitary sewer service supporting existing or future infrastructure. Future development would need to be served by one of three options: expansion of the existing package treatment plant, construction of a new package treatment plant, or installation of individual septic tanks.
With regard to water supplies, the City’s Urban Water Management Plan states that it has capacity to meet projected demand to 2040. As noted in Section 1.2, population growth anticipated by the Downtown Specific Plan is assumed to be captured within the City’s current General Plan. The Downtown Specific Plan would concentrate portions of that growth into the downtown area, but no new or expanded water facilities would be required beyond those contemplated in the General Plan. Storm water, electrical power, and other utilities would depend on the type of future development proposed and would be analyzed on a project-by-project basis.
Future improvements would require site-specific design and engineering as well as further CEQA review of project-level impacts prior to implementation. Furthermore, future improvements would be subject to the City’s development standards, which would minimize impacts to surface runoff and the drainage system by requiring project designs to accommodate stormwater collection and conveyance as necessary. As a policy-level document, the Downtown Specific Plan would not require the construction or relocation of any utilities. A less than significant impact would occur.
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b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? (Less than Significant) The City relies solely on groundwater to meet its water demands. Based on the Urban Water Management Plan, there is sufficient groundwater supplies to meet demand projected to 2040 (City 2015) during normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry years. In addition, the TPWD plans to construct a new well to assist in meeting future demand. The City’s local water quantities are adequate to support new development identified within the Downtown Specific Plan for the duration of the Plan’s time horizon, while acknowledging that water demand will likely vary among future land uses. For example, restaurants typically demand more water than the typical retail shop. Likewise, residential uses typically demand more water than office space. Future development would be required to adhere to the provisions of City ordinances regarding water demand allocations, as applicable. Future site-specific development would require further CEQA review and any new water line extensions or line size modifications would be designed in coordination with the City Engineer. A less than significant impact would occur.
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? (Less than Significant)
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. With regard to wastewater, the City does not provide sanitary sewer service supporting existing or future infrastructure. As previously noted, future development would need to be served by one of three options: expansion of the existing package treatment plant, construction of a new package treatment plant, or installation of individual septic tanks. Such development would require further CEQA review and any new wastewater treatment systems would be designed in coordination with the City Engineer and abide by all relevant laws and regulations governing wastewater treatment. A less than significant impact would occur.
d, e) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? (Less than Significant)
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. Future construction activities envisioned by the Downtown Specific Plan could generate solid waste in the form of waste asphalt and structure demolition. These activities would be required to comply with federal, State, and local statutes and regulations governing solid waste.
Development would be subject to the City’s Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Requirement, which requires a project sponsor to submit a waste reduction plan that demonstrates that at least 50 percent of the construction and demolition waste can be recycled. Therefore, the construction and demolition waste associated with future development contemplated by the Downtown Specific Plan would have less-than-significant impacts on landfills. The operation of future residential, commercial, and institutional land uses would likely generate higher volumes of solid waste than what is currently generated, due to the increase in population associated with new development; however, such increases are assumed
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to be captured within the City’s current General Plan. Solid waste would be collected, taken to the waste transfer station and then sent to a landfill.
The Downtown Specific Plan Area would continue to be served by Burrtec, the City’s solid waste contractor.
Trash generated by the project would be hauled to the Twentynine Palms Transfer Station, east of the City, and then transported to Landers Landfill, a regional landfill located approximately 30 miles northwest of the City. Additional capacity, if needed, could be provided by either the expansion of the Landers Landfill or the regional landfill in Barstow, approximately 100 miles north of the City. Burrtec is required to meet all local, regional, State and federal standards for solid waste disposal. Future site-specific development would require further CEQA review and would abide by relevant laws and regulations governing solid waste disposal treatment. Impacts associated with solid waste are expected to be less than significant.
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3.20 Wildfire
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose
project occupants to pollutant concentrations from
a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or
other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that
may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the
environment?
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks,
including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides as a result of runoff, post-fire slop
instability, or drainage changes?
The Downtown Specific Plan Area is located in the City’s urban core and is not in proximity to a Very High Fire Hazard zone (City 2012). There are areas identified as having a moderate fire risk. The nearest State Responsibility Zone is located approximately 14 miles west of the Specific Plan Area. a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (Less than Significant)
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing various types of improvements in the future. Development under the Downtown Specific Plan could require the use of vehicles and trucks that temporarily travel along several of the City’s main roadways during construction.
However, none of the land uses proposed by the Downtown Specific Plan are anticipated to negatively impact emergency response or evacuation plans. Future development would require further CEQA review to ensure that proposed improvements do not significantly impact emergency response or evacuation plans. Impacts would be less than significant.
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? (Less than Significant)
The proposed Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. The Downtown Specific Plan Area is generally flat and is not adjacent to any
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mountains or hillsides that could exacerbate wildfire risks. Additionally, the types of developments proposed by the Specific Plan are mostly residential and commercial uses that would utilize typical household cleaners and other relatively minimal amounts of other hazardous materials. If a wildfire were to occur, it is unlikely that use of fertilizers, paint, and household cleaners would expose occupants to pollutant concentrations. Furthermore, future development would require further CEQA review to ensure that proposed improvements do not significantly exacerbate wildfire risks and thereby expose occupants to pollutant concentrations. Impacts would be less than significant. c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? (Less than Significant) The Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. However, future projects may require additional infrastructure to adequately serve new development. Future development would require further CEQA review to ensure that proposed improvements do not require infrastructure that would exacerbate wildfire risks. As no development is currently proposed, impacts would be less than significant. d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides as a result of runoff, post-fire slop instability, or drainage changes? (Less than Significant) The Downtown Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor grant any entitlements for development. As described previously, the conceptual improvement designs envisioned in the Specific Plan are intended only to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of improvements in the future. The Downtown Specific Plan Area is located within a relatively flat area and is not generally at risk for downslope flooding or landslides given the topographic characteristics of the area.
However, a large portion of the Downtown Specific Plan Area is located within a FEMA flood hazard area.
Therefore, future projects may expose future people or structures to risks related to downstream flooding as a result of runoff or post-fire instability. Future development would require further CEQA review to ensure that future improvements do not require infrastructure that would exacerbate wildfire risks. As no development is currently proposed, impacts would be less than significant.
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3.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Does the project:
a) Have the potential to substantially degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, substantially reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively
considerable” means that the incremental effects
of a project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects)?
c) Have environmental effects which would cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (Less than Significant with Mitigation)
As described in Section 3.4, Biological Resources, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan would have no direct impact on biological resources, and future improvements envisioned in the Specific Plan would be subject to applicable federal, state, and local regulations that protect such resources, as well as to further CEQA review of project-level impacts. Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would also ensure that any trees removed during implementation of future projects would have a less than significant impact on nesting birds.
Compliance with these existing regulations and implementation of BIO-1, would ensure that the project would have a less than significant impact on plant and wildlife species and their habitat. Similarly, as described in subsection 3.5, Cultural Resources, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan would have no direct impact on prehistoric or historic resources and future improvements envisioned in the Specific Plan would be subject to mitigation measures CUL-1 through CUL-4 as well as further CEQA review of projectlevel impacts, which would ensure proper treatment of any resources unearthed during construction.
Therefore, with the incorporation of mitigation measure CUL-1, this impact would be less than significant.
Environmental Analysis
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND 3-63 .
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? (Less than Significant with Mitigation) The impacts of Downtown Specific Plan implementation may have cumulatively considerable impacts with regard to air quality, cultural resources, public services, and population and housing. Although incremental changes in certain environmental topics can be expected as a result of future improvements envisioned in the proposed Specific Plan, all foreseeable potential environmental impacts would be considered less than significant or would be reduced to a less than significant level through implementation of the mitigation measures recommended in this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration or in future CEQA review of project-level impacts. This would also ensure that any contribution to cumulative impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? (Less than Significant with Mitigation) Construction of future improvements envisioned in the proposed Downtown Specific Plan would have the potential to cause adverse environmental impacts related to air quality, hazardous materials, water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. Although the Plan itself does not include development and construction, it would provide a guide to future development of the downtown area. This Downtown Specific Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration mandates compliance with all required regulations and laws that would reduce potential impacts to air quality, hazardous materials, water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. Further, the Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 included in this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration requires the preparation of a Phase I Initial Site Assessment for sites that may encounter hazardous materials during construction. Additionally, future developments and improvements would be required to complete project-specific CEQA review that would analyze project-level impacts and would likely include mitigation measures that would address site-specific impacts. This would ensure minimization of substantial adverse effects on human beings. Therefore, with the incorporation of the proposed and future mitigation measures, the proposed Downtown Specific Plan would not result in environmental effects that would cause substantial direct or indirect adverse effects on human beings.
References
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND 4-1 .
4. References
California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2021. California Important Farmland Finder. Available at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/DLRP/CIFF/
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 2021. California State Scenic Highway System Highway System Map. Available at:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa California Energy Commission (CEC). 2005. Energy Action Plan II. October. https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/published/REPORT/51604.htm
City of Twentynine Palms. 2012. Twentynine Palms General Plan Update. April.
GHD. 2021. Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan-Biological Reconnaissance Site Visit to Support CEQA IS/MND.
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. 2016. Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District California Environmental Quality Act and Federal Conformity Guidelines.
San Bernardino Associated Governments. 2014. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. March.
State Water Resources Control Board. 2021. Geotracker. Available at:
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/map/?CMD=runreport&myaddress=twentnine+palms# Twentynine Palms Water District. 2015. 2015 Urban Water Management Plan for Twentynine Palms Water District. December.
Report Preparers
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City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND 5-1
5. Report Preparers
5.1 City of Twentynine Palms
Travis Clark, Community Development Director
5.2 GHD
Charles Smith, AICP, LEED AP, Business Group Leader
Todd Tregenza, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner
Makinzie Clark, Transportation Planner
5.3 Sub-consultants
Stantec
Kristina Lindgren
Converge 2 Plan
Dean Munn
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendices
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A
Responses to Comments
This section includes copies of the comment letters received during the 30-day public review period for the IS/MND. Responses to each comment are provided after each letter.
From: Ryan Nordness <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 1:15 PM
To: Travis Clark <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: SB18 notice for the City of 29 Palms Downtown Specific Plan, California CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Twentynine Palms. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Thank you for contacting the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) regarding the above referenced project. SMBMI appreciates the opportunity to review the project documentation, which was received by our Cultural Resources Management Department on November 29th. The project is located within Serrano ancestral territory, and the area for the project is of interest, but Tribe sees no conflicts with the zoning changes at this time. However, when specific projects are planned and implemented, SMBMI might have comments and/or request formal consultation with the Lead Agency pursuant to CEQA (as amended, 2015) and CA PRC 21080.3.1.
This communication concludes SMBMI’s input on this project, at this time, and no additional consultation under SB18 is required. If you should have any further questions with regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience, as I will be your Point of Contact (POC) for SMBMI with respect to this project.
Respectfully,
THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS
ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please delete it from your system without copying it and notify the sender by reply e-mail so that the email address record can be corrected. Thank You
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-1
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-2 Letter 1 Response to Comments
Comment Letter 1 was submitted by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) in response to SB18 outreach for the project (see Section 1.6 of this IS/MND). The commenter advises that the project area is of interest given its location within Serrano ancestral territory but observes no conflicts at this time.
The commenter requests that when future specific projects are planned and implemented, SMBMI may have comments and/or request formal consultation with the Lead Agency. No revisions to the IS/MND are needed in response to this letter.
Dear Mr. Travis Clark,
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) appreciates your efforts to include the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in the Downtown Specific Plan project. The project area is not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation. However, it is within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area. For this reason, the ACBCI THPO requests the following:
[VIA EMAIL TO:[email protected]]
City of Twentynine Palms
Mr. Travis Clark
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, California 92277
January 24, 2022
Re: City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan and CEQA Study Project Again, the Agua Caliente appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have questions or require additional information, please call me at (760)699-6956. You may also email me at [email protected].
Cordially,
Lacy Padilla
Archaeologist
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
03-053-2022-001
*Copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with this project.
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-3
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-4 Letter 2 Response to Comments
Comment Letter 1 was submitted by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI). The commenter acknowledges that the project area is not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation but is within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area. The ACBCI requested copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with this project. The City subsequently provided this documentation. No revisions to the IS/MND are needed in response to this letter.
Dear Mr. Travis Clark,
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) appreciates your efforts to include the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in the Downtown Specific Plan project. The project area is not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation. However, it is within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area. For this reason, the ACBCI THPO requests the following:
[VIA EMAIL TO:[email protected]]
City of Twentynine Palms
Mr. Travis Clark
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, California 92277
March 09, 2022
Re: Downtown Specific Plan
Again, the Agua Caliente appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have questions or require additional information, please call me at (760)699-6956. You may also email me at [email protected].
Cordially,
Lacy Padilla
Archaeologist
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
03-053-2022-001
*Should human remains be discovered during construction of the proposed project, the project contractor would be subject to either the State law regarding the discovery and disturbance of human remains or the Tribal burial protocol. In either circumstance all destructive activity in the immediate vicinity shall halt and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5. If the remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted. The NAHC will make a determination of the Most Likely Descendent (MLD). The City and Developer will work with the designated MLD to determine the final disposition of the remains.
# *Prior to any future development within the project area, a cultural resources inventory by a qualified archaeologist should be conducted.
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-5
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-6 Letter 3 Response to Comments
Comment Letter 3 was submitted by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) after the close of the public review period on the Draft IS/MND. The commenter requests: 1) that specific practices be followed should human remains be discovered during construction of the proposed project; and 2) that prior to any future development within the project area, a cultural resources inventory by a qualified archaeologist should be conducted.
Both of these items are sufficiently addressed through Mitigation Measures CUL-4 and CUL-2, respectively.
No revisions to the IS/MND are needed in response to this letter.
Appendix A
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix A-5 Appendix B
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Appendix B
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix B-1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan
SCH No. 2022010154
Mitigation Measure Implementation
Procedure
Monitoring
Responsibility
Monitoring / Reporting
Action
& Schedule
Monitoring
Compliance Record
(Name / Date)
Biological Resources
MM BIO-1: Protect Nesting Birds and Raptors
- Ground disturbance and vegetation clearing shall be conducted, if possible, during the fall and/or winter months and outside of the avian nesting season (generally February 1 – August 31) to avoid any direct effects to protected birds. If ground disturbance cannot be confined to work outside of the nesting season, a qualified ornithologist shall conduct pre-construction surveys within the vicinity of the Project area, to check for nesting activity of native birds and to evaluate the site for presence of raptors and special status bird species. The ornithologist shall conduct at minimum a one-day pre-construction survey within the seven-day period prior to vegetation removal and ground-disturbing activities. If ground disturbance or vegetation removal work lapses for seven days or longer during the breeding season, a qualified ornithologist shall conduct a supplemental avian pre-construction survey before Project work is reinitiated.
- If active nests are detected within the construction footprint or up to 500 feet from construction activities, the ornithologist shall flag a buffer around each nest (assuming property access). Construction activities shall avoid nest sites until the ornithologist determines that the young have fledged or nesting activity has ceased. If nests are documented outside of the construction (disturbance) footprint, but within 500 feet of the construction area, buffers would be implemented as needed (buffer size dependent on species). Buffer sizes for common species would be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the CDFW and, if applicable, with USFWS. Buffer sizes would consider factors such as:
• (1) noise and human disturbance levels at the construction site at the time of the survey and the noise and disturbance expected during the construction activity;
• (2) distance and amount of vegetation or other screening between the construction site and the nest; and
Incorporate protection and
avoidance measures into
final plans or specifications
Conduct preconstruction
nesting surveys if grading
or vegetation removal
occurs during nesting
season
Implement recommended
protection measures as
necessary
City Verify that protection and
avoidance measures are
in final plans or
specifications
Verify that surveys are
conducted prior to grading
or ground disturbing
activities during nesting
season
Verify that disturbance
buffers are implemented
during construction, if
required
Appendix B
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix B-2 Mitigation Measure Implementation
Procedure
Monitoring
Responsibility
Monitoring / Reporting
Action
& Schedule
Monitoring
Compliance Record
(Name / Date)
• (3) sensitivity of individual nesting species and behaviors of the nesting birds.
If active nests are detected during the survey, the qualified ornithologist shall monitor all nests at least once per week to determine whether birds are being disturbed. Activities that might, in the opinion of the qualified ornithologist, disturb nesting activities (e.g., excessive noise), shall be prohibited within the buffer zone until such a determination is made. If signs of disturbance or distress are observed, the qualified ornithologist shall immediately implement adaptive measures to reduce disturbance.
These measures may include, but are not limited to, increasing buffer size, halting disruptive construction activities in the vicinity of the nest until fledging is confirmed or nesting activity has ceased, placement of visual screens or sound dampening structures between the nest and construction activity, reducing speed limits, replacing and updating noisy equipment, queuing trucks to distribute idling noise, locating vehicle access points and loading and shipping facilities away from noisesensitive receptors, reducing the number of noisy construction activities occurring simultaneously, and/or reorienting and/or relocating construction equipment to minimize noise at noise-sensitive receptors.
Cultural Resources
MM CUL-1: Protect Historic Resources
Future developers within the Specific Plan Area, for projects not considered exempt, shall retain a qualified architectural historian to evaluate all historicage buildings within the proposed project footprint for CRHR eligibility, to determine any potential adverse impacts to historical resources under CEQA.
A report of findings shall be prepared and submitted to the City within 30 days of completion of the evaluation, concurrent with the proposed application for development.
Complete and submit
historic resources report
concurrent with application
for development
City Verify that findings are
incorporated into final
plans or specifications
MM CUL-2: Protect Archaeological Resources
Future developers within the Specific Plan Area, for projects not considered exempt, shall retain a qualified archaeologist to prepare a site-specific cultural resource study as part of the entitlement process.
Complete and submit
cultural resources report
concurrent with application
for development
City Verify that findings are
incorporated into final
plans or specifications
Appendix B
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix B-3 Mitigation Measure Implementation
Procedure
Monitoring
Responsibility
Monitoring / Reporting
Action
& Schedule
Monitoring
Compliance Record
(Name / Date)
MM CUL-3: Conduct Archaeological Monitoring
Future developers within the Specific Plan Area, for projects not considered exempt, shall retain a qualified archaeological monitor to be present during all earth moving activities within the Plan area. The monitor shall be empowered to stop and redirect construction activities should an archaeological resource be uncovered. Resources shall be identified and documented in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards. A report of findings shall be prepared and submitted to the City within 30 days of the completion of monitoring activities.
Incorporate protection and
avoidance measures into
final plans or specifications
If archaeological resources
are discovered, halt work
and follow procedures, as
appropriate
City Verify that protection and
avoidance measures are
in final plans or
specifications
During construction
MM CUL-4: Protect Human Remains Discovered During Construction If human remains, associated grave goods, or items of cultural patrimony are encountered during construction, the City shall halt work in the vicinity of the find and notify the County Coroner immediately. The City shall follow the procedures in Public Resources Code § 5097.9 and Health and Safety Code § 7050.5. If the human remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours of the determination. The Native American Heritage Commission shall then notify the Most Likely Descendant (MLD), who has 48 hours to make recommendations to the landowner for the disposition of the remains. A qualified archaeologist, the City and the MLD shall make all reasonable efforts to develop an agreement for the treatment, with appropriate dignity, of any human remains and associated or unassociated funerary objects. The agreement would take into consideration the appropriate excavation, removal, recordation, analysis, custodianship, and final disposition of the human remains and associated or unassociated funerary objects.
Incorporate protection and
avoidance measures into
final plans or specifications
If human remains are
discovered, halt work and
follow procedures, as
appropriate
City Verify that protection and
avoidance measures are
in final plans or
specifications
During construction
Geology and Soils
MM GEO-1: Protect Paleontological Resources During Construction Activities
In the event that fossils are encountered during construction (i.e., bones, teeth, or unusually abundant and well-preserved invertebrates or plants), the Town shall divert construction activities away from the discovery within 50 feet of the find and notify a professional paleontologist to document the discovery as needed, to evaluate the potential resource, and to assess the nature and importance of the find. Based on the scientific value or Incorporate protection and
avoidance measures into
final plans or specifications
If paleo resources are
discovered, halt work and
follow procedures, as
appropriate
City
Construction
Coordinator,
City, and
Paleontologist
Verify that protection and
avoidance measures are
incorporated into final
plans or specifications
During construction
Appendix B
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix B-4 Mitigation Measure Implementation
Procedure
Monitoring
Responsibility
Monitoring / Reporting
Action
& Schedule
Monitoring
Compliance Record
(Name / Date)
uniqueness of the find, the paleontologist may record the find and allow work to continue, or recommend salvage and recovery of the material, if it is determined that the find cannot be avoided. The paleontologist shall make recommendations for any necessary treatment that is consistent with currently accepted scientific practices. Any fossils collected from the area shall then be deposited in an accredited and permanent scientific institution where they will be properly curated and preserved.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
MM HAZ-1: Phase I and/or Phase II Site Assessment
For projects within the Plan Area that require excavation at any of the locations where a Cortese List site was recorded, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (and Phase II sampling where appropriate) would be required. If the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment determines that remediation is required, the project sponsor would be required to implement all remediation and abatement work in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or other jurisdictional agency.
Complete and submit
Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (and Phase II
sampling where
appropriate) concurrent
with application for
development
If remediation and
abatement is required,
complete prior to new
development
City Verify that findings are
incorporated into final
plans or specifications
Tribal Cultural Resources
MM TCR-1: Minimize Impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources If, during construction of future development projects, potential tribal cultural resources are uncovered, the City shall halt work, and workers shall avoid altering the materials and their context. Project personnel shall not collect cultural materials. The City shall notify California Native American tribes culturally affiliated with the Project Area. The City, in coordination with Native American tribes, shall determine if the resource qualifies as a tribal cultural resource under CEQA. If it does, then all work must remain stopped in the immediate vicinity to allow evaluation of any materials. The City shall ensure that qualified resources are avoided or protected in place, in accordance with the requests of Native American tribes, to the extent feasible. Work may proceed on other parts of the project while mitigation for tribal cultural resources is being carried out.
Incorporate protection and
avoidance measures into
final plans or specifications
If tribal cultural resources
are discovered, halt work
and follow procedures, as
appropriate
City Verify that protection and
avoidance measures are
in final plans or
specifications
During construction
Appendix C
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix C-1 Appendix C
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Modeling Output
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Modeling Results
2016 Without Project
TAZ POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS SINGLEFAM MULTIFAM RETAILEMP NRETAILEMP SERVICE POP OD VMT OD VMT/SP 53992302 657 275 89 186 89 87 833 17,910 21.50
53992501 947 376 180 196 183 148 1,278 33,995 26.60
53992502 798 373 118 255 127 186 1,111 26,664 24.00
53992601 714 303 86 217 110 311 1,135 25,651 22.60
53992603 42 12
0 12 1 113 156 6,895 44.20
4,513 111,115 24.62
2016 With 29 Palms Downtown Specific Plan
TAZ POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS SINGLEFAM MULTIFAM RETAILEMP NRETAILEMP SERVICE POP OD VMT OD VMT/SP 53992302 721 299 89 210 92 98 911 19,005 20.86
53992501 1011 400 180 220 186 159 1,356 35,199 25.96
53992502 897 410 118 292 170 227 1,294 32,732 25.30
53992601 1363 545 86 459 164 596 2,123 42,413 19.98
53992603 42 12
0 12 12 155 209 15,081 72.16
5,893 144,430 24.51
TotalTotal
City of Twentynine Palms Downtown Specific Plan Final IS/MND Appendix C-1
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Apr 26 2022
SUBJECT: Contract Code Enforcement for Weekend Coverage.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve an extension with Southwest Security to provide private security to enforce our local rules on Friday and Saturday evenings indefinitely for $35,100 annually.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• Southwest Security Proposal
• Vacation Home Rental
Complaints Page on our
website
• February 2022 Report
• Daily Activity
Report_4_21_2022
BACKGROUND:
Staff is requesting to extend Southwest Security for the weekends, Friday and Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Southwest Security has been patrolling these timelines since October 2021. Attached is a sample of a report.
Residents can access this service on weekends by calling the HELP number at 760-362-6927. Although the impetus of this service was complaints from Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs), they also monitor our parks and public buildings as well.
Enforcement
The Development Code contains extensive criteria for operating standards for VHRs covering safety features such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, structural modifications, lighting, noise, animals, rental agreements, parking, property maintenance, signage, and trash disposal, etc. For properties where a neighbor reports a problem, the owner or their agent is required to respond within an hour. The contact information is contained on a sign posted in a clearly visible location on the building. Page 451 of 515 If the VHR owner is not complying with the requirements of the Code, there are several actions the City can take:
• Penalties and fines for a violation
• Suspension of the permit by the Planning Commission
• Revocation of the permit
• Not renew the permit
Although our Code has the actions above to issue citations to resolve issues, without a person to see or hear issues, primarily neighbor disturbances, it becomes an investigation to determine the extent of the disturbance. Now, with this service, and with a call to our VHR hotline number at the times listed above, Southwest Security can observe, make a report, and resolve the disturbance.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could choose NOT to add this service or change/add the enforcement timeframes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual cost would be $35,100 which will be within our resources for the current fiscal year, and budgeted into future budgets.
PROPOSAL
Southwest Security
45-100 Golf Center Parkway, Suite E
Indio, California 92201
(760) 970-4500
Southwest Security - October 2021 Page 2
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Proposal Request
Code Enforcement
Contact person:
Frank Luckino
City Manager
[email protected] - email
Southwest Security - October 2021 Page 3
Table of Contents
1. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ............................................................................... 4
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................... 5
3. IDENTIFICATION OF RESPONDENT .................................................................... 5
4. PERSONNEL................................................................................................... 6-8
4.1 Profile of Firm......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Contract Company Management and Personnel................................................ 6
4.3 Transition Team ..................................................................................................... 6-7
4.4 Resumes (Transition Team).................................................................................. 7-8
4.5 Customer Service/Staff Support .......................................................................... 8
4.6 Communication System........................................................................................ 8
4.7 Staff Hiring, Training ............................................................................................. 9-14
5. REFERENCES................................................................................................. 14-15
5.1 Client ....................................................................................................................... 14-15
5.2 Individual ................................................................................................................ 15
6. APPROACH TO SERVICES................................................................................ 15-26
6.1 Customer Service/Staff Support .......................................................................... 15
6.2 Guard Tour Management System (DesertTRAC)................................................ 16-20
6.3 Sample Reports...................................................................................................... 20-24
6.4 Body Camera (LensLOCK®)................................................................................. 25-26
7. PROPOSED CONTRACT PRICE ......................................................................... 27-28
7.1 Requested Level of Service .................................................................................. 27
7.2 Five (5) Year Compensation Plan......................................................................... 27
7.3 Employee Benefits................................................................................................. 28
7.4 Employee Recognition and Incentives................................................................ 28
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.............................................................................. 28-29
8.1 Our Patrol Vehicles & Uniforms ........................................................................... 29
9. AFFILIATIONS................................................................................................. 29
10. APPENDICES.................................................................................................. 30 A. Certificate of Liability Insurance .......................................................................... 30 B. PPO License ........................................................................................................... 30
Southwest Security - October 2021 Page 4
1. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
TITLE: SECURITY SERVICES
Southwest Protective Services, Inc.
SOUTHWEST SECURITY
45-100 Golf Center Parkway, Suite E
Indio, California 92201
OFF: (760) 970-4500 FAX: (760) 970-4510
Date: October 4, 2021
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
6136 ADOBE ROAD
TWENTY-NINE PALMS, CA 92277
Attention: City Manager
Subject: Proposal Request – Code Enforcement
The enclosed Response is submitted in response to the above-referenced Proposal Request The company submitting this proposal certifies that no officer of the company holds a position on the City Council of the CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS.
We understand the for services, and have conducted such other investigations as were prudent and reasonable in preparing the response. I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of the Southwest Protective Services, Inc.
Yours truly,
Jason Jackson
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature
Principal: Jason Jackson Title: President & CEO Phone: (760) 996-1285 E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: Http://www.SouthwestSecurity.net
Southwest Security - October 2021 Page 5
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City of Twentynine Palms is home to the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters and Main Park Entrance and proud host of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, the world's largest Marine Corps training base. The City is renowned for its world-class murals and artists, supportive business climate, pristine air, beautiful natural surroundings, desert and mountain vistas, and friendly family lifestyle.
Southwest Security (SWS) believes that our “Attention to detail” separates us from the rest of our industry.
Large corporate security companies have long forgotten the bread and butter of our industry, “customer service”.
We at SWS believe in treating ALL of our clients as though they are our ONLY CLIENT, not as a number on a client list. We strive to “provide the best quality security service to our customers”, ALWAYS!!! Although sometimes the processes may be complex in nature, the results should always be the same - the highest quality service. Our first and foremost concern is to always provide the best trained and most professional security force that will exceed all of your expectations in what you believe a private security service should be.
Our response to this proposal request by City of Twentynine Palms is based on “attention to detail,” customer service, technology and equipment, training, as well as assuring you that we not only will provide the best trained staff in the beginning, but will always maintain that standard throughout the duration of the contract.
Below are some items that we believe sets us apart from other security companies:
Only locally owned and operated Security Company serving all areas within the Coachella / Imperial Valleys.
Highest quality and most advanced security technology on the market today (SilverTrac & LensLock®) Operates the only 24/7/365 LOCAL dispatch center in the Coachella and Imperial Counties. Transition Team’s knowledge and experience (Over 60 years of Local experience in the security industry) Earned the respect of Local, County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies.
Southwest Security (SWS) looks forward to partnering with the City of Twentynine Palms to provide the highest quality security services for City of Twentynine Palms, its workers and your residents. We will work to make the transition a smooth and stress-free experience. We certainly understand the needs and unique challenges in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys, and we believe that that is why we have grown to be one of the most respected professional security company within Imperial and Riverside Counties.
3. IDENTIFICATION OF RESPONDENT
1. Southwest Protective Services, Inc. / dba: Southwest Security 404 West Heil Ave. El Centro, California.
2. Southwest Security is a California Corporation #3805311
3. Southwest Security is not a subsidiary of a “parent company”.
4. Proposal contact, Jason Jackson – President & CEO
404 West Heil Avenue El Centro, California 92243
Corporate Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2915, El Centro, California 92244 Coachella Branch Office: 45-100 Golf Center Parkway, Suite E Indio, California 92201 Office: (760) 970-4500 FAX: (760) 970-4510
Cell: (760) 996-1285 Email: [email protected]
Southwest Security - October 2021 Page 6
4. PERSONNEL
4.1 PROFILE OF THE FIRM
Southwest Security’s (SWS) President & CEO, Jason Jackson is the most trusted private security operator in the Imperial County, and has established himself with the same level of recognition within the Coachella Valley, over the last few years. As such, Mr Jackson has served as the contract company for such agencies as the County of Imperial, State of California Superior Courts, Imperial County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Marshall’s Service, PGA West Master Association, Mountain View Country Club, Coachella Valley Water District, City of Coachella, City of Palm Springs, Heritage Palms HOA, Indian Springs HOA, Talavera HOA, Desert Dunes Country Club, Skyborne HOA, Four Seasons - Hemet HOA, Speckles Sugar, Cal Energy, Ormat Energy, Pattern Energy, First Solar and Granite Construction just to name a few. Most of these clients maintain highly sensitive operations which necessitates the highest levels of professionalism and knowledge of security & safety procedures. Mr Jackson and his “Project Team” are highly motivated and progressive in going above and beyond the expectations of each of our clients. He believes in working with our clients to form “partnerships” and assists our clients in exceeding their goals and expectations in the fields of safety and security.
Southwest Security (SWS) “Project Team” has worked together for many years and on many projects, both in transition and in maintaining all client services. Having the luxury of an experienced “Project Team” that has been through most everything together greatly benefits our clientele. Our team members not only fully understand their roles but are comfortable and secure in performing them. This “teamwork” attitude allows our team to never be surprised or caught off guard when an issue or an emergency may arise.
4.2 CONTRACT COMPANY MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL COMMITMENT Southwest Security (SWS) is fully committed to the implementation of our professional services to best meet the needs of City of Twentynine Palms. Upon notification of contract award SWS will immediately mobilize our Transition Team. Our Transition Team is led by our President & CEO and consists of our Operations Manager, HR Manager, Training Supervisor and two Senior Field Officers. We believe that the makeup of our Transition Team enables us to properly address any and all issues that may arise during the transition period, and creates a professional seamless, stress free environment for you, the client. Members of our Transition Team are current in all local, state and federal laws that govern the security industry.
4.3 TRANSITION TEAM
Jason Jackson – President & CEO
CORPORATE OFFICES: 404 West Heil Avenue El Centro, Ca. 92243 Office: (760) 970-4500 Cell: (760) 996-1285 Fax: (760) 970-4510 [email protected]
Vicki Corrales – Corporate Operations / Human Resource Manager CORPORATE OFFICES: 404 West Heil Avenue, Ca. 92243
Office: (760) 970-4500 Cell: (760) 996-5721 Fax: (760) 970-4510 [email protected]
Kevin Hackworth – Operations Manager
COACHELLA VALLEY OFFICE: 45100 Golf Center Pkwy Indio, Ca. 92201 Office: (760) 970-4500 Cell: (442) 283-1457 Fax: (760) 970-4510 [email protected]
Lisa Ariza – Operations Manager
CORPORATE OFFICES: 404 West Heil Avenue, Ca. 92243
Office: (760) 970-4500 Cell: (760) 457-5855 Fax: (760) 970-4510 [email protected]
Professionalism
Teamwork
Knowledge
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Bob Musick – Senior Field Supervisor / Training Manager CORPORATE OFFICES: 404 West Heil Avenue, Ca. 92243
Office: (760) 970-4500 Cell: (760) 996-5719 Fax: (760) 970-4510 [email protected]
4.4 RESUMES (TRANSITION TEAM)
JASON JACKSON, MPA – President & CEO
After 17 years as the General Manager of Desert Security Services (DSS), and following its acquisition by conglomerate U.S. Security Associates in June of 2015, Mr Jackson tendered his resignation and opened SOUTHWEST SECURITY. Prior to managing DSS Mr Jackson worked for the Imperial County Probation Department, as well as providing sensitive security related services for various banks and other financial institutions. Jason is a graduate of Imperial Valley College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice, and is a graduate of San Diego State University with both his B.A Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, as well as successfully completing his Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
Jason’s duties include the day to day operations of Southwest Security. Those duties include frequent contact and interaction with each of our valued clients. He maintains the responsibility of over-seeing and providing on-going training of all SWS security personnel; immediately responding to our client’s requests; as well as assuring that each of our Field Supervisors and Site Supervisors are performing at the highest levels to insure the highest quality security services in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. Jason’s responsibilities further include the continued monitoring of our efforts, in assuring that each and every one of our customers is fully satisfied and happy with our services.
Jason is a dedicated volunteer that gives numerous hours of his time to our communities. Jason serves on many local boards and commissions such as the Immediate Past Chairman of the Imperial County Workforce Development Board, Past Director of the El Centro Chamber of Commerce, Past Commissioner of the El Centro Planning Commission, and Board Member of the Salton Sea Action Committee. Jason’s “commitment to community” lead him to be elected to the El Centro City Council in 2011, and again in 2015 where he served as the Mayor. Jason is also active in community service organizations, serving as a member, and current President of the Indio Sunrise Rotary and Past President, and current Board member for the El Centro Kiwanis Club. Jason’s strong belief in community service and his ability to lead by example will lead the way for Southwest Security to be the highest regarded, professional security firm in the Imperial County and the surrounding Southwest Desert Region.
VICTORIA CORRALES – CORPORATE OPERATIONS / Human Resource Manager Ms. Corrales joined Southwest Security after serving as the assistant Operations and Human Resource Manager with Desert Security Services from 2011 – 2015. Her duties include managing the selection and hiring of all of our employees, maintaining current and up to date personnel files, managing and scheduling all employees for all necessary training to ensure that all of our employees are compliant with all state requirements that govern the security industry. Ms. Corrales works with local, state and federal agencies such as CalWorks, Vet Serve and the Workforce Development office in job creation and recruitment.
Ms. Corrales has a firm grasp on current labor laws that affect the security industry. Her knowledge and experience help us not only hire the most qualified individuals, but also helps to manage their training requirements and permits. Her leadership in the field of Human Resources is a key component to our success as a security company.
LISA ARIAZA – Imperial County Operations Manager
Ms. Ariaza joined Southwest Security after spending 6 years as a dispatcher and assistant Operations Manager of Desert Security Services. Ms. Ariaza’s knowledge, experience and understanding of the internal workings of the security industry make her an excellent choice for the operations of our company. Ms. Ariaza has demonstrated her ability to work with community associations and grow professional relationships within HOA Management Organizations, and beyond. Her ability to motivate staff to perform at their highest
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level and to match the right individuals with the right clients also increases the overall success of our company.
Ms. Ariaza has exhibited the capabilities to hire, train and supervise an excellent SWS field staff.
Additionally, due to starting her career in the security industry as a dispatcher, she has a more intimate understanding regarding the needs of our staff and clients from a perspective other than strictly Management.
KEVIN HACKWORTH – Coachella Valley Operations Manager
Mr. Hackworth joined Southwest Security after spending 15 years as a District Operations Manager for the Walmart Corporation. Mr. Hackworth’s knowledge, experience and understanding on the operations side of house, makes working in the security industry an excellent fit for our company. Mr. Hackworth has demonstrated his ability to work with community associations and grow professional relationships within HOA Management Organizations, and beyond. His ability to motivate staff to perform at their highest level and to match the right individuals with the right clients also increases the overall success of our company.
Mr. Hackworth has exhibited the capabilities to hire, train and supervise an excellent SWS field staff.
Additionally, due to starting his career in the retail industry as an Operations Manager, he has a more intimate understanding regarding the needs of customer service, and staffing from a perspective other than strictly from the security management industry.
BOB MUSICK - Senior Field Manager / Training Supervisor Mr. Musick came to Southwest Security after serving more than 14 years with Desert Security Services as their Senior Field Manager and Training Supervisor. Mr. Musick brings a vast knowledge of field operations that uniquely qualifies him to bring “real life experiences” into the classroom. Mr. Musick is charged with maintaining all state mandated training as it relates to California AB2880.
Mr. Musick is also responsible for the development and implementation of all site-specific trainings, keeping abreast on any regulatory changes in our industry, maintaining an up to date training library as well as the necessary equipment utilized in those trainings, and constantly reviewing our training requirements with our clients to ensure that we are providing the best trained staff in the industry.
Mr. Musick is also responsible for Patrol Operations for Southwest Security. He directly oversees our Patrol Supervisory Staff and works with our 24/7/365 dispatching staff in bringing the best prepared and highest trained field supervisory staff in the Region.
4.5 Customer Service/Staff Support
Customer service is what separates us Southwest Security (SWS) from the corporate giants of our industry. The large corporate security companies have long forgotten how to “Take Care” of the client.
You simple become an id number on a spread sheet with little or no interaction from company administration once the ink is dry on your contract. Southwest Security puts customer service at the top of our list…ALWAYS!!! SWS administrative staff are available 24/7/365 to our clientele. Simply put, if you need us on property at 2am, we’ll be there…PERIOD!!! Anything less should be unacceptable by your own standards. You are paying for a service, and service is what you’ll get with us.
In regards to additional staffing, SWS is usually able to provide additional staffing within the hour. SWS maintains a 24/7/365 mobile Supervisory staff that is cross-trained at all of our client locations, and can respond once dispatched. Additionally, SWS is always able to staff any number of scenarios when given at least a 24 hour notice.
4.6 Communication System
Southwest Security (SWS) utilizes digital TeamTalk technology from Motorola. TeamTalk’s advanced digital networking system provides wide area dispatch coverage with GPS Location Services and Data Applications.
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4.7 Staff Hiring, Training & Supervision
Hiring Practices
Southwest Security believes that our reputation begins and ends with the quality of officers that we employ. It is this philosophy that drives us to hire only the best officers, and also identify where that officer is best suited for placement, so as to be able to be successful in the security industry. Below is a brief overview of our hiring process.
Applicants considered for employment with Southwest Security must meet the following minimum standards:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Have the legal right to work in the United States (I-9). Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
A reliable means of transportation.
A reliable means of communication.
And his/her willingness to participate in our pre-employment screening process.
Southwest Security screening process is in place to insure that:
Officers that are hired are DRUG FREE.
Officers that are hired have demonstrated a stable and responsible work history. Officers that are hired have a clear understanding of what is expected of he/she. Officers hired have a clean criminal record.
And finally, officers hired poses the level of professionalism that is required to work for SWS Background Verification
Southwest Security (SWS) conducts our own pre-employment background verification. Our background verification includes, but is not limited to the following:
Employment verification (Past 15 years)
Criminal records check of both misdemeanours and felonies. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s license review (Required for all drivers). Military service (DD 214) – verify nature of separation (Where applies). Credit check (When required by assignment).
Higher education degree verification.
Reference checks.
Drug Testing
Southwest Security (SWS) maintains a drug free workplace. SWS has partnered with Valley Testing to administer and record our six panel drug screen to our officers.
The six panel test detects:
Marijuana (THC)
Cocaine
Opiates
Methamphetamine
Amphetamine
Phencyclidine
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Training
Southwest Security (SWS) follows strict guidelines in regards to training set forth by the BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, as noted in Division 7 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Below are the stringent requirements that Southwest Security follows:
1. ARTICLE 9. SKILLS TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
2. § 643. SKILLS TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
(a) The course of skills training for registered security guards shall follow the standards prescribed by section 7583.6(b) of the Business and Professions Code. The attached Appendix sets forth the subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that shall be allowed towards meeting required training.
(b) For each course, or series of courses, the institution or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course.
The certificate shall identify the course(s) taken, the number of hours of training provided, identification of the issuing entity, name of the individual and instructor and a date, and state that the course(s) comply with the Department of Consumer Affairs' Skills Training Course for Security Guards. The certificate shall be serially numbered for tracking.
Note: Authority cited: Section 7581, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7583.6 and 7583.7, Business and Professions Code.
3. I. POWER TO ARREST COURSE OUTLINE
The Power to Arrest Course consists of four (4) hours of training in both of the following two (2) subjects:
A. Powers to Arrest - 4 hours
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the training topics delineated at Business and Professions Code section 7583.7, including, without limitation, legal aspects, techniques, liability, and company requirements relating to the arrest of an individual. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs' Power to Arrest Training Manual and may include lecture, discussion, exercises and role-playing.
1. Overview of Power to Arrest Manual and subject matter.
2. Definition of arrest and discussion on the implications to the subject, the guard and the company.
3. Lecture/discussion on escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force.
4. Lecture/discussion in the use of restraint techniques and their implications.
5. Discussion of trespass laws and implications of enforcement.
6. Completion of the Power to Arrest Training Manual Test with 100% score in accordance with the Manual's Administering Instructions.
B. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness - 4 hours Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the subject matter and observation skills required to identify and report precursor activities to a terrorist event, react appropriately, report the occurrence of a terrorist event, and remain safe while helping control the scene after a terrorist event. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs' Weapons of Mass Destruction & Terrorism Awareness for Security Professionals course consisting of a Digital Video Disk (DVD), Student Workbook and Facilitator Manual.
1. Introduction and overview of the training.
2. The Role of a Security Officer.
3. The Nature of Terrorism.
4. Weapons of Mass Destruction.
5. Coordinating and Sharing of Critical Information.
4. II. MANDATORY COURSES OUTLINE OF COURSES
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Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic skills and provide a common body of knowledge in the performance of security guard work. All courses shall include information and subject matter pertaining to the outline provided. Additionally, all courses shall include written material, lecture or exercises to assure that the individual comprehends the subject matter presented. Every newly licensed or employed security guard shall complete two of the mandatory courses within thirty (30) days from the day the guard's registration card is issued (8 hours) or the day the guard begins employment. The remaining two mandatory courses each consisting of four (4) hours of instruction, shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the guard registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment as a security guard. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6 (b) the following outline includes subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed for completion of the Mandatory Courses.
A. Public Relations (Community & Customer) - 4 hours
1. Recognizing Gender & Racial Harassment & Discrimination
2. Respect:
Stereotyping
Attitude
3. Verbal Skills / Crisis Intervention
4. Introduction to Diversity
5. Substance Abuse & Mental Illness
6. Ethics & Professionalism
Appearance
Command Presence
Proper Conduct
B. Observation & Documentation - 4 hours
1. Report Writing
2. English as a Second Language
3. Observation and Patrol Techniques
4. Asking Appropriate Questions
5. Observing Suspects / Suspicious Activity
C. Communication and its Significance - 4 hours
1. Internal
Protocols Pursuant to Contract (Who to Contact & When) Radio / Monitors
Other Technology
2. External
Emergency / First Responders
Medical Personnel
Police / Sheriff / Other Enforcement
City Services / Government Services
D. Liability / Legal Aspects - 4 hours
1. Personal / Contractor / Employer
2. Criminal, Civil, Administrative
3. BSIS Code & Regulations
4. Role of a Security Guard
5. III. ELECTIVE COURSE OUTLINES
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic employer requirements relating to the performance of guard duties. Additionally, to provide the employer and the individual with the opportunity to select additional course work to improve the skills and knowledge of the individual. The listed courses should include a mixture of written materials, lecture and exercises. The hours listed are
CERTIFIED
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the maximum number of hours that will be accepted as part of the 16 hours of elective training mandated by the Business and Professions Code section 7583.6. Every newly licensed security guard shall complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of elective courses within thirty (30) days from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. An additional eight (8) hours of elective courses shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6 (b), the following outline includes subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed for completion of the elective courses.
A. Post Orders & Assignments - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1. Site Specific Training
2. Equipment
Monitoring
Communication
Alarms
Elevators, Etc.
3.Emergency Response Issues
4.Liability Implications
5.Lost / Found Articles
B. Employer Policies / Orientation - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Employer Reports / Paperwork
2.Reporting Processes / Procedures
3.Tax Forms, Health Forms, Etc.
4.Uniforms
5.Work Schedules
6.Other Internal Policies, Processes or Procedures
7.Employer Use of Force Policy
C. Evacuation Procedures - 2 Hrs. Maximum
1.Emergency Procedures Related to Life / Safety and Acts of Nature
2.Working Knowledge of Evacuation Routes
Stairs
Elevators
Doors
3.Power Outage
4.Specific Points of Contact
D. Officer Safety - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Threat Assessment
2.Subject Contact
3.Safety Awareness
4.Blood Borne Pathogens
5.Environmental / Hazardous Materials
E. Arrests, Search & Seizure (more advanced than PTA course)- 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.PC 836, 837 & the Differences
2.US Constitution & Amendments Impacting Guard Responsibilities
3.Loss Prevention
4.Merchant Law
5.Use of Force
F. Access Control - 2 Hrs. Maximum
1.Identification Procedures
2.Electronic Use / CCTV
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3.Non-electronic procedures
G. Trespass - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Open Land
2.Private Property
3.Private Building
4.Public Property
5.Places of Public Accommodation/Public Access
H. Laws, Codes, Regulations and Ordinances - 2 Hrs. Maximum
1.Specific to Post Assignment
I. First Aid / CPR - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.American Red Cross Courses
2.American Heart Association Courses
3.Automatic Defibrillator Devices (AED's)
J. Handling Difficult People - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Communications
2.Conflict Management
3.Speaking Constructively
4.Valuing Diversity
5.Negotiating
6.Verbal Diffusion
K. Work Place Violence - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Detecting Unusual Behavior / Warning Signs
Worker to Worker
Client to Customer
Supervisor to Subordinate
2.Anger Management
3.Valuing Diversity
4.Personal Security
5.Reporting
L. Chemical Agents - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Tear Gas Use and Effects
2.Pepper Spray Use and Effects
3.Air Borne Chemical Agents
4.Water Borne Chemical Agents
M. Preserving the Incident Scene - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Identifying Evidence
2.Care and Handling of Evidence
3.Securing the Immediate Area
4.Legal Issues to Evidence Tampering and/or Removal
5.Witness/Participant Identification
N. Crowd Control - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Controlling Boisterous Celebrations
2.Handling Disputes
3.Confronting Conflicts Constructively
4.Planning for Civil Disobedience / Disturbances
5.Labor Actions, Disputes, Workplace Stoppages
O. Driver Safety - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1.Cars
2.Bicycles
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3.Golf Carts
P. Supervision - 4 Hrs. Maximum
1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Legal Liability
Q. Courtroom Demeanor - 4 Hrs. Maximum
R. Parking / Traffic Control - 2 Hrs. Maximum
S. Radio Procedures - 2 Hrs. Maximum
T. BSIS's Certified Course in Firearms Training - 8 Hrs. Maximum U. BSIS's Certified Course in Baton Training - 4 Hrs. Maximum V. School Security Guard Training - 8 Hrs. Maximum
(In compliance with Bureau developed Training Syllabus) W. Introduction to Executive Protection - 4 Hrs. Maximum X. Annual Firearms Requalification - 4 Hrs. Maximum
Y. Fire Safety Course - 4 Hrs. Maximum
Z. Course in the Use of a Stun Gun or Air Taser - 4 Hrs. Maximum
6. IV. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Objective: To provide additional or remedial instruction in private security subject matter. The continuing education requirement, of an additional 8 hours annually pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6(f) (1), commenced on January 5, 2005. The annual training may be provided by an independent training entity or may be provided by the employer. Employer provided training should be supported by evaluation of the licensed guards' skills. The annual training may repeat previous course(s), or may provide additional course(s) on topics applicable to private security work.
The Mandatory and Elective courses with 4 hour maximum time limitations for the initial Skills Training Course for Security Guards may be expanded in depth to 8 hour courses, with the exception of the WMD and Terrorism Awareness, to meet the annual training hours.
Additionally, training in use of specific types of batons or a four (4) hour refresher course every other year may also be utilized to meet the continuing education requirements.
For each course completed, the training entity or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course in compliance with the appearance requirements stated in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, section 643 (b).
In addition to the above classroom training that is conducted by our State Certified Trainers, we conduct site specific (On-Site) training with each individual assigned, either permanently or as a standby officer.
This training is performed by either our Training Supervisors or his designee. Typical on-site training is 16-40 hours depending on the complexity of the individual site. This training is performed at NO COST to you, the client.
5. REFERENCES
5.1 CLIENT REFERENCES
1. PGA West Master Association
La Quinta, California 92251
Bob Pantanella, Security Director - (760) 844-5692
[email protected]
1900+ weekly hours (Unarmed Officers and Patrol Officers)
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2. Mountain View Country Club
La Quinta, California 92253
Michelle Lopez – Director of Community Management – (760) 469-4315 [email protected]
336 weekly hours (Unarmed Officers and Patrol Officers)
3. Indian Springs HOA
Indio, California 92201
Mark Dodge, President of DRM – (760) 346-1161
[email protected]
392 weekly hours (Unarmed Officers and Patrol Officers)
4. Coachella Valley Water District
Coachella/Palm Desert, California 92236/92211
Anthony Zamudio, Safety and Training Manager – (760) 398-2651 x2285 [email protected]
248 weekly hours (Armed and Unarmed Officers) + Armed Patrol
5.2 INDIVIDUAL REFERENCES
1. Glenn Miller – Mayor, City of Indio
48760 Pear Street
Indio, California 92201
(760) 275-6000
2. Fred Bell – COO, Noble & Company LLC
34360 Gateway Drive
Palm Desert, California 92211
(760) 578-1600
3. Linda Evans – Chief Development Officer, JFK Hospital 47111 Monroe St
Indio, California 92201
(760) 775-8478
6. APPROACH TO SERVICES
6.1 Customer Service/Staff Support
Customer service is what separates us Southwest Security (SWS) from the corporate giants of our industry. The large corporate security companies have long forgotten how to “Take Care” of the client.
You simple become an id number on a spread sheet with little or no interaction from company administration once the ink is dry on your contract. Southwest Security (SWS) puts customer service at the top of our list…ALWAYS!!! SWS administrative staff are available 24/7/365 to our clientele. Simply put, if you need us on property at 2am, we’ll be there…PERIOD!!! Anything less should be unacceptable by your own standards. You are paying for a service, and service is what you’ll get with us.
In regards to additional staffing, SWS is usually able to provide additional staffing within the hour. SWS maintains a 24/7/365 mobile Supervisory staff that is cross-trained at all of our client locations, and can respond once dispatched. Additionally, SWS is always able to staff any number of scenarios when given at least a 24-hour notice.
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6.2 Guard Tour Management System (SilverTrac)
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6.3 Sample Reports
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6.4 Body Camera
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7. PROPOSED CONTRACT PRICE
Southwest Security proposes the below pricing for all services indicated within the proposal request.
7.1(Requested Level of Service)
Security Position Weekly
Hours
Hourly
Bill Rate
Monthly Billed Annual
Total
Patrol Security Officers
(Friday – Saturday 6:00pm – 2:00am)
16 $38.50 $2,695.00 $32,340.00
TOTAL LABOR COSTS 16 $2,695.00 $32,340.00
Equipment Monthly Billed Annual
Total
Toyota Tacoma
(Includes Vehicle, Fuel, and Insurance) INCLUDED INCLUDED SilverTrac
Guard Touring Software INCLUDED INCLUDED
2 - Motorola TeamTalk® Radios INCLUDED INCLUDED
1 – Cellular Phone (Patrol Vehicle) INCLUDED INCLUDED
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS INCLUDED INCLUDED
TOTALS COST $2,695.00 32,340.00
The above quote is ALL INCLUSIVE and includes the following:
Unarmed Security Officers
SWS Custom Uniforms and Badge
Motorola “Teamtalk” Repeater Radio System with 24/7/365 live local dispatch service Direct Deposit Option for All Employees
Holiday Pay (If Worked)
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - Southwest Security Pays 60% of Premium 401k Retirement Plan – Unified Trust
Aflac® Business Partner Plans
One Week (40 Hours) Paid Vacation after one year of service Three (3) Days of Paid Sick Leave for all Full-Time Officers Annual Calculations based on 51 weeks, 7 National Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
7.2 Five (5) Year Compensation Plan
Should State or Federal regulations mandate a minimum wage increase, the above per hour costs will be automatically increased by the amount of the mandated per hour wage increase plus relative taxes, insurance, administrative & payroll costs. The current calculated total burden is $.38 per $1.00.
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7.3 Employee Benefits
Southwest Security (SWS) offers the following benefits to our employees:
Healthcare Insurance (Kaiser HMO SILVER Plan) Southwest pays 60% of Monthly Premium AFLAC Business Coverage Options
Cancer Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Employee Account
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) – Up to $2,500 for Medical & $5,000 for Dependent Care (Pre-Tax) Three (3) Days of Annual Paid Sick Leave
Accrued Vacation – One (1) Week (40 Hours) after One (1) year of Service
7.4 Employee recognition and incentives
Southwest Security (SWS) believes that individual recognition for service and dedication beyond the call of duty is essential in maintaining a strong work ethic and high morale.
Our monthly recognition includes:
1. An individual “Officer of the Month” Plaque and Certificate.
2. A $25.00 Gift card.
3. Their name engraved on the Office Plaque for their designated month.
4. Their picture on the “Wall of Service” for their designated month.
5. Entry into the “Officer of the Year”
Our yearly recognition includes:
1. An individual “Officer of the Year” Plaque and Certificate.
2. A $250.00 Gift card.
3. Their name engraved on the Office Plaque for their designated year.
4. Their picture on the “Wall of Service” for their designated year.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
8.1 Our Patrol Vehicles
All of our Patrol Vehicles are highly visible, and utilize the top of the line 3M material in the vehicles logo’s and stripping. Apart from its high visibility, all of our vehicles are outfitted with low profile LED light bars with directional lighting, front takedown and side alley lights. In Addition to the LED light bars, all vehicles are equipped with driver side spotlights, UHF Repeater Radio’s, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers. Our entire fleet of vehicles is made up of 2018 or newer Toyota Tacoma trucks and Toyota Rav4’s, and are rigorously maintained both mechanically and in their overall appearance. We are proud of our vehicles, and we want you to be too.
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9. AFFILIATIONS
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10. APPENDICES
Appendix A – Certificate of Liability Insurance
Appendix B – PPO LICENSE
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Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:46 PM (S) Security Issue 629684247
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: 29 Palms Senior Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 1
7:50 PM Kwaii Moss - I patrolled around 29 palms Senior Center and found the maintenance door unsecured. I locked the door and closed it shut, perimeter all clear.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Feb 01, 2022 11:24 PM
Feb 28, 2022 11:24 PM
Start:
End:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:07 AM (S) Playgrounds 651357608
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Playgrounds
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:06 AM (S) Ballfields/Dugouts 651357417 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Ballfields/Dugouts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Ballfields/Dugouts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:05 AM (S) Swimming Pool 651356988
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Swimming Pool
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Swimming Pool looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:05 AM (S) Racquetball Court 651356836 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Racquetball Court
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Racquetball Court looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:04 AM (S) Skate Park 651356460
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Skate Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Skate Park looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:04 AM (S) Restrooms 651356334
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Restrooms
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:03 AM (S) Luckie Park Activity Center 651355986 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74325 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Luckie Park Activity Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Luckie Park Activity Center, including a full drive around of the entire building, looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:02 AM (S) Recreation office 651355811 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Recreation office
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Recreation office looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:02 AM (S) Patriotic Hall 651355642
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Patriotic Hall
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Patriotic Hall looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:01 AM (S) Picnic Shelters 651355331
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Picnic Shelters
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:01 AM (S) Basketball Courts 651355169 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Basketball Courts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Basketball Courts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:56 AM (S) Parking Lot Senior Center 651353450 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Parking Lot Senior Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:56 AM (S) Exterior of facility 651353361 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Exterior of facility
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Exterior of the facility looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:56 AM (S) Lawn 651353306
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Lawn
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Lawn looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:55 AM (S) Theatre 29 651352873
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Theatre 29
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around Theatre 29, including the Parking Lot, exterior of facility, etc. looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:54 AM (S) Parking Lot 651352697
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Parking Lot
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:50 AM (S) Pre-School Building Exterior 651351493 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Pre-School Building Exterior
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Pre-School Building Exterior looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:50 AM (S) Playgrounds at Sky Park 651351256 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Playgrounds at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:49 AM (S) Restrooms at Sky Park 651350931 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Restrooms at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:48 AM (S) Picnic Shelter at Sky Park 651350838 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Picnic Shelter at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:48 AM (S) Upper Field 651350738
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Upper Field
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Upper Field looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:35 PM (S) Dog Park 651283753
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Dog Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Dog Park looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:35 PM (S) Pre-School Building Exterior 651283527 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Pre-School Building Exterior
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Pre-School Building Exterior looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:34 PM (S) Playgrounds at Sky Park 651283406 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Playgrounds at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:33 PM (S) Picnic Shelter at Sky Park 651283139 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Picnic Shelter at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:33 PM (S) Restrooms at Sky Park 651283024 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Restrooms at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:33 PM (S) Upper Field 651282874
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Upper Field
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Upper Field looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:28 PM (S) Parking Lot 651281417
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Parking Lot
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:28 PM (S) Theatre 29 651281317
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Theatre 29
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around Theatre 29, including the Parking Lot, exterior of facility, etc. looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:15 PM (S) Lock restrooms at Freedom Plaza 651277517 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73551 29 Palms Highway
Location: Lock restrooms at Freedom Plaza
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Lock down restrooms at Freedom Plaza
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:11 PM (S) Exterior of facility 651276027 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Exterior of facility
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Exterior of the facility looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:11 PM (S) Parking Lot Senior Center 651275947 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Parking Lot Senior Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:10 PM (S) Lawn 651275788
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Lawn
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Lawn looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:03 PM (S) Luckie Park Activity Center 651272991 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74325 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Luckie Park Activity Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Luckie Park Activity Center, including a full drive around of the entire building, looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:01 PM (S) Ballfields/Dugouts 651271594 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Ballfields/Dugouts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Ballfields/Dugouts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:00 PM (S) Racquetball Court 651271716 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Racquetball Court
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Racquetball Court looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:00 PM (S) Restrooms 651271818
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Restrooms
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:59 PM (S) Swimming Pool 651271128
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Swimming Pool
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Swimming Pool looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:58 PM (S) Recreation office 651270917 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Recreation office
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Recreation office looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:58 PM (S) Skate Park 651270819
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Skate Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Skate Park looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:58 PM (S) Patriotic Hall 651270622
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Patriotic Hall
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Patriotic Hall looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:57 PM (S) Picnic Shelters 651270358
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Picnic Shelters
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:56 PM (S) Basketball Courts 651270219 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Basketball Courts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Basketball Courts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:55 PM (S) Playgrounds 651269962
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Playgrounds
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:46 PM (S) Dog Park 651232616
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Dog Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Dog Park looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:45 PM (S) Pre-School Building Exterior 651232392 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Pre-School Building Exterior
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Pre-School Building Exterior looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:45 PM (S) Playgrounds at Sky Park 651232366 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Playgrounds at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:44 PM (S) Restrooms at Sky Park 651232201 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Restrooms at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:44 PM (S) Picnic Shelter at Sky Park 651232126 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Picnic Shelter at Sky Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:43 PM (S) Upper Field 651232084
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6851 El Sol Avenue
Location: Upper Field
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Upper Field looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:34 PM (S) Racquetball Court 651229895 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Racquetball Court
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Racquetball Court looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:33 PM (S) Restrooms 651229824
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Restrooms
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Restrooms looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:33 PM (S) Swimming Pool 651229761
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Swimming Pool
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Swimming Pool looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:32 PM (S) Luckie Park Activity Center 651229554 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74325 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Luckie Park Activity Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Luckie Park Activity Center, including a full drive around of the entire building, looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:32 PM (S) Recreation office 651229463 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Recreation office
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Recreation office looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:32 PM (S) Skate Park 651229431
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Skate Park
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Skate Park looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:31 PM (S) Patriotic Hall 651229355
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Patriotic Hall
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Patriotic Hall looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:31 PM (S) Picnic Shelters 651229232
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Picnic Shelters
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Picnic Shelters looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:30 PM (S) Basketball Courts 651229104 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Basketball Courts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Basketball Courts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:30 PM (S) Playgrounds 651228916
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Playgrounds
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Playgrounds looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:28 PM (S) Ballfields/Dugouts 651228548 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
74362 Joe Davis Drive
Location: Ballfields/Dugouts
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Ballfields/Dugouts looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:25 PM (S) Parking Lot Senior Center 651227715 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Parking Lot Senior Center
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:24 PM (S) Exterior of facility 651227572 Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Exterior of facility
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Exterior of the facility looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:24 PM (S) Lawn 651227535
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Lawn
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Lawn looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:23 PM (S) Theatre 29 651227214
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
73637 Sullivan Road
Location: Theatre 29
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around Theatre 29, including the Parking Lot, exterior of facility, etc. looking for unusual or illegal activities.
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Daily Activity Report
Southwest Security
Apr 16, 2022 07:00 AM
Apr 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Start:
End:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:22 PM (S) Parking Lot 651227180
Twenty Nine Palms Patrol
6539 Adobe Road
Location: Parking Lot
Unit:
Kwaii Moss
(S) Level 3
Reported: Security Officer patrolled area around the Parking Lot looking for unusual or illegal activities.
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Apr 26 2022
SUBJECT: City Sewer Project Engineering.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve the scope of services to complete the final design for Phase 1 (trunk and collection) along with Phase 2 trunk lines for furtherance of the City Sewer Project and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract in the amount of $1,883,200 with NV5.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• DRAFT - Phase 1 and 2
• NV5 Proposal for Sewer
Design Services
• Sewer funding with new STAG
earmark
• Sewer funding without 2nd
STAG earmark
BACKGROUND:
The City Engineering of Phase 1 and 2 is recommended to be performed by NV5. NV5 was the civil engineer for Project Phoenix, which included the sewers in the downtown. So with that, here is the procurement of these services the City went through:
City Engineering (Charles Abbott and Associates) crafted the Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in June 2018 for submissions on July 26, 2018. The City received six engineering firm responses to the SOQ/RFQ. The project team narrowed the submissions down to the top three and interviewed them on August 27th. The interview team consisted of Charles Abbott and Associates, the Tall Man Group, Travis Clark, and Frank Luckino. NV5 was the top firm after the interview. The contract was awarded on September 25, 2018.
With this scope, the deliverable will be final design plans for the Phase 1 collection system, including the trunk line, with Phase 2 only the trunk line. Page 501 of 515
Scope of Services
The scope for this project includes the final design of approximately 68,000 feet of sewer pipelines for a portion of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 wastewater collection system for the City of Twentynine Palms (City). This includes approximately 33,000 feet of Phase 1 and Phase 2 trunk sewer lines and approximately 35,000 feet of Phase 1 collector sewer lines. NV5 developed the scope with the following assumptions:
1. The project scope and estimated pipeline quantities are based on the conceptual Phase 1 and Phase 2 collection system as shown on the attached Figure 7, dated March 2022, which is based on a proposed wastewater treatment plant located near the intersection of Amboy Road and Desert Knoll Avenue. Prior to starting the final design, the conceptual Phase 1 and Phase 2 collection system will be further developed and modified by NV5 as part of preliminary design services separate from this scope and the project scope is subject to change. 2. Final design and contract drawings will not be prepared for Phase 2 collector sewers. Phase 2 design will include the trunk sewer main to the Project Phoenix area but will not include other Phase 2 trunk sewers.
3. Only one pipeline crossing of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s flood control channel will be required. Hydraulic modeling and a scour analysis of the channel are not included in this scope but may be required.
4. Only one pipeline crossing of Caltrans Right-of-Way for Twentynine Palms Highway (SR-62) will be required which will require a separate set of plans.
5. No sewer lift stations or force main pipelines will be required.
6. All private laterals will be able to connect to the collection system via gravity flow.
7. Design of private laterals will be conceptual and will be located at the low side of the parcel. Site investigations to determine the location of existing septic systems, final routing of laterals, and connections to the new collection system will be conducted during construction by a contractor.
8. Existing developments served by packaged wastewater treatment plants and multi-family, commercial, industrial, and institutional parcels will only have one master connection/lateral to the new collection system. It is assumed that the City will provide record drawings of private sewer/septic systems for these developments and parcels will be provided to NV5.
9. The need for relocation of other utilities within the project limits is not known at this time. Design of relocation of other utilities is not included in this scope.
10. The City will provide as-built drawings of City-owned facilities in the project area.
11. The Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) will provide as-built drawings of TPWD-owned facilities in the project area.
12. City will coordinate and conduct meetings with agencies/utilities and private property owners that may be affected by the Project.
13. Coordination with other consultants and agencies, with the exception of the City and the Twentynine Palms Water District, is not included.
14. Construction cost opinions and estimates will be prepared and provided to the City for general guidance. Due to variations in the bidding market, cost of materials, equipment, and April 4, 2022 Page 2 labor, NV5 does not guarantee cost opinions and estimates as compared to actual bids received and the actual cost to the City.
15. Design will be completed using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
16. Hydraulic modeling will be completed using Innovyze InfoSewer.
17. Prevailing wage rates apply.
18. Site access will be granted to NV5 for the purposes of our field investigation.
19. Work will be performed during regular business hours on weekdays. If night work or restricted hours are required as part of the encroachment/traffic control permit additional charges will apply.
20. A no-fee encroachment/traffic control permit will be issued by the City. If fees are required, they will be billed at an additional cost plus a 10% markup. Standard drawings will suffice for traffic control plans and will not be required to be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
21. Hot patching of the boreholes in the City right-of-way will not be required. If hot patching is required a separate cost estimate can be prepared.
22. A geotechnical investigation report will be prepared for each phase
23. Site access for field explorations will be provided by the client.
Within the adopted Wastewater Master Plan, it states:
Wastewater generated in Twentynine Palms is currently treated in septic tanks or leach fields and discharged in the ground. The exceptions to this are the Mainside area of MCAGCC and some of the new subdivisions and businesses which contain on-site wastewater collection and treatment systems. The City is concentrated around commercial areas which run along State Highway 62, also known as Twentynine Palms Highway, and Adobe Road, which runs north to the Military Base. These areas contain the majority of multifamily and relatively dense singlefamily land uses. Less dense single-family and rural living are located in the majority of the remainder of the City.
As population growth continues and more lands are urbanized, water usage, and therefore, septic loading within the District service area is anticipated to increase.
Given that groundwater is currently the area's only source of water supply, understanding the potential effects of growth on water use and sewer loadings to the groundwater is very important. To this end, the City and the District prepared a Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (SNMP) to assess the long-term potential impacts on groundwater quality from the continued use of septic systems. This WWMP (Waste Water Master Plan) incorporates the findings of the analysis and assess the need for sewers and its implications as a wastewater treatment disposal alternative.
Also for the Salt and Nutrient Management Plan Overview, it states:
The guidelines prepared for salt/nutrient management plan were used to develop a comprehensive strategy to monitor and protect the groundwater resources in the area, analyzes nutrient loadings for the various groundwater basins in the area and evaluates loading reductions to balance these basins to avoid potential water quality impacts because of septic systems in the Twentynine Palms area. In addition to the objectives of the SNMP, the premise of developing the WWMP was that if the continued discharges from septic tanks would unreasonably degrade the groundwater quality and result in widespread groundwater pollution and compliance issues, the need for a community wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system would be promoted through the WWMP. This will help the District and the City make informed decisions on wastewater management while protecting groundwater resources. Collectively, the SNMP and WWMP serve as two major elements of the overall management plan developed by the City and District for assessing the potential impact on groundwater quality from the existing septic systems and anticipated future development.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The Initial Study (IS) is underway.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could choose not to pursue funding, and/or give other direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This scope is funded by the following assuming NO additional funding from STAG #2. Here is the breakdown:
$663,224 STAG #1, $300K from City Surplus, and $919,976K from County ARPA. IF, we do get the second STAG funding then here is the breakdown: $400K from STAG #1, $300K from City Surplus, $1.1M from STAG #2, and $83,200K from County ARPA.
ASSUMED
LOCATION OF
WWTP OR
LIFT STATION
TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGHWAY
EL PASEO RD
ADOBE RD
CALLE TODD LN
AMBOY RD
RAYMOND DR
SULLIVAN RD
CACTUS DR
SPLIT
OLD DALE RD
DESERT KNOLL AVE
UTAH TRAIL UTAH TRAIL
VISTA DR
JOE DAVIS DR
TWO MILE RD
SAMARKAND DR
DESERT KNOLL AVE
ADOBE RD ADOBE RD
BUENA VISTA DR
BUENA
MESQUITE SPRINGS RD
ROCK AVE
SAMARKAND DR
TWO MILE RD
AMBOY RD
18"
18"
15"
15"
15"
12" 12"
10"
8"
8"
8"
TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGHWAY
MESQUITE SPRINGS RD
21"
12"
15"
12"
8"
24"
DATE SUBMITTED: MAR 2022 227521-0000132
JOB NUMBER
FIGURE
7 SCALE
15092 AVENUE OF SCIENCE, SUITE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
P: 858.385.0500 WWW.NV5.COM
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS - WASTEWATER FEASIBILITY STUDY 1 inch = 2,000 feet
PRELIMINARY PHASE 1 & PHASE 2 COLLECTION SYSTEM
¹ Legend
Study Area Limits
Package Treatment Plant
Proposed Trunk Sewer
Proposed 8" Collector Sewer
Phase 1 Area
Phase 2 Area
DRAFT
0 2,000 Feet
Note:
Existing collection sewers for package
treatment plants are not shown
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1. Scope of Services
The scope for this project includes the final design of approximately 68,000 feet of sewer pipelines for a portion of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 wastewater collection system for the City of Twentynine Palms (City). This includes approximately 33,000 feet of Phase 1 and Phase 2 trunk sewer lines and approximately 35,000 feet of Phase 1 collector sewer lines.
NV5 developed the scope with the following assumptions:
1. The project scope and estimated pipeline quantities are based on the conceptual Phase 1 and Phase 2 collection system as shown on the attached Figure 7, dated March 2022, which is based on a proposed wastewater treatment plant located near the intersection of Amboy Road and Desert Knoll Avenue. Prior to starting final design, the conceptual Phase 1 and Phase 2 collection system will be further developed and modified by NV5 as part of preliminary design services separate from this scope and the project scope is subject to change.
2. Final design and contract drawings will not be prepared for Phase 2 collector sewers. Phase 2 design will include the trunk sewer main to the Project Phoenix area but will not include other Phase 2 trunk sewers.
3. Only one pipeline crossing of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s flood control channel will be required. Hydraulic modeling and a scour analysis of the channel are not included in this scope but may be required.
4. Only one pipeline crossing of Caltrans Right-of-Way for Twentynine Palms Highway (SR-62) will be required which will require a separate set of plans.
5. No sewer lift stations, or force main pipelines will be required.
6. All private laterals will be able to connect to the collection system via gravity flow.
7. Design of private laterals will be conceptual and will be located at the low side of the parcel.
Site investigations to determine the location of existing septic systems, final routing of laterals, and connections to the new collection system will be conducted during construction by a contractor.
8. Existing developments served by packaged wastewater treatment plants and multi-family, commercial, industrial, and institutional parcels will only have one master connection/lateral to the new collection system. It is assumed that the City will provide record drawings of private sewer/septic systems for these developments and parcels will be provided to NV5.
9. The need for relocation of other utilities within the project limits is not known at this time.
Design of relocation of other utilities is not included in this scope.
10. The City will provide as-built drawing of City-owned facilities in the project area
11. The Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) will provide as-built drawings of TPWD-owned facilities in the project area.
12. City will coordinate and conduct meetings with agencies/utilities and private property owners that may be affected by the Project.
13. Coordination with other consultants and agencies, with the exception of the City and the Twentynine Palms Water District, is not included.
14. Construction cost opinions and estimates will be prepared and provided to the City for general guidance. Due to variations in the bidding market, cost of materials, equipment and
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labor, NV5 does not guarantee cost opinions and estimates as compared to actual bids received and actual cost to the City.
15. Design will be completed using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
16. Hydraulic modeling will be completed using Innovyze InfoSewer.
17. Prevailing wage rates apply.
18. Site access will be granted to NV5 for the purposes of our field investigation.
19. Work will be performed during regular business hours on weekdays. If night work or restricted hours are required as part of the encroachment/traffic control permit additional charges will apply.
20. A no fee encroachment/traffic control permit will be issued by the City. If fees are required, they will be billed at an additional cost plus 10% markup. Standard drawings will suffice for traffic control plans and will not be required to be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
21. Hot patching of the boreholes in the City right-of-way will not be required. If hot patching is required a separate cost estimate can be prepared.
22. A geotechnical investigation report will be prepared for each phase
23. Site access for field explorations will be provided by the client.
Task 1. Project Management and Administration
Project Meetings
Project Kick-off Meeting – Attend one (1) kick-off meeting at the City office, prepare agenda, discuss project scope and schedule, prepare list of required information, discuss document submittal and review process. NV5 shall prepare meeting minutes within five (5) days of the meeting and distribute electronically to attendees for review.
Progress Meetings – NV5 shall attend progress meetings with the City during development of the plans and specifications. NV5 will prepare a meeting agenda; update the City on action items from previous meetings, pending decisions and project schedule; and prepare meeting minutes within five (5) days of meeting and distribute electronically to attendees for review. A total of eight (8) progress meetings are anticipated via a video conference call. It is assumed the meetings will be up to one (1) hour in duration.
Agency Coordination Meetings – If required, NV5 shall attend coordination meetings with the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD), San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD), or Caltrans to coordinate the design of the pipelines. A total of eight (8) progress meetings are anticipated via a video conference call. It is assumed the meetings will be up to one (1) hour in duration.
Deliverables
• Meeting agendas, minutes, and progress reports electronically in PDF format.
Task 2. Data Collection and Utility Research
NV5 shall collect, catalog, and review existing information relevant to the Project including City and TPWD record drawings, geotechnical investigation, the City’s GIS, and other utilities within the project area. NV5 shall obtain record drawings for existing utilities in the Project area and field verify their locations as feasible from visible above ground features.
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NV5 shall utilize DigAlert’s utility lookup services to determine which utilities/agencies have facilities located within the Project area. The owners of facilities determined to be within the project area shall be contacted using the contact information on file with DigAlert, by email and/or telephone. NV5 shall prepare an exhibit map detailing the requested Project area to be sent to utility owners. Maps provided by utility owners shall be used to determine the location of existing utilities within the Project area.
Deliverables
• None anticipated
Task 3. Hydraulic Model Update
NV5 shall update the trunk sewer hydraulic model of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 sewer system (prepared as part of preliminary design services separate from this scope) based on the alignments and profiles prepared as part of this scope. Collector sewers will be added to the model, and existing trunk sewers will be adjusted to modify manhole locations and pipeline elevations. The model will be used to conduct hydraulic analyses to evaluate hydraulic design criteria and to verify pipeline sizing and elevations. The model will be updated initially for the 60% design submittal and will updated for each subsequent design submittal at the 90%, 100%, and Final levels. Updates to the model at the 100%, and Final levels are assumed to be minor in nature, such as modifying manhole locations and revising pipeline elevations. Technical reports or memorandums for hydraulic modeling updates are not included in this scope.
Deliverables
• None anticipated
Task 4. Survey and Mapping
NV5 will conduct photogrammetric topographic survey for Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposed. The basis of control will be the California State Plane Coordinate system of NAD’83, observed at 2010.00. Elevations will be based on NAVAD88 vertical datum. The survey will be delivered at 40 scale showing one-foot contours and prominent surface features over the proposed area to U.S. mapping standards. A color Ortho Photo will be provided.
NV5 will prepare right-of-way mapping for the Phase 1 trunk sewer lines and collectors and Phase 2 trunk sewer to the Project Phoenix area. Prepare base map showing topographic survey along with right of way information and existing utilities as provided by record information and field survey location. NV5 will show existing property lines from existing GIS information. The base mapping will be done at 40 scale.
Deliverables
• None anticipated
Task 5. Geotechnical Investigation
The purpose of the geotechnical investigation will be to evaluate the geotechnical conditions at the various project sites and provide recommendations, from a geotechnical standpoint, regarding the proposed development. NV5 will conduct geotechnical investigation services consisting of three
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tasks assuming a separate mobilization for each task. NV5’s proposed scope of services each task will include the following:
• Review of preliminary project plans.
• Review of geotechnical maps and literature pertaining to the site and vicinity. • Preparation of San Bernardino County boring permit application for borings greater than 20 feet below ground surface (bgs).
• Preparation of a City of Twentynine Palms encroachment/traffic control permit application.
NV5 has assumed that a “no fee” permit will be issued by the City. • Preparation of a health and safety plan.
• Field reconnaissance of the site and mark out of the proposed boring locations. Underground Service Alert (USA) will be notified for subsurface utility clearance prior to excavation. In addition, NV5 will also utilize a subcontractor to conduct a private utility clearance of the proposed exploratory borings. Any available subsurface utility information should also be provided to NV5 prior to initiating field exploration to reduce the potential for damaging existing utilities at the site.
• Coordination with the City.
• Phase 1 (North): Investigation of the underlying geotechnical conditions at the site by advancing approximately sixteen (16) exploratory borings at selected locations along the project alignment. Two (2) of the borings will be advanced to depths of approximately 30 feet bgs near the anticipated jack and bore crossing below the storm channel on Utah Trail. The other fourteen (14) borings will be advanced to depths ranging between approximately 10 to 20 feet bgs.
• Phase 2 (South): Investigation of the underlying geotechnical conditions at the site by advancing approximately thirty (30) exploratory borings at selected locations along the project alignment. Two (2) of the borings will be advanced to depths of approximately 30 feet bgs near the anticipated jack and bore crossing on Desert Knoll Avenue below Twentynine Palms Highway. The other twenty eight (28) borings will be advanced to depths ranging between approximately 10 to 20 feet bgs.
• The exploratory borings will be logged and sampled by a geologist from our firm. Subsequent to logging and sampling, the 10 and 20 foot borings will be backfilled with spoils. Borings greater than 20 feet bgs will be backfilled with a cement grout in accordance with San Bernardino County boring permit requirements. Boring locations located in paved areas will be patched with asphalt or rapid set concrete. It is assumed that excess soil cuttings can be spread thin onsite in unpaved or undeveloped areas.
• Appropriate laboratory testing of representative samples of the soils encountered. Laboratory tests may include in-situ density and moisture content, soil classification (sieve analysis), expansion index, and corrosivity testing.
• Geotechnical analysis of the data obtained.
• Evaluation of the accumulated information to develop conclusions and recommendations addressing the geotechnical aspects of the project.
• Preparation of two separate geotechnical investigation reports, one for each Phase, summarizing the results of our geotechnical investigations and presenting recommendations, from a geotechnical standpoint regarding the proposed construction. The items addressed will include geologic and earthquake engineering assessment, identifying geologic hazards associated with the site such as faulting and liquefaction potential. The report will include recommendations for site preparation and earthwork, jack and bore
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considerations, expansive potential of the on-site soils, allowable soil bearing capacity for the design and construction of proposed foundations, retaining wall design parameters, waterproofing, flexible and rigid pavement sections, temporary excavations, shoring, seismic design parameters, soil corrosion potential, groundwater issues, site drainage and other geotechnical parameters relevant to the proposed construction.
Deliverables
• Geotechnical Report for Phase 1 (PDF)
• Geotechnical Report for Phase 2 (PDF)
Task 6. Extended Deep Hydrogeological Investigation
NV5 will perform an extended deep hydrogeological investigation at the Fluoride site in support of continued evaluation of options for groundwater recharge of treated effluent from the proposed wastewater treatment plant. Although many geological and other factors make the Fluoride site a desirable candidate, some concerns about subsurface hydrogeological issues would need to be overcome if the site was chosen by the City. For this reason, additional data is required.
The first of these concerns is the potential presence of interbedded fine-grained layers in the subsurface. The location of the site, relative to buried alluvial fans coming off the local mountain ranges, has resulted in a layering of deep sedimentary units of variable texture. These textures range from cobbles and gravel to fine-grained silt and clay (NV5 2021). While the coarse-grained units probably allow for rapid infiltration of introduced water, the fine-grained sands and clays create the opposite condition. Previous drilling at the Fluoride site suggests that fine-grained sediments might begin at about 50 to 80 feet below ground surface (ft-bgs).
The second important data point required is the location of static (unpumped) depth to water at the site. Existing drilling logs suggest that the depth to water is 48 to 50 ft-bgs. It will be crucial to confirm the depth to groundwater at the site, relative to the interbedded fine-grained units. In order to obtain these data, NV5 proposes the following effort.
Upon receipt of notice to proceed, NV5 will subcontract with a drilling company the install two (2), 100-foot boreholes at the Twentynine Palms Water Company (TPWC) Fluoride site, southwest of the corner of Amboy Road and Utah Trail. A proposed location for the boreholes will be submitted to TPWC that avoids disturbance to their operations and subsurface utility locations. The drilling subcontractor will be informed as to these decisions and will be mobilized to the site using an appropriate sonic drilling rig.
The sonic method is the best technology for the variable textures present in the subsurface at the Fluoride site. In addition, the method works well below the water table, which is expected to be the case at the site. Further, the sonic method retrieves a relatively undisturbed and precisely located core sample.
Both holes will be logged on site by a qualified NV5 geologist and samples of the core will be labeled as to depth. Samples will be shipped to a geotechnical laboratory for materials characterization. The tests performed will include:
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5 samples:
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity, Rigid Wall (1”-6” diameter) ASTM D5856M
20 samples:
Initial gravimetric and volumetric water content ASTM D2216/ ASTM D7263 Dry bulk density ASTM D7263
Calculated total porosity ASTM D7263
Soil Sieve & Hydrometer ASTM D6913/ASTM D7928
The data and drilling logs will be used to reconstruct the subsurface stratigraphy and make recommendations for any further investigation. NV5 will generate a lithological column from the drilling logs and other data and a subsurface cross section from the two locations. Hydrostratigraphic properties will be generated and the infiltration behavior of the subsurface will be predicted.
All results and interpretations will be reviewed by a California registered geologist and included in a technical memorandum for submission to the City.
Deliverables
• Technical Memorandum (PDF)
Task 4: Final Design and Contract Documents – Phase 1 Trunk and Collector Sewers NV5 shall prepare a bid ready set of construction documents for the Phase 1 trunk sewer pipelines and Phase 1 collector sewer pipelines including plans, technical specifications, and an opinion of probable construction cost (PS&E). NV5 shall prepare submittals at the 60%, 90%, 100%, and Final levels for City review.
Construction drawings for the proposed pipelines shall include plans and profiles for the proposed sewer pipelines and manholes. Base mapping completed from our surveying and mapping task (part of separate scope of services) shall be shown as background. The profile developed shall include the proposed ground profile over the pipe and existing utilities that will cross the proposed pipeline.
Construction drawings shall follow City’s drafting format and shall be prepared utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D. The project plan set is expected to include the following:
• Title Sheet
• Construction Notes
• Key Map
• Pipeline Plan and Profile (40 Scale)
• Pipeline Details
NV5 shall prepare technical specifications in a Special Provisions format for use with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) including City specific requirements. NV5 shall develop project-specific supplemental provisions for items not covered by Greenbook. A bid schedule will also be prepared.
NV5 shall use plans and specifications to generate proposed construction quantities. Our team will use known construction cost indices of the region and consult with our construction management staff to develop an opinion of probable construction costs. This estimate will reflect the level of detail outlined in the previous sections.
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Upon review of the plans, specifications, and cost opinions at each milestone submittal, NV5 shall respond to City comments by providing a written disposition in a comment log table. Comment responses shall be returned to the City at each milestone submittal.
Deliverables
• 60%, 90%, 100%, and Final plans, technical specifications, cost opinion and calculations (PDF) • Response to City Comments from previous submittal level review (PDF) • Electronic files of Final plans, specifications, and cost opinion (PDF, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office formats)
Task 5: Final Design and Contract Documents – Phase 2 Trunk Sewers NV5 shall prepare a bid ready set of construction documents for the Phase 2 trunk sewer pipeline to the Project Phoenix area including plans, technical specifications, and an opinion of probable construction cost (PS&E). NV5 shall prepare submittals at the 60%, 90%, 100%, and Final levels for City review. Other Phase 2 trunk sewer pipelines and Phase 2 collector sewer pipelines are not included in this scope.
Construction drawings for the proposed pipelines shall include plans and profiles for the proposed sewer pipelines and manholes. Base mapping completed from our surveying and mapping task (part of separate scope of services) shall be shown as background. The profile developed shall include the proposed ground profile over the pipe and existing utilities that will cross the proposed pipeline.
Construction drawings shall follow City’s drafting format and shall be prepared utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D. The project plan set is expected to include the following:
• Title Sheet
• Construction Notes
• Key Map
• Pipeline Plan and Profile (40 Scale)
• Pipeline Details
NV5 shall prepare technical specifications in a Special Provisions format for use with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) including City specific requirements. NV5 shall develop project-specific supplemental provisions for items not covered by Greenbook. A bid schedule will also be prepared.
NV5 shall use plans and specifications to generate proposed construction quantities. Our team will use known construction cost indices of the region and consult with our construction management staff to develop an opinion of probable construction costs. This estimate will reflect the level of detail outlined in the previous sections.
Upon review of the plans, specifications, and cost opinions at each milestone submittal, NV5 shall respond to City comments by providing a written disposition in a comment log table. Comment responses shall be returned to the City at each milestone submittal.
Deliverables
• 60%, 90%, 100%, and Final plans, technical specifications, cost opinion and calculations (PDF) • Response to City Comments from previous submittal level review (PDF)
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• Electronic files of Final plans, specifications, and cost opinion (PDF, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office formats)
2. Exclusions
The following items and services can be provided under a separate or amended contract:
• Final design and contract documents for Phase 2 trunk sewers other than the trunk sewer to the Project Phoenix area.
• Final design and contract documents for Phase 2 collector sewers • Final design and contract documents for a wastewater treatment plant or a groundwater recharge facility.
• Survey and Mapping
• Geotechnical investigation
• Potholing
• Plan processing is not included in this proposal
• Permit processing and other fees
• Design of other utilities (new or relocation)
• Site Investigation of private sewer/septic systems
• Traffic control plans for construction
• Structural calculations.
• Front-end bidding documents other than a bid schedule • Geotechnical observation and testing during construction • Property/ROW acquisition negotiations
• Preparation of easement documents
• Preparation of environmental documents
• Preparation of SWPPP or erosion control plan
• Scour analysis/modeling
• Flood zone documentation/engineering, No rise certification, CLOMR • Technical reports or memorandums for hydraulic modeling • Bidding services
• Construction support services
• Construction Staking
• Construction management or inspection
• Geotechnical observation or materials testing during construction • As-built Construction Plans
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3. Proposed Compensation
We proposed to perform the above services on a time and material not to exceed fee of $1,883,200.
NV5’s project budget is based on the assumptions described above. NV5 will invoice work for this task order based on the actual hours spent, on a time and materials basis. If the anticipated budget is expected to be exceeded, NV5 will request authorization from the City prior to performing additional services. This proposal is valid for 90 days.
Task 1 Project Management $ 63,000
Task 2 Utilities Research Mapping $ 74,000
Task 3 Hydraulic Model Update $ 44,000
Task 4 Survey and Mapping $ 285,000
Task 5 Geotechnical Investigation $ 176,000
Task 6 Hydrogeology $ 55,000
Task 7 Phase 1 Design (trunk and collectors) $ 625,000
Task 8 Phase 2 Design (trunk to Proj. Phx.) $ 390,000
City Controlled Contingency $ 171,200
Total $ 1,883,200
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SCHEDULE A
CWSRF STAG 1 General Fund STAG 2 ARPA
State Water Federal City Water District Federal County
Planning Earmark Surplus Contribution Earmark Contribution TOTAL Deleverable $ 1,983,000 $ 663,224 $500,000 $ 100,000 $ 1,275,000 $1,000,000 5,521,224 Date
Feasibility April 1_2022 413,565 413,565 Collection System Preliminary Design August 29_2022 161,435 161,435 Utility Research and Base Maps June 20_2022 27,575 27,575 Expansion of Hydrolic Fields Investigations/
Geotechnical Studies October 28_2022 37,773 37,773 Collection System Final Design (full design) May 31_2023 400,00 0 300,000 1,100,000 200,000 2,000,000 Match check Environmental Initial Study July 31_2022 173,97 0 173,970 Wastewater Treatement Plant (30% Design) January 31_2023 38,755 263,224 15,000 85,000 401,979 Match check Geotechnical for the Wastewater Plant site December 31_2022 20,330 20,330 Right of Way Acquisition September 30_2023 715,000 715,000 Topo for the Wastewater Plant site October 28_2022 21,059 21,059 Financial Analysis June 30_2022 20,000 20,000 Assessment Engineers December 31_2022 ‐ 75,000 75,000 Outreach Ongoing 50,000 50,000 100,000 Match check Polling Complete 18,750 18,750
Owners Representative Ongoing 110,00 0 125,000 235,000 Match check USGS Study Five year program 1,000,00 0 100,000 1,100,000 TOTAL 1,983,212 663,224 500,000 100,000 1,275,000 1,000,000 5,521,436
SCHEDULE A
CWSRF STAG General Fund ARPA
State Water Federal City Water District County
Planning Earmark Surplus Contribution Contribution TOTAL Deleverable $ 1,983,000 $ 663,224 $500,000 $ 100,000 $1,000,000 4,246,224 Date
Feasibility April 1_2022 413,565 413,565 Collection System Preliminary Design August 29_2022 161,435 161,435 Utility Research and Base Maps June 20_2022 27,575 27,575 Expansion of Hydrolic Fields Investigations/
Geotechnical Studies October 28_2022 37,773 37,773 Collection System Final Design (full design) May 31_2023 663,224 300,000 825,000 1,788,224 Environmental Initial Study July 31_2022 173,970 173,970 Wastewater Treatement Plant (30% Design) January 31_2023 38,755 175,000 213,755 Geotechnical for the Wastewater Plant site December 31_2022 20,330 20,330 Topo for the Wastewater Plant site October 28_2022 21,059 21,059 Financial Analysis June 30_2022 20,000 20,000 Assessment Engineers December 31_2022 ‐ 75,000 75,000 Outreach Ongoing 50,000 50,000
Polling Complete 18,750 18,750
Owners Representative Ongoing 125,000 100,000 225,000 USGS Study Five year program 1,000,000 1,000,000 Joint Use Facility ‐
TOTAL 1,983,212 663,224 500,000 100,000 1,000,000 4,246,436