Agenda — Wasco City Council, February 17, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

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AGENDA AVAILABILITY : The City Council Agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of City Hall, 746 8th Street, Wasco, at the entrance of 764 E Street, Wasco, and at the entrance of the Wasco Police Department’s Office, 748 F Street, Wasco. The agenda packet, meeting minutes, and archived City Council meetings are available on the City’s website, www.cityofwasco.org.

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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – 6:00 pm.

Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

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exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.

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ISH INTERPRETATION: If you need an interpretation of your communications to the City Council from Spanish into English, please get in touch with the City Clerk Department at 661- 758-7215 or via email at [email protected]. Subject to availability, notifying the City at least 48 hours before will usually enable it to make arrangements.

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REGU
LAR MEETING – 6:00 pm
1) CALL
TO ORDER: Mayor
2) ROL
L CALL: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya
3) FLAG
SALUTE: by Mayor
4) INVO
CATION: by
5) APPRO
VAL OF AGENDA:
6) PRESE
NTATIONS:
a. 2026 Art and Mental Health Festival for Saturday, March 28, 2026. 7) PUB
LIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council , including the Council acting as the Governing Board for the Successor Agency, on any matter not on this agenda over which the Council and Successor Agency have jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allowed for any one subject. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation.

BROWN
ACT REQUIREMENTS: The Brown Act does not allow action or Discussion on items not on the agenda (subject to narrow ex ceptions). This will limit a Councilmember’s response to questions and requests during this comment period. 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS:
9) WASC
O PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
10) PUB

LIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's opinion. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item.
a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 1,036,964.08.

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for February 3, 2026, Regular Meeting.

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one-half of City Attorney Thomas F. Schroeter to attend at the League of California Cities Annual City Attorneys Spring Conference held on May 13-15, 2026, in Universal City, California, not to exceed $576.00.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Police Department Administrative Staff to attend the California Police Chiefs CPCA Annual Training Symposium from March 15-18, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Submit an Application, Execute a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

f. Council finds that this action, based on the evidence in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the approval of the Water System Improvement and Treatment Project, will not have a significant environmental impact, and CEQA requirements, all of which have been fully met; Adopt a Resolution to Award to Finalize and Enter into an Agreement with Unified Field Services Corporation (UFSC) for the Well #12 Installation of the 123-TCP Treatment Project for $3,904,504.00 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Change Orders and make quantity adjustments to the contract, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00.

g. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Receive and File the Investment Reports for October 2025 through December 2025.

h. Receive and File the Community Development Quarterly Report - Information only

i. Receive and File the Homeless Outreach Quarterly Report - Information only

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12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Conduct a public hearing to receive oral comments concerning unmet transit needs, consider comments, if any, and A dopt the Resolution Establishing Unmet Transit Needs Finding for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Martinez) 13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS:

a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution approving the final five (5) year Transit Development Plan. (Martinez)

b. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to endorse and enter into an agreement with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Solution provider to conduct a feasibility study of the City’s current water meter-reading process, potential alternatives, and financing options, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Hurlbert/Martinez)

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for February 3, 2026.

b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (3 potential cases).

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of section 54956.9: (One potential case)

d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 54957
Evaluation of salary schedule
Designated representative: City Manager

19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

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20) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on February 13, 2026, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org.

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Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk

All agenda item supporting documentation is available for public review o n the city website , www.cityofwasco.org, and the office of the City Clerk of the City of Wasco, 746 8 th Street, Wasco, CA 93280 , during regular business hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday (closed alternate Friday's), following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting. Please remember to turn off all cell phones, pagers, or electronic devices during Council meetings.

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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
G012626 49,193.93
G012826 537,864.89
G012726 1,101.30
G020426 47,248.82
A012326 95,820.14
A012926 298,990.00
G020526 6,745.00 Verified By:

Grand Total 1,036,964.08 Accounting Manager:

WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A012326 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS 6062 002011446H 5667 FEBRUARY 2026 INSURANCE PREMIUM 95,820.14 2 A012326 Total 95,820.14
3 A012926 CSJVRMA 78 INV0458 5666 2025/2026 3rd QTR DEPOSITS 298,990.00 4 A012926 Total 298,990.00
5 G012626 ABATE A WEED 172 1075930 31995 CHEETAH PRO 2.5 & PENDULUM AQUACAP 620.07 6 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1YT9-H11Y-64WD 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DINNER 37.88 7 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1X1M-TG1W-K1YN 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 10.81 8 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1G7W-G4WK-TL16 31996 NAME PLATE FOR LT. GALUTIRA 11.81 9 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1G39-37KX-3J4H 31996 OFFICE NOTEBOOKS 26.51 10 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1GTH-94GK-NFYC 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 26.97 11 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1GWG-F6H4-HPM3 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 451.94 12 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1J3G-6HT9-7K3P 31996 DESK & CHAIR FOR CITY CLERK 977.16 13 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1JC3-P79C-WGC6 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 15.83 14 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1K9N-DW96-7GHX 31996 CITY HALL OFFICE SUPPLIES 124.69 15 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1NGQ-D17Y-9NJ4 31996 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT GAME PRIZES 706.52 16 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1NLJ-6PNJ-K79K 31996 C. FIVECOAT RETIREMENT DINNER SUPPLIES 151.54 17 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1QGW-9K6H-GRP9 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION RAFFLE 326.39 18 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1YJR-4JPL-6F44 31996 TV & MOUNT FOR CITY CLERK OFFICE 337.99 19 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 13F9-DCQX-JL1H 31996 TRUNK OR TREAT CANDY 78.39 20 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 16F1-CW16-9X3D 31996 COUNCIL CHAMBER TABLES 584.52 21 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 16MH-NKNK-D7LT 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION TABLE CLOTHS 442.96 22 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17YK-WQVC-R9HF 31996 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 190.01 23 G012626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 19NL-HCNY-FRYC 31996 TRANSIT CUP HOLDER 24.28 24 G012626 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-047 31997 MISTER CARWASH BHT INV#WA25-047 2,555.00 25 G012626 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 753997 31998 RFS VEH #17: GREASE TUBES 30.27 26 G012626 DELL INC. 1513 10852476982 31999 (2)-DELL PRO MAX 16/16XE MC16250 5,030.31 27 G012626 GARDAWORLD 4266 20657913 32000 DEC 25: EXCESSIVE SERVICES 188.31 28 G012626 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC 4757 199638978101 32001 JANUARY 2026: INSURANCE PREMIUM 3,288.08 29 G012626 PG & E COMPANY 85 0008470169-7 32002 UB NW NE SE 92724 SOLAR PLANT 171.48 30 G012626 SPD PRINTING & ACCURATE SIGNS 6339 5778 32004 BLT T-SHIRTS PINK PATCH PAL 433.00 31 G012626 SPD PRINTING & ACCURATE SIGNS 6339 5015 32004 PAL LOGO ON GARMENTS 194.85 32 G012626 TAG/AMS, INC 298 6057 32005 PREEMP DOT TEST (1) 145.00 33 G012626 THE GAS COMPANY 246 0854180000 121525 32006 CITY YARD 801 F St 157.04 34 G012626 THE GAS COMPANY 246 12741818004 121525 32006 CITY HALL 746 8th ST 359.73 35 G012626 THE GAS COMPANY 246 14491569001 121525 32006 WWT 5410 7th ST 96.54 As of February 11th, 2026
Bill Pay
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 36 G012626 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3978 32003 AD: CDBG NOFA ENG-SPAN 649.60 37 G012626 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY 2312 5345683 32007 STOCK MATERIAL FOR WATER MAIN REPAIRS 7,948.45 38 G012626 WEST & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING, INC 6310 1025.12.25 32008 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM & PLAN 22,800.00 39 G012626 Total 49,193.93
40 G012726 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.012-18 32052 NOVEMBER: LEGAL FEES 300.00 41 G012726 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.014-16 32052 NOVEMBER: LEGAL FEES 562.50 42 G012726 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.014-17 32052 DECEMBER: LEGAL FEES 75.00 43 G012726 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.016-5 32052 DECEMBER: LEGAL FEES 163.80 44 G012726 Total 1,101.30
45 G012826 ACC BUSINESS 4766 0375642115 32009 FIBER NETWORK SERVICES 825.59 46 G012826 ALEXANDER'S CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. 3828 202601170590 32010 JANUARY 2026 METER READS: 1/6/26-1/17/26 8,026.64 47 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1FLD-1WPW-DYND 32011 CREDIT FOR RETURNED SAFETY BOMBER (65.64) 48 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1F9K-QPRK-4YQ1 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDARS (16.18) 49 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1RR3-4GX1-1PQ6 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 50 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VXQ-9TFQ-33LM 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 51 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WNL-QD39-P71Q 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 52 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14N6-KNND-1WXK 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 53 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17XF-RQKX-JJRK 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 54 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 19HR-RRGR-XXHT 32011 CREDIT FOR CALENDAR (25.42) 55 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 179T-913X-R3XR 32011 CHARGER FOR WORK PHONE 12.98 56 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1H7C-MXYJ-TNYC 32011 EXTENSION CORD, LENS WELDING HELMET, WATER HOSE 109.92 57 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1HQF-YL1W-6XRQ 32011 UNIFORM SHIRTS CITY HALL 82.84 58 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1L9N-R11W-TYP3 32011 BREAKROOM DECOR 91.03 59 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1PW9-QVFL-RMLM 32011 RFS VEH #23: BACKUP CAMERAS 259.78 60 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VVJ-3WTP-MHL1 32011 OFFICE SUPPLIES 44.13 61 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14YF-YRCH-JQ49 32011 PAL DONATIONS BOXING WRAPS 54.55 62 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1GWY-PN6D-9VFH 32011 CH OFFICE SUPPLIES 80.06 63 G012826 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1PP1-7DPC-4QCF 32011 CITY CLERK OFFICE SUPPLIES 40.04 64 G012826 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA26-001 32012 MISTER CARWASH INV#WA26-001 670.00 65 G012826 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-045 32012 25019-2: FILBURN AVE - WEST- CMAQ 3,385.00 66 G012826 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-046 32012 25018-CMAQ: FILBURN AVE - EAST- CMAQ 3,605.00 67 G012826 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 24401 32013 BASE USED TO REPAIR WATER MAIN REPAIR ON 7TH ST 2,016.72 68 G012826 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 24454 32013 1/2"" TYPE AB RAP PG6410 1,001.90 69 G012826 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2330 SL260467 32014 OCT-DEC 25 SIGNAL & LIGHTING 3,089.74 70 G012826 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 38975606 32015 1/19/26: WW 5410 7TH ST PEST CONTROL 65.00 71 G012826 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 38975672 32015 1/19/26: WW 5410 7TH ST PEST CONTROL 65.00 72 G012826 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 38977613 32015 1/19/26: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 241.00 73 G012826 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 38979351 32015 1/19/26: 5409 7TH ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 92.00 74 G012826 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT COMPAN Y 1947 1310853 32016 26007-0: SMOOTH DRUM ROLLER 57,408.41 75 G012826 COPWARE, INC 6106 87402 32017 MARCH 2026-FEB 2027: ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 705.00 76 G012826 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Y390142 32018 SUPPLIES 6,368.02 77 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754486 32019 RFS VEH #17: HOSE END FITTINGS 235.84 78 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754512 32019 POLICE #GENERAL: 24 SERV OIL & AIR FILTERS 230.60 79 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754523 32019 POLICE VEH #P010: REAR DISC BRAKE PADS & ROTOR 216.92 80 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754538 32019 WW VEH #09: BATTERY 264.55 81 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754568 32019 WW #GENERATORS: BATTERY 1,395.44 82 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754599 32019 RFS VEH #23: FAB LOOM-SPLIT POLY 80.65 83 G012826 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754168 32019 CORE DEPOSIT RFND (18.00) 84 G012826 DANIEL MORGAN 6084 202601 32020 JAN 26: RMM SOFTWARE FOR PD 250.00 85 G012826 DANIEL MORGAN 6084 202602 32020 FEB 26: RMM SOFTWARE FOR PD 250.00 86 G012826 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 39188MS 32021 JANUARY 26: MS 365 LICENSES 706.00 87 G012826 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 39189 32021 JANUARY DIAMOND AGREEMENT 8,425.00 88 G012826 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 39255 32021 WINDOWS 11 UPGRADE 978.75 89 G012826 DITCH WITCH WEST 4792 1018985 32022 EYE BOLT, GASKET, BULK EDGE , & FREIGHT 305.57 90 G012826 DITCH WITCH WEST 4792 1018987 32022 GASKET AND FREIGHT 114.69 91 G012826 FED EX 123 9-151-23289 32023 EXPRESS SERVICES 1-23-2026 29.50 2 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 92 G012826 GARCIA ELECTRIC 6188 011026 32024 REMOVED EXISTING 100A PANEL & REPLACED W NEW AMPER 3,610.00 93 G012826 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC 5161 6083 32025 FY25-26 RECORDS RETENTION SUBSCRIPTION 600.00 94 G012826 HARTZELL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR 5930 26002 32026 23015-0: PAYMENT#6 STORAGE TANK DECEMBER 2025 337,630.00 95 G012826 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9244861367 32027 BATH TISSUE 227.05 96 G012826 INFO SEND, INC. 4244 303038 32028 TCP QTRLY INSERTS Q4 956.45 97 G012826 J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC. 448 9110848849 32029 RFS #GENERAL: DAILY INSPECTION BOOKS 460.06 98 G012826 JIM BURKE FORD LINCOLN 134 791527 32030 POLICE VEH #P016: RESET BRAKES 210.00 99 G012826 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC 4757 199633328527 32031 FEBRUARY 2026: INSURANCE PREMIUM 4,002.88 100 G012826 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2674415 32032 BEST DIMENSION 270G SPECIALTY HERBICIDE 614.05 101 G012826 KNIGHT'S SITE SERVICES, INC 1075 0000259657 32033 1/6/26-2/2/26: GW SITE PORTABLE TOILET SERV 77.06 102 G012826 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 237 INV-45333-K6V2N5 32034 MEMBERSHIP DUES 2026 12,383.00 103 G012826 MA NAZARIA MARLENNE JIMENEZ ROBLES 6384 101 32035 WASHED AND IRONED LINENS 140.00 104 G012826 MARYLYNN ORTEGA 6090 REIMB 011526 32036 REIMB FOR CANDY 242.57 105 G012826 MWG MESTMAKER 6338 2026 INSURANCE 32037 PAL INSURANCE PORTFOLIO 1,483.81 106 G012826 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN Y 4733 YMH_20260203 32038 FEB 2026: INSURANCE PREMIUM 270.00 107 G012826 P & J ELECTRIC, INC. 66 9717 32039 WWTP BARN LIGHT INSTALL 1/6/26 1,998.04 108 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 5199704189-5 011826 32040 UB MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 35,773.94 109 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 0705182385-9 011426 32040 UB 501 F ST 187.16 110 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 2053318492-3 011526 32040 UB SW SE 11 27 24 N/S POSO W/O PALM 437.13 111 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 2114713176-3 011426 32040 UB STREET LIGHT TRACT 7311-4 FILBURN 31.86 112 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 2767702756-0 011526 32040 UB 603 PALM AVE CROSSWALK 22.58 113 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 2991524925-3 011326 32040 UB CENTRAL AVE & HWY 46 177.91 114 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 3593196785-1 011426 32040 UB NW NE SE 9 27 24 GEN-ANNEX BLDG 1,616.47 115 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 7383005943-0 011426 32040 UB 1ST & 13TH ST LIGHTS 262.88 116 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 8365871756-2 011426 32040 UB ANNEX PARKING LIGHT 14.32 117 G012826 PG & E COMPANY 85 8367707953-1 011426 32040 DYNAMIC WASCO 15200 SCOFIELD RD 31.86 118 G012826 PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC. 2423 PD-60460 32041 GASKET & FREIGHT 31.59 119 G012826 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN Y 5862 1168207-10001 011826 32042 FEB 26: INSURANCE PREMIUM 11,658.03 120 G012826 ROBERT HALF 4814 65814953 32043 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 010926 1,640.46 121 G012826 ROBERT HALF 4814 65827715 32043 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 011626 1,349.57 122 G012826 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES 6415 01212026 32044 REIMB DUPLICATE BUILDING PERMIT 2,553.58 123 G012826 SEMITROPIC WATER STORAGE DISTRICT 329 2025/2026 2ndINSTALL 32045 2026 2ND INSTALLMENT PMT 120.00 124 G012826 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150032443 32047 STREET VEH #89: TIRES 534.91 125 G012826 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150032444 32047 RFS #GENERAL: 25 RECAP TIRES 5,380.76 126 G012826 STINSON STATIONERS INC 160 365055-0 32048 PRINTER PAPER FOR FINANCE 1-20-26 243.51 127 G012826 THE GAS COMPANY 246 12741818004 011526 32049 CITY HALL 746 8th ST 421.25 128 G012826 THE GAS COMPANY 246 14491569001 011526 32049 WWT 5410 7th ST 549.43 129 G012826 THE GAS COMPANY 246 17991819008 011526 32049 ANNEX 764 E ST 376.99 130 G012826 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08541820000 011526 32049 CITY YARD 801 F St 269.80 131 G012826 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3988 32046 PARKS AND REC RECRUITING AD 178.00 132 G012826 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3989 32046 PUBLIC HEARING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS 299.43 133 G012826 UNITED PIPE AND STEEL FABRICATION 6352 1275912 32050 25021-0: CARPORT CHANGE ORDER 7,058.08 134 G012826 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING 4372 5037310246 32051 JAN: PD PRINTER LEASE 166.90 135 G012826 Total 537,864.89
136 G020426 AC POETTEGEN & SON 5874 0000303403 32058 RFS VEH #23: DRILL BITS 53.19 137 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1GWY-PN6D-CJYH 32059 CELLPHONE ACCESSORIES 9.72 138 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MKC-MLKC-LXXK 32059 POE INJECTOR 9.72 139 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1V9J-3PMX-W6HP 32059 MONITOR CLEANING SOLUTION 21.64 140 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VY9-T9R9-KMCD 32059 EARBUDS FOR ACCT MANAGER 20.51 141 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1X3Q-QGYT-7LJ X 32059 GATE CLICKER 23.80 142 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1DRV-VCD1-L3HT 32059 PD CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 36.74 143 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1F99-M1FT-6NXN 32059 COMPUTER FOR PD 312.84 144 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1HLG-HRCK-YTNJ 32059 24019-0: COMPUTER SOLAR GRANT 475.22 145 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1HLG-HRCK-YV4L 32059 PD WORK STATION KEYBOARD AND MINI COMPUTER 506.60 146 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1M3N-T94C-6PTX 32059 MEETING PRESENTATION ACCESSORIES 192.65 147 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MCG-9367-QFQH 32059 25014-0: LAPTOPS FOR YOUTH PREVENTION PAL 861.03 3 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 148 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1NQT-P6M7-LM96 32059 25014-0: LAPTOP FOR YOUTH PREVENTION PAL 205.37 149 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VTG-LL17-CJTR 32059 ACCESSORIES FOR TV DISPLAYS 58.15 150 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XYP-6DKD-R1CL 32059 DRONE FILTERS & CELL PHONES CHARGERS 139.29 151 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1YW4-GPGP-LJCC 32059 23016: NETWORK CABLE AND OUTLETS 164.86 152 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14FK-H7W1-HWWJ 32059 LAPTOPS FOR YOUTH PREVENTION 307.96 153 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 19PR-CMCW-CKGJ 32059 COMPUTER FOR HR ANALYST 929.35 154 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 19VM-MQTK-61TM 32059 CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 35.70 155 G020426 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 149W-3FTQ-CQPD 32059 PD DISPATCH PRINTER, DUAL DOCKING STATION 740.06 156 G020426 ANA OROZCO 6418 REIMB011326 32060 LIVE SCAN REIMB ANIMAL SHELTER 74.00 157 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708354 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 36.03 158 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708355 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 62.38 159 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708356 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 160 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708357 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 1,269.98 161 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708358 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 162 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708359 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 92.79 163 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708360 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.99 164 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708361 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 62.38 165 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708362 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 166 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708363 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 167 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708365 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 168 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708366 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 36.03 169 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708367 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 60.81 170 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708368 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 171 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708369 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 172 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708370 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 173 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708371 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 31.97 174 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024708372 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 92.79 175 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024709895 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 108.41 176 G020426 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000024709989 32061 PHONE SERVICES 12/24/25-01/23/26 (144.41) 177 G020426 BANK UP CORPORATION 4259 7038 32062 JAN 25: LOCKBOX PROCESSING 638.33 178 G020426 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 24487 32063 WILLOW & PALM REPAIR 796.02 179 G020426 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, INC. 3598 25103011 32064 DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING DEBT STATEMENT 063025 600.00 180 G020426 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167736001012126 32065 CH INTERNET SRVCS 319.89 181 G020426 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 38975648 32066 1/19/26: 746 8TH ST & 1445 12TH ST PEST CONTR 257.00 182 G020426 CLEAN STRIDE LLC 5289 19380 32067 JANUARY 2026: JANITORIAL SERVICES 5,141.85 183 G020426 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Y406946 32068 VENTS 2,423.06 184 G020426 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Y419516 32068 STOCK 1,464.84 185 G020426 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 754615 32069 RFS VEH #27: MOTOR OIL 45.88 186 G020426 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-01257 32070 12/1/25 TO 12/31/25 SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 4,054.80 187 G020426 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-01258 32070 PUMP & WATER SYSTEM EVALUATION TASK ORDER #6 475.00 188 G020426 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-01259 32070 20218-0: WELL #12 TCP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,686.00 189 G020426 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-01256 32070 23015-0: WELL #13 STORAGE TANK PROFESSIONAL SERVIC 990.60 190 G020426 FREEMAN MATHIS & GARRY LLP 5980 9160305092 32071 DECEMBER LEGAL SERVICES 429.00 191 G020426 GOLDEN EMPIRE CONCRETE SALES 2574 364374 32072 PUMP WASHOUT 576.98 192 G020426 GOTO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC 6172 in7104928372 32073 PHONE SERVICES FOR PD 1,046.70 193 G020426 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LTD 498 INV00939425 32085 CHLORINE & DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE 1,786.27 194 G020426 JIM BURKE FORD LINCOLN 134 792542 32074 WATER VEH #09: 2 KEY MADE 276.78 195 G020426 KIM TURNER, LLC 6019 Invoice-7929 32075 DISPATCH & RECORDS A.LOPEZ TRAINING 299.00 196 G020426 KIM TURNER, LLC 6019 Invoice-7932 32075 DISPATCH & RECORDS M.ORTEGA TRAINING 299.00 197 G020426 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.016-6 32087 DECEMBER LEGAL SERVICES 450.00 198 G020426 NEW HORIZON COMMUNICATION CORP 6015 3415440 32076 COMMUNICATION SRVCS DISPATCH 1,068.12 199 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-269984 32077 POLICE VEH #P020: FUEL, AIR, OIL FILTERS 49.43 200 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-277141 32077 POLICE VEH #P020: INTRLOCK SOL & STOPLIGHT SW 123.33 201 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-280979 32077 SHOP VEH #36: OIL FILTER, CONSOLE, FO WIPE 72CT 57.29 202 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-281220 32077 TOOLS #GEN: BUTT SPLICE, CLOSED TERM, WIRE STRIP 78.99 203 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-281338 32077 WATER VEH #55: AIR & OIL FILTERS 32.33 4 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 204 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-290730 32077 TOOLS #GEN: SCRW/BIT ST 44.36 205 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-295992 32077 STREET VEH #78: OIL & AIR FILTERS 34.29 206 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-296008 32077 DAR VEH #60: CAPSULE, HEADLIGHTS 56.66 207 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-296069 32077 DAR VEH #T1: BATTERY & CORE CHARGE 165.77 208 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-296161 32077 RFS VEH #27: AIR & OIL FILTERS 34.29 209 G020426 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-296810 32077 DAR VEH #T2: BATTERY & CORE CHARGE 165.77 210 G020426 PACIFIC IRRIGATION INC 6330 00231883-1 32078 MATERIALS FOR REPAIR 8,201.00 211 G020426 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 296239 32079 WW VEH #46: COUPL/ADAPTER 44.69 212 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 0206784963-4 020226 32080 747 F STREET EV CHARGING STATIONS 1,426.18 213 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 0751114029-0 012926 32080 UB COW VEHICLES PARKING 1400 J ST 428.07 214 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 1495264257-8 012926 32080 UB 747 G ST TRANSIT CHARGERS 482.35 215 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 012726 32080 UB NE COR CENTRAL AVE & MARGALO 228.89 216 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 7955235222-5 012926 32080 UB 709 POSO AVE UNDERPASS 176.05 217 G020426 PG & E COMPANY 85 9285039198-5 012926 32080 UB 640 G ST AMTRAK WALK WAY 329.29 218 G020426 RICHARDS, WATSON, GERSHON A PROFFESSIONAL CORP 3343 256870 32081 DECEMBER LEGAL SERVICES 50.00 219 G020426 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC 4768 98768554 32082 MATERIAL #GEN: PARTS CLEANER SERVICE 254.54 220 G020426 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150032672 32083 DAR VEH #T2:1 TIRE 151.88 221 G020426 THERMO KING OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC 4851 MK25723 32084 RFS VEH #23: 2 BAGS OF RIVETS 82.94 222 G020426 WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC 6408 309575 32086 22012-3: LIGHTING FOR VETERANS PARK 1,250.00 223 G020426 Total 47,248.82
224 G020526 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38515 32088 23016: NETWORK AT REMOTE LOCATION 3,952.50 225 G020526 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38588 32088 23016: NETWORK AT REMOTE LOCATION 170.00 226 G020526 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38590 32088 23016: NETWORK AT REMOTE LOCATION 2,102.50 227 G020526 KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 24 2611 32089 REGIONAL AWARDS DINNER 520.00 228 G020526 Total 6,745.00
229 Grand Total 1,036,964.08
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MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Saldaña called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya
PRESENT: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez LATE: None
ABSENT: Council Member Raya

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara , City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Executive Assistant I, Cinthia Ugalde, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Accounting Manager Rocio Mosqueda, Police Chief Alecio Mora, Kern County Fire Chief Joe Appleton.

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Saldaña

4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the agenda as to form with item 6a deferred to the next Council Meeting, February 17, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: RAYA

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. 2026 Art and Mental Health Festival

b. Proclamation - Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month, Mayor Saldaña presented the proclamation to Erin Rogers, the Director of Bakersfield Pregnancy Center.

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7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Oscar Ensino

City Clerk Maria O. Martinez mentioned there are no email comments on this item or any other items on this agenda.

8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton reported on the Wasco gas leak.
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
Police Chief Mora reported on the current public safety activity report.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

This evening, we have items 11a to 11d.
a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 538,849.15

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the FY 2024 -2025 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the following Project: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility, $43,443.00.

Reso#2026-4301

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per participation for Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Member Medina, and City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert to attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit on April 22 – April 24, 2026, in Sacramento, California.

No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: RAYA

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12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application(s) to the State of CA. Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) for funds not to exceed $300,000.00 for a Public Service activity, and not to exceed $3,300,000.00 for a Project activity, and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute a standard agreement and any amendments thereof.

Reso#2026-4302
Assistant City Manager Lara gave an oral presentation.

Mayor Saldaña opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Saldaña closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Council Member Martinez, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: RAYA

13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Appointment of One (1) Candidate to Fill the unexpired term vacancy on the Planning Commission, with term ending December 31, 2028.

Oral presentation by Council Member Martinez.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Member Medina , Seconded by Mayor Saldaña to appoint Gonzalo Cruz to the Planning Commission Board by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: RAYA

b. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Appointment of Two (2) Candidates to fill the vacancies on the Wasco Recreation and Park District Board, with terms ending November 30, 2029.

Council Member Medina recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

Oral presentation by Council Member Martinez.

There were no public comments.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Member Reyna, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to appoint Ana Maria Orozco Cortez and Rafael Castro to the Wasco Recreation and Park District Board by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: RAYA

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
No reports
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
Mayor Saldaña reported that there will be a cleanup on the 28 th of February. Area
has not been determined.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the City Council on the following:
• The HAWK (High -intensity Activated Crosswalk) and the pedestrian beacon systems are under construction on Highway 43 and Highway 46. • Mobile Clinic at the Police Activity League on Monday, January 26, 2026, and it has been reported that 15 to 20 individuals attended.
• There was a SNIP event scheduled for January 28, 2026, and the next one is scheduled for February 23, 2026
• The Community Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Old Courthouse at 7 a.m.
• Signed by the President , the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development program funding for phase 2 of the downtown refurbishment might be contained in the bill, subject to verification by the end of the week.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
• Attended the Mayors and Council Members Academy from January 21 st to the
23rd.
• Attended the Love Life Choose Life event.
• Attended the medical mobile clinic event.

Council Member Martinez:
• Recommended that city staff have a proactive social media presence.

Council Member Medina:
• Attended the Mayor's and Council Members' Academy
• Tigers Wellness Center at Wasco High School is now open and in need of formal attire for boys.
• Wasco High School Girls Basketball team is going to the Playoffs, for the first time since 2017.
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• Recommended that the city staff have a proactive social media presence. • Requested an update from staff on several different projects.

Mayor Saldaña:
• Attended the Mayors and Council Members Academy from January 21st to the 23rd.

There were no public comments on any closed session items.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 7:27 p.m.

Mayor Medina adjourned from the closed session at 8:00 p.m.

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 54957
Evaluation of salary schedule
Designated representative: City Manager

19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 54957
Evaluation of salary schedule
Designated representative: City Manager
No reportable action.

20) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

____________________________________
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

______________________________________
Eduardo Saldaña, Mayor

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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Thomas F. Schroeter, City Attorney

DATE: February 17, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one-half of cost for City Attorney Thomas F. Schroeter to attend the League of California Cities Annual City Attorneys Spring Conference held on May 13-15, 2026, in Universal City, California, not to exceed $576.00

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approve the travel and training expenses exceeding $500.00 per trip, one-half of the cost for City Attorney 's travel expenses for the registration , and Lodging totaling $576.00; and

2) Find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . It has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

The City Attorney requests approval to attend The League of California Cities Annual City Attorneys Spring Conference, which will be held on May 13-15 in Universal City, CA. The registration fee is $675.00, and a two-night stay in the hotel is $239.00 per night. During the conference, three days of presentations will be devoted to legal issues facing cities and updates on recently decided cases. This is a critical learning session for city attorneys and reduces the time and effort needed by the City Attorney to research these matters independently.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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Mr. Schroeter is also the city attorney for the City of Tehachapi. Tehachapi has agreed to contribute equally to the registration fee and lodging cost . Each City's share of the expenses would be $576.00.

The cost of the training and hotel fees will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

As a result, the City Council will need to approve City Attorney Schroeter's travel request, as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

The City of Wasco's portion for the City Attorney to attend the League of California Cities Annual Spring Conference is $576.00. The adopted FY 2025-26 Budget contains sufficient funding in the City Attorney account to cover this expense. No budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Conference Information

2. Attorney’s Memorandum

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Memorandum : CITY OF WASCO

TO: City Manager, City Council DATE: February 5, 2026

FROM: Thomas F. Schroeter, City Attorney

SUBJECT: League of California Cities City Attorney Spring Conference

The League of California Cities City Attorney Spring Conference will be held on May 13-15 in Universal City The registration fee is $675 and a two-night stay in the hotel is $239.00 per night. During the conference, there will be three days of presentations devoted to legal issues facing cities and updates on cases recently decided.

This is a critical learning session for city attorneys and reduces the time and effort needed by the City Attorney to research these matters on his or her own.

My other city , the City of Tehachapi, is being asked to contribute equally to the cost for the registration fee and one night's lodging. The City's share of the expenses would be $576 . I would request permission to represent the City of Wasco at the City Attorneys Spring Conference and for the City to pay up to $576 for my expenses.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Alecio Mora, Chief of Police

DATE: February 17, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Police Department Administrative Staff to attend the California Police Chiefs CPCA Annual Training Symposium from March 15 -18, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Police Department Administrative Staff to attend the California Police Chiefs CPCA Annual Training Symposium from March 15-18, 2026, in San Diego, CA.; and 2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15378, no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Background:

The California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) Annual Training Symposium is a statewide professional development conference that brings together law enforcement leadership and professional staff from across California. The symposium provides education, training, and networking opportunities focused on leadership, organizational effectiveness, wellness, legal updates, and best practices in modern policing.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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While the symposium is primarily attended by sworn command staff, many sessions and networking opportunities are directly applicable to police administrative professionals who support departmental operations, training coordination, fiscal management, and organizational effectiveness.

Discussion:

Two Police Department administrative staff members are requesting approval to attend the CPCA Annual Training Symposium from March 15 -18, 2026. The symposium agenda includes workshops and keynote sessions addressing leadership, organizational culture, employee wellness, legislative and legal updates, succession planning, and administrative best practices that directly support police department operations.

Attendance will enhance the administrative staff’s understanding of statewide law enforcement initiatives, improve coordination with command staff, and strengthen their ability to support departmental leadership, training compliance, fiscal processes, and operational planning. Participation also provides valuable networking opportunities with peers from other agencies, allowing for the exchange of best practices and innovative administrative solutions.

The estimated cost of attendance, including registration, lodging, meals, and travel, is estimated not to exceed $1,800.00 per employee.

As a result, the City Council will need to approve the Wasco Police Department’s travel and training request, as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

All costs will be covered by the Police Department’s allocated training FY2025-26 budget.

No additional General Fund impact is anticipated.

Attachments:

1. CPCA Annual Training Symposium Information/Agenda

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria Lara, Assistant City Manager
Alecio Mora, Chief of Police

DATE: February 17, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Submit an Application, Execute a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resoluti on authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an application, execute a grant agreement , budget appropriations, and any amendments thereto for the FY 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and

2) Find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.

Environmental Review:

This action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is , therefore, not subject to CEQA since it does not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The approval of this agenda item does not commit the City to a definite course of action concerning a project since the action authorized herein may lead to the negotiation of a grant agreement. This proposed activity is, therefore, not subject to CEQA. Any future action related to this approval that constitutes a project will be reviewed for CEQA compliance.

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Discussion:

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) adopted regulations within Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 2, by adding Chapter 13, which governs the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.

With the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA), California voters mandated the state to set aside funding for the CHP to provide grants to local governments and Qualified Nonprofit Organizations for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws pursuant to Section 34019 (f)(3)(B) Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC).

Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.

The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.

Available Project funding is approximately $13 million, with a $500,000 cap per Grant Application.

The City of Wasco is committed to reducing impaired driving collisions and enhancing roadway safety through strengthened enforcement, improved officer capabilities, and expanded public education. Grant funding is sought to support the purchase of a fully equipped Ford F- 250 enforcement vehicle and a DUI command post trailer —critical assets that will increase the City’s capacity to conduct DUI/DUID saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and large-scale impaired-driving operations.

Recent local data highlight a growing public safety concern. Although the total number of collisions decreased from 187 in 2024 to 152 in 2025, DUI -related collisions increased from 13 to 21, representing a more than 60% increase. Additionally, injury collisions increased by 24%, demonstrating that impaired driving remains a significant contributor to severe and preventable crashes within Wasco. These trends underscore the urgent need for enhanced tools and strategies to address impaired driving.

The proposed project directly enhances officer effectiveness through advanced enforcement equipment, improved mobility, and technological support. The DUI command post trailer will streamline field processing —facilitating on-site report writing, chemical testing, and detainee management —while the Ford F -250 will expand nighttime and high -visibility operations through integrated mobile lighting and computing systems. The project also leverages officers trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) protocols to ensure consistent, high -quality enforcement during impaired-driving operations.

Project Performance Period is one year, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

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Fiscal Impact:

There is no local match requirement. The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant is a reimbursement grant. CHP will reimburse the city, in arrears, for approved expenditures upon receipt of invoices and quarterly progress reports.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT, BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FOR THE FY 2026-2027

CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

PATROL (CHP)
WHEREAS, the City of Wasco (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is eligible to apply to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for up to $500,000 under the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP); and
WHEREAS, the CHP administers the CTFGP pursuant to regulations adopted in Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 of the California Code of Regulations; and

WHEREAS, Proposition 64 (AUMA), approved by California voters in 2016, requires the State to allocate funding for grants to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B); and

WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to educate the community on the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired-driving laws involving alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs, and enhance effectiveness through training; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant is authorized to accept grant funds, execute the grant agreement, and administer the CTFGP award; and

WHEREAS, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute grant documents, approve budget appropriations, incur allowable grant expenditures, and receive reimbursement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Wasco, by adopting this resolution, does hereby state that:

Section 1. APPLICANT authorizes its City Manager, or designee , to execute the grant agreement, budget appropriations , and any amendments , incur grant -related expenses, and receive reimbursement for those expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED t hat the City Manager, or designee, is authorized and empowered to execute, on behalf of the City of Wasco, all documents necessary to secure grant funding and implement the approved project, including but not limited to agreements, amendments, reports, budget adjustments, and requests for payment. .

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on February 17, 2026, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________
EDUARDO SALDAÑA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

__________________________________

MARIA MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director

DATE: February, 17 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Award to Finalize and Enter into an Agreement with Unified Field Services Corporation (UFSC) for the Well #12 Installation of the 123-TCP Treatment Project for $3,904,504.00 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Change Orders and make quantity adjustments to the contract, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00.

Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution to Award to finalize and enter into an agreement with Unified Field Services Corporation (UFSC) for the Well #12 Installation of the 123 -TCP Treatment Project for $3,904,504.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders and make quantity adjustments to the contract, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00; and

2. Find that this action, based on the evidence in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the approval of the Water System Improvement and Treatment Project, will not have a significant environmental impact.

Environmental Review:

Staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Initial Study, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program determined that, based on the evidence in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the approval of the Water System Improvement and Treatment Project will not have a significant environmental impact. This conclusion is based on the project's compliance with the project’s design, mitigation measures, and CEQA requirements, all of which have been fully met.

Background:

As part of the City’s ongoing State Revolving Fund Grant - Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021 -004C, a key component of the overall project is to install 123-TCP Filtration at the existing Well No. 12 (McCombs Well). Well No. 12, which was put online in 2006, was the only existing city well in fair condition and did not require full replacement. The project scope for this well includes adding Granular activated carbon vessels to filter the 123-TCP compound from the water supply.

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Discussion:

Bids for the referenced project were received and publicly opened at Wasco City Hall on January 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A total of eight bids were submitted, and Unified Field Services was identified as the lowest responsible bidder. This determination is detailed in the attached Engineer’s Bid Recommendation Letter and is based on clarifications in Addendum No. 2, which stated that the total bid amount would be evaluated using bid items 1 through 23. Based on those items, the three lowest bidders are identified below.

BID TABULATION

Firm Bid Total

1. United Field Services Corp. $3,904,504.00

2. TSI Engineering, Inc. $4,239,786.00

3. Hartzell Engineering, Inc. $4,298,300.00

Unified Field Services' bid aligns with the engineer's estimate of $4,080,000.00, due to unforeseen circumstances and the project's aggressive funding timeline, staff is requesting additional funding and change order allowances, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00, to avoid potential delays.

Fiscal Impact:

Capital Project No. 20218 has an allocation of $4,090,000.00 and will be fully reimbursed through the State Revolving Fund Grant - Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021- 004C. A budget amendment is needed to increase the project allocation for this fiscal year to $ 4,500,000.00 and to cover contingencies.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Engineers Bid Recommendation Letter and Bid Tabulation

3. Draft Agreement

4. Environmental Document

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO TO AWARD AND FINALIZE AND

ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES CORPORATION (UFSC) FOR THE WELL #12 INSTALLATION OF THE 123-TCP TREATMENT PROJECT FOR $3,904,504.00 AND

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS

AND MAKE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $4,500,000.00
WHEREAS, the City wishes to contract with Unified Field Services Corporation , Inc for the installation of the 1,2,3-TCP Treatment Project at Well No. 12; and

WHEREAS, the services provided are described in the Agreement found in Exhibit “A”; and

WHEREAS, Unified Field Services Corporation and the City acknowledge that each party and their respective legal counsel have reviewed the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Wasco, as follows:

SECTION 1: Authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an agreement with Unified Field Services for the well #12 installation of the 123-TCP Treatment Project.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute contract change orders and make quantity adjustments to the contract, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 6- was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on February 17, 2026, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_____________________________
EDUARDO SALDAÑA,
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: ___________________

_____________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
The Council of the City of Wasco

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DEE JASPAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS
2730 UNICORN ROAD, BLDG A
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
PHONE (661) 393-4796
FAX (661) 393-4799

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

January 27, 2026

Luis Villa, Public Works Director
c/o City of Wasco
801 8th Street
Wasco, CA 93280

Re: Well No. 12 – Installation of 1,2,3-TCP Treatment Project Bid Proposal Review and Recommendation

Mr. Villa:

Bids were received for the above referenced project and publicly opened at the City of Wasco Council Chambers on January 26
th, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Eight (8) bids were received. The bid results are shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.

Unified Field Services Corporation (UFSC) is the apparent low bidder in the amount of three million nine hundred and four thousand five hundred and four dollars - $3,904,504.00.

UFSC submitted the appropriate bid documents including:

• Bid Proposal Form
• List of Subcontractors
• Equal Employment Opportunity Certification
• Public Contract Code Form
• Non-Collusion Affidavit
• Bid Bond (10%)
• Project References
• Addenda Acknowledgements (Three Addenda)

The bid proposal submitted by UFSC has been reviewed and it appears that they have submitted all the necessary bid information and that their bid is correct. A copy of their bid is attached in Exhibit B attached hereto. They are a Class “A” General Contractor located in Bakersfield, California. Their contractor’s license is active and in good standing. They have several years’ experience with these types of projects and have performed well on previous construction projects that our firm has been involved in. They listed six subcontractors for this project:

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• E
lectrical – P&J Electric, Inc.
• Fencing – Union Fence
• Masonry – Reycon Construction
• Painting – Wm. B. Saleh
• Paving – West Rock Construction
• Precast Wall – Structure Cast

Project references were provided by UFSC. Their references have been verified and they received glowing recommendations for the work they have done.

Addendum No. 2 (Question 20) stated that the Bid Total amount was to be based on Bid Items #1 through #23. The bids were evaluated in line with that answer. Therefore, the bid amount for Unified Field Services Corporation is $3,904,504.00. The Engineer’s Estimate for the bid was $4,080,000.00. The apparent low bidder is approximately 4.5% below the Engineer’s Estimate. The project will be funded by SRF Financing and Grant Funds from the State Water Resources Control Board.

It is recommended that the project be awarded to Unified Field Services Corporation in the amount of $3,904,504.00 and that a pre-construction meeting be arranged upon award and execution of the contract documents.

Sincerely,

Curtis M. Skaggs, PE

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CITY OF WASCO

AGREEMENT

THIS Agreement, made and entered into this _____ day of __________________, 20___, by and between the CITY OF WASCO, hereinafter called “City”, and _______________________ hereinafter called “Contractor”.

WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I. That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the said party of the first part, and under the conditions expressed in the 2 bonds, bearing even date with these presents, and hereunto annexed, the said party of the second part agrees with the said party of the first part, at his own proper cost and expense, to do all the work and furnish all the materials, except such as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished by said party of the first part, necessary to construct and complete in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the CITY OF WASCO, the work described in the special provisions and the project plans described below, including any addenda thereto, and also in conformance with the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Dated 2015 and Standard Plans Dated 2015, and the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on the date the work is accomplished, which said special provisions, project plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates are hereby specially referred to and by such reference made a part hereof.

The Special Provisions for the work to be done are entitled:

CITY OF WASCO

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS & SPECIAL PROVISIONS
WELL NO. 12 – INSTALLATION OF 1,2,3-TCP TREATMENT PROJECT PROJECT NO. 2025-03
IN

WASCO, CALIFORNIA

As used herein, the term “SPECIFICATIONS” shall refer to the Special Provisions for Project No. 2025-03 and the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Dated 2015 and Standard Plans Dated 2015 and the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on the date the work is accomplished, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Contractor shall, in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS and drawings therefore, furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services as required therefore, and to do everything required in this Agreement and the SPECIFICATIONS.

ARTICLE II. The City hereby employs said Contractor to perform the work according to the terms of this Agreement and the SPECIFICATIONS for price(s) named in Contractor’s bid proposal (hereinafter “Proposal”), and agrees to pay the same at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in the SPECIFICATIONS; and the parties for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.

ARTICLE III. It is expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there by any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Proposal of said Contractor, then this Agreement shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the terms of said proposal conflicting herewith.

ARTICLE IV. Contractor acknowledges that State or Federal funds may be utilized to assist in the funding of the construction required in this Agreement and agrees that any required terms, conditions or covenants related to said State or Federal funding not specifically made a part of this Agreement are hereby incorporated by this reference and shall be made a part of this Agreement.

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ARTICLE XVII. The Contractor agrees to comply with the State and Federal prevailing wage determinations (whichever is the higher of the two) in effect ten days prior to the bid opening of ___________________. These wage determinations and regulations are considered a part of this agreement.

ARTICLE XVIII. The Contractor agrees: (1) To utilize privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-flag commercial vessels; and (2) To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating with the United State or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating ouside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘onboard’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in this paragraph to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC, 20590; and (3) To insert the substance of the provisions of this clause in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract.

ARTICLE XIX. And the said Contractor agrees to receive and accept _______________ as full compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this agreement; also for all loss or damage, arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by the CITY OF WASCO, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work and for well and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to the plans and specifications, and the requirements of the Engineer under them, to wit:

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

ATTEST: CITY OF WASCO, CALIFORNIA

BY
Maria Martinez Valentin Medina
City Clerk, City of Wasco Mayor, CITY OF WASCO

APPROVED AS TO FORM: “CONTRACTOR”

City Attorney
(Title)

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ARTICLE V. Prior to starting construction under the terms of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to the City a Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor Materials Bond, as required in the SPECIFICATIONS.

ARTICLE VI. Contractor and any subcontractors shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of this Agreement or the work to be provided for hereunder. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices as required in the SPECIFICATIONS.

ARTICLE VII. If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

ARTICLE VIII. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this Agreement, except such loss which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. To the extent the foregoing is inconsistent with any other indemnification requirements in the SPECIFICATIONS, the inconsistent provisions in the SPECIFICATIONS are hereby superseded by the foregoing.

ARTICLE IX. In addition to any other insurance provisions required in the SPECIFICATIONS, Contractor shall provide insurance to the City as set forth in Exhibits [1, 1-A, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11]. If none of the foregoing Exhibits are attached, there are no other insurance provisions required.

ARTICLE X. The Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the City.

ARTICLE XI. The City may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained or contained in the SPECIFICATIONS at the time and in the manner as required. In the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the City. The cost to the City shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may terminate this Contract without cause in the manner described in Section 1-1.08.J in Section 1 of the “Specifications and Plans” in the Special Provisions.

ARTICLE XII. Without the written consent of the City, this Agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.

ARTICLE XIII. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIV. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto; and no oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE XV. The City, contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

ARTICLE XVI. By my signature hereunder, as Contractor, I certify that I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.

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DRAFT INITIAL STUDY AND

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

AND TREATMENT PROJECT

WASCO, CALIFORNIA

JANUARY 2023

CALIFORNIA
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DRAFT INITIAL STUDY AND

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND

TREATMENT PROJECT

Consultant:

5080 California Avenue, Suite 220
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Contact: Jaymie Brauer, Principal Planner
Phone: (661) 616-2600

Project #220205

CALIFORNIA
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION
This is to advise that the City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project identified below that is scheduled to be heard at the City of Wasco City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 PLEASE BE ADVISED that the City of Wasco will consider adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration at the City Council meeting to be held on March 21, 2023. Presentations will be made at approximately 5:15 p.m. Action on items on the City Council agenda will occur after the presentations. The meeting will be held in the Wasco City Hall located at 746 8th Street, in Wasco, CA 93280.

Project Name
Water System Improvement and Treatment Project
Project Location
Various sites within Wasco city limits – see Figure 1-2.

Project Description
The Water System Improvement and Treatment Project (Project) includes drilling four new municipal water wells to replace existing water supply wells that exceed the State of California maximum contaminant level (MCL) threshold for 1,2,3 -trichloropropane (1,2,3- TCP) of 0.005-micrograms per liter (mg/L), and occasionally the threshold for nitrates of 10 mg/L for nitrate as nitrogen (N).

In addition, the City will install a new Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment system at the existing Well No. 12 facil ity to remove 1,2,3 -TCP; rehabilitate the existing City Well No. 2; construct two 1.0 million gallon welded steel storage tanks and booster pump stations; and install an AMI system for remote read metering. All work will be done within the city limits of the City of Wasco. This work will involve drilling, constructing, and developing four new water supply wells and equipping each of those replacement wells with a pump, motor, discharge piping, electrical and controls, and site development. The work to install the GAC system at Well No. 12 will include furnishing and installing treatment vessels, piping, an d electrical and controls. The four existing well sites that are being replaced will be abandoned of all pump equipment, piping, electrical, and appurtenances. The wells will be abandoned by filling with concrete and performing all work in accordance with the County of Kern and the applicable State requirements. The property being used for new Well No. 17 will also be re-zoned from R-1-6 Low Density Residential (6,000 sq. ft. lot) to P-F (Public Facilities).

The document and documents referenced in the Ini tial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at Wasco City Hall located at 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280.
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As mandated by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the public review period for this document was 30 days (CEQA Section 15073[b]). The public review period began on Thursday January 26, 2023, and ended on February 27, 2023. For further information, please contact Jaymie Brauer at (661) 616-2600 or [email protected].

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Wasco Water System Improvement Project
City of Wasco Maria Lara
(661) 758-7250746 8th Street
Wasco 93280 Kern
Kern Wasco
multiple sites- see attached table 93280
multiple parcels (see Table 1 attached) multiple
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Wasco-Kern County Airport Wasco Station Wasco High School, John L. Prueitt Elementary School, K Development Project
Public Water System Four new wells Improvements to existing public water well system.

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Table of Contents
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... iii Mitigated Negative Declaration ................................ ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION 1 - Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 1

1.1 - Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 1

1.2 - California Environmental Quality Act ................................ ................................ ................................ . 1

1.3 - Impact Terminology ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1

1.4 - Document Organization and Contents ................................ ................................ ................................ 2

1.5 - Incorporated by Reference ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 2 SECTION 2 - Project Description ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 2-1

2.1 - Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 2-1

2.2 - Project Location ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 2-1

2.3 - Project Environment ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 2-2

2.4 - Proposed Project ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 2-3 SECTION 3 - Initial Study ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 3-1

3.1 - Environmental Checklist ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-1

3.2 - Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ................................ ................................ ................ 3-2

3.3 - Determination ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 3-2

3.4 - Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ................................ ................................ ............................ 3-4

3.4.1 - Aesthetics ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 3-6

3.4.2 - Agriculture and Forestry Resources ................................ ................................ .............. 3-9

3.4.3 - Air Quality ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-13

3.4.4 - Biological Resources ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 3-19

3.4.5 - Cultural resources ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 3-33

3.4.6 - Energy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 3-36

3.4.7 - Geology and Soils................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 3-38

3.4.8 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-45

3.4.9 - Hazards and Hazardous Materials ................................ ................................ ............... 3-47

3.4.10 - Hydrology and Water Quality ................................ ................................ ..................... 3-53

3.4.11 - Land Use and Planning ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 3-59

3.4.12 - Mineral Resources ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 3-61

3.4.13 - Noise ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 3-63

3.4.14 - Population and Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ 3-67

3.4.15 - Public Services ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 3-69

3.4.16 - Recreation ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 3-72

3.4.17 - Transportation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 3-74

3.4.18 - Tribal Cultural Resources ................................ ................................ ............................. 3-77 1 of 755

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3.4.19 - Utilities and Service Systems ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-79

3.4.20 - Wildfire ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 3-83

3.4.21 - Mandatory Findings of Significance ................................ ................................ ......... 3-86 SECTION 4 - List of Preparers ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 4-1 SECTION 5 - Bibliography ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 5-1 SECTION 6 - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ................................ ....................... 6-1 Appendices
Appendix A – Small Project Analysis Level (SPAL)
Appendix B – Cultural Resources
Appendix C – Feasibility Analysis Report

List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Regional Location ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 1-3 Figure 1-2 Project Sites ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1-4

List of Tables
Table 1 Project Components ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 10 Table 2-1 Project Components ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 2-1 Table 2-2 Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses ................................ ................................ ............. 2-2 Table 3.4.3-1 Industrial Projects SPAL Reference Sizes ................................ ................................ . 3-14 Table 3.4.3-2 SJVAPCD Air Quality Thresholds of Significance – Criteria Pollutants .......... 3-15 Table 3.4.3-3 Construction Emissions ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 3-16 Table 3.4.3-4 Operational Emissions ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 3-16 Table 3.4.3-5 Potential Maximum Impacts Predicted by HARP ................................ ................... 3-18 Table 3.4.4-1 List of Plant and Wildlife Species Observed on the Biological Survey Area ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 3-22 Table 3.4.9-1 Schools in Project Vicinity ................................ ................................ ............................... 3-50 Table 3.4.13-1 Attenuation Distances from Project Noise Sources to 90 dBA Noise Contour ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 3-64 Table 3.4.13-2 Typical Vibration Levels for Construction Equipment ................................ ...... 3-65

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ALCUP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure
APN Assessor’s Parcel Number
AWWA American Water Works Association
BMPs Best Management Practices
BSA biological survey area
CalGEM Geologic Energy Management Division
CARB California Air Resources Board
CDFG California Department of Fish and Game
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CH&SC California Health & Safety Code
CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database
CNPS California Native Plant Society
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
DWR Department of Water Resources
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FEIR Final Environmental Impact Report
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FMMP Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
FTA Federal Transit Administration
GAC Granular Activated Carbon
gpm gallons per minute
GSA Groundwater Sustainability Agency
GSP Groundwater Sustainability Plan
HARP2 Hotspot Analysis and Reporting Program
HI hazard index
hp horsepower
IpaC Information for Planning and Consultation
IS Initial Study
KGSP Kern Groundwater Sustainability Plan
LRA Local Responsibility Area
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MCL maximum contaminant level
mg milligram
MJHMP Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
MMRP Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
mph miles per hour
MRZs Mineral Resource Zones
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NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
NHD National Hydrography Database
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NSR new source review
NWI National Wetlands Inventory
PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PPV peak particle velocity
PRC Public Resources Code
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
RCP Reinforced Concrete Pipe
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SGMA Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
SIL significant impact levels
SJKF San Joaquin kit fox
SJVAB San Joaquin Valley Air Basin
SJVAPCD San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District SPAL Small Project Analysis Level
SPAL Small Project Analysis Level
SR State Route
SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
TACs toxic air contaminants
TCP trichloropropane
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
VMT vehicle miles traveled
WEAT Worker Environmental Awareness Training
μg/L micrograms per liter

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Mitigated Negative Declaration

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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
As Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division has reviewed the Project described below to determine whether it could have a significant effect on the environment because of its development. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15382, “[s]ignificant effect on the environment” means a substantial, or potentially substant ial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the Project, including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.

Project Name
Water System Improvement and Treatment Project
Project Location
Various sites within Wasco city limits – see Figure 1-2.

The four existing well sites that are being replaced will be abandoned of all pump equipment, piping, electrical, and appurtenances. The wells will be aban doned by filling with concrete and performing all work in accordance with the County of Kern and the applicable State requirements. See Table 1 for the location and description of each proposed Project component.

Project Components

NEW PRODUCTION WELLS
Well No. 15
Construction of Well No. 15 includes the following:

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• The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building. The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building. The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator. • The well discharge piping will be a 10-inch-diameter steel piping with valves, flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. An 11- foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump.
• The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security.
• The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) piping will cross 9th Street and be installed east along 9 th Street to the point of connection with the existing City distribution system. The approximate length of the off -site 12 -inch water main is 225 feet. Site rainwater will drain to an on -site drainage system that terminates in an approximate 550,000-gallon retention basin. • The site drainage system will also be connected to the City drainage system by installing an 18-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) storm drain line west along 9th Street to the point of connection to the existing City storm drain system in H Street.

The approximate length of the off-site 18-inch storm drain line is 700 feet.

Well No. 16
Construction of Well No. 16 includes the following:
• A test well will initially be construct ed to an approximate depth of 900 feet in order to evaluate water quality in the underlying aquifer.
• A production well is planned to be drilled to an approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive.
• The site will be fenced with a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link drive and personnel gates.
• Off-site improvements will be made along Poso Drive, Martin Street, and Garden Street adjacent to the well site to install curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, and asphalt pavement.
• The well site will be graded to drain to an on-site retention basin. • The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
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• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator. • The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, flow meter, and appurtenances, and will discharge into a 1 million gallon storage tank. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump to disinfect the raw water prior to storing it in the tank. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. The 1.0 MG storage tank will be constructed in accordance with American Water Works Association ( AWWA) D100 standards, be approximately 80 feet in diameter by 28 feet tall, and will be painted a neutral color to blend in with the surrounding area. The water from the storage tank will be conveyed to the City distribution system with a booster pump station. • The booster pump station will consist of three horizontal centrifugal booster pumps, each rated for 500 gallons per minute (gpm) and 40 horsepower (hp) with variable speed drives, steel piping, valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000 gallon hydropneumatic tank.
• The booster pump discharge piping will transition below ground to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system in Poso Drive. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 125 feet.
• Site rainwater will drain to an on-site drainage system that terminates in an approximate 270,000-gallon retention basin. The site drainage system will also be connected to the City drainage system by installing an 18 -inch RCP storm drain line to connect to the existing City storm drain system in Poso Drive. The approximate length of the off-site 18-inch storm drain line is 50 feet.

Well No. 17
Construction of Well No. 17 includes the following:
• The well site will be graded to drain to an on-site retention basin. • A test well will initially be constructed to an approximate depth of 900 feet in order to evaluate water quality in the underlying aquifer.
• A production well is planned to be drilled to an approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive.
• The site will be fenced with a 6-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link drive and personnel gates. The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
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• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad -mount emergency backup diesel generator.

The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping w ith valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Filburn Street. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 195 feet.
• The site drainage system will be connected to the City drainage system by installing approximately 555 feet of 18 -inch RCP storm drain line on -site to connect to the existing City storm drain system that underlies the well site property. • The property will be re -zoned from R-1-6 Low Density Residential (6,000 sq. ft. lot) to P-F (Public Facilities).

Well No. 18
Construction of Well No. 18 includes the following:
• The well site will be graded to drain to an on-site retention basin. • A test well will initially be constructed to an approximate depth of 900 feet in order to evaluate water quality in the underlying aquifer.
• A production well is planned to be drilled to an approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive.
• The site will be fenced with a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with chain-link drive and personnel gates. The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator. • The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping w ith valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. An 11- foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City 1 of 755
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distribution system on Central Avenue and Margalo Street. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 250 feet.
• The site drainage system will be connected to the City drainage system by installing an 18-inch RCP storm drain line to connect to the existing City storm drain system on Central Avenue and Margalo Street. The approximate length of the off -site 18-inch storm drain line is 1,500 feet.

The production well drilling phase will involve the drilling of four municipal water wells and is anti cipated to involve approximately 12 months. Each production well will involve approximately 60 working days to construct , with the well drilling activity taking place 24 hours per day, seven days per week for approximately 30 of those working days. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during construction activities:

• Well Drilling Rig
• Mud Pits
• Backhoe
• Loader
• Forklift

TEST WELLS
The Project includes the drilling of four new test water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately nine months. Each test well will take approximately 35 working days to construct, with drilling activities taking place between the hours of 6:30 a .m. to 4:30 p .m., Monday thru Friday. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during construction activities:
• Test Well Drilling Rig
• Backhoe
• Loader

The well equipping and site development phase will involve the equipping of four municipal water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately 24 months. However, equipment will not run continually or on a daily basis throughout this entire construction period. It is anticipated that the following heavy pieces of equipment would be used for approximately 200 working days during construction activities:
• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Roller
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• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

UPGRADES TO EXISTING WELLS
Well No. 12
The existing City Well No. 12 has 1,2,3 -TCP levels that exceed the State’s MCL. The City will install a GAC treatment to remove 1,2,3-TCP from the raw water. • The work will involve subgrade preparation and site earthwork, the construction of a reinforced concrete foundation for the treatment vessels, modifications to the existing well discharge piping, and installation of influent, effluent, and backwash steel piping, valves, flowmeters, and appurtenances.
• Four 10 -foot-diameter by 22 -foot tall GAC vessels will be installed on a concrete foundation. Each vessel will be filled with approximately 21,000 lbs of carbon for the removal of 1,2,3-TCP.
• Exhausted media will be transported off-site and regenerated at an approved facility. • A blow-down pipeline will be installed for flushing the well and backwashing when necessary. The blow-down pipeline is a 12-inch C900 PVC pipeline to be installed east along McCombs Avenue and south along Annin Avenue to an existing City retention basin.
• A 35-foot-long cased crossing, 24-inch-diameter steel casing pipe, will be installed for the blow-down line across Annin Avenue. The approximate length of the off -site blow-down pipeline is 3,500 feet.
• In addition, the treatment site will include an 8-feet by 14-feet wood building for a nitrate analyzer, an 11-foot by 13-foot concrete foundation and chain-link enclosure for a chlorine storage tank and chemical feed pump, electrical and control modifications, and ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base well site ground cover.

The installation of the Well No. 12 treatment system is anticipated to involve approximately 11 months. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during approximately 80 working days of construction activities:
• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Boring Machine
• Roller
• Generator
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• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Well No. 2
This well has been out of service and inoperable for several years. The City intends to rehabilitate this well and utilize it for potable water service. The work includes replacing the vertical turbine pump, vertical hollow shaft electric motor, well discharge piping, hydropneumatic tank, electrical, and controls.
• The well site will be re-graded and a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with chain-link drive and personnel gates will be installed.
• The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad -mount emergency backup diesel generator.

The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Leonard Avenue. The approximate length of the off -site 12- inch water main is 50 feet. The site drainage system will be connected to an on -site retention basin.

The rehabilitation of the existing Well No. 2 and the site development for that facility is anticipated to involve approximately 16 months. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during approximately 100 working days of construction activities:
• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Roller
• Generator
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• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Storage Tank and Booster Pump Station
A new storage tank and booster pumping station will be constructed. The 1.0 MG storage tank will be filled by a dedicated pipeline from the existing Well No. 13. • The 1.0 MG storage tank will be constructed in accordance with AWWA D100, be approximately 80 feet in diameter by 28 feet tall, and will be painted a neutral color to blend in with the surrounding area.
• The water from the storage tank will be conveyed to the City distribution system with a booster pump station.
• The booster pump station will consist of three horizontal centrifugal booster pumps, each rated for 500 gpm and 40 hp with variable speed drives, steel piping, valv es, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 6,000 gallon hydropneumatic tank. • The pump station will be constructed in a fashion to allow for future expansion to a 3,500 gpm total capacity.
• The booster pump discharge piping will transition below ground to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Wasco Avenue. The approximate length of the off-site 12- inch water main is 300 feet.

The construction of 1.0 MG storage tank s and booster pump stations is anticipated to be approximately 11 months. However, it is expected that the following pieces of equipment would be used during approximately 80 working days of construction activities:
• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Roller
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

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to the City via a fixed network. The majority of the work will include the installation of software program upgrades to existing meter boxes. The Project will also include the installation of 5,173 new service meters and an AMI remote metering system. It is anticipated that this task will take approximately 55 months; approximately 500 new meters will be upgraded every three months.

City SCADA System
In addition, the existing City SCADA system will be modified and updated to include the above-noted water system improvements, including, but not limited to, the four new water well facilities, two new 1.0 MG storage tanks and booster pumping stations, the Well No. 12 1,2,3-TCP treatment, and the Well No. 2 facility.

The Project will include SCADA system upgrades with the addition of each of the above-noted Project components and is anticipated to involve approximately three months. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during construction activities:
• Generator
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Wells to be Abandoned
Upon completion of the Project, the existing wells that are being replaced – Wells No. 7, No. 8, No. 10, and No. 11, will be abandoned in accordance with the Kern County and applicable State Standards.

The well abandonments are anticipated to involve approximately two months. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during construction activities:
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

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Table 1
Project Components
Well Component Locations Proposed Components Site (acres) No. 15 Northwest corner of J Street and 9th Street in
Section 7, T27S, R25E,
M.D.B.&M
New well Approximately one
acre
No. 16 Poso Drive and Martin Street in Section 14,
T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
New well and tank Approximately
two-acres
No. 17 Central Avenue and Filburn
Avenue in Section 14, T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
New well and tank Approximately one-
acre
No. 18 Northwest corner of Central Avenue and
Margalo Street in Section 2, T27S, R24E,
M.D.B.&M
New well Approximately
two-acres
No. 12 South side of McCombs Road in Section 1,
T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
Treatment to remove 1,2,3-TCP
from the raw water
Approximately
20,000 square feet
at existing well site
No. 2 North side of Highway 46 and west of Leonard
Avenue in Section 4, T27S,
R24E, M.D.B.&M
Rehabilitate existing well Approximately 1
acre to the existing
well site
Near No.
13 Booth property located south of Poso Drive
and east of Wasco Avenue in Section 18,
T27S, R25E, M.D.B.&M.

Construct storage tank and
booster pumping station
Approximately
two-acres
City-wide Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) system –
includes installation of a meter
interface unit at each service
meter and the wireless
transmission

City-wide Modify and update the existing
City SCADA system to include
above components.

No. 7, 8,
10, 11
Abandoned in accordance with
Kern County and applicable State
standards.

Well No. 7 – 0.15
acres

Well No. 8 – 0.15
acres

Well No. 10 – 0.20
acres

Well No. 11 – 0.10
acres

Construction of the Project is anticipated to span an approximate 4.5-year period. Several of the Project components will be constructed concurrently with other work. The document and documents referenced in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at Wasco City Hall located at 746 8th Street, in Wasco, CA 93280.

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Thursday, January 26, 2023, and ended on Monday, February 27 , 2023. For further information, please contact Jaymie Brauer at 661-616-2600 or [email protected].]

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Mailing Address and Phone Number of Contact Person
City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Contact Person: Maria Lara
Phone: (661) 758-7250
Findings
As Lead Agency, the City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division finds that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental Checklist (CEQA Guidelines Appendix G) or Initial Study (IS) (see Section 3 - Environmental Checklist) identified one or more potentially significant effects on the environment, but revisions to the Project have been made before the release of this Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or mitigation measures would be implemented that reduce all poten tially significant impacts less-than-significant levels. The Lead Agency further finds that there is no substan tial evidence that this Project would have a significant effect on the environment.

Mitigation Measures Included in the Project to Avoid Potentially Significant Effects
MM BIO-1 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19): Within 14 days prior to the start of Project ground -disturbing activities, a pre -construction survey with a 500 -foot buffer, where land access is permitted, shall be conducted by a qualified biologi st knowledgeable in the identification of special -status species such as San Joaquin kit fox (SJKF), burrowing owl (WEBO), etc. If dens/burrows/nests that could support any of these special-status species are discovered during the pre -construction survey, the avoidance buffers outlined below shall be established, and den or burrow monitoring will be conducted in accordance with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG, 2012) and USFWS Standardized Reco mmendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance.

If any burrowing owl burrows are observed during the pre -construction survey, avoidance measures shall be consistent with those included in the CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012). If occupied burrowing owl burrows are observed outside of the breeding season (September 1 through January 31) and within 250 feet of proposed construction activities, a passive relocation effort may be i nstituted in accordance with the guidelines established by the California Burrowing Owl Consortium (1993) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (2012). During the breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a 500-foot (minimum) buffer zone shall be maintained unless a qualified biologist verifies through noninvasive methods that either the birds have not begun egg laying and incubation or that juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival.
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Den(s) or burrow(s) may be monitored using trail cameras or tracking medium such as diatomaceous earth. If no species are detected for a minimum of four consecutive days/nights, the den or burrow may be burrow -scoped and plugged with a filled sandbag under the direct supervision of a qualified and approved CDFW biologist. All tunnels must be examined for animal presence before plugging with a sandbag to ensure no burrowing owls, kit foxes, or other animals are hiding inside.

No work shall occur within these buffers unless the biologist approves and monitors the activity. A copy of the pre-construction survey report shall be submitted to the Lead Agency as evidence of compliance.

SJKF
Potential or Atypical den – 50 feet
Known den – 100 feet
Natal Den –Contact CDFW for consultation
MM BIO -2: The following avoidance and minimization measures shall be implemented during all phases of the Project to reduce the potential for impact from the Project. They are modified from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered SJKF Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (USFWS, 2011, Appendix F).
a. All food-related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in secur ely closed containers. All food -related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers and removed at least once a week from the construction or Project site. b. Construction-related vehicle tra ffic shall be restricted to established roads and predetermined ingress and egress corridors, staging, and parking areas. Vehicle speeds shall not exceed 20 miles per hour (mph) within the Project site. c. To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit fox or othe r animals during construction, the contractor shall cover all excavated, steep -walled holes or trenches more than two feet deep at the close of each workday with plywood or similar materials. If holes or trenches cannot be covered, one or more escape ramps constructed of earthen fill or wooden planks shall be installed in the trench. Before such holes or trenches are filled, the contractor shall thoroughly inspect them for entrapped animals. All construction-related pipes, culverts, or similar structures wi th a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored on the Project site shall be thoroughly inspected for wildlife before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. If at any time an entrapped or injured kit fox is discovered, work in the immediate area shall be temporarily halted, and USFWS and CDFW shall be consulted. d. Kit foxes are attracted to den-like structures such as pipes and may enter stored pipes and become trapped or injured. All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored at a construction site for one or more overnight periods shall be thoroughly inspected for kit foxes before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. If a kit fox is 1 of 755
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discovered inside a pipe, that section of pipe shall not be moved until the USFWS and CDFW have been consulted. If necessary, and under the direct supervision of the biologist, the pipe may be moved only once to remove it from the path of construction activity until the fox has escaped.
e. No pets, such as dogs or cats, shall be permitted on the Project sites to prevent harassment, mortality of kit foxes, or destruction of dens. f. Use of anti-coagulant rodenticides and herbicides in Project sites shall be restricted.

This is necessary to prevent primary or secondary poisoning of kit foxes and the depletion of prey populations on which they depend. All uses of such compounds shall observe labels and other restrictions mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other State and federal legislation, as well as additional Project-related restrictions deemed necessary by the USFWS and CDFW. If rodent control must be conducted, zinc phosphide shall be used because of the proven lower risk to kit foxes.
g. A representative shall be appointed by the Project proponent who will be the contact source for any employee or contractor who might inadvertently kill or injure a kit fox or who f inds a dead, injured , or entrapped kit fox. The representative shall be identified during the employee education program , and their name and telephone number shall be provided to the USFWS.
h. The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office of USFWS and CDFW shall be notified in writing within three working days of the accidental death or injury to a SJKF during Project-related activities. Notification must include the date, time, and location of the incident or of the finding of a dead or injured animal and any other pertinent information. The USFWS contact is the Chief of the Division of Endangered Species at the addresses and telephone numbers below. The CDFW contact can be reached at (559) 243-4014 and [email protected].
i. All sightings of the SJKF shall be reported to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). A copy of the reporting form and a topographic map clearly marked with the location of where the kit fox was observed shall also be provided to the Service at the address below.
j. Any Project-related information required by the USFWS or questions concerning the above conditions or their implementation may be directed in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Endangered Species Division, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W 2605, Sacramento, California 9 5825-1846, phone: (916) 414 -6620 or (916) 414 - 6600.
k. New sightings of SJKF should be reported to the CNDDB.

MM BIO-3 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19) : If all Project activities are completed outside of the Swainson’s hawk nesting season (February 15 through August 31), this mitigation measure does not apply.

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or substrates must be monitored for activity on a routine and repeating basis throughout the breeding season or until Swainson’s hawks or other raptor species are verified to be using them. The protocol recommends that the following visits be made to each nest or nesting site: one visit from January 1 –March 20 to identify potential nest sit es, three visits from March 20–April 5, three visits from April 5–April 20, and three visits during June 10–July 30.

A fewer number of visits may be permissible if deemed adequate by the City after consultation with a qualified biologist. To meet the minim um level of protection for the species, surveys shall be completed for at least two survey periods immediately prior to Project-related ground -disturbance activities. If Swainson's hawks are not found to nest within the BSA, then no further action is warranted.

MM BIO-4 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19) : If an active Swainson’s hawk nest is discovered at any time within 0.5 mile s of active construction, a qualified biologist shall complete an assessment of the potential for current construction activities to impact the nest. The assessment will consider the type of construction activities, the location of construction relative to the nest, the visibility of construction activities from the nest location, and other existing disturbances in the area that are not related to the construction activities of this Project. Based on this assessment, the biologist shall determine if construction activities can proceed and the level of nest monitoring required. Construction activities shall not occur within 500 feet of an active nest but depending upon conditions at the site , this distance may be reduced. Full -time monitoring to evaluate the effects of construction activities on nesting Swainson’s hawks may be required. The qualified biologist shall have the authority to stop work if it is determined that Project construction is disturbing the nest. These buffers may need to increase depending on the sensitivity of the nest location, the sensitivity of the nesting Swainson’s hawk to disturbances, and the discretion of the qualified biologist.

MM BIO-5 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19) : If construction is planned outside the nesting period for raptors (other than burrowing owl) and migratory birds (February 1 to August 15), no mitigation shall be required. If construction is planned during the nesting season for migratory birds and raptors, a pre -construction survey to identify active bird nests shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to evaluate the site and a 250 - foot buffer for migratory birds and a 500 -foot buffer for raptors. If nesting birds are identified during the survey, active raptor nests shall be avoided by 500 feet , and all other migratory bird nests shall be avoided by 250 feet. Avoidance buffers may be reduced if a qualified on-site monitor determines that encroachment into the buffer area is not affecting nest building, the rearing of young, or otherwise affecting the breeding behaviors of the resident birds. Because nesting birds can establish new nests or produ ce a second or even third clutch at any time during the nesting season, nesting bird surveys shall be repeated every 30 days as construction activities are occurring throughout the nesting season.

No construction or earth-moving activity shall occur within a non-disturbance buffer until it is determined by a qualified biologist that the young have fledged (le ft the nest) and have attained sufficient flight skills to avoid Project construction areas. Once the migratory birds or raptors have completed nesting , and the young have fledged, disturbance buffers will no longer be needed and may be removed, and monitoring may cease. 1 of 755
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MM BIO-6 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19) : Prior to the initiation of construction activities, all construction personnel shall attend a Worker Environmental Awareness Training program developed and presented by a qualified biologist. It shall include the components described below:
a. Information on the life history and identification of special -status species that may occur or that may be affected by Project activities. The program shall also discuss the legal protection status of each such species, the definition of “take” under the FESA and CESA, measures the Project proponent/operator shall implement to prot ect the species, reporting requirements, specific measures for workers to avoid take of special-status plant and wildlife species, and penalties for violation of the requirements outlined in the CEQA mitigation measures and agency permit requirements.

MM CUL-1: If prehistoric or historic -era cultural materials are encountered during construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall halt until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the find and make recommendations. Cultural resource materials may include prehistoric resources such as flaked and ground stone tools and debris, shell, bone, ceramics, and fire -affected rock , as well as historic resources such as glass, metal, wood, brick, or structural remnants. If the qualified arch aeologist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource, additional investigations may be required to mitigate adverse impacts from Project implementation.

These additional studies may include avoidance, testing, and evaluation or data recovery excavation. Implementation of the mitigation measure below would ensure that the proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

MM CUL-2: If human remains are discover ed during construction or operational activities, further excavation or disturbance shall be prohibited pursuant to Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The specific protocol, guidelines, and channels of communication outlined by the Na tive American Heritage Commission, in accordance with Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code (Chapter 1492, Statutes of 1982, Senate Bill 297), and Senate Bill 447 (Chapter 44, Statutes of 1987), shall be followed. Section 7050.5(c) shall guide the potential Native American involvement, in the event of a discovery of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner.

MM GEO -1: If any paleontological resources are encountered during ground -disturbance activities, all work within 25 feet of the find shall halt until a qualified paleontologist , as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Standard Procedures for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts to Paleontological Resources (2010), can evaluate the find and make recommendations regarding treatment. Paleontological resource materials may include resources such as fossils, plant impressions, or animal tracks preserved in rock. The qualified paleontologist shall contact the Natural Histo ry Museum of Los Angeles County or another appropriate facility regarding any discoveries of paleontological resources. 1 of 755
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If the qualified paleontologist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant paleontological resource, additional investigations and fossil recovery may be required to mitigate adverse impacts from Project implementation. If avoidance is not feasible, the paleontological resources shall be evaluated for their significance. If the resources are not significant, avoidance is not necessary. If the resources are significant, they shall be avoided to ensure no adverse effects, or such effects must be mitigated. Construction in that area shall not resume until the resource-appropriate measures are recommended, or the materia ls are determined to be less than significant. If the resource is significant and fossil recovery is the identified form of treatment, then the fossil shall be deposited in an accredited and permanent scientific institution. Copies of all correspondence an d reports shall be submitted to the Lead Agency.

MM NSE-1: During construction, the contractor shall implement the following measures:
a. All stationary construction equipment on the Project site shall be located so that noise-emitting objects or equipment fa ce away from any potential sensitive receptors.
b. The construction contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is equipped with manufacturer-approved mufflers and baffles. During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
c. Construction activities shall take place during daylight hours, when feasible.

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 - Overview
The City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division (City) is proposing new water wells and water system improvements throughout the City (Project) in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Figure 1-1 is a map of the regional location , and Figure 1-2 shows the Project location.

1.2 - California Environmental Quality Act
The City is the Lead Agency for this Project pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code Section 15000 et seq.). The Environmental Checklist (CEQA Guidelines Appendix G) or Initial Study (IS) (see Section 3 – Initial Study ) provides analysis that examines the potential en vironmental effects of the construction and operation of the Project. Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines requires the Lead Agency to prepare an IS to determine whether a discretionary Project will have a significant effect on the environment.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is appropriate when an IS has been prepared , and a determination can be made that no significant environmental effects will occur because revisions to the Project have been made or mitigation measures will be implemented that reduce all potentially significant impacts to less -than-significant levels. The content of a n MND is the same as a Negative Declaration, with the addition of identified mitigation measures and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (see Section 6 – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program).

Based on the IS, the Lead Agency has determined that the environmental review for the proposed application can be completed with an MND.

1.3 - Impact Terminology
The following terminology is used to describe the level of significance of impacts. • A finding of “no impact” is appropriate if the analysis concludes that the Project would not affect a topic area in any way.
• An impact is considered “less than significant” if the analysis concludes that it would cause no substantial adverse change to the environment and requires no mitigation. • An impact is considered “less than significant with mitigation incorporated” if the analysis concludes that it would cause no substantial adverse change to the environment with the inclusion of environmental commitments that have been agreed to by the applicant.
• An impact is considered “potentially significant” if the analysis concludes that it could have a substantial adverse effect on the environment.
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1.4 - Document Organization and Contents
The content and format of this IS/MND is designed to meet the require ments of CEQA. The report contains the following sections:
• Section 1 – Introduction: This section provides an overview of CEQA requirements, intended uses of the IS/MND, document organization, and a list of regulations that have been incorporated by reference.
• Section 2– Project Description: This section describes the Project and provides data on the site’s location.
• Section 3 – Initial Study : This section contains the evaluation of 21 different environmental resource factors contained in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. Each environmental resource factor is analyzed to determine whethe r the proposed Project would have an impact. One of four findings is made which include: no impact, less-than-significant impact, less than significant with mitigation, or significant and unavoidable. If the evaluation results in a finding of significant a nd unavoidable for any of the 21 environmental resource factors, then an Environmental Impact Report will be required.
• Section 4 – List of Preparers: This section identifies the individuals who prepared the IS/MND.
• Section 5 – Bibliography: This section contains a full list of references that were used in the preparation of this IS/MND.
• Section 6 – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: This section contains the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

1.5 - Incorporated by Reference
The following docum ents and/or regulations are incorporated into this IS/MND by reference:
• California Department of Water Resources- Water Well Standards • City of Wasco General Plan 2040
• City of Wasco General Plan FEIR
• Wasco Municipal Code - Title 17 Zoning Ordinance
• Kern County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Kern County Emergency Operations Plan

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2.1 - Introduction
The City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division (City, as Lead Agency ) proposes the Water System Improvement and Treatment Project (Project) within the City of Wasco, in the northwest portion of K ern County, California. Figure 1-1 shows the Project’s regional location and Figure 1-2 shows the locations of the Project components.

2.2 - Project Location
The Project site is located throughout the City of Wasco. The Project component’s locations are listed in Table 2-1 below.

Table 2-1
Project Components
Well Component Locations Proposed Project Site (acres)
No. 15 Northwest corner of J Street and 9th
Street in Section 7, T27S, R25E,
M.D.B.&M
New well Approximately two-
acres
No. 16 Poso Drive and Martin Street in Section
14, T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
New well and tank Approximately two-
acres
No. 17 Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue in
Section 14, T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
New well and tank
Rezone from R-1-6 to P-F
Approximately one-
acre
No. 18 Northwest corner of Central Avenue and
Margalo Street in Section 2, T27S, R24E,
M.D.B.&M
New well Approximately two-
acres
No. 12 South side of McCombs Road in Section
1, T27S, R24E, M.D.B.&M
Treatment to remove 1,2,3 -
TCP from the raw water
Approximately
20,000 square feet of
work to existing well
site
No. 2

North side of Highway 46 and west of
Leonard Avenue in Section 4, T27S,
R24E, M.D.B.&M
Rehabilitate existing well Approximately 1-
acre to existing well
site
Near No.
13 Booth property located south of
Poso Drive and east of Wasco
Avenue in Section 18, T27S, R25E,
M.D.B.&M.

Construct storage tank and
booster pumping station
Approximately two-
acres
City-wide Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI)
system – includes
installation of a meter
interface unit at each
service meter and the
wireless transmission.

City-wide Modify and update the
existing City SCADA
system to include
above components.

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No. 7, 8,
10, 11
Destroy in accordance with
Kern County and applicable
State standards.

Well No. 7 – 0.15
acres

Well No. 8 – 0.15
acres

Well No. 10 – 0.20
acres

Well No. 11 – 0.10
acres

2.3 - Project Environment
The various Project components are located in different areas within the City . Table 2 -2 outlines each component, the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), current City General Plan map code designations/zone classifications, and surrounding land uses.

Table 2-2
Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
Project Component APN Zoning/Land Use Surrounding Zoning/ Land Use Proposed Well #15 030-030-01 Heavy Industrial
N: Heavy Industrial
E: Heavy Industrial
S: Heavy Industrial
W: Heavy Industrial
Proposed Tank & Well
#16 490-010-04 R-2 Medium Density
Residential
N: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
E: R-2 Medium Density
Residential
S: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
W: County Land
Proposed Well #17 490-020-04
R-1-6 Low Density
Residential (6,000 sq. ft.
lot)
N: Open Space
E: R-1-6 Low Density Residential
6,000 sq. ft. lot
S: County Land
W: County Land
Proposed Well #18 487-010-11
R-1-6 Low Density
Residential (6,000 sq. ft.
lot)
N: County Land
E: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
S: R-3 High Density Residential
and C-R Community Retail
Commercial
W: County Land
Proposed Tank 072-240-07 Heavy Industrial
N: Heavy Industrial
E: Heavy Industrial
S: Heavy Industrial
W: Service Commercial
Proposed Treatment TCP 487-010-59 Public Facilities N: County Land 1 of 755
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S: Rural Residential
W: County Land
Well Rehabilitation (#2) 487-050-24 Community Retail
Commercial
N: Exclusive Agriculture
E: Public Facilities
S: Public Facilities
W: Exclusive Agriculture
Well #7 (to be
abandoned) 029-070-27
R-1-6 Low Density
Residential (6,000 sq. ft.
lot)
N: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
E: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
S: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
W: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
Well #8 (to be
abandoned) 488-020-19 R-2 Medium Density
Residential
N: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
E: R-2 Medium Density
Residential
S: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
W: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
Well #10 (to be
abandoned) 487-221-02
R-1-6 Low Density
Residential (6,000 sq. ft.
lot)
N: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
E: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
S: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
W: Public Facilities
Well #11 (to be
abandoned) 029-391-05
R-1-6 Low Density
Residential (6,000 sq. ft.
lot)
N: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
E: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot
S: R-2 Medium Density
Residential
W: R-1-6 Low Density Residential,
6,000 sq. ft. lot

2.4 - Proposed Project
The Water System Improvement and Treatment Project (Project) includes drilling four new municipal water wells to replace existing water supply wells that exceed the State of California maximum contaminant level (MCL) threshold for 1,2,3 -trichloropropane (1,2,3- TCP) of 0.005-micrograms per liter (mg/L), and occasionally the threshold for nitrates of 10 mg/L for nitrate as nitrogen (N).

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Project Components

NEW PRODUCTION WELLS
Well No. 15
Construction of Well No. 15 includes the following:

• A test well will initially be constructed to an approximate depth of 900 feet in order to evaluate water quality in the underlying aquifer.
• A production well is planned to be drilled to an approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive. The site will be fenced with a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link drive and personnel gates.
• The well site will be surfaced with ¾” Class II aggregate base , with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building. The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building. The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator.
• The well discharge piping will be a 10-inch-diameter steel piping with valves, flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000 -gallon hydropneumatic pressure v essel. An 11- foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump.
• The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security.
• The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) piping will cross 9th Street and be installed east along 9 th Street to the point of connection with the existing City distribution system. The approximate length of the off -site 12 -inch water main is 225 feet. Site rainwater will drain to an on -site drainage system that terminates in an approximate 550,000-gallon retention basin. • The site drainage system will also be connected to the City drainage system by installing an 18-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) storm drain line west along 9th Street to the point of connection to the existing City storm drain system in H Street.

The approximate length of the off-site 18-inch storm drain line is 700 feet.

Well No. 16
Construction of Well No. 16 includes the following:
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• A production well is planned to be drilled to an approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive.
• The site will be fenced with a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link drive and personnel gates.
• Off-site improvements will be made along Poso Drive, Martin Street, and Garden Street adjacent to the well site to install curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, and asphalt pavement.
• The well site will be graded to drain to an on-site retention basin. • The well site will be surfaced with ¾ inches of Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator. • The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, flow meter, and appurtenances, and will discharge into a 1.0 million gallons storage tank. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump to disinfect the raw water prior to storing it in the tank. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. The 1.0 MG storage tank will be constructed in accordance with American Water Works Association ( AWWA) D100 standards, be approximately 80 feet in diameter by 28 feet tall, and will be painted a neutral color to blend in with the surrounding area. The water from the storage tank will be conveyed to the City distribution system with a booster pump station. • The booster pump station will consist of three horizontal centrifugal booster pumps, each rated for 500 gallons per minute (gpm) and 40 horsepower (hp) with variable speed drives, steel piping, valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000 gpm hydropneumatic tank.
• The booster pump discharge piping will transition below ground to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system in Poso Drive. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 125 feet.
• Site rainwater will drain to an on-site drainage system that terminates in an approximate 270,000-gallon retention basin. The site drainage system will also be connected to the City drainage system by installing an 18 -inch RCP storm drain line to connect to the existing City storm drain system in Poso Drive. The approximate length of the off-site 18-inch storm drain line is 50 feet. 1 of 755
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Construction of Well No. 17 includes the following:
• The well site will be graded to drain to an on-site retention basin. • A test well will initially be constructed to an approximate depth of 900 feet in order to evaluate water quality in the underlying aquifer.
• A production well is planned to be drilled to a n approximate depth of 1,300 feet and will be equipped with a vertical turbine pump and vertical hollow shaft electric motor and variable speed drive.
• The site will be fenced with a 6-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link drive and personnel gate s. The well site will be surfaced with ¾” Class II aggregate base , with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate -controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad -mount emergency backup diesel generator.

The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Filburn Street. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 195 feet.
• The site drainage system will be connected to the City drainage system by installing approximately 555 feet of 18 -inch RCP storm drain line on -site to connect to the existing City storm drain system that underlies the well site property.

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• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate -controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad-mount emergency backup diesel generator. • The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000 -gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. An 11- foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Central Avenue and Margalo Street. The approximate length of the off-site 12-inch water main is 250 feet.
• The site drainage system will be connected to the City drai nage system by installing an 18-inch RCP storm drain line to connect to the existing City storm drain system on Central Avenue and Margalo Street. The approximate length of the off -site 18-inch storm drain line is 1500 feet.

The production well drilling phase will involve the drilling of four municipal water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately 12 months. Each production well will involve approximately 60 working days to construct , with the well drilling activity taking place 24 hours per day, seven days per week for approximately 30 of those working days. It is anticipated that the following pieces of equipment would be used during construction activities:

• Well Drilling Rig
• Mud Pits
• Backhoe
• Loader
• Forklift

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• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Roller
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

UPGRADES TO EXISTING WELLS
Well No. 12
The existing City Well No. 12 has 1,2,3-TCP levels that exceed the State’s MCL. The City will install a GAC treatment to remove 1,2,3-TCP from the raw water. • The work will involve subgrade preparation and site earthwork, the construction of a reinforced concrete foundation for the tre atment vessels, modifications to the existing well discharge piping, and installation of influent, effluent, and backwash steel piping, valves, flowmeters, and appurtenances.
• Four 10 -foot-diameter by 22 -foot tall GAC vessels will be installed on a concrete foundation. Each vessel will be filled with approximately 21,000 lbs of carbon for the removal of 1,2,3-TCP.
• Exhausted media will be transported off-site and regenerated at an approved facility. • A blow-down pipeline will be installed for flushing the well and backwashing when necessary. The blow-down pipeline is a 12-inch C900 PVC pipeline to be installed east along McCombs Avenue and south along Annin Avenue to an existing City retention basin.
• A 35-foot-long cased crossing, 24-inch-diameter steel casing pipe, will be installed for the blow-down line across Annin Avenue. The approximate length of the off -site blow-down pipeline is 3,500 feet.
• In addition, the treatment site will include an 8 -feet by 14-feet wood building for a nitrate analyzer, an 11-foot by 13-foot concrete foundation and chain-link enclosure for a chlorine storage tank and chemical feed pump, electrical and control modifications, and ¾” Class II aggregate base well site ground cover. 1 of 755
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• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Boring Machine
• Roller
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Well No. 2
This well has been out of service and inoperable for several years. The City intends to rehabilitate this well and utilize it for potable water service. The work includes replacing the vertical turbine pump, vertical hollow shaft electric motor, well discharge piping, hydropneumatic tank, electrical, and controls.
• The well site will be re-graded and a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with chain-link drive and personnel gates will be installed.
• The well site will be surfaced with ¾” Class II aggregate base, with the limits being the block wall and fencing and also three inches of asphalt paving along driveway corridors from the access gates to the well, chlorine building, generator, and electrical building.
• The well site will include an electrical meter main, motor control center, and PLC and will be installed on a concrete foundation inside a climate-controlled masonry block building.
• The well facility will also include a pad -mount emergency backup diesel generator.

The well discharge piping will be 10 -inch-diameter steel piping with valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 3,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure vessel. • An 11-foot by 11-foot concrete foundation will be constructed for a 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite storage tank and chemical feed pump. The chlorine tank and injection pump will be enclosed in a steel structure for shade and security. • The well discharge piping will transition below ground and to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Leonard Avenue. The approximate length of the off -site 12- inch water main is 50 feet. The site drainage system will be connected to an on -site retention basin.
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• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Roller
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Storage Tank and Booster Pump Station
A new storage tank and booster pumping station will be constructed. The 1.0 MG storage tank will be filled by a dedicated pipeline from the existing Well No. 13. • The 1.0 MG storage tank will be constructed in accordance with AWWA D100, be approximately 80 feet in diameter by 28 feet tall, and will be painted a neutral color to blend in with the surrounding area.
• The water from the storage tank will be conveyed to the City distribution system with a booster pump station.
• The booster pump station will consist of three horizontal centrifugal booster pumps, each rated for 500 gpm and 40 hp with variable speed drives, steel piping, valves, a flow meter, appurtenances, and a 6,000 gpm hydropneumatic tank. • The pump station will be constructed in a fashion to allow for future expansion to a 3,500 gpm total capacity.
• The booster pump discharge piping will transition below ground to 12-inch C900 PVC pipe prior to leaving the site. The 12-inch C900 PVC piping will connect to the existing City distribution system on Wasco Avenue. The approximate length of the off-site 12- inch water main is 300 feet.

The construction of 1.0 MG storage tank s and booster pump station s is anticipated to be approximately 11 months. However, it is expected that the following pieces of equipment would be used during approximately 80 working days of construction activities:
• Excavator
• Loader
• Backhoe
• Crane
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• Roller
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
An AMI will be installed throughout the City to remotely collect customer water usage data in real-time for each of the water service meters. This will include the installation of a meter interface unit at each service meter throughout the City and the wireless transmission of data to the City via a fixed network. The majority of the work will include the installation of software program upgrades to existing meter boxes. The Project will also include the installation of 5,173 new service meters and an AMI remote metering system. It is anticipated that this task will take approximately 55 months; approximately 500 new meters will be upgraded every three months.

Wells to be Abandoned
Upon completion of the Project, the existing wells that are being replaced – Wells No. 7, No. 8, No. 10, and No. 11 , will be destroyed in accordance with the Kern County and applicable State Standards.

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• Crane
• Concrete Trucks
• Generator
• Air Compressor
• Small Tools
• Service Truck

Construction of the Project is anticipated to span an approximate 4.5-year period. Several of the Project components will be constructed concurrently with other work.

Change in Land Use Designation and Zone District
As a part of this Project, the City will change the current land use designation and zone district of the Well No. 17 property from R-1-6 Low Density Residential (6,000 sq. ft. lot) to P-F (Public Facilities). This will allow the City to utilize the property for city-related purposes.
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3.1 - Environmental Checklist

1. Project Title:

Water System Improvement Project

2. Lead Agency Name and Address:

City of Wasco Community Development Planning Division
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280

3. Contact Person and Phone Number:

Keri Cobb
(661) 758-7211

4. Project Location:

Please see Section 3.2.

5. General Plan Designation:

Please see Section 3.3.

6. Zoning:

Please see Section 3.3

7. Description of Project:

Please see Section 3.4.

8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:

Please see Section 3.3

9. Other Public Agencies Whose Approval May be Required:
• Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
• California Department of Water Resources
• California State Water Resources Control Board
• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

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3.2 - Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this Project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology / Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology / Water
Quality
Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources
Noise Population / Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources Utilities / Service
Systems
Wildfire Mandatory Findings of
Significance

3.3 - Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the Project have been made by or agreed to by the Project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

I find that the proposed Project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect (a) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (b) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENT IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

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3.4 - Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a Lead Agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to Projects like the one involved (e.g., the Project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on Project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the Project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a Project- specific screening analysis).

2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as Project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.

3. Once the Lead Agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less-Than-Significant Impact." The Lead Agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less -than- significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced).

5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.

Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earli er document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,” describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the Project.
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6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.

7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used, or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.

8. This is only a sug gested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a Project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.

9. The explanation of each issue should identify:
a. the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
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Discussion
Impact #3.4.1a – Would the Project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? The City of Wasco General Plan does not list any scenic viewpoints within the City (City of Wasco, 2016) . No known aesthetic resources exist on or near the site s. The site s are not within or in the vicinity of a city, county, or State identified scenic vista. Furthermore, the development of the Project would not block or preclude views of any area containing importance or what would be considered visually appealing landforms. Therefore, no scenic resources or vistas will be affected.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Potentially
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3.4.1 - AESTHETICS
Except as provided in Public Resources Code
Section 21099, would the Project:

a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?

b. Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?

c. In non-urbanized area, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of
public views of the site and its surroundings?
If the Project is in an urbanized area, would
the Project conflict with applicable zoning
and other regulations governing scenic
quality?

d. Create a new source of substantial light or
glare that would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?

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The Project does not lie near or within a State Designated or Eligible State Scenic Highway (California Department of Transportation, 2023) . The nearest Eligible Scenic Highway is State Route (SR) 190, approximately 34 miles northwest of the City. The Project does not include the removal of trees d etermined to be scenic or of scenic value, the destruction of rock outcroppings or degradation of any historic building(s). Therefore, the Project would have no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.1c – In non-urbanized area, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? If the Project is in an urbanized area, would the Project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
The Project includes sites in areas considered non -urbanized and those in more developed, urbanized areas. The Project will not result in development that is substantially dif ferent than surrounding land uses. The new water storage tanks will be approximately 28 feet tall.

However, they will be installed in an area that is either relatively sparsely developed or undeveloped, with few sensitive receptors which might view the tan ks. For the proposed new wells, a six-foot-tall masonry block wall with a chain-link fence will be constructed.

However, the new wells will be constructed on sites that have few nearby sensitive receptors. The upgrades to existing well sites will not be su bstantially changed in visual appearance and will not alter the visual character of the site.

The Project’s appearance would not substantially degrade the visual character of the site and would be similar to the existing development s surrounding the Project site. Therefore, the Project would result in a less-than-significant impact on the visual quality of the area.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-8 Impact #3.4.1d – Would the Project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Construction of the proposed Project would generally occur during daytime hours, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drilling activities are continual and, therefore, would be conducted on a 24-hour schedule. However, all lighting would be directed downward and shielded to focus illumination on the desired work areas only to prevent light spillage onto adjacent properties. Because lighting used to illuminate work areas would be shielded and focused downward, the potential for lighting to affect any residents adversely is minimal. Increased truck traffic and the transport of construction materials to the Project site would also be minimal and temporary in nature. Construction activity would focus on specific areas on the sites, and any sources of glare would not be stationary for a prolonged period of time.

Therefore, construction of the proposed Project would not create a new source of substantial glare that would affect daytime views in the area.

Once constructed, the Project will include security lighting on motion detectors or increase lighting beyond the present levels at the existing well sites that would spill over onto surrounding uses. With the compliance of the Wasco Zoning Ordinance and other applicable local development standards , the proposed Project would not create new source s of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area.

Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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Discussion
Impact #3.4.2a – Would the Project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non - agricultural use?

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.2 - AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California D epartment of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the Project:

a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?

b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use or a Williamson Act contract?

c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code S ection 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code Section 51104(g))?

d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
of forest land to non-forest use?

e. Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non -agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

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Existing Wells No. 7, 8, 10, 11: Urban and Built-Up Land Storage Tank Near Well No. 13: Urban and Built-Up Land
Existing Well No. 2: Prime Farmland
Well No. 15: Urban and Built-Up Land
Well No. 16 and tank: Vacant or Disturbed Land
Well No. 17: Prime Farmland
Well No. 18: Prime Farmland

The Project sites and surrounding area are currently zoned for non-agricultural uses and, as such, would have been previously analyzed when the land was originally converted .

Additionally, Wells No. 2, 8, 10, 11 , 12, and 13 are already existing . New Well No. 16 is on land that is classified as Urban and Built-Up. Therefore, there would be no impact related to these Project components.

New Wells No. 17 and 18 are on land that is classified as Prime Farmland. However, these sites are approximately one acre in size, and the loss of such a minimal amount of Prime Farmland would be considered less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.2b – Would the Project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract?
The Project sites are not subject to a Williamson Act land use contract , according to data available from the California Department of Conservation. As noted in Table 2-2, none of the Project sites are zoned for agricultural use. Therefore, the construction of the Project would not result in a conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract, and there would be no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be no impact.
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The Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 12220(g) and Section 4526 defines “Forest land” as land that can support 10 percent native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural cond itions and that allows for the management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and other public benefits. Timberland, pursuant to PRC 4526, is land other than land owned by the federal government and land designated as experimental forest land, which is available for and capable of growing a crop of trees of a commercial species used to produce lumber and other forest products, including Christmas trees.

There are no forest lands or timberlands identified on the Project sites or within its vicinity.

The Project would not result in the loss or conversion of forest land to a non -forest use.

Therefore, there would be no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.2d – Would the Project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
See discussion of Impact #3.4.2c above.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.2e – Would the Project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non -agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Discussion
The analyses in this section are based on a Small Project Analysis Level Assessment (Trinity Consultants, 2022) attached as Appendix A.

Impact #3.4.3a – Would the Project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
The Project is within the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin (SJVAB) and under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). The adopted Air Quality Attainment Plans for the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin set forth comprehensive programs that will lead the SJVAB into compliance with federal and State ambient air quality standards.

The Project was determined to be qualified under SJVAPCD Small Project Analysis Level (SPAL) thresholds and could be assessed as a SPAL pursuant to SJVAPCD guidelines. The SJVAPCD SPAL review parameters determine whether a project qualifies as a “small project.” Table 3.4.3-1 below provides a comparison of SPAL parameters to the proposed Project. The SJVPACD determined that if a project is found to be “less than” the SPAL established parameters, then the project has “no possibility of exceeding criteria pollutant emissions thresholds” (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2015).

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.3 - AIR QUALITY

Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the Project:

a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?

b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the Project region is non -attainment under
an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard?

c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
d. Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odor) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?

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Industrial Projects SPAL Reference Sizes
Land Use Category -
Industrial
Project Size (Square
Feet)*
ADT One-Way for all
Fleet Types (except
HHDT)
ADT One-Way for
HHDT Trips only
General Light
Industry
280,000 550 70
Heavy Industry 900,000 550 70
Industrial Park 295,000 550 70
Manufacturing 472,000 550 70
Proposed Project** 67,780 1 0
SPAL Exceeded? No No No
Notes: *Project size based on SPAL Table 4(a)(b), as posted on SJVAPCD webpage:
https://www.valleyair.org/transportation/CEQA%20Rules/GAMAQI-SPAL.PDF**Proposed Project size includes the estimated area where construction activities will take place (2 x 1024 square feet) and square footage of piping trenching (3.9 miles of pipe with a 6feet wide trench).

Source: Appendix A
The EPA has established the Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to determine what comprises significant impact levels (SIL) to NAAQS attainment areas. A project’s impacts are considered l ess than significant if emissions are below PSD SIL for a particular pollutant. When a SIL is exceeded, an additional “increment analysis” is required.

The PSD SIL thresholds are used with ambient air quality modeling for a CEQA project to address whether the project would “violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation.” Ambient air quality emissions estimates below the PSD SIL thresholds would result in less -than-significant ambient air quality impacts for both a project and cumulative CEQA impact analysis. The SJVAB is classified as non -attainment for the O 3 NAAQS and, as such, is subject to “non -attainment new source review” (NSR). PSD SILs and increments are more stringent than the CAAQS or NAAQS and represent the most stringent thresholds of significance. As the Project would not include modification to the stationary source under NSR, it would not be subject to either PSD or NSR review.

The SJVAPCD has identified quantitative emission thresholds to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of a project. Emissions exceeding the established significance thresholds would be considered to have a significant impact if not adequately mitigated to below the thresholds. The SJVA PCD air quality thresholds from the GAMAQI are presented in Table

3.4.3-2 below. Construction emissions and operational emissions are separated, with operational emissions being further separated into permitted operational emissions and non-permitted operational emissions to determine significance thresholds for air pollutant emissions.

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SJVAPCD Air Quality Thresholds of Significance – Criteria Pollutants Pollutant/Precursor
Construction Emissions Operational Emissions
Emissions (tons per yr.)
Permitted Equipment
and Activities
Non-Permitted
Equipment and
Activities
Emissions (tons per yr.) Emissions (tons per yr.)
CO 100 100 100
NOx 10 10 10
ROG 10 10 10
SOx 27 27 27
PM10 15 15 15
PM2.5 15 15 15
Source: Appendix A
As noted, the Project is below the SPAL screening threshold and is not expected to result in significant criteria pollutant emissions. The Project is predominantly construction related , with operations limited to the maintenance of the well, tank sites, and associated infrastructure. The Project is deemed to have a less -than-significant impact and would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.3b – Would the Project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the Project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
Using project type and size categories, the SJVAPCD has pre -quantified emissions and determined a size below which it is reasonable to conclude that a proje ct would not exceed applicable thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants. This Project was determined to qualify under the SPAL. Pursuant to SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI and SPAL guidelines, a cursory review of Project emissions was estimated using CalEEMod and provided in Table 3.4.3 -3 and Table 3.4.3-4.

Short-term criteria pollutant emissions were calculated based on the anticipated construction timelines, equipment needed, and default emission factors for said equipment.

The construction period is anticipated to span approximately 4.5 years , with several of the Project components to be constructed concurrently. Construction emissions estimates also included PM 10 reduction measures in compliance with SJVAPCD Regulation VIII I
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Table 3.4.3-3
Construction Emissions
Emissions Source Pollutant
ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
2023 Construction 0.137 0.890 1.128 0.002 0.053 0.041
2024 Construction 0.164 1.499 1.802 0.004 0.110 0.067
2025 Construction 0.102 0.912 1.117 0.002 0.079 0.042
2026 Construction 0.030 0.274 0.330 0.001 0.013 0.011
2027 Construction 0.069 0.584 0.756 0.002 0.025 0.023
Maximum (tons/yr.) 0.164 1.499 1.802 0.004 0.110 0.067
Maximum (pounds/day) 5.377 49.138 59.072 0.142 3.616 2.187 SJVAPCD Construction Emissions Threshold
(tons/yr.)
10 10 100 27 15 15
Is Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Source: Appendix A
Long-term criteria pollutant emissions are caused by operational mobile, area, and stationary sources. The only long -term emissions from this Project would be from maintenance trips which are already required for the existing wells , along with minimal incremental increases in electricity usage from the water tank’s booster pump. Emerge ncy generators located at Well No. 15, Well No. 16, Well No. 17, and Well No. 18 would be present.

The Project’s long-term air quality emissions are shown in Table 3.4.3 -4 below and are not expected to pose significant impacts to criteria air pollutants.

Table 3.4.3-4
Operational Emissions
Emissions Source Pollutant
ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
Operational Emissions (pounds/day) 3.9272 12.6278 8.7626 0.0166 0.5063 0.5063 Operational Emissions (tons/yr.) 0.7167 2.3064 1.5992 0.0030 0.0924 0.0924 SJVAPCD Operational Emissions
Thresholds – Non-permitted Sources
10 10 100 27 15 15
Is Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Source: Appendix A
Based on the above analysis, the proposed Project does not have the possibility of exceeding the criteria pollutant emissions threshold and is under the reporting limit for recommendations and guidelines emissions estimates prepared pursuant to the SPAL assessment. The Project does not conflict with or obstruct implementation of an applicable 1 of 755
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.3 c – Would the Project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
Sensitive receptors are defined as areas where young children, chronically ill individuals, the elderly, or people who are more sensitive than the general population reside. The following locations are where several sensitive receptors are likely to reside and be affected by substantial pollutant concentrations: schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and daycare centers.

As the Project involves s ites scattered throughout the City of Wasco, a one -mile radius around each site was utilized to identify nearby sensitive receptors; however, a one -mile radius would encompass the entire town. Therefore, all sensitive receptors within the City of Wasco would be within the established one-mile radius of a Project component.

As part of the prepared SPAL Assessment, an analysis of potentially toxic air contaminants (TACs) was conducted. TACs, as defined by the California Health & Safety Code (CH&SC) §44321, are listed in Appendices AI and AII in AB 2588 Air Toxic “Hot Spots” and Assessment Act’s Emissions Inventory Criteria and Guideline Regulation document. The proposed Project includes the removal of asbestos -containing pipelines and the operation of die sel- powered equipment, which would potentially result in emissions of TACs. SJVAPCD has set the level of significance for carcinogenic risk at 20 in one million, which is understood as the possibility of causing 20 additional cancer cases in a population of one million people. The level of significance for chronic and acute non -cancer risk is a hazard index of 1.0. All receptors were modeled as residential receptors . The carcinogenic risk and the health hazard index (HI) for chronic non-cancer risk at the point of maximum impact (PMI) do not exceed the significance levels of 20 in one million (20 x 10 -6) and 1.0, respectively , for the proposed Project. Table 3.4.3-5 summarizes the potential maximum impacts predicted by the Hotspot Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP2) distributed by CARB , with the full analysis and calculations attached as Appendix A.
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Potential Maximum Impacts Predicted by HARP
Value UTM East UTM North
Excess Cancer Risk 1.59E-05 286341.4 3942703.2
Chronic Hazard Risk 3.31E-02 286341.4 3942703.2
Source: Appendix A
The maximum predicted cancer risk for the proposed Project is 1.59E-05, and the maximum chronic non -cancer hazard index is 3.31E -02. Since the predicted risks are below the significance threshold for cancer and chronic risk, the Project would not have an adverse effect to any of the surrounding communities.

Once operationa l, the Project will comply with all SJVAPCD rules and regulations, and therefore it would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial concentrations of localized PM10, carbon monoxide, diesel particulate matter, hazardous air pollutants, or naturally occurring asbestos.

The Project is not expected to expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Therefore, the Project will have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.3 d – Would the Project result in emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
As discussed in Impact #3.4.3c above, some odors could result from vehicles and equipment using diesel fuels during the construction phase. The emissions associated with the construction of the Project would be temporary in nature and are not anticipated to result in the generation of a subst antial amount of hazardous air pollutants. The operation of the proposed Project will not result in emissions or odors. Therefore, the Project will have a less- than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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Impact
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Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.4 - BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the Project:

a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate, sensitive,
or special -status species in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Wi ldlife or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?

c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?

d. Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species, or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?

e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?

f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
habitat conservation plan, natural community
conservation plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?

Discussion
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QK biologists conducted a biological reconnaissance survey of th e Project site s in August 2022, which included the four proposed well sites with associated pipelines and other infrastructure and accessible areas within a 250 feet biological survey area (BSA) buffer.

Meandering pedestrian transects were walked through t he BSA to achieve 100 percent visual coverage with the aid of high -power binoculars in areas that were inaccessible. The purpose of the survey was to identify existing plant communities and any sensitive habitats, the presence and potential for the occurrence of special-status plant and wildlife species, and to identify any other sensitive biological resources within the BSA. Protocol surveys for specific special-status wildlife species were not conducted. Locations of sensitive biological resources were do cumented using the ArcGIS Collector application installed on an iPad.

Photographs were taken to document the existing landscape and sensitive biological resources. Detailed notes of observed plant and wildlife species and site conditions were taken while conducting the survey.

General Site Conditions
The Project site s are within the City of Wasco, Kern County, California, and are situated among urban and agricultural development. The Project sites with existing wells and water- related infrastructure are heavily disturbed and contain no native habitat. Site conditions at each of the individual Project components are detailed below.

WELL SITE NO. 15
The proposed site is located on the northwest corner of J Street and 9th Street within a vacant housing development. The proposed site consists of abandoned buildings surrounded by regrowth of ruderal and non-native vegetation. There are two proposed pipelines to the well site; one extends east along 9th Street, and the other crosses 9th Street and extends to the southwest corner of the J Street and 9th Street intersection. Both pipelines will be located along paved surfaces (9th Street or sidewalks) devoid of vegetation. The entirety of the proposed well site has experienced significant historical, as well as ongoing ground disturbance from the construction and operation of the housing complex and roadway.

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Ornamental trees are prese nt along the fence line of the industrial facility located south of the proposed well site that may be utilized by nesting birds.

WELL SITE NO. 16
The proposed site is located within a vacant lot on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Poso Drive. The proposed well site, associated pipeline, storage tank, and booster pump station are located within the northeast section of the lot, which has been recently grubbed and contains little ruderal vegetation. The proposed well site is within an area that has been completely disturbed, and there is no suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources on the site. The site is surrounded by residential and agricultural development; active almond orchards are located to the west, and residences with various orn amental trees are located to the north, east, and south.

WELL SITE NO. 17
The proposed site is located southeast of the intersection of Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue. The proposed well site is located within a disked crop field south of Filburn Avenue.

The associated pipeline is located on a vacant lot north of Filburn Avenue containing some ruderal vegetation and is adjacent to residential properties and roadways. Several California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) burrows were observed with in the vacant lot where the proposed pipeline will be located. The proposed well site has been completely disturbed from either existing residential housing or agriculture. There is no suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources on the site.

However, there are active agricultural uses to the west and south and ornamental trees in the residences. A second retention basin associated with residential development is located within the BSA, east of the proposed well site. The retention basin is fenced, and access was limited; however, it contained several small pools of stagnant water at the time of the survey.

The Project will not impact this basin.

WELL SITE NO. 18
The proposed site is located north of the intersection of North Central Avenue and Marga lo Street. The proposed well site and associated pipeline are located on recently disked cropland containing marginal regrowth of ruderal vegetation. There are active agricultural uses to the north and southeast and ornamental trees within the commercial d evelopment to the southwest. California ground squirrels and burrows were observed within the BSA in the fields north of Margalo Street. Evidence of Botta’s pocket gopher ( Thomomys bottae), such as vertically sloped burrows with adjacent soil mounding, was also observed within the fields. The site is an area that has been completely disturbed with existing commercial development and cropland. There is no suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources on the site.
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The site consists of a proposed pipeline from the existing well and is located along McCombs Road and Annin Avenue. The proposed pipeline will be aligned along the existing road rights of way.

The site is bordered by residential development, active almond orchards, a recently cleared deciduous orchard now overgrown with ruderal vegetation, and active construction associated with the California High-Speed Rail. Small mammal burrows were observed along the southern road shoulder of McCombs Road; all burrows either displayed sign of previous use by Botta’s pocket gopher or did not appear to actively be used by wildlife (weathered and/or collapsed at opening). California ground squirrel burrows were observed within the deciduous orchard located north of McCombs Road and within the orchard located east of Annin Avenue. The site is an area that has been completely disturbed, and there is no suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources on the site. There are active agricultural uses along the alignment and ornamental trees in the residences that may be utilized by nesting birds.

J STREET STORAGE TANK AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION
The site consists of a fenced lot currently used for the storage of vehicles and equipment. The lot contained regrowth of ruderal vegetation. California ground squirrel burrows were observed along the southern fence line of the lot. The entire Project site has experienced significant historical as well as ongoing ground dis turbance from the construction and operation of the facility. There is no suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources or trees suitable for nesting birds on the site. There are active agricultural uses to the south.

There were 30 plant species and 11 wildlife species identified during the survey, either through direct observation or by the presence of diagnostic sign (Table 3.4.4 -1). None of these species are listed under the Federal or California Endangered Species Act.

Table 3.4.4-1
List of Plant and Wildlife Species Observed on the Biological Survey Area Scientific Name Common Name
Well
15 Well
16 Well
17 Well
18 Well
12 Storage Tank/
Booster Pump
Plant
Amaranthus albus pigweed
amaranth X
Amaranthus palmeri careless weed X X
Amsinckia sp. fiddleneck X
Avena fatua wild oat X
Brassica nigra black mustard X
Bromus diandrus ripgut brome X
Bromus madritensis
ssp. rubens red brome X X X X X X
Chenopodium album lamb’s quarters X X
Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass X X X
Datura wrightii jimsonweed
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Well
15 Well
16 Well
17 Well
18 Well
12 Storage Tank/
Booster Pump
Erigeron canadensis horseweed X X
Eucalyptus sp. eucalyptus X
Helianthus annuus common
sunflower X X
Hoffmannseggia glauca Indian rushpea X
Hordeum jubatum foxtail barley X X
Lactuca serriola prickly lettuce X X X X
Medicago sativa alfalfa X
Pinus sp. pine X
Polypogon
monspeliensis rabbitsfoot grass X
Portulaca oleracea common purslane X
Prunus dulcis almond X X
Salsola tragus Russian thistle X X X X X X
Senecio vulgaris common
groundsel X X
Solanum
elaeagnifolium
silverleaf
nightshade X X X
Sorghum halepense Johnson grass X
Typha sp. cattail X
Tribulus terrestris puncture vine X X X
Ulmus sp. elm X
Washington robusta Mexican fan palm X
Wildlife
Aphelocoma californica Californian scrub
jay X
Buteo jamaicensis red-tailed hawk X
Canis lupus familiaris domestic dog X*
Cathartes aura turkey vulture X
Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow X X X
Mimus polyglottos northern
mockingbird X X
Otospermophilus
beecheyi
California ground
squirrel X* X X X*
Sturnus vulgaris common starling X
Thomomys bottae Botta’s pocket
gopher X* X*
Uta stansburiana side-blotched
lizard X X
Zenaida macroura mourning dove X X X
* Indicates diagnostic sign of the species was observed, but not the individuals directly.

Impact Analysis
This section describes the results of the database searches and, using conditions present on the Project as determined by the survey, provides an analysis of Project impacts on each of the six biological evaluation criteria. Each of the evaluation criteria is discussed below, and mitigation measures are provided as warranted to, when implemented, reduce impacts to below-significant levels.
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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-24 Impact #3.4.4a – Would the Project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special- status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? The literature search indicated the re is potential for several special -status species to be present on or in the vicinity of the Project. An evaluation of each potential special -status species, including habitat requirements, the likelihood of required habitat to occur within the Project si te, and a comparison to the CNDDB, CNPS, and USFWS IPaC records , was conducted. The results of this evaluation concluded that 14 plant species and 23 wildlife species with special status have a reasonable potential to occur on or near the Project.

Special-Status Species

SPECIAL-STATUS PLANT SPECIES
Based on the survey and database queries, there are 14 special-status plant species that have the potential to occur within the subject quadrangle and eight surrounding quadrangles. The majority of the Project sites and adjacent land has been historically disturbed by agricultural practices and /or urban/industrial development. None of the sensitive -plant species were observed during the survey, although the survey was not conducted during the blooming periods of any of the species. However, there is no suitable habitat to support the growth of these plant species, and it is highly unlikely that these plants would inhabit any of the sites.

All Project activities will be restricted to previously disturbed and routinely maintained areas that would not support special -status plant species. Thus, no protective measures for special-status plant species are warranted.

SENSITIVE WILDLIFE SPECIES
Based on the database queries , there were 23 special -status wildlife species that were identified as having the potential to occur within the subject quadrangle and eight surrounding quadrangles. Twenty of these species were eliminated from consideration due to the lack of suitable habitat or because the Project is outside the range of these species.

The remaining three species resulting from the database queries have the potential to occur within the Project site and vicinity: burrowing owl ( Athene cunicularia), Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni), and San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica). Nesting birds protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) may also be present during the breeding and nesting season.

Swainson’s Hawk
Swainson’s hawk ( Buteo swainsoni) is a State Threatened species and has the potential to occur in the habitat in the vicinity of the Project but is unlikely to be present within the Project footprint. Swainson’s hawks forage in agricultural crops, shrublands, and grasslands and typically nest in scat tered trees or small groves. There is suitable foraging habitat and nesting trees in the vicinity of the Project, although the Project footprint itself does not 1 of 755
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The BSA does not contain suitable nesting habitat for Swainson’s hawk, and there is a limited prey base for the species in the BSA. The small, planted trees in the surrounding area provide marginal nesting habitat, and larger planted trees in the vicinity of the Project (at residences, roadways, etc.) would provide more suitable nesting sites. Because the Project does not provide suitable foraging or nesting habitat and has a small footprint, the development of the Project would not result in a significant loss of habitat for the species. If the species were to be nesting within 0.5 mile s of the Project during construction activ ities, normal reproductive or foraging behaviors could be affected. Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-3, BIO- 4, BIO-5, and BIO-6 require a pre-construction clearance survey and implementation of the appropriate protocol if the Project is constructed during nesting and breeding season and if Swainson’s hawk is observed. A Worker Environmental Awareness Training (WEAT) would also be conducted prior to construction activities. These measures are designed to reduce or eliminate direct impacts to this species to a less-than-significant level.

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing owl ( Athene cunicularia ), a CDFW Species of Special Concern, has a very low potential to occur within the Project sites. The nearest C NDDB record is approximately 8.3 miles southwest of the Project, where three adults were observed at a burrow in 2003 (EONDX 66837). There were no suitable burrows observed within the BSA at each site, and only marginal foraging habitat is available.

Because the Project sites support only marginal habitat for burrowing owl s, and each is a small area, the development of the Project would not result in a significant loss of habitat for the species. If the species were to be present during construction activit ies, individual burrowing owls could be injured or killed, or normal reproductive or foraging behaviors could be affected. Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO -1, BIO-3, BIO-4, BIO-5, and BIO-6 are designed to reduce or eliminate direct impacts to thi s species to a less -than- significant level.

San Joaquin Kit Fox
San Joaquin kit fox, a Federally Endangered and State Threatened species, has the potential to occur in the habitat surrounding the Project but is unlikely to den within the BSA, although it could pass through as a transient. The nearest CNDDB record for the species is from 1971 and approximately 3.4 miles west of the Project, documenting a San Joaquin kit fox sighting, roadkill, or den (EONDX 67802). The agricultural land provides only margina l denning habitat for the species, and there were few small mammal burrows observed, so the natural prey base is likely to be very limited. However, San Joaquin kit foxes are known to adapt well to urban and residential areas and scavenge anthropogenic foods, which may be available in nearby residential neighborhoods. No known or potential kit fox dens or any sign of the species were observed during the survey.
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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-26 San Joaquin kit foxes are known to be in the Project region and to adapt well to human presence, so the species could be present on or near the Project as a transient or become an established resident at any time. Because the Project supports only marginal habitat and is a small area, development of the Project area would not result in a significant loss of habitat for the species. If the species were to be present during construction activities , individual San Joaquin kit foxes could be injured or killed, or normal reproductive or foraging behaviors could be affected. Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO -1, BIO -2, and BIO -6 are designed to reduce or eliminate direct impacts to this species to a less-than-significant level.

Nesting Migratory Birds
Migratory bird species are protected under the Federal MBTA. No active or inactive bird nests were observed during the survey, which was conducted outside of the typical avian breeding season (February 1 – August 15). The Project and surrounding vicinity provide suitable nesting habitat for a variety of bird species which may nest in tree branches and cavities, shrubs, man-made structures, and directly on the ground. If nesting migratory birds are in the vicinity of the Project dur ing construction activities, individual birds could be injured or killed, or normal reproductive or foraging behaviors could be affected.

Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO -1, BIO-3, BIO-4, BIO-5, and BIO-6 are designed to reduce or eliminate direct impacts to this species to a less-than-significant level.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
MM BIO-1 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19): Within 14 days prior to the start of Project ground -disturbing activities, a pre -construction survey with a 5 00-foot buffer, where land access is permitted, shall be conducted by a qualified biologist knowledgeable in the identification of special -status species such as San Joaquin kit fox (SJKF), burrowing owl (WEBO), etc. If dens/burrows/nests that could suppor t any of these special-status species are discovered during the pre -construction survey, the avoidance buffers outlined below shall be established, and den or burrow monitoring will be conducted in accordance with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG, 2012) and USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance.

If any burrowing owl burrows are observed during the pre -construction survey, avoidance measures shall be consistent with those included in the CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG, 2012). If occupied burrowing owl burrows are observed outside of the breeding season (September 1 through January 31) and within 250 feet of proposed construction activities, a passive relocation effort may be instituted in accordance with the guidelines established by the California Burrowing Owl Consortium (1993) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (2012). During the breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a 500-foot (minimum) buffer zone shall be maintained unless a qualified biologist verifies through noninvasive methods that either the birds have not begun egg laying and incubation or that juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival.
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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-27 Den(s) or burrow(s) may be monitored u sing trail cameras or tracking medium such as diatomaceous earth. If no species are detected for a minimum of four consecutive days/nights, the den or burrow may be burrow -scoped and plugged with a filled sandbag under the direct supervision of a qualified and approved CDFW biologist. All tunnels must be examined for animal presence before plugging with a sandbag to ensure no burrowing owls, kit foxes, or other animals are hiding inside.

SJKF
Potential or Atypical den – 50 feet
Known den – 100 feet
Natal Den –Contact CDFW for consultation
MM BIO -2: The following avoidance and minimization measures shall be implemented during all phases of the Project to reduce the potential for impact from the Project. They are modified from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered SJKF Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (USFWS, 2011, Appendix F).
a. All food-related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers. All food -related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers and removed at least once a week from the construction or Project site. b. Construction-related vehicle traffic shall be restricted to established roads and predetermined ingress and egress corridors, staging, and parking areas. Vehicle speeds shall not exceed 20 miles per hour (mph) within the Project site. c. To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit fox or other animals during construction, the contractor shall cover all excavated, steep -walled holes or trenches more than two feet deep at the close of each workday with plywood or similar materials. If holes or trenches cannot be covered, one or more escape ramps constructed of earthen fill or wooden planks shall be installed in the trench. Before such holes or trenches are filled, the contractor shall thoroughly inspect them for entrapped animals. All construction-related pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored on the Project site shall be thoroughly inspected for wildlife before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. If at any time an entrapped or injured kit fox is discovered, work in the immediate area shall be temporarily halted, and USFWS and CDFW shall be consulted. d. Kit foxes are attracted to den-like structures such as pipes and may enter stored pipes and become trapped or injured. All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored at a construction site for one or more overnight periods shall be thoroughly inspected for kit foxes before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. If a kit fox is 1 of 755
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e. No pets, such as dogs or cats, shall be permitted on the Project sites to prevent harassment, mortality of kit foxes, or destruction of dens. f. Use of anti-coagulant rodenticides and herbicides in Project sites shall be restricted.

This is necess ary to prevent primary or secondary poisoning of kit foxes and the depletion of prey populations on which they depend. All uses of such compounds shall observe labels and other restrictions mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other State and federal legislation, as well as additional Project-related restrictions deemed necessary by the USFWS and CDFW. If rodent control must be conducted, zinc phosphide shall be used because of the proven lower risk to kit foxes.
g. A representative shall be appointed by the Project proponent who will be the contact source for any employee or contractor who might inadvertently kill or injure a kit fox or who finds a dead, injured , or entrapped kit fox. The repr esentative shall be identified during the employee education program , and their name and telephone number shall be provided to the USFWS.
h. The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office of USFWS and CDFW shall be notified in writing within three working days of th e accidental death or injury to a SJKF during Project-related activities. Notification must include the date, time, and location of the incident or of the finding of a dead or injured animal and any other pertinent information. The USFWS contact is the Chief of the Division of Endangered Species at the addresses and telephone numbers below. The CDFW contact can be reached at (559) 243-4014 and [email protected].
i. All sightings of the SJKF shall be reported to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). A copy of the reporting form and a topographic map clearly marked with the location of where the kit fox was observed shall also be provided to the Service at the address below.
j. Any Project-related information required by the USFWS or questions concerning the above conditions or their implementation may be directed in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Endangered Species Division, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W 2605, Sacramento, California 95825 -1846, phone: (916) 414 -6620 or (916) 414 - 6600.
k. New sightings of SJKF should be reported to the CNDDB.

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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-29 or substrates must be monitored for activity on a routine and repeating basis throughout the breeding season or until Swainson’s hawks or other raptor species are verified to be using them. The protocol recommends that the following visits be made to each nest or nesting site: one visit from January 1 –March 20 to identify potential nest sites, three visits from March 20–April 5, three visits from April 5–April 20, and three visits during June 10–July 30.

A fewer number of visits may be permissible if deemed adequate by the City after consultation with a qualified biologist. To meet the minimum level of protection for the species, surveys shal l be completed for at least two survey periods immediately prior to Project-related ground -disturbance activities. If Swainson's hawks are not found to nest within the BSA, then no further action is warranted.

MM BIO-4 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, N o. 18, and No. 19) : If an active Swainson’s hawk nest is discovered at any time within 0.5 mile s of active construction, a qualified biologist shall complete an assessment of the potential for current construction activities to impact the nest. The assessment will consider the type of construction activities, the location of construction relative to the nest, the visibility of construction activities from the nest location, and other existing disturbances in the area that are not related to the construction activities of this Project. Based on this assessment, the biologist shall determine if construction activities can proceed and the level of nest monitoring required. Construction activities shall not occur within 500 feet of an active nest but depending u pon conditions at the site , this distance may be reduced. Full -time monitoring to evaluate the effects of construction activities on nesting Swainson’s hawks may be required. The qualified biologist shall have the authority to stop work if it is determined that Project construction is disturbing the nest. These buffers may need to increase depending on the sensitivity of the nest location, the sensitivity of the nesting Swainson’s hawk to disturbances, and the discretion of the qualified biologist.

MM BIO-5 (for new Well Sites No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, and No. 19): If construction is planned outside the nesting period for raptors (other than burrowing owl) and migratory birds (February 1 to August 15), no mitigation shall be required. If construction is planned during the nesting season for migratory birds and raptors, a pre -construction survey to identify active bird nests shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to evaluate the site and a 250 - foot buffer for migratory birds and a 500 -foot buffer for raptors. If nesting birds are identified during the survey, active raptor nests shall be avoided by 500 feet , and all other migratory bird nests shall be avoided by 250 feet. Avoidance buffers may be reduced if a qualified on-site monitor determines that encroachment into the buffer area is not affecting nest building, the rearing of young, or otherwise affecting the breeding behaviors of the resident birds. Because nesting birds can establish new nests or produce a second or even third clutch at any time during the nesting season, nesting bird surveys shall be repeated every 30 days as construction activities are occurring throughout the nesting season.

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a. Information on the life history and identification of special -status species that may occur or that may be affected by Project activities. The program shall also discuss the legal protection status of each such species, the definition of “take” under the FESA and CESA, measures the Project proponent/operator shall implement to protect the species, reporting requirements, specific measures for workers to avoid take of special-status plant and wildlife species, and penalties for violation of the requirements outlined in the CEQA mitigation measures and agency permit requirements.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4.4b – Would the Project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. F ish and Wildlife Service?
The Project sites are predominantly highly disturbed and do not provide riparian habitat or sensitive natural communities. The Project is not located within a river or an area that encompasses a river or potential floodplain and d oes not contain nor is near any riparian habitat. There are no anticipated impacts to sensitive natural communities as a result of the proposed Project. The proposed Project would not have any impacts to a riparian habitat or sensitive natural communities.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.4c – Would the Project have a substantial adverse effect on State or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has regulatory authority over the Clean Water Act (CWA), as provided for by the EPA. The USACE has established specific criteria for the determination of wetlands based on the presence of wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophilic vegetation. There are no federally protected wetlands or vernal pools that occur within the Project site.
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Water System Improvement and Treatment Project Page 3-31 Wetlands, streams, reservoirs, sloughs, and ponds typically meet the criteria for federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the CWA and State regulatory authority under the Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Streams and ponds typically meet the crit eria for State regulatory authority under Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. There are no water feature s on any of the Project site s that would meet the criteria for either federal jurisdiction or State regulatory authority. The biological survey did not identify any other non-wetland features within the BSA that would meet the criteria for either federal or State jurisdiction. Accordingly, there are no wetlands or Waters of the U.S. occurring within the BSA of each site. There would be no impact to federally or State protected wetlands or non - wetland waters as a result of the proposed Project. Therefore, the Project would have no impact to federally protected wetlands or waterways or State wetlands or waters.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.4d – Would the Project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Wildlife migratory corridors are described as a linear stretch of land that connects two open pieces of habitat that would otherwise be unconnected. These routes provide shelter and sufficient food resources to support wildlife species during migratory movements.

Movement corridors generally consist of riparian, woodlands, or forested habitats that span contiguous acres of undisturbed habitat and are important elements of resident species’ home ranges.

The majority of the Project sites are within the developed City, which includes existing disturbed areas; the areas surrounding th e Project sites are predominantly developed, and the use of connectivity habitat by sensitive wildlife is highly unlikely. The proposed Project does not occur within the terrestrial migration route, significant wildlife corridor, or wildlife linkage area as identified in the Recovery Plan for Upland Species in the San Joaquin Valley (US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1998).

The Project would not substantially affect migrating birds or other wildlife. The Project will not restrict, eliminate, or significantly alter a wildlife movement corridor, wildlife core area, or Essential Habitat Connectivity area, either during construction or after the Project has been constructed. Project construction will not substantially interfere with wi ldlife movements or reduce breeding opportunities.

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.4e – Would the Project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? There are no adopted local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources that would apply to the Project. Therefore, implementation of the proposed Project would have no conflict related to adopted local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources , and there would be no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.4f – Would the Project conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
The Project site is not located within any Natural Community Conservation Plan area or any other local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

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Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Mitigation
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Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.5 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the Project:

a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?

b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?

c. Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?

Discussion
The discussion below is based on the Cultural Resources Technical Memo completed for the Project, attached as Appendix B (QK, 2022).

Impact #3.4.5a – Would the Project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? No part of the Project is within the area designated to be historic by the City’s General Plan (City of Wasco, 2016).

A cultural resources records search (#22 -268) was conducted at the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center, CSU Bakersfield , to identify previously recorded resources and prior surveys within the Project areas and surrounding half -mile area. The record search indicated that the Well No. 2 site had been included in a previous cultural resources survey.

No resources were identified at the site. One historic cultural resource, the Wasco Union High School Farm (P -15-019048), is located within a half mile of this location. This cultural resource will not be impacted by the implementation of the Project.

None of the remaining Project sites have been surveyed for cultural resources , and it is not known if any exist on them. However, all but the four new well site s have been completely disturbed and include existing water-related infrastructure.

Ten cultural resource studies have been conducted within a half mile of these locations .

Fourteen historic period cultural resources have been identified and recorded within one - half mile of these locations (QK, 2022). None of these 14 cultural resources will be impacted by the construction of the Project.
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Although the components of the Project are within the ex isting disturbed sites, unknown historical resources may be discovered during ground -disturbing activities. In order to account for unanticipated discoveries and the potential to impact previously undocumented or unknown resources, the following mitigation measures are recommended. With the implementation of MM CUL-1 through MM CUL-2, impacts under this criterion would be less than significant with mitigation. With the implementation of the mitigation measures, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
MM CUL -1: If prehistoric or historic -era cultural materials are encountered during construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall halt until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the find and make recommendations. Cultural resource materials may include prehistoric resources such as flaked and ground stone tools and debris, shell, bone, ceramics, and fire -affected rock , as well as historic resources such as glass, metal, wood, brick, or stru ctural remnants. If the qualified archaeologist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource, additional investigations may be required to mitigate adverse impacts from Project implementation.

These additional studie s may include avoidance, testing, and evaluation or data recovery excavation. Implementation of the mitigation measure below would ensure that the proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

MM CUL-2: If human remains are discovered during construction or operational activities, further excavation or disturbance shall be prohibited pursuant to Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The specific protocol, guidelines, and channe ls of communication outlined by the Native American Heritage Commission, in accordance with Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code (Chapter 1492, Statutes of 1982, Senate Bill 297), and Senate Bill 447 (C hapter 44, Statutes of 1987), shall be followed. Section 7050.5(c) shall guide the potential Native American involvement, in the event of a discovery of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

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The site s have been disturbed previously. The construction of the Project will include shallow trenching to place new piping underground, and some minor grading may be necessary to construct equipment and structures. Although unlikely, there is a chance that trenching and grading activities could unearth previously unknown archaeological resources. Implementation of MM CUL -1 through MM CUL -2 would ensure that potential impacts associated with archaeology during the Project-related activities phase would be less than significant. With the implementation of these mitigation measures, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of MM CUL-1 through MM CUL-2.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4.5c – Would the Project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
There are no known cemeteries or burials on or near the Project. Although unlikely, subsurface construction activi ties, such as trenching and grading, associated with the proposed Project could potentially disturb previously undiscovered human burial sites.

Accordingly, this is a potentially significant impact. Although considered unlikely, subsurface construction act ivities could cause a potentially significant impact to previously undiscovered human burial sites. The cultural resources and Sacred Lands File records searches did not indicate the presence of human remains, burials, or cemeteries within or in the vicinity of the Project site. No human remains have been discovered at the Project site, and no burials or cemeteries are known to occur within the area of the site. However, construction would involve earth -disturbing activities, and it is still possible that h uman remains may be discovered, possibly in association with archaeological sites.

Implementation of mitigation measure MM CUL-2 would ensure that the proposed Project would not directly or indirectly destroy previously unknown human remains. It is unlikely that t he proposed Project would disturb any known human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. With the implementation of the mitigation measures, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of MM CUL-2.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
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Discussion
The analyses in this section are based on a Small Project Analysis Level Assessment (Trinity Consultants, 2022) attached as Appendix A.

Impact #3.4.6a – Would the Project result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during Project construction or operation?
Construction
Energy demand during the construction phase would result from the transportation of materials, construction equipment, and construction worker vehicle trips . Construction equipment can include tractors, loaded truck s, forklift s, generator s, crane s, roller s, compactors, and an air compressor . The Project would comply with the SJVAPCD requirements regarding the use of fuel-efficient vehicles and equipment to the extent feasible. The Project will not use natural gas during the construction phase. Compliance with standard regional and local regulations would minimize fuel consumption during Project construction.

There are no unusual Project characteristics that would cause construction equipment to be less energy efficient compared with other similar construction sites in other parts of the State. Thus, cons truction-related fuel consumption at the Project would not result in inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary energy use.

Operations
The Project facilities will comply with current applicable building code requirements, development standards, and energy efficiency requirements. Equipment used at the facility will be designed to be energy efficient and will not result in unnecessary energy use . The

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3.4.6 - ENERGY
Would the Project:

a. Result in a potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources, during Project construction
or operation?

b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency?

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.6b – Would the Project conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
Energy-saving strategies will be implemented where feasible to reduce the Project’s energy consumption during the con struction and post -construction phases. Strategies being implemented include those recommended by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that may reduce both the Project’s construction energy consumption, including diesel anti - idling measures, light -duty vehicle technology, usage of alternative fuels such as biodiesel blends and ethanol, and heavy-duty vehicle design measures to reduce energy consumption.

Additionally, as outlined in the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI, the Project includes recommendations to reduce energy consumption by shutting down equipment when not in use for extended periods, limiting the usage of construction equipment to eight cumulative hours per day, usage of electric equipment for construction whenever po ssible in lieu of diesel or gasoline powered equipment, and encouragement of employees to carpool to retail establishments or to remain on-site during lunch breaks.

Based on this analysis, the Project would be consistent and not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan related to renewable energy or energy consumption . Impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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3.4.7 - GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the Project:

a. Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:

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

i. ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?

ii. iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
iii. liquefaction?

iv. iv. Landslides?

b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?

c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the Project, and potentially result in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?

d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18 -1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?

e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems in areas where
sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?

f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?

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Impact #3.4. 7a(i) – Would the Project Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving – Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geolo gist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault?
Wasco is in a seismically active region but is not at risk for high -magnitude earthquake destruction. The City is in the middle of San Joaquin Valley , which experiences moderate to severe ground shaking. There is a designated Alquist -Priolo Special Studies Zone directly north of Wasco , which is attributed to the Pond -Poso fault. The USGS lists the Pond -Poso fault as capable of experiencing a magnitude of 7, but it has not historically shown greater than a magnitude of 4 in the Pond Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone (City of Wasco, 2016).

The lack of mapped active and potentially active faults notwithstanding, the Project sites could be subjected to strong ground shaking during an earthquake on a nearby fault .

However, no new habitable structures are proposed by the Project.

Water well construction and destruction/abandonment are under the authority of the California Departm ent of Water Resources , and standards are outlined in Bulletin 74 -81 (California Department of Water Resources, 1981) . The wells will be constructed in accordance with the standards as outlined in Chapter II Section 2, including well location siting to limit contamination and pollution from off-site sources, the use of appropriate well casing, the placement and components of seals, the sizing of the well hole and the types of casing materials to use based on soil types, etc. The Project will adhere to the applicable standards as outlined by the State during the construction, rehabilitation and/or destruction of the proposed wells. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

Kern County has also adopted a well ordinance that is under the jurisdiction of the County Public Health Department. The Project will adhere to the applicable Kern County regulations.

Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4. 7a(ii) – Would the Project Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving – strong seismic ground shaking?
See discussion of Impact #3.4.7a(i) above.
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The Project shall adhere to all applicable local and State regulations to reduce any potentially significant impacts to structures resulting from strong seismic ground shaking at the Project site. Therefore, Project impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4. 7a(iii) – Would the Project Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving – seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
See discussion of Impact #3.4.7a(i) and (ii) above.

Liquefaction is defined as a phenomenon where earthquake -induced ground vibrations increase the pore pressure in saturated, granular soils until it is equal to the confining, overburdened pressure. When this occurs, the soil can completely lose its shear strength and enter a liquefied state. The possibility of liquefaction is dependent upon grain size, relative density, confining pressure, a saturation of the soils, and intensity and duration of ground shaking. In order for liquefaction to occur, three criteria must be met: “low density,” coarse- grained (sandy) soils, a groundwater depth of less than about 50 feet, and a potential for seismic shaking from nearby large magnitude earthquakes.

Most cities in Kern County are susceptible to adverse secondary effects of seismic activities resulting in ground failure that includes liquefaction (City of Wasco, 2016) . Because the depth of the groundwater at the Project sites is much greater than 50 feet, there is a negligible risk of liquefaction occurring at the Project site during a seismic event.

Based on this analysis, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact exposing people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic -related ground failure , including liquefaction. Adherence to all applicable regulations would reduce or avoid any potential impacts to structures resulting from liquefaction at the Project site, and impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.
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LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.7a(iv) – Would the Project Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving – landslides? The Project sites are relatively flat with no significant topological features. As such, there is no potential for rock falls or landslides to impact the Project in the event of a major earthquake, as the area has no dramatic elevation changes. The Project will not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury , or death involving landslides. Therefore, the Project will have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.7b – Would the Project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? The Project sites and surroundings are mostly flat. Construction activities for the Project may disturb minimal amount s of soils during construction and would expose these disturbed areas to erosion by wind and water. However, since the Project is anticipated to disturb less than one acre of land at each well site , the Project is not subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program requirements. As such, it will not have t o develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). However, the Project would be required to contain all stormwater runoff on-site and implement various types of B est Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent erosion and sedimentation from occurring during construction.

Typical BMPs intended to control erosion include sandbags, silt fencing, swales, street sweeping, etc. The Project is not expected to result in substantial soil erosion or the los s of topsoil with the implementation of the BMPs . Overall, the Project would not result in conditions where substantial surface soils would be exposed to wind and water erosion.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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There are no slopes on or near the sites, and the Project would not expose the people or structures to significant risks from landslides.

The proposed Project will comply with all City and State regulations pertaining to construction, including California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Bulletin 74 -81 Water Well Standards and the Wasco Municipal Code. In addition, the City is not in an area that is at high risk for landslides due to the low levels of elevation change (City of Wasco, 2016). Compliance with the existing regulatory framework would be adequate to reduce any potential impacts to less-than-significant levels. Moreover, the Project will be designed by an engineer to resist potential side effects of spreading, subsidence, liquefaction , or collapse.

Therefore, the impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.7d – Would the Project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 -1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? The Project includes four new well sites, test wells, and the rehabilitation of three wells. No new habitable structures are proposed. The Project complies with all applicable requirements of the California Code of Regulations, California Department of Water Resources Well Standards, and any pertinent City development standards.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.7e – Would the Project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems in areas where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.7f – Would the Project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
The City’s General Plan FEIR indicates there is potential to discover paleontological resources in the City (City of Wasco, 2016). However, the Project sites have previously had ground-disturbing activities . If further ground-disturbing activities are done during construction, there is a potential impact related to damage to or destruction of previously undiscovered paleontological resources or unique geologic features.

Implementation of MM GEO-2 would reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant level.

In addition, the Wasco General Plan FEIR policies and guidelines direct the City to require construction to stop immediately if cultural resources, including tribal, archaeological , or paleontological resources, are uncovered during grading or other on -site excavation activities until appropriate mitigation is implemen ted. Therefore, with MM GEO-1, the Project will have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
MM GEO -1: If any paleontological resources are encountered during ground -disturbance activities, all work within 25 feet of the find shall halt until a qualified paleontologist , as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Standard Procedures for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts to Paleontological Resources (2010), can evaluate the find and make recommendations regarding tr eatment. Paleontological resource materials may include resources such as fossils, plant impressions, or animal tracks preserved in rock. The qualified paleontologist shall contact the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County or another appropriate facility regarding any discoveries of paleontological resources.

If the qualified paleontologist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant paleontological resource, additional investigations and fossil recovery may be required to miti gate adverse impacts from Project implementation. If avoidance is not feasible, the paleontological resources shall be evaluated for their significance. If the resources are not significant, avoidance is not necessary. If the resources are significant, they shall be avoided to ensure no adverse effects, or such effects must be mitigated. Construction in that area shall not resume until the resource-appropriate measures are recommended, or the materials are determined to be less than significant. If the reso urce is significant and 1 of 755
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LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
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Impact

3.4.8 - GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the Project:

a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?

b. Conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?

Discussion
Impact #3.4.8a – Would the Project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Although construction of the proposed Project would result in temporary emissions of GHGs, the Project as a whole is not expected to generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly , that may have a significant impact on the environment. The Project GHG emissions would be primarily from mobile source activities during construction. Long-term operation of new wells and equipment would not result in the significant generation of GHG emissions.

The Project would not generate cumulatively considerable GHG impacts, nor would it conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. The Project will also not conflict with any el ements of the California Air Resources Board’s 2008 Climate Change Scoping Plan. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Impact

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Impact

3.4.9 - HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS
Would the Project:

a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?

b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?

c. Emit hazardous emissions or involve
handling hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within one -
quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?

d. Be located on a site that 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?

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?

f. Impair implementation of, or physically
interfere with, an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?

g. Expose people or structures , either directly
or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss,
injury, or death involving wildland fires?

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Impact #3.4. 9a – Would the Project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Construction of the Project would involve the temporary transport and use of minor quantities of hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, paints , and solvents. The types and quantities of hazardous materials to be used and stored on-site would not be of a significant amount to create a reasonably foreseeable upset or accident condition. The handling and transport of all hazardous materials on-site would be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations. State Route (SR) 43 and SR 46 would be the main Hazardous Materials Shipping Routes that would be utilized during the construction and operation of the Project (Kern County, 2009). There are City-adopted procedures and guidelines to prevent and minimize hazardous emergencies throughout all stages of construction and operation of the Project.

Construction
Small amounts of h azardous and non -hazardous materials and wastes would likely be transported to and from the Project site during the construction phase of the proposed Project. Construction would involve the use of some hazardous materials, such as diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, grease, solvents, adhesives, paints, and other petroleum-based products. These materials are commonly used during construction activities and would be removed and disposed of at an appropriate landfill or recycling facility . Workers would likely be trained to properly identify and handle all hazardous materials, following OSHA/CAL -OSHA regulations. Hazardous waste would be either recycled or disposed of at a permitted and licensed treatment and/or disposal facility. Any hazardous waste or debris that is generated during the construction of the proposed Project would be collected and transported away from the site and disposed of at an approved off -site landfill or another such facility While they are being used during construction, these materials are stored in appropriate storage locations and containers in the manner specified by the manufacturer and disposed of in accordance with local, federal, and State regulations. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Operations
During operation, personnel will perform a routine visual inspection of all water -related infrastructure, including wells, tanks, pipelines, and pumps. Employees will comply with all City adopted safety procedures in order to prevent and minimize leaks or spills. If applicable, Safety Data Sheets will be posted for each chemical used that will include precautionary statements for each chemical, first aid measures, firefighting measures, accidental release measures, handl ing and storage, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, disposal considerations, and transport information.

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4. 9b – Would the Project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
See the discussion on Impact #3.4.9a above.

There are no active Geologic Energy Management Division ( CalGEM) identified oil or gas fields in the Project vicinities, and there are no known existing or historical oil wells on the Project site s (CalGEM, 2022) . Consequently, it i s not expected that any wells would be impacted by the Project. Therefore, the Project impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.9c – Would the Project emit hazardous emissions or involve handling hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
See Impacts #3.4.9a and b above.

The schools within a quarter mile of any Project components are shown below in Table 3.4.9-

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Project Component Nearest School and Distance
Well 15 Early Ed Wasco H Street Child Development – 0.11 miles Wasco Demonstration Child Care – 0.22 miles
Early Ed Wasco 6th Street Child Development Center – 0.27 miles Well 10 James A. Forrest School – 0.1 miles
Well 7 Wasco High School – 0.1 miles
Well 8 Palm Avenue School – 0.2 miles

Construction activities of the proposed Project will result in the temporary use of hazardous materials and or substances, such as lubricant and diesel fuel, during construction. Exhaust from construction and related activities is expected to be minimal and would not create a significant impact. Once constructed, the operation of the Project components would not be considered hazardous. Therefore, the impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.9d – Would the Project be located on a site that 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? An online search was conducted to identify hazardous waste locations on or near the Project site. The search indicated that there are nine hazardous or toxic sites within the City of Wasco (EnviroStor, 2022). Of the nine sites, only one is active – Santa Fe Railroad property at 7th Street and H Street which is 0.13 miles southwest of Well No. 15. However, there are no habitable structures proposed for the site, and City staff would only be on site during routine maintenance activities; construction activities would be of short duration. Therefore, the implementation of the Project would not expose co nstruction or City employees to hazardous materials.

Available data indicates there is one open cleanup site in Wasco at 541 SR 46 (GeoTracker, 2022). This site is more than a half mile from any of the Project components. The cleanup site will not be impacted by the construction or operation of the Project and would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.

The Project is not located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites with the City’s General Plan FEIR (City of Wasco, 2016) and would not impact a listed site. There is no data identifying any facilities in the vicinity that might reasonably be anticipated to emit 1 of 755
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.9e – 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 haza rd or excessive noise for people residing or working in the Project area?
The Wasco-Kern County airport is approximately 0.5 miles west of Well No. 12 but is not within a half mile of any of the other Project sites. Well No. 12 is the only component within the airport influence area and is within the B-1 Zone, as identified in the Kern County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALCUP) (County of Kern, 2012). The B-1 Zone does not restrict or prohibit the construction and operation of governmental utilities or infrastructure such as well. However, none of the proposed Project sites, including Well No. 12 , are within an identified noise contour zone. Therefore, the Project would not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people working in the Project area and there would be a less -than- significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be a less-than-significant impact.

Impact #3.4.9f – Would the Project impair implementation of, or physically interfere with, an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The 2022 Kern County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) establishes an emergency management organization and assigns functions and tasks consistent with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System. The EOP includes goals and a framework for implementing effective emergency response (County of Kern, 2022). The Project will comply with all local regulations as stated in the EOP. The Project would also comply with the appropriate local and State requirements regarding emergency response plans and access. The proposed Project would not inhibit the ability of local roadways to continue to accommodate emergency response and evacuation activities. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact. 1 of 755
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.9g – Would the Project Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires? According to available data from Cal Fire, the entire City of Wasco, including the Project site, is within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) (Cal Fire, 2007) . The General Plan includes policies that would protect the Project and the community from fire dangers that would be followed during the construction and operation of the Project.

Construction activities and the Project operation are not expected to increase the risk of wildfires on and adjacent to the Project site s. The Project will comply with all applicable State and local standards as required by local fire codes . Therefore, the Project would have less-than-significant impacts.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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The analyses in this section are based in part on a Feasibility Analysis Report prepared for the Project (Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc., 2022) attached as Appendix C.

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Impact
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Impact

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3.4.10 - HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY

Would the Project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface 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 of amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would
result 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; or

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?

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As proposed, the Project will require minimal grading or other ground-disturbance activities that could cause soil erosion or sedimentati on that would degrade water surface quality.

Sites having existing water-related infrastructure that is being upgraded/rehabilitated are already clear of vegetation, and no grading will be necessary. The sites for the proposed four new wells (No 15 throug h No 18) are all one acre or less in size and will require minimal grading or ground disturbance ; thus, the potential for issues related to soil erosion or contaminated runoff is unlikely with implementation of standard BMPs . The Project’s surface or groun dwater water quality impacts are expected to be less than significant because water quality would improve as a result of the Project.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4. 10b – Would the Project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the Project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
One of the primary purposes of the propos ed Project is to improve current water quality conditions to meet State standards. The proposed Project would achieve compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act and State Water Resources Control Board standards for providing the residents of Wasco safe, c lean drinking water. Currently, the water from the wells exceeds the maximum contaminant levels for 1, 2, 3 -TCP and nitrate. The proposed Project has been analyzed and, with implementation, has been determined to bring drinking water quality within acceptable contaminant ranges.
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The proposed Project will improve the existing water quality by replacing wells with high levels of contaminants that exceed State thresholds . The replacement of the wells will not cause a decrease in existing groundwater supplies as they would supply the same amount of water as the existing wells. The water pumps and tanks, water treatment systems, and the rehabilitation of Well No. 2 will not impact groundwater or increase water demand.

Therefore, the Project will not impact groundwater levels or the production rates of local wells. As such , the Project's impact to groundwater recharge is considered to be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10c(i) –Would the Project 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?
The disturbance of soils on-site during construction that could cause erosion is minimal but may result in temporary construction impacts. Impacts from construction and operation are discussed below.

As discussed in Impact #3.4.10a above, potential impacts on water quality arising from erosion and sedimentation are expected to be localized and temporary during construction.

Construction-related erosion and sedimentation impacts as a result of soil disturbance would be less than significant. There are no water bodies present on the Project site, and therefore, the proposed Project would not change the course of any such drainages.

Existing drainage patt ern of the site and area would be affected by Project development because of the increase in impervious surfaces at the site. However, there will be a small addition in impervious surfaces ( tanks, pads, etc.), which could increase the potential for stormwater runoff and soil erosion. The construction of the Project includes drainage 1 of 755
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With implementation of BMPs, erosion or siltation on- or off-site is less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10c(ii) – Would the Project 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 substantially increase the rate of amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result flooding on- or off-site? See also Impact #3.4.10c(i) above.

The Project sites do not contain any water features, streams , or rivers. Existing drainage pattern of the site and area would be affected by Project development because of the increase in impervious surfaces at the site. However, there will be an addition of minimal impervious surfaces (tanks, pads, etc.), which could increase the potential for stormwater runoff and soil erosion. All Project components will comply with the City of Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 15 on-site stormwater retention standards. Stormwater will be maintained on -site or be allowed to percolate to the ground. The minimal amount of new impervious surfaces is not expected to substantially increase the rate of water runoff in a manner that results in flooding.

Once constructed, stormwater would either percolate to the ground or be maintained on site.

The Project would not cause substantial surface runoff that would result in flooding on- or off-site. Therefore, with mitigation, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10c(iii) – Would the Project 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 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? 1 of 755
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All Project components will comply with the City of Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 15 on- site stormwater retention standards. Impacts would be less than significant.

The Project would not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on - or off-site, contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems, nor provide additional sources of polluted runoff. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10c(iv) – Would the Project 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 impede or redirect flood flows?
Project-related activities of the Project would include soil -disturbing activities that could result in erosion and siltation, as well as the use of harmful and potentially hazardous materials required to operate vehicles and equipment.

As discussed in Section #3.4.4 b and 3.4.4c, there were no wetlands, Waters of the U.S. , or water features identified on the various Project sites. The various Project components are anticipated to be developed on relatively flat land and would not significantly alter existing drainage patterns or the course of a stream or river. Except for proposed Well No. 15, the Project components are not located within a flood hazard area. All Project components will comply with the City of Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 15 on-site stormwater rete ntion standards and would not impede or redirect flood flows.

Therefore, the Project will have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10d – Would the Project, in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to Project inundation?
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The Project site is not located near the ocean or a steep topographic feature (i.e., mountain, hill, bluff, etc.). Tsunamis are waves generated in oceans from seismic activity. Due to the inland location of the site, tsunamis are not considered a hazard for the site. Therefore, there is no potential for the site to be inundated by tsunami or mudflow.

A seiche is a wave generated by the periodic oscillation of a body of water whose period is a function of the resonant characteristics of the containing basin as controlled by its physical dimensions. There is no body of water within the vicinity of the Project site. There is no potential for the inundation of the Project site by seiche.

The Kern County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) identifies dams and levees throughout Kern County and their potential hazard classification. Figure 4 -24 of the Kern County MJHMP indicates dam inundation exposure at the Lake Isabella dam (Kern County, 2020) . Per Figure 4 -24, the City of Wasco is located outside of the inundation exposure zone. Additionally, Figure 4 -25 identifies levees within Kern County and shows that the City of Wasco is not likely to be impacted due to levee failure. Impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.10e – Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
See the response to Impact #3.4.10b above.

The Project would improve the well water quality. The Project will comply with all applicable local and State standards during construction and operation. This Project is not anticipated to use or substantially deplete groundwater supplies or conflict with any future adopted groundwater management plan. Therefore, this Project will have a less -than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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Impact #3.4.11a – Would the Project physically divide an established community? The Project sites are either existing City -owned property that supports water -related infrastructure, or they are undeveloped property. The proposed Project sites would not create a division between any established communities. The proposed Project would not physically divide an established community. Therefore, the Project will have no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.1 1b – Would the Project 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?
The City intends to change the current land use designation and zone district of the Well No. 17 property from R-1-6 to P-F. This will allow the City to utilize the property to develop the well as well as other city -related facilities. The change in land u se will ensure consistency between the intended land use and the land use designation.

The Project is consistent with the City’s General Plan and does not create a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation. As such, the proposed Project would not conflict with any

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3.4.11 - LAND USE AND PLANNING
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?

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Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Discussion
Impact #3.4.1 2a – Would the Project 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? The California Department of Conservation, Geological Survey classifies lands into Aggregate and Mineral Resource Zones (MRZs) based on guidelines adopted by the California State Mining and Geology Board, as mandated by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1974.

These MRZs identify whether known or inferred significant mineral resources are present in areas. Lead agencies are required to incorporate identified MRZs resource areas delineated by the State into their General Plans. The State has not identified any mineral resource zones within the Wasco planning area (City of Wasco, 2016).

As discussed in Impact # 3.4.9b, t he Project sites are not located in an identified CalGEM oilfield, and there are no known wells located on the sites. The proposed Project would not result in the loss of availability of mineral resources as the Project does not propose the extraction of mineral resources. Additionally, the proposed Project would not restrict the ability of mineral rights holders in the area to exercise their legal rights to access surrounding sites for the exploration and/or extraction of underlying oil research or other natural resources.

The proposed Project would not 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. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

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3.4.12 - MINERAL RESOURCES
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 locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan?

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LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.12b – Would the Project 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?
The proposed Project is not designated as a mineral recovery area (City of Wasco, 2016) .

The Project would not alter any existing plans that protect mineral resources. As a result, the proposed Project would not interfere with known mining operations but would not result in the loss of land designated for mineral and petroleum.

The proposed Project would not 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. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Impact #3.4.1 3a – Would the Project 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 a local general plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies?
The General Plan provides direction for the noise environment for the Project and identifies the policy for land uses that may generate noise and sensitive land uses that may be affected by noise generated elsewhere. The General Plan Policy is to provide noise considerations in the land use decision-making process.

The existing major sources of noise within the City are SR 43, SR 46, and railroad operations.

The closest Project site is approximately 0.5 miles away from SR 46 and SR 43. According to the General Plan’s Existing Railroad Noise Contour Map, the Project is currently within Noise Level 70 dBA CNEL (City of Wasco, 2016).

Construction-related noise levels and activities will be temporary and intermittent. The proposed Project will generate noise from the following construction equipment: well drill equipment, tractor, loaded truck, forklifts, generator, crane, paver, roller, compactor, and an air compressor. Additionally, traffic and the various other noises generally associated with

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3.4.13 - NOISE
Would the Project result in:

a. Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the vicinity of the Project in excess of
standards established in a local general plan
or noise ordinance or applicable standards
of other agencies?

b. Generation of excessive ground -borne
vibration or ground-borne 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?

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Once well drilling is completed, noise generation is anticipated to result in minimal increases in ambient noise from pumps and other equipment. However, the closest sensitive receptor is near proposed Well No. 16, which will be at least 100 feet away from residences. The highest noise levels associated with the Project would occur during well drilling. Well drilling is expected to generate noise levels of 90 dBA at a distance of 92 feet from the equipment source.

Table 3.4.13-1
Attenuation Distances from Project Noise Sources to 90 dBA Noise Contour Scenario Distance (feet)
Land Preparation 83
Well Drilling 92
Well Workover 81

Although noise levels exceeding the 90 dBA threshold for Project development and operation would not extend beyond the well site boundaries , implementation of Mitigation Measure MM NSE-1 will ensure the temporary noise impacts from construction-related activities will be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
MM NSE-1: During construction, the contractor shall implement the following measures:
a. All stationary construction equipment on the Project site shall be located so that noise-emitting objects or equipment face away from any potential sensitive receptors.
b. The construction contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is equipped with manufacturer-approved mufflers and baffles. During construction, stationary constru ction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
c. Construction activities shall take place during daylight hours, when feasible.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4.1 3b – Would the Project result in generation of excessive ground -borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels?
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Construction activities, in general, can have the potential to create ground-borne vibrations.

It is unlikely that any blasting or pile -driving would be required in connection with the construction of the Project. Construction activities most likely to cause vibration include heavy construct ion equipment and drilling. Therefore, the potential for ground -borne vibrations to occur as part of the construction of the Project is considered minimal.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published standard vibration velocities for construction equipment operations (Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S.

Department of Transportation, 2017). In general, the FTA architectural damage criterion for continuous vibrations (i.e., 0.2 inch/second) appears to be conservative even for sustained pile driving. Building damage can be cosmetic or structural. Ordinary buildings that are not particularly fragile would not experience any cosmetic damage (e.g., plaster cracks) at distances beyond 30 feet. This distance can vary substantially depending on the soil composition and underground geological layer between the vibration source and receiver.

In a ddition, not all buildings respond similarly to vibration generated by construction equipment. The typical vibration produced by construction equipment is illustrated in Table

3.4.13-2.

Table 3.4.13-2
Typical Vibration Levels for Construction Equipment
Equipment
Reference peak particle
velocity at 25 feet
(inches/second)1
Approximate peak particle
velocity at 100 feet
(inches/second)2
Loaded trucks 0.076 0.010
Vibratory
compactor/roller

0.210 0.026
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1 – Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Guidelines, May 2006. Table 12-2. 2 – Calculated using the following formula:

PPV equip = PPVref x (25/D)1.5
where: PPV (equip) = the peak particle velocity in inches/second of the equipment adjusted for the distance PPV (ref) = the reference vibration level in inches/second from Table 12-2 of the FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Guidelines
D = The distance from the equipment to the receiver

As indicated in Table 3.4.13-2, based on the FTA data, vibration velocities from typical heavy construction equipment that would be used during Project construction range from 0.076 to

0.210 inch-per-second peak particle velocity (PPV) at 25 feet from the source of activity.

With regard to the proposed Project, ground-borne vibration would be generated during site clearing activities on -site facilitated by implementation of the proposed Project. As demonstrated in Table 3.4-13-2, vibration levels at 100 feet would range from 0.010 to 0.026 PPV. Therefore, the anticipated vibration levels would not exceed the 0.2 inch -per-second PPV significance threshold during construction operations at the n earest receptors, which 1 of 755
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Buildings within the Project area would be better represented by the 0.5 inch -per-second PPV significance threshold (construction vibration damage criteria for reinforced concrete, steel, or timber buildings) (Kern County Planning Department, 2013). Therefore, vibration impacts associated with construction are anticipated to be less than significant.

Operation
Once constructed, the Project would not result in any activities that would create ground- borne vibrations. The Project is near the railroads, which are a common source of ground - borne vibration and intermittent noise exposure. However, the General Plan FEIR states the railway does not generate noise in excess of 80VdB, which is the FTA standard (City of Wasco, 2016) . The Project would be operated without the need for on-site employees.

Routine maintenance and emergency repairs would be the only likely scenario that would require on-site employees but would be temporary in nature. Thus, the proposed Project would not result in the exposure of persons to sensitive receptors or generat e excessive ground-borne vibration or ground -borne noise levels. Therefore , the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.13c – 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?
There are no private airstrips or airstrip land use plans within the city limits. The Project would not expose people residing or working in the Project area to excessive noise levels.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

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3.4.14 - POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the Project

a. Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes an d
businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?

b. Displace substantial numbe rs of existing
people or housing, necessi tating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?

Discussion
Impact #3.4.14a – Would the Project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for e xample, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? According to the 2017 -2021 American Community Survey, the City of Wasco has an estimated total population of 27,505. 86 percent of the population of the City is Hispanic or Latino, 6.3 percent is white, 0.9 percent is Asian and Pacific Islander, 5.5 percent is black, and

0.3 is American Indian or Alaska Native (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021a).

The median household income in the City is $40,532, compared with a median household income of $69,717 in the United States. Approximately 20.7 percent of the families in the City have incomes below the poverty level, compared with 9.1 percent in the United St ates (U.S.

Census Bureau, 2021b; U.S. Census Bureau, 2021c). The unemployment rate in the City was

4.3 percent compared with 3.9 percent for the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021d) .

As of November 2022, California’s unemployment rate is 4.1 percent (State of California Employment Development Department, 2022).

The proposed Project would not induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through the extension of roads or other infrastructure) . The Project would not introduce new housing or infrastructure. Therefore, there would be no impacts to the Project. □ □ □
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 4b – Would the Project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? See Impact#3.4.14a above.

Any construction needed for the Project would likely be done by existing City employees or construction workers residing in the City or the surrounding area, which would not require new housing. The Project sites will not displace existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. Therefore, the Project would have no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

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Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.15 - PUBLIC SERVICES
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 to other
performance objectives for any of the public
services:

i. (i) Fire protection?

ii. (ii) Police protection?

iii. (iii) Schools?

iv. (iv) Parks?

v. (v) Other public facilities?

Discussion
Impact #3.4.1 5a(i) – 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 to other performance objectives for any of the public services - Fire Protection? Fire protection for the Project is provided by the Kern County Fire Department. The County maintains Fire Station 31 at 2424 7 th Street in Wasco . The station is staffed with three personnel every day. The station houses a Type 1 Fire Engine, a Type 4 Patrol Unit, and a Type 1 Office of Emergency Services Water Tender. The average response time is less t han 10 minutes (City of Wasco, 2016).

The construction and operation of the proposed Project is not expected to increase the risk of fires on and adjacent to the Project site. Therefore, the impact would be less than significant.
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 5a(ii) – 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 constru ction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or to other performance objectives for any of the public services – Police Protection? The Kern County Sheriff’s Department prov ides law enforcement services to the City of Wasco. The Wasco substation is located at 748 F Street in Wasco and is located approximately a half mile from the Project site. The substation is staffed by 25 officers (two sergeants, 18 deputies, four senior d eputies, and the area commander), six clerks, and an aide who handles the civil process (City of Wasco, 2016).

The Project will not increase the local population and would not result in significant environmental impacts related to acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives of police protection services. Therefore, impacts related to police protection would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 5a(iii) – Would the Project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental fac ilities, 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 to other performance objectives for any of the public services – Schools? The Project is within the Wasco Union Elementary School District (District), which includes five school facilities , and the Wasco Union High School District, which includes two school facilities that service the City. The Project will not increase the population or require changes to the school facilities. Therefore, the Project will not impact the local school district.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.
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LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
There would be no impact.

Impact #3.4.15a(iv) – 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 to other performance objectives for any of the public services – Parks? According to the City of Wasco’s Urban Greening, Parks, and Open Space Mast er Plan, there are six acres of existing neighborhood parks and 41 acres of existing community parks (City of Wasco, 2016). The proposed Project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks. The proposed Project would not result in an increase in the local population.

The proposed Project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regiona l parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the envi ronment.

Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 5a(v) – 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 to other performance objectives for any of the public services – Other Public Facilities?
See Impact #3.4.15a above.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.
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Significant
Impact
Less than
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Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.16 - RECREATION
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 that might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment?

Discussion
Impact #3.4.16a – Would the Project Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
The proposed Project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and re gional parks. The proposed Project would not result in an increase in the local population .

Therefore, the Project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. There will not be physical deterioration of the facilities, and the Project will not require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities .

Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 6b – Would the Project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
See Impact #3.4.16a above.
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There would be a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Impact #3.4.1 7a – Would the Project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
The existing roadways providing the main circulation in the vicinity of the Project include the following as designated under the City of Wasco General Plan Circulation Element:
• SR 46 is a highway and serves as the main east/west thoroughfare. • SR 43 is a highway and serves as the main north/south thoroughfare for the City.

Access to Well 12 is located along McCombs Road, west of SR 43. • J Street is a truck route. Access to the Well 15 would be taken from J Street. In the vicinity of the Project , J Street is developed as a two -lane roadway with curb and gutter.
• Central Avenue is a n arterial. Central Avenue south of SR 46 is improved or w ill be improved with Class II bikeways. Proposed Wells 16, 17, and 18 will take access from Central Avenue.

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Evaluation
The new CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) was adopted in December 2018 by the California Natural Resources Agency. These revisions to the CEQA Guidelines criteria for determining the significance of transportation impacts are primarily focused on projects

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.17 - TRANSPORTATION
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?

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The newly adopted guidance provides that a Lead Agency may elect to be governed by the provisions of this section immediately. Beginning on July 1, 2020, the provisions of this section shall apply Statewide. To date, the City has not yet formally adopted transportation significance thresholds or transportation impact analysis procedures. Since the regulations of SB 743 have not been finalized or adopted by the City, traffic delay remains the measure used to determine the significance of a traffic impact. Therefore, impacts related to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) would be less than significant.

Development of the Project sites is required to comply with City standards for driveway development. Construction-related traffic is anticipated to be short -term and would not significantly impact existing or planned circulation infrastructure. The proposed operation of the Project does no t require on-site employees and would have minimal impact on the City’s circulation system. The proposed Project will not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle , and pedestrian facilities, and would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 7b – Would the Project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
See Impact #3.4.17a above.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.1 7c – Would the Project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
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Therefore, the Project will have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.17d – Would the Project result in inadequate emergency access? The proposed Project would be required to comply with all emergency access requirements adopted and set forth in the City of Wasco Municipal Code. Project site development will be required to comply with applicable emergency access standards from local and State authorities.

As described above, increased Project-related traffic would not cause a significant increase in congestion and or significantly worsen the existing service levels at intersections on area roads; therefore, Project-related traffic would not affect emergency access to the Project site or any other surrounding location s. The proposed Project would not require closures of public roads, which could inhibit access by emergency vehicles. For these reasons , construction and operation would have a less-than-significant impact on emergency access.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Impact
Less than
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Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.18 - TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the Project:

a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource,
defined in Public Resources Code Section
21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural
landscape that is geographically defined in
terms of the size and scope of the landscape,
sacred place, or object with cultural value to a
California Native American tribe, and that is:

i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k), or

ii. A resource determined by the Lead Agency, in
its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying
the criteria set forth in subdivisio n (c) of
Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the
Lead Agency shall consider the significance of
the resource to a California Native American
tribe.

Discussion
The discussion below is based on the Cultural Resources Technical Memo completed for the Project, attached as Appendix B (QK, 2022).

Impact #3.4.1 8a(i) – Would the Project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is – listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)?
See the discussion presented in Section 3.4.5 - Cultural Resources, Impacts #3.4.5a through

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Upon any ground-breaking activity, there is the possibility of uncovering an object of cultural value. Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2 must be implemented if any artifacts or human remains are discovered. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact with mitigation incorporated.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4.1 8a(ii) – Would the Project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native Ameri can tribe, and that is – a resource determined by the Lead Agency , in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 50 24.1, the Lead Agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe? See discussion for Impacts #3.4.5a through#3.4.5c and Impact #3.4.18a(i) above.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

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Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.19 - UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS

Would the Project:

a. Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment , or stormwater
drainage, electric 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 that 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?

Discussion
This analysis relied upon a review of applicable requirements of the California Region al Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) and the Wasco General Plan.

Impact #3.4.19a – Would the Project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, or stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
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The proposed new water wells would be subject to applicable State and local standards for well drilling , including Kern County well drilling and abandoning requirements. The proposed well sites will connect to the City’s existing water distribution system. With the compliance of State and local regulations for well development and water quality, the development of the Project would not result in a significant environmental effect . The Project sites would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities.

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) provides electricity to the City. The Project will connect to existing PG&E transmission lines. The Project would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wast ewater treatment, stormwater drainage, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. As a result, the Project is considered to be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.19b – Would the Project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the Project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
The City provides domestic water from six active wells out of nine (two wells are inactive , and another only provides irrigation water for the Valley Rose Golf Course) (City of Wasco, 2016). The City estimates water use demand to be 6,661 AFY in 2015 and would increase to 17,397 AFY by 2035. The City of Wasco General Plan indicates that the combined capacity of water wells is 15,476 AFY. The Project intends to drill new wells, improve existing wells, and build support infrastructure that will continue to meet the needs of the City and its residents.

The City’s water conservation program, the “No Waste” Ordinance , assists in ensuring a reliable water supply that meets federal, State, and local standards. Other planned infrastructure projects listed in the City of Wasco General Plan would allow the City to continue to provide a reliable water supply for its service area. Compliance of the Project with the Kern Groundwater Authority Groundwater Sustainabil ity Plan (GSP) would also ensure sustainable groundwater suppl y goals are met. With consideration of the City’s efforts for water conservation and groundwater recharge, in addition to compliance with applicable State and GSP requirements, the Project’s purpose for meeting the City’s current and future potable water demands would have less -than-significant impacts on available water supplies and would be sufficient for foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years.
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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.19c – Would the Project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that 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? See Impact #3.4.19a and b.

The proposed Project does not include the construction of habitable structures . Therefore, there will be no increase in wastewater, and the Project would have no impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less-than-significant impact.

Impact #3.4.1 9d – Would the Project 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?
Implementation of the proposed Project would not increase the demand for solid waste disposal. During temporary construction, unused construction materials, which are not anticipated to contain hazardous materials, would be collected and transported away f rom the site.

Solid waste that is collected during construction will be disposed of at the Shafter/Wasco Landfill and the Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Landfill. These landfills are owned and operated by the Kern County Waste Management Department. The Shafter/Wasco Landfill is the City’s primary landfill, while the Bena Landfill accepts some refuse from industrial uses within the City. Both of these facilities are designated as Class III landfills and have the capacity to serve projected solid waste di sposal needs through December 2053 and April 2046, respectively (CalRecycle, 2020). As noted previously, residual water or byproducts of the filtration process will be taken and disposed of at an appropriate Class II nonhazard ous materials landfill. Once operational, the Project would not generate municipal waste.

The Project, in compliance with federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste, would dispose of all waste generated on-site at an approved solid waste facility.

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less-than-significant impact.

Impact #3.4.19e – Would the Project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? See discussion for Impact #3.4.19d.

As stated above, the Wasco-Shafter Landfill has the available capacity to accommodate solid waste generated by the proposed Project. Therefore, the proposed Project would not be expected to significantly impact K ern County landfills. The proposed Project would be required to comply with all federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Therefore, implementation of the proposed Project would result in a less-than- significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Impact
Less than
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with
Mitigation
Incorporated

Less-than-
Significant
Impact

No
Impact

3.4.20 - WILDFIRE
If located in or near state responsibility areas or
lands classified as very high fire hazard severity
zones, 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
concentration 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 slope instability, or drainage
changes?

Discussion
Impact #3.4.20a – If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the Project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
See also Impact #3.4.9f regarding emergency response.

The City of Wasco is not within close proximity to High Fire Hazard Zones (City of Wasco, 2016).

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The proposed Project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.20b – If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the Project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wi ldfire risks, and thereby expose Project occupants to, pollutant concentration from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? The Project will be constructed and operated in existing developed areas. The City’s General Plan does not identify the Project site as an area with a high fire threat (City of Wasco, 2016).

The Project area s are generally flat. Prevailing winds in the City typically occur from the northwest at an a verage speed of five to 10 miles per hour (City of Wasco, 2016) . By implementing State and local fire code requirements , the Project would not exacerbate the risk of exposure of Project occupants to wildfire. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.20c – If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the Project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fi re risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
See Impacts # 3.4.9a and g, #3.4.20a and b above.
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Based on available data, the nearest electric transmission line is along SR 46 (California Energy Commission, 2020) . The Project would not require the installation or maintenance of additional distribution lines. Therefore, the Project would not exacerbate fire risk or result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment, and impacts would be less than significant.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

Impact #3.4.20d – If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the Project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post- fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
See Impacts # 3.4.9a and g, #3.4.20a, b, and c above.

The Project is not located near State responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones. The City and the Project sites are topographically flat land. There are no slopes on or near the property, and the Project would not expose the people or structures to significant risks from downslope or downstream flooding or landslides due to a result of runoff, post-fire instability, or drainage changes.

Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
No mitigation is required.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
Impacts would be less than significant.

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Discussion
Impact #3.4. 21a – Does the Project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self -sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, subs tantially 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?
As evaluated in this IS/MND, the proposed Project would not substantially d egrade the quality of the environment; substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels; threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; reduce the number or restric t the range of an endangered, rare, or threatened species; or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. With implementation of the mitigation measures recommended in this

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Significant
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3.4.21 - MANDATORY FINDINGS OF

SIGNIFICANCE

a. Does the Project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self -sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, substantially reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or en-
dangered plant or animal, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?

b. Does the Project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable”
means that the incremental effects of a
Project are significant when viewed in
connection with the effects of past Projects,
the effects of other current Projects, and the
effects of probable future Projects.)

c. Does the Project have environmental effects
that would cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?

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MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM BIO -1 through MM BIO-6 and MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Project would have a less-than-significant impact with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4. 21b - Does the Project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a Project are significant when viewed in connection wi th the effects of past Projects, the effects of other current Projects, and the effects of probable future Projects.)? As described in the impact analyses in Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4. 20 of this IS/MND, any potentially significant impacts of the proposed Project would be reduced to a less -than- significant level following the incorporation of the mitigation measures listed. The proposed Project would not otherwise combine with impacts of r elated development to add considerably to any cumulative impacts in the region. With mitigation, the proposed Project would not have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.

Therefore, the Project would have a less -than-cumulatively-considerable impact with mitigation incorporated.

MITIGATION MEASURE(S)
Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM BIO -1 and MM BIO-6, MM CUL -1 through MM CUL-2, MM GEO-1, MM NSE-1.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Project would have a less-than-significant impact with mitigation incorporated.

Impact #3.4.21c - Does the Project have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? All of the Project’s impacts, both direct and indirect that are attributable to the Project were identified and mitigated. The Project mitigation measures will substantially reduc e or eliminate the impacts of the Project. Therefore, the proposed Project would not either directly or indirectly cause substant ial adverse effects on human beings because all potentially adverse direct impacts of the proposed Project are identified as having no impact, less-than-significant impact, or less-than-significant impact with mitigation. 1 of 755
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Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM BIO -1 and MM BIO-6, MM CUL -1 through MM CUL-2, MM GEO-1, and, MM NSE-1.

LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
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Lead Agency- City of Wasco
• Scott Hurlbert- City Manager
• Maria Lara- Assistant City Manager

Consultants –
QK
• Jaymie Brauer – Project Manager QA/QC
• Thomas Kobayashi – Lead Author
• Robert E. Parr, MS, RPA– Cultural and Tribal Resources Trinity Environmental Consultants (Air Quality)
• Matt Daniel – Senior Consultant

Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc (Feasibility Analysis)
• Curtis Skaggs, PE

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SECTION 5 - BIBLIOGRAPHY
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County of Kern. (2012). Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

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Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc. (2022). Feasibility Analysis Report for a Water Treatment Strategy for the City’s Water Supply – Amendment No. 1.

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Aesthetics
No Mitigation required.

Agriculture and Forest Resources
No Mitigation required.

Air Quality
No Mitigation required.

Biological Resources
#1 BIO-1 (for new well sites No. 15, No. 16, No. 17, and No. 18): Within 14 days prior to the start of Project ground-disturbing activities, a pre- construction survey with a 500 -foot buffer, where land access is permitted, shall be conducted by a qualified biologist knowledgeable in the identification of special status species such as San Joaquin kit fox (SJKF), burrowing owl (WEBO), etc. If dens/burrows/nests that could support any of these s pecial-status species are discovered during the pre -construction survey, the avoidance buffers outlined below shall be established, and den or burrow monitoring will be conducted in accordance with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012) and USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance.

If any burrowing owl burrows are observed during the
preconstruction survey, avoidance measures shall be consistent with those included in the CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012). If occupied burrowing owl burrows are observed outside of the breeding season (September 1 through January 31) and within 250 feet o f proposed construction activities, a passive relocation effort may be instituted in accordance with the guidelines established by the California Burrowing Owl Consortium (1993) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (2012). During the Within 14 days prior to
any construction-
related activities.

Lead Agency, Qualified
Biologist; U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, if
necessary; and California
Department of Fish and
Wildlife if necessary.

Steps to Compliance:

A. A qualified biologist shall be responsible for a preconstruction survey.

B. If necessary, the qualified biologist shall contact CDFW and USFWS to determine next steps.

C. If necessary, the qualified biologist shall implement next steps in consultation with the wildlife agencies.

D. The qualified biologist shall prepare a brief report to be submitted to the wildlife agencies within 5 days of completion of the preconstruction survey.

E. Lead Agency shall verify compliance.
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breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a 500 -foot (minimum) buffer zone shall be maintained unless a qualified biologist verifies through noninvasive methods that either the birds have not begun egg laying and incubation or that juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival.

Den(s) or burrow(s) may be monitored using trail cameras or tracking medium such as diatomaceous earth. If no species are detected for a minimum of four consecutive days/nights, the den or burrow may be burrow-scoped and plugged with a filled sandbag under the direct supervision of a qualified and approved by CDFW biologist. All tunnels must be examined for animal presence before plugging with a sandbag to ensure no burrowing owls, kit foxes, or other animals are hiding inside.

No work shall occur within these buffers unless the biologist approves and monitors the activity. A copy of the pre -construction survey report shall be submitted to the lead agency as evidence of compliance.

SJKF
Potential or Atypical den – 50 feet
Known den – 100 feet
Natal Den –Contact CDFW for consultation
#2 BIO-2 (: The following avoidance and minimization measures shall be implemented during all phases of the Project to reduce the potential for impact from the Project. They are modified from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered SJKF Prior to or Dur ing Ground Disturbance (USFWS 2011, Appendix F).

All phases Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

Steps to Compliance:

A. The measures listed are to be followed while Project is implemented.

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a. All food-related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers. All food-related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers and removed at least once a week from the construction or Project site.
b. Construction-related vehicle traffic shall be restricted to established roads and predetermined ingress and egress
corridors, stagin g, and parking areas. Vehicle speeds shall not exceed 20 miles per hour (mph) within the Project site. c. To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit fox or other animals during construction, the contractor shall cover all excavated, steep-walled holes or trenc hes more than two feet deep at the close of each workday with plywood or similar materials. If holes or trenches cannot be covered, one or more escape ramps constructed of earthen fill or wooden planks shall be installed in the trench. Before such holes or trenches are filled, the contractor shall thoroughly inspect them for entrapped animals.

All construction-related pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored on the Project site shall be thoroughly insp ected for wildlife before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in anyway. If at any time an entrapped or injured kit fox is discovered, work in the immediate area shall be temporarily halted and USFWS and CDFW shall be consulted.
d. Kit foxes are attracted to den -like structures such as pipes and may enter stored pipes and become trapped or injured. All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater that are stored at a construction site for one or more overnight periods shall be thoroughly inspected for kit foxes before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or B. A pre-construction survey shall be sent to the Lead Agency.

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otherwise used or moved in any way. If a kit fox is discovered inside a pipe, that section of pipe shall not be moved unti l the USFWS and CDFW have been consulted. If necessary, and under the direct supervision of the biologist, the pipe may be moved only once to remove it from the path of construction activity, until the fox has escaped.
e. No pets, such as dogs or cats, shall be permitted on the Project sites to prevent harassment, mortality of kit foxes, or destruction of dens.
f. Use of anti-coagulant rodenticides and herbicides in Project sites shall be restricted. This is necessary to prevent primary or secondary poisoning of kit foxes and the depletion of prey populations on which they depend. All uses of such compounds shall observe label and other restrictions mandated by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other State and Federal legislation, as well as additional Project -related restrictions deemed necessary by the USFWS and CDFW. If rodent control must be conducted, zinc phosphide shall be used because of the proven lower risk to kit foxes.
g. A representative shall be appointed by the Project proponent who will be the contact source for any employee or contractor who might inadvertently kill or injure a kit fox or who finds a dead, injured or entrapped kit fox. The representative shall be identified during the employee education program and their name and telephone number shall be provided to the USFWS.
h. The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office of USFWS and CDFW shall be notified in writing within three working days of the accidental death or injury to a SJKF during Projec t-related activities. Notification must include the date, time, and location of the incident or of the finding of a dead or injured animal and I I I
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any other pertinent information. The USFWS contact is the Chief of the Division of Endangered Species, at the add resses and telephone numbers below. The CDFW contact can be reached at (559) 243-4014 and [email protected].
i. All sightings of the SJKF shall be reported to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). A copy of the reporting form and a topographic map clearly marked with the location of where the kit fox was observed shall also be provided to the Service at the address below.
j. Any Project -related information required by the USFWS or questions concerning the above conditions, or their
implementation may be directed in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at: Endangered Species Division, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W 2605, Sacramento, California 95825 -1846, phone:
(916) 414-6620 or (916) 414-6600.
k. New sightings of SJKF should be reported to the CNDDB.

#3 BIO-3 (for new well sites No. 15, No. 16, No. 17 and No. 18): If all Project activities are completed outside of the Swainson’s hawk nesting season (February 15 through August 31), this mitigation measure does not apply.

Nesting surveys for the Swainson’s hawks shall be conducted in accordance with the protocol outlined in the Recommended Timing and Methodology for Swainson’s Hawk Nesting Surveys in
California’s Central Valley (CDFG 2000). If potential Swainson’s hawk nests or nesting substrates are located within 0.5 miles of the Project site, then those nests or substrates must be monitored for activity on a routine and repeating basis throughout the breeding season, or until Swainson’s hawks or other raptor species are verified to be using them. The protocol recommends that the following visits be made to each nest or nesting site: one visit during Before construction if
initiated during nesting
season (February 15 to
August 31)
Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

Steps to Compliance:

A. If ground -disturbing activities are anticipated to be completed during Swainson’s hawk nesting season, a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey.

B. The qualified biologist shall prepare a brief report to be submitted to the wildlife agen cies within 5 days of completion of the preconstruction survey.

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January 1–March 20 to identify potential nest sites, three visits during March 20–April 5, three visits during April 5–April 20, and three visits during June 10–July 30. A fewer number of visits may be permissible if deemed adequate by the City after consultation with a qualified biologist. To meet the minimum level of protection for the species, surveys shall be completed for at least the two survey periods immediately prior to Project-related ground disturbance activities. If Swainson's hawks are not found to nest within the BSA, then no further action is warranted.
#4 BIO-4: If an active Swainson’s hawk nest is discovered at any time within 0.5 mile of active construction, a qualified biologist shall complete an assessment of the potential for current construction activities to impact the nest. The assessment will consider the type of construction activities, the location of construction relative to the nest, the visibility of construction activities from the nest location, and other existing disturbances in the area that are not related to construction activities of this Project. Based on this assessment, the biologist shall determine if construction activities can proceed, and the level of nest monitoring required. Construction activities shall not occur within 500 feet of an active nest but depending upon conditions at the site this distance may be reduced. Full-time monitoring to evaluate the effects of construction activities on nesting Swainson’s hawks may be required. The qualified biologist shall have the authority to stop work if it is determined that Project construction is disturbing the nest. These buffers may need to increase depending on the sensitivity of the nest location, the sensitivity of the nesting Swainson’s hawk to disturbances, and at the discretion of the qualified biologist

Active construction
during nesting season
(February 1 to
September 15)
Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

A. If an active nest is discovered, the qualified biologist shall prepare an assessment.

B. If active nests are found during the survey or at any time during construction of the Project, an avoidance buffer ranging of 500 feet may be required, with the avoidance buffer from any specific nest being determined by a qualified biologist.

C. Work is to c ontinue under approval and guidance of qualified biologist.
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#5 BIO-5 (for new well sites No. 15, No. 16, No. 17, and No. 18): If construction is planned outside the nesting period for raptors (other than burrowing owl) and migratory birds (February 1 to August 15), no mitigation shall be required. If construction is planned during the nesting season for migratory birds and raptors, a preconstruction survey to identify active bird nests shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to evaluate the site and a 250-foot buffer for migratory birds and a 500-foot buffer for raptors. If nesting birds are identified during the survey, active raptor nests shall be avoided by 500 feet and all other migratory bird nests shall be avoided by 250 feet.

Avoidance buffers may be reduced if a qualified on-site monitor determines that encroachment into the buffer area is not affecting nest building, the rearing of young, or otherwise affecting the breeding behaviors of the resident birds. Because nesting birds can establish new nests or produce a second or even third clutch at any time during the nesting season, nesting bird surveys shall be repeated every 30 days as construction activities are occurring throughout the nesting season.

No construction or earth-moving activity shall occur within a non- disturbance buffer until it is determined by a qualified biologist that the young have fledged (left the nest) and have attained sufficient flight skills to avoid Project construction areas. Once the migratory birds or raptors have completed nesting and young have fledged, disturbance buffers will no longer be needed and may be removed, and monitoring may cease.

Before construction if
initiated during nesting
season (February 1 to
September 15)
Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

A. A preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted within 14 days prior to the start of construction.

B. If active nests are found during the survey or at any time during construction of the Project, an avoidance buffer ranging from 50 feet to 500 feet may be required, with the avoidance buffer from any specific nest being determined by a qualified biologist.

C. Work is to continue under approval and guidance of qualified biologist.
#6 BIO-6 (for new well sites No. 15, No. 16, No. 17, and No. 18): Prior to the initiation of construction activities, all construction personnel Prior to construction Project proponent, Lead
Agency

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shall attend a Worker Environmental Awareness Training program developed and presented by a qualified biologist. It shall include the components described below:
a. Information on the life history and identification of special-status species that may occur or that may be affected by Project activities. The program shall also discuss the legal protection status of each such species, the definition of “take” under the FESA and CESA, measures the Project proponent/operator shall implement to protect the species, reporting requirements, specific measures for workers to avoid take of special-status plant and wildlife species , and penalties for violation of the requirements outlined in the CEQA mitigation measures and agency permit requirements.

A. The Project contractor shall ensure all construction workers complete the Worker Environmental Awareness Training program which shall be viewed prior to construction.

Cultural Resources
#7 CUL-1: If prehistoric or historic-era cultural materials are encountered during construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall halt until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the find and make recommendations. Cultural resource m aterials may include prehistoric resources such as flaked and ground stone tools and debris, shell, bone, ceramics, and fire-affected rock, as well as historic resources such as glass, metal, wood, brick, or structural remnants. If the qualified archaeologist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource, additional investigations may be required to mitigate adverse impacts from Project implementation. These additional studies may include avoidance, testing, and evaluation or data recovery excavation. Implementation of the mitigation measure below would ensure that the proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. In the event cultural resources are discovered, the archaeologist will notify the agencies.

During construction Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

Steps to Compliance:

A. If necessary, work shall cease and the project proponent shall retain a qualified archaeologist and/or paleontologist to assess finds and recommended procedures.

B. The qualified cultural resources specialist shall assess the significance of the find and determine next steps.

C. The Lead Agency shall verify compliance.

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#8 MM CUL-2: If human remains are discovered during construction or operational activities, further excavation or disturbance shall be prohibited pursuant to Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The specific protocol, guidelines, and channels of communication outlined by the Native American Heritage
Commission, in accordance with Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code (Chapter 1492, Statutes of 1982, Senate Bill 297), and Senate Bill 447 (Chapter 44, Statutes of 1987), shall be followed. Section 7050.5(c) shall guide the potential Native American involvement, in the event of discovery of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner.

During construction and
operational activities
Lead Agency, Project
operators, contractors

A. If necessary, work shall cease and the project proponent shall retain a qualified archaeologist to assess finds and recommended procedures.

B. The qualified cultural resources specialist shall assess the significance of the find and determine next steps.

C. The Lead Agency shall verify compliance.

Energy
No Mitigation required.

Geology and Soils
#9 GEO-1: If any paleontological resources are encountered during ground disturbance activities, all work within 25 feet of the find shall halt until a qualified paleontologist as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Standard Procedures for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts to Paleontological Resources (2010), can evaluate the find and make recommendations regarding treatment. Paleontological resource materials may include resources such as fossils, plant impressions, or animal tracks preserved in rock.

The qualified paleontologist shall contact the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County or other appropriate facility regarding any discoveries of paleontological resources.

Steps to Compliance:

A. The Project proponent shall retain a qualified paleontologist if a paleontological resource is potentially identified during ground - disturbing activities.

B. The qualified paleontologist shall asses the significance of the find and determine next steps.

C. The Lead Agency shall verify compliance.
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mitigate adverse impacts from Project implementation. If avoidance is not feasible, the paleontological resources shall be evaluated fo r their significance. If the resources are not significant, avoidance is not necessary. If the resources are significant, they shall be avoided to ensure no adverse effects, or such effects must be mitigated.

Construction in that area shall not resume unti l the resource appropriate measures are recommended or the materials are determined to be less than significant. If the resource is significant and fossil recovery is the identified form of treatment, then the fossil shall be deposited in an accredited and permanent scientific institution. Copies of all correspondence and reports shall be submitted to the Lead Agency.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
No Mitigation required.

Hazardous Materials
No Mitigation required.

Hydrology and Water Quality
No Mitigation required.

Land Use and Planning
No Mitigation required.

Mineral Resources
No Mitigation required.

Noise
#10 NSE-1: During construction, the contractor shall implement the following measures:
a. All stationary construction equipment on the Project site shall be located so that noise emitting objects or equipment faces away from any potential sensitive receptors.
b. The construction contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is equipped with manufacturer-approved mufflers and During construction Lead Agency, Project
contractors

Steps to Compliance:

1. Project proponent shall implement the listed measures during construction of the Project.

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baffles. During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
c. Construction activities shall take place during daylight hou rs, when feasible.

Population and Housing
No Mitigation required.

Public Services
No Mitigation required.

Recreation
No Mitigation required.

Traffic and Transportation
No Mitigation required.

Tribal Cultural Resources
Implement Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2.

Utilities and Service Systems
No Mitigation required.

Wildfire
No Mitigation required.

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SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL

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SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL ASSESSMENT

Water System Improvement & Treatment Project
Wasco, California

Prepared For:

QK, Inc.
5080 California Avenue, Suite 220
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Prepared By:

TRINITY CONSULTANTS
4900 California Avenue, Suite 420A
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661.282.2200

December 2022

Project 220505.0197

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1-1

1.1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Statement of Finding ................................................................................................ 1-1

2. PROJECT INFORMATION 2-1

2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Project Location ........................................................................................................ 2-1

3. SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL QUALIFICATION 3-1

4. AIR QUALITY IMPACTS THRESHOLDS AND EVALUATION METHODOLGY 4-1

4.1 SJVACPD Significance Criteria ................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Thresholds for Ambient Air Quality Impacts ............................................................. 4-2

4.3 Thresholds for Hazardous Air Pollutants ................................................................... 4-2

5. PROJECT-RELATED EMISSIONS 5-1

5.1 Short-Term Criteria Pollutant Emissions ................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Long-Term Criteria Pollutant Emissions .................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ........................................................................................ 5-2

5.4 Potential Impacts to Visibility to Nearby Class 1 Areas ............................................. 5-2

5.5 Potential Odor Impacts ............................................................................................. 5-2

5.6 Ambient Air Quality Impacts ..................................................................................... 5-3

5.7 Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC) Impacts ....................................................................... 5-3

5.8 Potential Impact on Sensitive Receptors .................................................................. 5-5

6. CONCLUSIONS 6-1

7. REFERENCES 7-1
APPENDIX A. PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN 7-1
APPENDIX B. CALEEMOD EMISSIONS ESTIMATES OUTPUT FILES B-1 APPENDIX C. HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT MODELING FILES C-1

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Table 3-1. Industrial Projects SPAL Reference Sizes 3-1 Table 4-1. SJVAPCD Air Quality Thresholds of Significance - Criteria Pollutants 4-1 Table 4-2. Measures of Significance – Toxic Air Contaminants 4-2 Table 5-1. Construction Emissions 5-1
Table 5-2. Total Project Operational Emissions 5-2
Table 5-3. Potential Maximum Impacts Predicted by HARP 5-4

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1.1 Executive Summary
Trinity Consultants has completed a limited air quality assessment for the City of Wasco’s Water System Improvement and Treatment Project. The Project consists of the installation of four new wells, rehabilitation of one existing well, installation of a granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment vessel, a new 1,000,000- gallon storage tank, installation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, updates to the City’s SCADA system and the abandonment of 4 existing wells. This project (Project) will be located in Wasco, California and a map of the various project areas can be found in Appendix A.

This limited air quality assessment uses the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s (SJVAPCD) screening tool, Small Project Analysis Level (SPAL)1. This assessment was prepared pursuant to the SJVAPCD’s Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (GAMAQI)2, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code 21000 to 21189) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 – 15387).

1.2 Statement of Finding
Based on the thresholds established by the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI, the emissions estimates prepared pursuant to this limited air quality assessment do not exceed the SJVAPCD’s established emissions thresholds and significance thresholds for all CEQA air quality determinations; this Project would therefore not pose a significant impact to the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin and would have a less than significant air quality impact.

1 SJVAPCD, 2020, http://www.valleyair.org/transportation/CEQA%20Rules/GAMAQI-SPAL.PDF. 2 SJVAPCD, 2015, https://www.valleyair.org/transportation/GAMAQI.pdf. 1 of 755

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2.1 Introduction
The Project site is located in the community of Wasco, California. The Water System Improvement & Treatment Project includes drilling four new municipal water wells to replace existing water supply wells that exceed the State of California MCL for 1,2,3-TCP and occasionally for Nitrate. The proposed wells (Well No. 15, Well No. 16, Well No. 17, Well No. 18) will undergo a test well phase will involve the drilling of four test water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately 9 months. Next a production well drilling phase will involve the drilling of four municipal water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately 12 months.

Finally, the well equipping and site development phase will involve the equipping of four municipal water wells and is anticipated to involve approximately 24 months.

The existing City Well No. 12 has 1,2,3-TCP that exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL). The City will install granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment to remove 1,2,3-TCP from the raw water. The estimated time from installation of the GAC vessels to being fully operational is 11 months. Additionally, the existing Well No. 2 has been out of service and inoperable for several years; however, the City intends to rehabilitate this well and utilize it for potable water service. The work includes replacing the vertical turbine pump, vertical hollow shaft electric motor, well discharge piping, hydropneumatics tank, electrical and controls. The estimated time to rehabilitate Well No. 2 is 16 months. The project will also include the construction of a 1.0 MG storage tank and booster pump station near proposed wells 15, 17, and at the southeast corner of Poso Drive and Wasco Avenue and is anticipated to be completed within a 11-month period.

An Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System will be installed throughout the City to remotely collect customer water usage data in real time for each of the water service meters. This will include the installation of a meter interface unit at each service meter throughout the City and the wireless transmission of data to the City via a fixed network. Finally, the existing City SCADA system will be modified and updated to include the above noted water system improvements including, but not limited to the four new water well facilities, new 1.0 MG storage tanks and booster pumping stations, the Well No. 12 1,2,3-TCP treatment, and the rehabilitation of Well No. 2. Upon completion of the project, the existing City Wells that are being replaced – Well No. 7, No. 8, No. 10, and No. 11 will be abandoned of all pump equipment, piping, electrical, and appurtenances. The wells will be abandoned by filling with concrete and performing all work in accordance with County of Kern requirements.

2.2 Project Location
The Project is located in the city of Wasco, California. Proposed Well No. 15 One of the well sites will be located on the northwest corner of J Street and 9th Street. Well No. 16 will be located on the southwest corner of Poso Drive and Martin Street. Well No. 17 will be located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue. Well No. 18 will be located on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Margalo Street. The granular activated charcoal vessels will be installed at the site of the existing City Well No. 12 which is located on the south side of McCombs Road. Rehabilitation of the existing City Well No. 2 will occur at the site located on the north side of Highway 46 and west of Leonard Avenue. A storage tank and booster pumping station will be constructed at the Booth Property located south of Poso Drive and east of Wasco Avenue. A map of the listed locations along with the proposed well abandonment sites can be found in Appendix A.

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3. SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL QUALIFICATION
This assessment was prepared pursuant to the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI2, the CEQA (Public Resources Code 21000 to 21189) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 – 15387). The SJVAPCD created the SPAL screening tool to streamline air quality assessments of commonly encountered projects. According to GAMAQI, the SJVAPCD “pre-calculated the emissions on a large number and types of projects to identify the level at which they have no possibility of exceeding the emissions thresholds”3.

The SJVAPCD SPAL process established review parameters to determine whether a project qualifies as a “small project.” A project that is found to be “less than” the established parameters has “no possibility of exceeding criteria pollutant emissions thresholds”1. The Project is predominantly construction related, as it is an upgrade to an existing Drinking Water Distribution System, and the operations are limited to maintenance of the well and tank sites, including pumps and generators. Due to the nature of the Project, “User Defined Industrial” land use was used in CalEEMod. Table 3-1 presents the industrial project sizes that are “deemed to have a less than significant impact on air quality”2.

Table 3-1. Industrial Projects SPAL Reference Sizes
Land Use
Category – Industrial
Project Size
(square feet)*
ADT One-Way for
all Fleet Types
(except HHDT)
ADT One-Way for
HHDT Trips Only
General Light Industry 280,000
550 70 Heavy Industry 900,000
Industrial Park 295,000
Manufacturing 472,000
Proposed Project** 67,780 1 0
SPAL Exceeded? No No No
*Project size based on SPAL Table 4(a)(b), as posted on SJVAPCD webpage:
https://www.valleyair.org/transportation/CEQA%20Rules/GAMAQI-SPAL.PDF **Proposed Project size includes the estimated area where construction activities will take place (2 x 1024 square feet) and square footage of piping trenching (3.9 miles of pipe with a 6ft wide trench).

3 SJVAPCD GAMAQI, Section 8.3.4, Page 85.
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4. AIR QUALITY IMPACTS THRESHOLDS AND EVALUATION

METHODOLGY

4.1 SJVACPD Significance Criteria
Significance thresholds are based on the CEQA Appendix G Environmental Checklist Form (not included herein) and SJVAPCD air quality thresholds4. A potentially significant impact to air quality, as defined by the CEQA Checklist, would occur if the project caused one or more of the following to occur:

► Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan; ► Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard; ► Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; and/or ► Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people.

The SJVAPCD has identified quantitative emission thresholds to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of a project. Emissions exceeding the established significance thresholds would be considered to have a significant impact if not adequately mitigated to below the thresholds. The SJVAPCD air quality thresholds from the GAMAQI are presented in Table 4-1

4. The SJVAPCD separates construction emissions from
operational emissions, and further separates permitted operational emissions from non-permitted operational emissions, for determining significance thresholds for air pollutant emissions.

Table 4-1. SJVAPCD Air Quality Thresholds of Significance - Criteria Pollutants Pollutant/Precursor
Construction
Emissions
Operational Emissions
Permitted Equipment
and Activities
Non-Permitted
Equipment and Activities
Emissions (tpy) Emissions (tpy) Emissions (tpy)
CO 100 100 100
NOx 10 10 10
ROG 10 10 10
SOx 27 27 27
PM10 15 15 15
PM2.5 15 15 15
Source: SJVAPCD 2015

Criteria pollutant emissions were estimated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) version 2020.4.0

5. This project would generate short-term construction criteria pollutant emissions. There will be no increase in long-term operational criteria pollutant emissions as this project is a replacement for an existing well, installation of a water tank, and all associated equipment will be electric.

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4.2 Thresholds for Ambient Air Quality Impacts
CEQA Guidelines – Appendix G (Environmental Checklist) states that a project that would “violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation” would be considered to create significant impacts on air quality. The EPA has established the Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to determine what comprises “significant impact levels” (SIL) to NAAQS attainment areas. A project’s impacts are considered less than significant if emissions are below PSD SIL for a particular pollutant. When a SIL is exceeded, an additional “increment analysis” is required. The PSD SIL thresholds are used with ambient air quality modeling for a CEQA project to address whether the Project would “violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation.” Ambient air quality emissions estimates below the PSD SIL thresholds would result in less than significant ambient air quality impacts for both a project and cumulative CEQA impact analysis. The SJVAB is classified as non-attainment for the O
3 NAAQS and, as such, is subject to “non-attainment new source review” (NSR). PSD SILs and increments are more stringent than the CAAQS or NAAQS and represent the most stringent thresholds of significance. As the Project would not include modification to the stationary source under NSR, it would not be subject to either PSD or NSR review.

4.3 Thresholds for Hazardous Air Pollutants
GAMAQI recommends that Lead Agencies consider situations wherein a new or modified source of TACs is proposed for a location near an existing residential area or other sensitive receptor when evaluating potential impacts related to TACs.

The SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI states, “From a health risk perspective there are basically two types of land use projects that have the potential to cause long-term public health risk impacts:

► Type A Projects: Land use projects that will place new toxic sources in the vicinity of existing receptors, ► Type B Projects: Land use projects that will place new receptors in the vicinity of existing toxics sources”
6 Table 4-2 presents the thresholds of significance used with toxic air contaminants when evaluating toxic air contaminants (TACs).

Table 4-2. Measures of Significance – Toxic Air Contaminants Agency Level Description
Significance Thresholds Adopted for the Evaluation of Impacts Under CEQA

SJVAPCD
Carcinogens Maximally Exposed Individual risk equals or exceeds 20 in one million.

Non-Carcinogens
Acute: Hazard Index equals or exceeds 1 for the Maximally Exposed Individual.

Chronic: Hazard Index equals or exceeds 1 for the Maximally Exposed Individual.

Source: SJVAPCD 2015

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5. PROJECT-RELATED EMISSIONS
This document was prepared pursuant to the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI and SPAL guidelines and provides a cursory review of the Project emissions to demonstrate that it would not exceed established air quality emissions thresholds.

5.1 Short-Term Criteria Pollutant Emissions
Table 5-1 shows the construction-related emission levels based on the anticipated construction timeline, equipment needed and default emission factors for said equipment. While the construction of the project is anticipated to span an approximate 4.5-year period, several of the project components will be constructed concurrently and the estimated working construction days for each phase is summarized below:

► Test Well Phase: 35 Days
► Production Well Construction: 30 Days
► Production Well Drilling: 30 Days
► Well Equipping and Site Development: 200 Days
► Installation of GAC Vessels: 80 Days
► Rehabilitation of Well No. 2: 100 Days
► Installation of 1.0 MG Storage Tank: 27 Days
► Well Abandonments: 44 Days

Construction emission estimates also included the following options available in the model to reduce PM10 emissions in compliance with Air District Regulation VIII requirements:

► Water exposed area 3 times per day; and
► Reduce vehicle speed to less than 15 miles per hour.

Based on these anticipated activity levels, the Project construction activities would not exceed construction- related criteria pollutant thresholds (Table 4-1). Therefore, construction emissions were found to be less than significant, and no further evaluation is required.

Table 5-1. Construction Emissions
Emissions Source Pollutant
ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
2023 Construction 0.137 0.890 1.128 0.002 0.053 0.041
2024 Construction 0.164 1.499 1.802 0.004 0.110 0.067
2025 Construction 0.102 0.912 1.117 0.002 0.079 0.042
2026 Construction 0.030 0.274 0.330 0.001 0.013 0.011
2027 Construction 0.069 0.584 0.756 0.002 0.025 0.023
Maximum (tons/year) 0.164 1.499 1.802 0.004 0.110 0.067 Maximum (pounds/day) 5.377 49.138 59.072 0.142 3.616 2.187 SJVAPCD Construction Emissions
Thresholds (tons/year) 10 10 100 27 15 15
Is Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No

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5.2 Long-Term Criteria Pollutant Emissions
Long term emissions are caused by operational mobile, area, and stationary sources. The only long-term emissions from this Project would be from maintenance trips which are already required for the existing wells along with a minimal incremental increase in electricity usage from the water tank’s booster pump.

There will be emergency generators located at Well No. 15, Well No. 16, Well No. 17, and Well No. 18.

Therefore, the proposed Project’s long-term air quality emissions are expected to not pose a significant impact to criteria air pollutants.

Table 5-2. Operational Emissions
Emissions Source Pollutant
ROG NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5
Operational Emissions (pounds/day) 3.9272 12.6378 8.7626 0.0166 0.5063 0.5063 Operational Emissions (tons/year) 0.7167 2.3064 1.5992 0.0030 0.0924 0.0924 SJVAPCD Operational Emissions
Thresholds – non-permitted sources 10 10 100 27 15 15
Is Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No

As calculated (see Appendix B), the long-term operational emissions associated with the proposed Project would be less than SJVAPCD significance threshold levels and would, therefore, not pose a significant impact to criteria air pollutants. This finding is consistent with the SPAL screening thresholds.

5.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Project’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are primarily from mobile source activities during construction and energy usage during operations. The short-term construction GHG emissions will not have a significant impact and there are no new long-term operation GHG emissions as the project is a replacement of the existing facilities water pump and installation of a storage tank. Therefore, the Project is considered less than significant for GHG emission impacts.

5.4 Potential Impacts to Visibility to Nearby Class 1 Areas It should be noted that visibility impact analyses are not usually conducted for area sources. The recommended analysis methodology was initially intended for stationary sources of emissions which were subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements in 40 CFR Part 60. Since the Project’s emissions are predicted to be significantly less than the PSD threshold levels, an impact at either the Dome Land Wilderness or the Sequoia National Park Areas (the two nearest Class 1 areas to the Project) is extremely unlikely. Therefore, based on the Project’s predicted emissions, the Project is not expected to have any adverse impact to visibility at any Class 1 Area.

5.5 Potential Odor Impacts
The proposed Project is additional wells and water tank located near residential neighborhoods. Expected uses are not known to be a source of nuisance odors and are not listed in Table 6 of the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI

7. The Project is therefore not anticipated to have substantial odor impacts. The Project is therefore anticipated to have a less than significant odor impact. 7 SJVAPCD GAMAQI, Section 8.6, Table 6, Page 103.
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5.6 Ambient Air Quality Impacts
As stated in the of GAMAQI8, SJVAPCD has developed screening levels for requiring an Ambient Air Quality Analysis (AAQA). The SJVAPCD recommends that an AAQA be performed for all criteria pollutants when emissions of any criteria pollutant resulting from project construction or operational activities exceed the 100 pounds per day screening level, after compliance with Rule 9510 requirements and implementation of all enforceable mitigation measures.

As shown above in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2, average daily emissions for construction and operational activities associated with this Project would not exceed 100 pounds per day. Therefore, an AAQA is not required for this Project.

5.7 Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC) Impacts
TACs, as defined by the California Health & Safety Code (CH&SC) §44321, are listed in Appendices AI and AII in AB 2588 Air Toxic “Hot Spots” and Assessment Act’s Emissions Inventory Criteria and Guideline Regulation document. The proposed Project includes the removal of asbestos-containing pipeline and the operation of diesel-powered equipment which would potentially result in emissions of TACs. SJVAPCD’s risk management objectives for permitting and CEQA are as follows 9:

► Minimize health risks from new and modified sources of air pollution. ► Health risks from new and modified sources shall not be significant relative to the background risk levels and other risk levels that are typically accepted throughout the community. ► Avoid unreasonable restrictions on permitting.

To predict the potential health risk to the population attributable to emissions of diesel particulate matter from the proposed Project, ambient air concentrations were predicted with dispersion modeling to arrive at a conservative estimate of increased individual carcinogenic risk that might occur as a result of continuous exposure over a 0.5-year construction timeline each year from 2023 to 2027. Similarly, predicted concentrations were used to calculate non-cancer chronic and acute hazard indices (HIs), which are the ratio of expected exposure to acceptable exposure. The basis for evaluating potential health risk is the identification of sources with increased TACs.

Health risk is determined using the Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP2) software distributed by the CARB; HARP2 requires peak 1-hour emission rates and annual-averaged emission rates for all pollutants for each modeling source

10. Assumptions used to calculate the emission rates for the proposed Project are outlined below.

The most recent version of EPA’s AMS/EPA Regulatory Model - AERMOD was used to predict the dispersion of emissions from the proposed Project. The analysis employed all of the regulatory default AERMOD model keyword parameters, including elevated terrain options.

For construction health impacts, diesel combustion emissions from diesel on-site construction equipment was modeled as an area source for on-site construction activity on the property. Diesel particulate matter 8 SJVAPCD GAMAQI, Section 8.4.4, Page 96-97.
9 SJVAPCD GAMAQI, Section 8.5.2, Page 100.
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was calculated using CalEEMod for on-site construction equipment. A unit emission rate of 1 grams/second (g/sec) was input to AERMOD for the area source.

Discrete receptors were placed on scattered agricultural houses and businesses within close proximity of the Project site. Receptor grids were placed over the more densely populated areas mostly to the east and south of the Project site. A total of 1,392 discrete off-site receptors analyzed. Elevated terrain options were employed even though there is not complex terrain in the Project area.

SJVAPCD-provided, AERMET UStar processed meteorological datasets for the Wasco monitoring station, calendar years 2007 through 2011 was input to AERMOD

11. This was the most recent available dataset
available at the time the modeling was conducted. Rural dispersion parameters were used because the operation and the majority of the land surrounding the facility is considered "rural" under the Auer land use classification method (Auer 1978).

Plot files generated by AERMOD were uploaded to the Air Dispersion Modeling and Risk Assessment Tool (ADMRT) program in the Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program Version 2 (HARP 2)

10. ADMRT post-
processing was used to assess the potential for excess cancer risk and chronic and acute non-cancer effects using the most recent health effects data from the California EPA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). HARP2 site parameters were set for the mandatory minimum pathways of inhalation, soil ingestion, dermal, and mother’s milk. Risk reports were generated using the derived OEHHA analysis method for carcinogenic risk and non-carcinogenic chronic and acute risk. Site parameters are included in the HARP2 output files. Total cancer risk was predicted for each receptor. A hazard index was computed for chronic non-cancer health effects for each applicable endpoint and each receptor. A hazard index for acute non-cancer health effects was not computed since DPM does not have a risk exposure level for acute risk.

SJVAPCD has set the level of significance for carcinogenic risk at twenty in one million, which is understood as the possibility of causing twenty additional cancer cases in a population of one million people. The level of significance for chronic and acute non-cancer risk is a hazard index of 1.0. All receptors were modeled as residential receptors.

The carcinogenic risk and the health hazard index (HI) for chronic non-cancer risk at the point of maximum impact (PMI) do not exceed the significance levels of twenty in one million (20 x 10 -6) and 1.0, respectively
for the proposed Project. The PMIs, are identified by receptor location and risk, and are provided in Table 5-3. The electronic AERMOD and HARP2 output files are provided in Appendix C.

Table 5-3. Potential Maximum Impacts Predicted by HARP
Value UTM East UTM North
Excess Cancer Risk 1.59E-05 286341.4 3942703.2
Chronic Hazard Index 3.31E-02 286341.4 3942703.2

As shown above in Table 5-3, the maximum predicted cancer risk for the proposed Project is 1.59E-05.

The maximum chronic non-cancer hazard index for the proposed Project is 3.31E-02. Since the PMI remained below the significance threshold for cancer and chronic risk, this Project would not have an adverse effect to any of the surrounding communities.

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The potential health risk attributable to the proposed Project is determined to be less than significant based on the following conclusions:

1. Potential carcinogenic risk from the proposed Project is below the significance level of twenty in a million at each of the modeled receptors; and

2. The hazard index for the potential chronic non-cancer risk from the proposed Project is below the significance level of 1.0 at each of the modeled receptors.

3. The hazard index for the potential acute non-cancer risk was not calculated since there is no acute risk associated with DPM emission; therefore, the proposed Project is considered below the significance level.

Therefore, potential risk to the population attributable to emissions of TACs from the proposed Project would be less than significant.

5.8 Potential Impact on Sensitive Receptors
Sensitive receptors are defined as areas where young children, chronically ill individuals, the elderly or people who are more sensitive than the general population reside. Schools, hospitals, nursing homes and daycare centers are locations where sensitive receptors would likely reside. Since the Project sites are scattered throughout the City of Wasco, a 1-mile radius around each site would encompass the entire town.

Therefore, all sensitive receptors within the City of Wasco would be within a 1-mile radius of a project component.

As discussed in Section 5.7.2, the potential health risk attributable to the proposed Project is determined to be less than significant and are not expected to affect any on-site or off-site receptors, including the sensitive receptors located within Wasco, and is not expected to have any adverse impacts on any known receptor.

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6. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the criteria established by the SJVAPCD’s GAMAQI, SPAL guidelines, and CEQA Appendix G Environmental Checklist Form, the proposed Project does not meet the minimum standards to require a full Air Quality Impact Analysis. Furthermore, the Project as proposed would not exceed the SJVAPCD’s criteria air pollutant emission levels and would generate less than significant air quality impacts.

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7. REFERENCES
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). 2021. California Emissions Estimator Model tm (CalEEMod), version 2020.4.0

----------. 2016. “Air Toxic Hot Spots” Facility Prioritization Guidelines, Revised 2016. Final August 2016 http://www.capcoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CAPCOA%20Prioritization%20Guidelines%20- %20August%202016%20FINAL.pdf

California Air Resources Board (CARB). 2015. Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP2) User Guide.
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/classic//toxics/harp/docs2/harp2admrtuserguide.pdf ,
accessed September 2022.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2019. (Public Resources Code 21000 - 21189) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 – 15387).

---------. 2019. CEQA, Appendix G – Environmental Checklist Form, Final Text.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). 2020. Small Project Analysis Level (SPAL).

November 13, 2020. http://www.valleyair.org/transportation/CEQA%20Rules/GAMAQI-SPAL.PDF

-----------. 2015. Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (GAMAQI). March 19, 2015. https://www.valleyair.org/transportation/GAMAQI.pdf

-----------. 2009. Guidance for Valley Land-use Agencies in Addressing GHG Emission Impacts for New Projects under CEQA. December 17, 2009.
http://www.valleyair.org/Programs/CCAP/12-17-
09/1%20CCAP%20-%20FINAL%20CEQA%20GHG%20Staff%20Report%20- %20Dec%2017%202009.pdf

----------. 2022. Air Monitoring Location Map. http://valleyair.org/aqinfo/air-monitoring.htm, accessed September 2022.

----------. 2018. UStar Meteorological Datasets for Wasco 2007-2011. https://www.valleyair.org/busind/pto/Tox_Resources/AirQualityMonitoring.htm#met_data

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APPENDIX A. PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN

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CITY OF WASCO WATER

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT
Legend
0 Active
@ Proposed Project Well
Facility
0 Well to be Abandoned
Existing Well to be
Rehabilitated
,,.
- Proposed Water Pipeline
- Proposed Storm Pipeline
••••Existing Water Lines
••••Existing Storm Lines
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Ill
Proposed 1.0 MG Storage Tank
& Booster Pump Station
Future 1.0 MG Storage Tank &
Booster Pump Station
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APPENDIX B. CALEEMOD EMISSIONS ESTIMATES OUTPUT FILES

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1.0 MG Storage Tank - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Tank dimensions provided by Applicant.

Construction Phase - Estimated Construction Schedule.

Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Vehicle Trips - Estimated one maintenance trip per month.

Fleet Mix - Estimated one maintenance trip per month.

Consumer Products - Project is a storage tank.

Area Coating - Project is a storage tank.

Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation -
Area Mitigation -

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population User Defined Industrial 1.00 User Defined Unit 0.15 6,400.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Rural
3 Wind Speed (m/s) Precipitation Freq (Days)2.7 32

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
2023Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
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1.0 MG Storage Tank - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project - Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied 1 of 755
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Exterior 3200 0
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Interior 9600 0
tblConstDustMitigation WaterUnpavedRoadVehicleSpeed 0 15 tblConstructionPhase NumDays 5.00 1.00
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 100.00 26.00
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 8/18/2023 4/25/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 8/4/2023 4/24/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 8/12/2023 4/25/2023 tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF 2.14E-05 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_Degreaser 3.542E-07 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_PesticidesFertilizers 5.152E-08 0 tblFleetMix HHD 0.04 0.00
tblFleetMix LDA 0.48 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT1 0.05 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT2 0.18 0.34
tblFleetMix LHD1 0.03 0.00
tblFleetMix LHD2 9.8160e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MCY 0.03 0.00
tblFleetMix MDV 0.17 0.00
tblFleetMix MH 4.7320e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MHD 0.01 0.00
tblFleetMix OBUS 5.9100e-004 0.00
tblFleetMix SBUS 1.5170e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix UBUS 2.4100e-004 0.00
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 0.00 6,400.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.00 0.15
tblOffRoadEquipment LoadFactor 0.38 0.38
tblOffRoadEquipment LoadFactor 0.38 0.38
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Excavators
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Cement and Mortar Mixers tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Rollers
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Generator Sets tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentUnitAmount 2.00 1.00 tblProjectCharacteristics UrbanizationLevel Urban Rural tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 0.00 0.23
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2.1 Overall Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2023 0.0612 0.1564 0.2016 3.4000e-
004

5.7000e-
004

7.6100e-
003

8.1800e-
003

1.5000e-
004

7.1500e-
003

7.3000e-
003

0.0000 29.3015 29.3015 7.0700e-
003

4.0000e-
005

29.4914
Maximum 0.0612 0.1564 0.2016 3.4000e-
004

5.7000e-
004

7.6100e-
003

8.1800e-
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1.5000e-
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7.1500e-
003

7.3000e-
003

0.0000 29.3015 29.3015 7.0700e-
003

4.0000e-
005

29.4914
Unmitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2023 0.0612 0.1564 0.2016 3.4000e-
004

5.7000e-
004

7.6100e-
003

8.1800e-
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1.5000e-
004

7.1500e-
003

7.3000e-
003

0.0000 29.3015 29.3015 7.0700e-
003

4.0000e-
005

29.4913
Maximum 0.0612 0.1564 0.2016 3.4000e-
004

5.7000e-
004

7.6100e-
003

8.1800e-
003

1.5000e-
004

7.1500e-
003

7.3000e-
003

0.0000 29.3015 29.3015 7.0700e-
003

4.0000e-
005

29.4913
Mitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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Energy 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Mobile 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Water 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e- 005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e- 005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
Mitigated Operational

3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Building Construction Building Construction 3/18/2023 4/24/2023 5 26 2 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 4/25/2023 4/25/2023 5 1 ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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Water Exposed Area
Reduce Vehicle Speed on Unpaved Roads
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6.00 78 0.48
Building Construction Excavators 1 8.00 158 0.38
Building Construction Cement and Mortar Mixers 1 8.00 9 0.56 Building Construction Cranes 1 4.00 231 0.29
Building Construction Forklifts 1 6.00 89 0.20
Building Construction Rollers 1 8.00 80 0.38
Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8.00 84 0.74
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 8.00 97 0.37 Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Architectural Coating 1 1.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Building Construction 8 3.00 1.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 9,600; Non-Residential Outdoor: 3,200; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 0.0164 0.1551 0.1992 3.3000e-
004

7.5700e-
003

7.1100e-
003

0.0000 28.5476 28.5476 7.0500e-
003

0.0000 28.7238
Total 0.0164 0.1551 0.1992 3.3000e-
004

7.5700e-
003

7.1100e-
003

0.0000 28.5476 28.5476 7.0500e-
003

0.0000 28.7238
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 1.0000e-
005

5.4000e-
004

1.8000e-
004

0.0000 8.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 3.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2312 0.2312 0.0000 3.0000e-
005

0.2414
Worker 1.5000e-
004

1.1000e-
004

1.3300e-
003

0.0000 4.9000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.3901 0.3901 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3933
Total 1.6000e-
004

6.5000e-
004

1.5100e-
003

0.0000 5.7000e-
004

1.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.6213 0.6213 1.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.6347
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
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003

7.1100e-
003

0.0000 28.5476 28.5476 7.0500e-
003

0.0000 28.7238
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004

7.5700e-
003

7.1100e-
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0.0000 28.5476 28.5476 7.0500e-
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0.0000 28.7238
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 1.0000e-
005

5.4000e-
004

1.8000e-
004

0.0000 8.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 3.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2312 0.2312 0.0000 3.0000e-
005

0.2414
Worker 1.5000e-
004

1.1000e-
004

1.3300e-
003

0.0000 4.9000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.3901 0.3901 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3933
Total 1.6000e-
004

6.5000e-
004

1.5100e-
003

0.0000 5.7000e-
004

1.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.6213 0.6213 1.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
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0.6347
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Archit. Coating 0.0445 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.0000e-
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6.5000e-
004

9.1000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1277 0.1277 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1279
Total 0.0446 6.5000e-
004

9.1000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1277 0.1277 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1279
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 5.0000e-
003

5.0000e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 5.0400e-
003
Total 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 5.0000e-
003

5.0000e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 5.0400e-
003
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
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004

9.1000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1277 0.1277 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1279
Total 0.0446 6.5000e-
004

9.1000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1277 0.1277 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1279
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 5.0000e-
003

5.0000e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 5.0400e-
003
Total 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 5.0000e-
003

5.0000e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 5.0400e-
003
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
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4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unmitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile

4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
User Defined Industrial 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
Miles Trip % Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by User Defined Industrial 14.70 6.60 6.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0

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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Electricity
Mitigated

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Unmitigated

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5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
Historical Energy Use: N
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6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

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Use Electric Chainsaw
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
Unmitigated 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory tons/yr MT/yr
Architectural
Coating

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
Products

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Landscaping 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
Total 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
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7.0 Water Detail

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
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005

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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
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005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 / 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Mitigated

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

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8.2 Waste by Land Use
Waste
Disposed
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use tons MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unmitigated
Waste
Disposed
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use tons MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Mitigated

9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/2/2022 1:14 PMPage 20 of 21

11.0 Vegetation

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Well 2 - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project
Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Lot acreage provided by Applicant
Construction Phase - Proposed Construction Schedule.

Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Off-road Equipment - Proposed Construction Schedule.

Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Grading - Yellow cells upon entry.

Vehicle Trips - Estimated one trip for maintenance a month.

Consumer Products -
Area Coating - Project is a municipal well.

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population User Defined Industrial 1.00 User Defined Unit 1.00 721.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Rural
3 Wind Speed (m/s) Precipitation Freq (Days)2.7 32

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
2027Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
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Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation -
Area Mitigation -
Fleet Mix - Estimated one trip for maintenance a month.

Stationary Sources - Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps - Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Exterior 361 0
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Interior 1082 0
tblConstDustMitigation WaterUnpavedRoadVehicleSpeed 0 15 tblConstructionPhase NumDays 5.00 4.00
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 100.00 88.00
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 5.00 4.00
tblFleetMix HHD 0.04 0.00
tblFleetMix LDA 0.49 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT1 0.05 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT2 0.18 0.34
tblFleetMix LHD1 0.03 0.00
tblFleetMix LHD2 8.5740e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MCY 0.02 0.00
tblFleetMix MDV 0.15 0.00
tblFleetMix MH 3.8820e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MHD 0.01 0.00
tblFleetMix OBUS 5.7300e-004 0.00
tblFleetMix SBUS 1.3790e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix UBUS 2.3100e-004 0.00
tblGrading AcresOfGrading 0.25 1.50
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 0.00 721.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.00 1.00
tblOffRoadEquipment UsageHours 6.00 2.00
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblOffRoadEquipment UsageHours 7.00 2.00
tblProjectCharacteristics UrbanizationLevel Urban Rural tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 0.00 0.23
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2026 6.5000e-
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0.0631 0.0759 1.9000e-
004

8.8000e-
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2.4400e-
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3.3100e-
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1.1000e-
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2.2400e-
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2.3500e-
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0.0000 16.7458 16.7458 5.4000e-
003

0.0000 16.8812
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004

4.5000e-
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8.5900e-
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9.0400e-
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1.2000e-
004

7.9200e-
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8.0400e-
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0.0000 58.2502 58.2502 0.0186 1.0000e-
005

58.7159
Maximum 0.0280 0.2203 0.2690 6.6000e-
004

8.8000e-
004

8.5900e-
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9.0400e-
003

1.2000e-
004

7.9200e-
003

8.0400e-
003

0.0000 58.2502 58.2502 0.0186 1.0000e-
005

58.7159
Unmitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2026 6.5000e-
003

0.0631 0.0759 1.9000e-
004

3.9000e-
004

2.4400e-
003

2.8300e-
003

6.0000e-
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2.2400e-
003

2.3000e-
003

0.0000 16.7458 16.7458 5.4000e-
003

0.0000 16.8811
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004

4.5000e-
004

8.5900e-
003

9.0400e-
003

1.2000e-
004

7.9200e-
003

8.0400e-
003

0.0000 58.2501 58.2501 0.0186 1.0000e-
005

58.7158
Maximum 0.0280 0.2203 0.2690 6.6000e-
004

4.5000e-
004

8.5900e-
003

9.0400e-
003

1.2000e-
004

7.9200e-
003

8.0400e-
003

0.0000 58.2501 58.2501 0.0186 1.0000e-
005

58.7158
Mitigated Construction
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.84 0.00 3.89 21.74 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Quarter Start Date End Date Maximum Unmitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) Maximum Mitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) 1 12-1-2026 2-28-2027 0.2112 0.2112
2 3-1-2027 5-31-2027 0.1093 0.1093
Highest 0.2112 0.2112

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2.0000e-
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Site Preparation Site Preparation 12/1/2026 12/1/2026 5 1 2 Grading Grading 12/2/2026 12/3/2026 5 2
3 Building Construction Building Construction 12/4/2026 4/6/2027 5 88 ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Percent
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5 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 4/30/2027 5/5/2027 5 4 OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37 Grading Graders 1 2.00 187 0.41
Grading Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 2.00 97 0.37
Building Construction Bore/Drill Rigs 1 8.00 221 0.50
Building Construction Cranes 1 4.00 231 0.29
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 8.00 97 0.37 Paving Cement and Mortar Mixers 4 6.00 9 0.56
Paving Pavers 1 7.00 130 0.42
Paving Rollers 1 7.00 80 0.38
Paving Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 7.00 97 0.37
Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6.00 78 0.48
Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Site Preparation 1 3.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Grading 2 5.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Building Construction 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 1,082; Non-Residential Outdoor: 361; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 1.5
Acres of Paving: 0
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1.1100e-
003

0.0000 3.0000e-
005

3.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1370 0.1370 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1381
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005

6.7000e-
004

1.1100e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 3.0000e-
005

3.0000e-
005

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.1370 0.1370 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1381
Unmitigated Construction On-Site

3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Water Exposed Area
Reduce Vehicle Speed on Unpaved Roads
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0136 0.0136 0.0000 0.0000 0.0137
Total 0.0000 0.0000 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0136 0.0136 0.0000 0.0000 0.0137
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Fugitive Dust 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 7.0000e-
005

6.7000e-
004

1.1100e-
003

0.0000 3.0000e-
005

3.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1370 0.1370 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1381
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6.7000e-
004

1.1100e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 3.0000e-
005

3.0000e-
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0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.1370 0.1370 4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.1381
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3.3 Grading - 2026
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Fugitive Dust 8.0000e-
004

0.0000 8.0000e-
004

9.0000e-
005

0.0000 9.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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1.2000e-
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9.6000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2137 0.2137 7.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2154
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1.2000e-
003

9.6000e-
004

0.0000 8.0000e-
004

4.0000e-
005

8.4000e-
004

9.0000e-
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4.0000e-
005

1.3000e-
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005

0.0000 0.2154
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
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PM10
Total
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PM2.5
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PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 2.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.4000e-
004

0.0000 6.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0452 0.0452 0.0000 0.0000 0.0455
Total 2.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.4000e-
004

0.0000 6.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0452 0.0452 0.0000 0.0000 0.0455
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Fugitive Dust 3.1000e-
004

0.0000 3.1000e-
004

3.0000e-
005

0.0000 3.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 1.1000e-
004

1.2000e-
003

9.6000e-
004

0.0000 4.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2137 0.2137 7.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2154
Total 1.1000e-
004

1.2000e-
003

9.6000e-
004

0.0000 3.1000e-
004

4.0000e-
005

3.5000e-
004

3.0000e-
005

4.0000e-
005

7.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2137 0.2137 7.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.2154
Mitigated Construction On-Site
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1.4000e-
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0.0000 6.0000e-
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2.0000e-
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0.0000 2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0452 0.0452 0.0000 0.0000 0.0455
Total 2.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.4000e-
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0.0000 6.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0452 0.0452 0.0000 0.0000 0.0455
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0.0612 0.0736 1.9000e-
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2.3700e-
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2.1800e-
003

0.0000 16.3364 16.3364 5.2800e-
003

0.0000 16.4684
Total 6.3000e-
003

0.0612 0.0736 1.9000e-
004

2.3700e-
003

2.1800e-
003

0.0000 16.3364 16.3364 5.2800e-
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0.0000 16.4684
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 6.3000e-
003

0.0612 0.0736 1.9000e-
004

2.3700e-
003

2.1800e-
003

0.0000 16.3363 16.3363 5.2800e-
003

0.0000 16.4684
Total 6.3000e-
003

0.0612 0.0736 1.9000e-
004

2.3700e-
003

2.1800e-
003

0.0000 16.3363 16.3363 5.2800e-
003

0.0000 16.4684
Mitigated Construction On-Site
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7.4100e-
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0.0000 55.5436 55.5436 0.0180 0.0000 55.9927
Total 0.0214 0.2081 0.2504 6.3000e-
004

8.0500e-
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7.4100e-
003

0.0000 55.5436 55.5436 0.0180 0.0000 55.9927
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 0.0214 0.2081 0.2504 6.3000e-
004

8.0500e-
003

7.4100e-
003

0.0000 55.5435 55.5435 0.0180 0.0000 55.9926
Total 0.0214 0.2081 0.2504 6.3000e-
004

8.0500e-
003

7.4100e-
003

0.0000 55.5435 55.5435 0.0180 0.0000 55.9926
Mitigated Construction On-Site
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 1.1300e-
003

9.8400e-
003

0.0141 2.0000e-
005

4.4000e-
004

4.1000e-
004

0.0000 1.8802 1.8802 5.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.8939
Paving 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.1300e-
003

9.8400e-
003

0.0141 2.0000e-
005

4.4000e-
004

4.1000e-
004

0.0000 1.8802 1.8802 5.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.8939
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/5/2022 1:40 PMPage 16 of 30 Well 2 - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project - Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied I
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 1.0000e-
004

7.0000e-
005

9.3000e-
004

0.0000 4.5000e-
004

1.2000e-
004

0.0000 1.2000e-
004

0.0000 0.3157 0.3157 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3179
Total 1.0000e-
004

7.0000e-
005

9.3000e-
004

0.0000 4.5000e-
004

1.2000e-
004

0.0000 1.2000e-
004

0.0000 0.3157 0.3157 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3179
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 1.1300e-
003

9.8400e-
003

0.0141 2.0000e-
005

4.4000e-
004

4.1000e-
004

0.0000 1.8802 1.8802 5.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.8939
Paving 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.1300e-
003

9.8400e-
003

0.0141 2.0000e-
005

4.4000e-
004

4.1000e-
004

0.0000 1.8802 1.8802 5.5000e-
004

0.0000 1.8939
Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/5/2022 1:40 PMPage 17 of 30 Well 2 - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project - Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied I
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9.3000e-
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0.0000 4.5000e-
004

1.2000e-
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0.0000 1.2000e-
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0.0000 0.3157 0.3157 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3179
Total 1.0000e-
004

7.0000e-
005

9.3000e-
004

0.0000 4.5000e-
004

1.2000e-
004

0.0000 1.2000e-
004

0.0000 0.3157 0.3157 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3179
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 3.4000e-
004

2.2900e-
003

3.6200e-
003

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
004

0.0000 0.5107 0.5107 3.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.5114
Total 5.3600e-
003

2.2900e-
003

3.6200e-
003

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
004

0.0000 0.5107 0.5107 3.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.5114
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
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2.2900e-
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3.6200e-
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1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
004

0.0000 0.5107 0.5107 3.0000e-
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0.0000 0.5114
Total 5.3600e-
003

2.2900e-
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3.6200e-
003

1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
004

0.0000 0.5107 0.5107 3.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.5114
Mitigated Construction On-Site
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
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PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Mitigated Construction Off-Site
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4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.4 Fleet Mix
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Total
Fugitive
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Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Electricity
Mitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Electricity
Unmitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 NaturalGas
Mitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 NaturalGas
Unmitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
Historical Energy Use: N
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NaturalGa
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Exhaust
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PM10
Total
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Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
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6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Use Electric Chainsaw
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 2.8200e-
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
Products

2.8200e-
003

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Landscaping 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
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003

0.0000 1.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
Products

2.8200e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Landscaping 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
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0.0000 0.0000 2.0000e-
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Category MT/yr
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7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 / 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
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8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unmitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Category/Year
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9.0 Operational Offroad
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10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
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Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Estimate of construction area: 50 ft of pipe by 6ft wide trench.

Construction Phase - Estimated Construction Activities.

Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Area Coating - Construction Run Only
Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation -
Consumer Products - Construction Run Only
Landscape Equipment - Construction Run Only

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population User Defined Industrial 1.00 User Defined Unit 0.01 300.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Rural
3 Wind Speed (m/s) Precipitation Freq (Days)2.7 32

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
2026Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Exterior 150 0
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Interior 450 0
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblConstDustMitigation WaterUnpavedRoadVehicleSpeed 0 15 tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 11/30/2026 12/1/2026
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF 2.14E-05 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_Degreaser 3.542E-07 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_PesticidesFertilizers 5.152E-08 0 tblLandscapeEquipment NumberSummerDays 180 0
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 0.00 300.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.00 0.01
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2026 3.0000e-
004

2.9100e-
003

2.7300e-
003

1.0000e-
005

5.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.7000e-
004

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.5414 0.5414 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5457
Maximum 3.0000e-
004

2.9100e-
003

2.7300e-
003

1.0000e-
005

5.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.7000e-
004

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.5414 0.5414 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5457
Unmitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2026 3.0000e-
004

2.9100e-
003

2.7300e-
003

1.0000e-
005

5.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.7000e-
004

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.5414 0.5414 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5457
Maximum 3.0000e-
004

2.9100e-
003

2.7300e-
003

1.0000e-
005

5.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.7000e-
004

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

1.3000e-
004

0.0000 0.5414 0.5414 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5457
Mitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Area 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Energy 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Mobile 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Water 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unmitigated Operational
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3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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Water Exposed Area
Reduce Vehicle Speed on Unpaved Roads
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Trenching Cranes 1 10.00 231 0.29
Trenching Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 5.50 97 0.37
Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Trenching 3 8.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0
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3.2 Trenching - 2026
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 2.9000e-
004

2.9000e-
003

2.6200e-
003

1.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.1000e-
004

0.0000 0.5052 0.5052 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5093
Total 2.9000e-
004

2.9000e-
003

2.6200e-
003

1.0000e-
005

1.2000e-
004

1.1000e-
004

0.0000 0.5052 0.5052 1.6000e-
004

0.0000 0.5093
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

0.0000 5.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0361 0.0361 0.0000 0.0000 0.0364
Total 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.1000e-
004

0.0000 5.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

0.0000 0.0361 0.0361 0.0000 0.0000 0.0364
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Category tons/yr MT/yr
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 1.0000e-
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1.1000e-
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1.0000e-
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4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.4 Fleet Mix
Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2 MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH User Defined Industrial 0.488129 0.054374 0.179646 0.157061 0.028618 0.008866 0.014149 0.038412 0.000576 0.000233 0.024457 0.001405 0.004073 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/2/2022 12:35 PMPage 9 of 18 Well 2 - Trenching - Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual
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5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Electricity
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Unmitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 NaturalGas
Mitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 NaturalGas
Unmitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
Historical Energy Use: N
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PM10
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Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unmitigated
NaturalGa
s Use
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Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
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6.0 Area Detail

5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
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Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
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7.0 Water Detail

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Category MT/yr
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Unmitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
0 / 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Land Use Mgal MT/yr
User Defined
Industrial
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Mitigated

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unmitigated 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Category/Year
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10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
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Well 12 - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project
Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Lot acreage provided by Applicant
Construction Phase - Proposed Construction Schedule.

Off-road Equipment -
Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Grading -
Vehicle Trips - Estimated one trip for maintenance a month.

Area Coating - Project is a municipal well.

Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation -
Area Mitigation -
Fleet Mix - Estimated one trip for maintenance a month.

Stationary Sources - Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps -

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population User Defined Industrial 1.00 User Defined Unit 1.00 2,075.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Rural
3 Wind Speed (m/s) Precipitation Freq (Days)2.7 32

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
2027Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
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Off-road Equipment - Estimated Construction Activities.

Trips and VMT -
Consumer Products - Project is a municipal well.

Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Exterior 1038 0
tblAreaCoating Area_Nonresidential_Interior 3113 0
tblConstDustMitigation WaterUnpavedRoadVehicleSpeed 0 15 tblConstructionPhase NumDays 100.00 79.00
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 4/22/2027 3/22/2027
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 12/4/2026 12/2/2026 tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF 2.14E-05 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_Degreaser 3.542E-07 0
tblConsumerProducts ROG_EF_PesticidesFertilizers 5.152E-08 0 tblFleetMix HHD 0.04 0.00
tblFleetMix LDA 0.49 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT1 0.05 0.33
tblFleetMix LDT2 0.18 0.34
tblFleetMix LHD1 0.03 0.00
tblFleetMix LHD2 8.5740e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MCY 0.02 0.00
tblFleetMix MDV 0.15 0.00
tblFleetMix MH 3.8820e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix MHD 0.01 0.00
tblFleetMix OBUS 5.7300e-004 0.00
tblFleetMix SBUS 1.3790e-003 0.00
tblFleetMix UBUS 2.3100e-004 0.00
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 0.00 2,075.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.00 1.00
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblOffRoadEquipment LoadFactor 0.38 0.38
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Rollers
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Excavators
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Cement and Mortar Mixers tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Excavators
tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Generator Sets tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentType Air Compressors tblOffRoadEquipment OffRoadEquipmentUnitAmount 2.00 1.00 tblOffRoadEquipment UsageHours 4.00 8.00
tblProjectCharacteristics UrbanizationLevel Urban Rural tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 0.00 0.23
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9.0000e-
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5.7300e-
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5.8100e-
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0.0000 35.6634 35.6634 8.6900e-
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0.0154 0.0158 9.0000e-
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0.0145 0.0146 0.0000 90.7757 90.7757 0.0221 1.0000e-
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0.0145 0.0146 0.0000 90.7757 90.7757 0.0221 1.0000e-
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
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PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year tons/yr MT/yr
2026 0.0163 0.1436 0.1910 4.1000e-
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3.2000e-
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5.8000e-
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0.0154 0.0158 9.0000e-
005

0.0145 0.0146 0.0000 90.7756 90.7756 0.0221 1.0000e-
005

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003

3.6000e-
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0.0154 0.0158 9.0000e-
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0.0145 0.0146 0.0000 90.7756 90.7756 0.0221 1.0000e-
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Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
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2 3-1-2027 5-31-2027 0.1116 0.1116
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3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Site Preparation Site Preparation 12/1/2026 12/1/2026 5 1 2 Building Construction Building Construction 12/2/2026 3/22/2027 5 79 ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
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Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Building Construction Excavators 1 8.00 158 0.38
Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37 Building Construction Forklifts 2 6.00 89 0.20
Site Preparation Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Building Construction Bore/Drill Rigs 1 8.00 221 0.50
Building Construction Cranes 1 8.00 231 0.29
Site Preparation Rollers 1 8.00 80 0.38
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37 Site Preparation Cement and Mortar Mixers 1 8.00 9 0.56 Site Preparation Excavators 1 158 0.38
Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8.00 84 0.74
Building Construction Air Compressors 1 8.00 78 0.48
Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Site Preparation 5 13.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Building Construction 8 1.00 0.00 0.00 16.80 6.60 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0.5
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/2/2022 12:19 PMPage 7 of 24 Well 12 - Water System Improvement & Treatment Project - Kern-San Joaquin County, Annual EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied I I
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Wasco City CouncilFebruary 17, 2026

Wasco City Council
February 17, 2026