Operations Center Consolidation & Improvement Project July 13, 2018 1
MNWD Overview • Water, recycled water, & wastewater treatment services • Servicing more than 55,000 accounts for a population of over 170,000 customers Serving six south Orange County cities: • Lowest average bill in South Orange County as a 1. Aliso Viejo 2. Dana Point result of an efficiency-focused organization 3. Laguna Hills 4. Laguna Niguel • Operates and maintains approximately 1,400 miles 5. Mission Viejo 6. San Juan Capistrano of pipelines, 39 reservoirs, and 62 pump stations • Implementing data tools to meet the changing and growing expectations from our customers 2
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Need for Project • Existing facilities require significant rehabilitation and upgrades from more than 40 years of use in serving the public • Local population has more than doubled in 20 years, while operations facilities have not changed to keep pace with growing needs • Existing facilities are obsolete and do not meet current building code requirements, e.g., fire sprinklers, ADA compliance, and more • Major upgrades are necessary to provide essential emergency response capabilities and improve site operations during emergencies 4
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Overview Of CEQA Process • What is CEQA? • 3 Step Process • What is the Appropriate Document? • Initial Study • Technical Studies • MND vs. EIR • Draft MND and Final MND • No project approval until CEQA is complete 6
The MND is Legally Appropriate • No significant and unavoidable impacts • Mitigation has been recommended for: • Aesthetics • Air Quality • Biological & Cultural Resources • Geology • Hazards • Hydrology & Water Quality • Noise, Traffic & Utilities 7
“Extra Mile” of this MND • Extremely detailed analysis • Detailed technical studies in nearly every environmental area • Reflects early and ongoing input that MNWD received from the community regarding the project and its design 8
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration • Notice of Intent was published for 30 days (March 30 to April 30) • Notice of Extension was published on April 13th • Comment period was extended for 15 days to close on May 15 • Responded to Comments in Final IS/MND 9
Technical Experts and Studies Author Study Name Air Quality / Greenhouse Gas Analysis Biological Assessment and Jurisdictional Delineation LSA Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment Noise Technical Study Traffic Impact Study Petra Geosciences Geotechnical Investigation Ninyo & Moore Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Hydrology Report Ware Malcomb Water Quality Management Plan Visual Renderings 10
CEQA Findings • The proposed Project would not result in a significant unavoidable effect. • Mitigation measures would reduce all potentially significant impacts to less than significant levels. 11
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program • Identifies mitigation actions to be implemented • Establishes accountability • Timing: before, during, and after construction 12
Impact Category Mitigation Measures/Compliance Measures • Maintenance Construction Barriers Aesthetics • Lighting and Photometric Plans • Dust Control Measures • Air Quality Exhaust Emissions Measures • Volatile Organic Compound Control Measures • Cooper’s Hawk Nest Avoidance Biological • Riparian Habitat Preservation and Restoration Resources • Bird Nest Avoidance • Discovery of Unknown Archaeological Resources • Cultural Resources Paleontological Resources Impact Mitigation Program • Discovery of Human Remains 13
Impact Mitigation Measures/Compliance Measures Category Geology and • Geotechnical Requirements and Seismic Design Standards Soils • Hazards and Predemolition Surveys & Abatement of ACMs, LBPs, & PCBs • Hazardous Soil Management Plan and Health Safety Plan • Materials Discovery of Potentially Hazardous Materials • Construction General Permit Hydrology and • Groundwater Discharge Permit • Final Water Quality Management Plan Water Quality • Industrial General Permit 14
Impact Category Mitigation Measures/Compliance Measures • Construction Hours • Noise and Vibration Barriers • Noise Delivery Hours • Outdoor Speakers and Devices • Service and Repair Activity Hours • Transportation and Construction Traffic Control Plan • Traffic Signalize Gordon Road/Moulton Parkway Tribal Cultural • Unknown Tribal Cultural Resources Resources Utilities and • Landscape Water Efficiency Ordinance Service Systems 15
Public Review and Comments • Draft IS/MND was circulated for public review for a period of 45 days, during which comments were received and recorded • Direct mailing was sent to 743 residents • Document was distributed to 13 State agencies at 28 local agencies • Advertised in OC Register and MNWD’s website • A total of 27 letters were received 16
Summary of Public Comments • Noise • Traffic • Aesthetics • Zoning/Open Space 17
• April 12, 2018 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room Public Outreach & Coordination • February 24, 2018 – MNWD held an Open House to discuss the proposed operations center project • February 21, 2018 – Update to MNWD’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee • 3-year process with neighbors, City, • January 25, 2018 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • October 25, 2017 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room stakeholders, and MNWD Board including • June 8, 2017 – Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Presentation • 20+ community meetings, 25+ public May 25, 2017 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • April 20, 2017 – South County Mayor’s Association Presentation board meetings and presentations and an • April 7, 2017 – Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee Presentation Open House in Feb. 2018 • March 29, 2017 – Presentation to MNWD’s Citizens’ Advisory Community • March 9, 2017 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • November 14, 2016 – Meeting with Ridgefield HOA • September 29, 2016 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • July 21, 2016 – Meeting with Ridgefield HOA & Laguna Hills Councilmember • July 14, 2016 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • April 28, 2016 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • April 21, 2016 – Meeting with Ridgefield HOA • March 18, 2016 – Meeting with Ridgefield HOA • February 25, 2016 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • January 28, 2016 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • October 29, 2015 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • September 24, 2015 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • August 27, 2015 – Community meeting held at MNWD Board Room • July 23, 2015 – Community meeting with HOAs • June 18, 2015 – MNWD Board Meeting approving Ware Malcomb 18 contract to provide preliminary design concepts
Incorporation of Stakeholder Comments • Location of HVAC equipment • “Pull through” parking • Sound attenuated generator enclosure center of site • Compressors inside building • Screen walls and roofs for materials storage bins • Architecture of new buildings • Refurbishment of existing buildings • Fully enclosed fleet services building plus additional landscaping • Comprehensive landscaping plan with provisions for demonstration garden • Nightsky compliance fixtures (direct lighting down) • Non-reflective building materials • Grading revisions to reduce building height • Loose material storage throughout site 19
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