HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 047-2005RESOLUTION NO. 47-2005
APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR EASTON CREEK SEWER
TO
J. HOWARD ENGINEERING
CITY PROJECT NO. 81150
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer system in the Easton Creek area is in need of rehabilitation in
order to ensure that the system operates in a safe and healthful manner; and
WHEREAS, an initial study of the proposed rehabilitation project determined that the project
could potentially cause significant environmental impacts on the biological resources of Easton Creek
if mitigation was not undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the City was committed to mitigating these potential impacts in the design and
conduct of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City retained an independent consultant to prepare a mitigated negative
declaration to ensure that specific mitigation measures were formulated to address these potential
impacts; and
WHEREAS, a mitigated negative declaration has been prepared with such measures as required
by law, and those measures have been incorporated into the project and project specifications; and
WHEREAS, notice of the preparation of the negative declaration has been given as required by
law: and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized an invitation for bids for the - CITY PROJECT
81150 - CONTRACT FOR EASTON CREEK SEWER REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, on MAY 31, 2005, all bids were received and opened before the City Clerk and
representatives of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, J. HOWARD ENGINEERING, submitted the lowest responsible bid for the job
in the amount of $1,455,184.00; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2005, a public hearing was held by the City Council at which time all
interested persons could submit such testimony on the negative declaration and project as they wished;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the negative declaration in authorizing the project
to proceed, and the negative declaration reflect's the City's independent judgment and analysis; and
WHEREAS, there is no evidence that the mitigation measures identified by and imposed
pursuant to the Mitigated Negative Declaration will reduce any potential, significant environmental
impacts from the project to less than significant and that the project as mitigated will have a significant
adverse environmental impact,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, and it is hereby ORDERED, as follows:
1. The Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Easton Creek Rehabilitation Project is
approved.
2. The mitigation monitoring plan attached to this Resolution is approved and adopted.
3. The bid of J. HOWARD ENGINEERING, for the Easton Creek Rehabilitation Project in the
amount of $1,455,184.00 is hereby accepted; and
4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the
City of Burlingame for and on behalf of the City of Burlingame with J. Howard Engineering for the
Project.
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I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day
of JUNE , 2005, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCK, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, AND OWAHONY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COLTNCILMEMEERS: NAGEL
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MITIGATION MEASURES MANUAL
EASTON CREEK SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
City Project No. 81150
Biological Resources
1. that the contractor shall have a preconstruction survey conducted fifteen days before
construction begins to confirm the absence of any fish or amphibian special of concern in
any areas of remaining ponded water along Easton Creek. The survey shall be conducted
by a United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) approved qualified biologist to
ensure the absence of special -status species such as steelhead or the California red -legged
frog. Additional conditions pertaining to the preconstruction survey may be required by
the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) as part of their Streambed
Alternation Agreement. The biologist qualifications and final preconstruction survey
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and Project Engineer before
commencing construction; (Contractor with review by Planning, Public Works)
2. that any dewatering required to accomplish the proposed improvements shall be
supervised by a USFWS approved and qualified biologist. In the remote instance that
listed California red -legged frog or steelhead individuals or any other species on the rare
and endangered species list are encountered, a USFWS approved biologist shall be
retained to relocate individuals to a secure location outside the construction affected
segment of the creek channel. Additional conditions pertaining to the preconstruction
survey may be required by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) as part
of their Streambed Alternation Agreement; (Contractor with review by Planning, Public
Works)
3. that removal of woody vegetation shall be minimized and all native trees shall be
avoided. All native tree trunks within twenty (20) feet of construction activities shall be
flagged in the field by a qualified biologist/arborist prior to initiation of any construction
within the Easton Creek corridor. The flagged trees shall be approved in the field by the
City Arborist prior to commencing construction activities. Construction personnel shall
be instructed that all disturbances (hand or equipment excavation, pruning, equipment
storage, etc.) shall be avoided within the tree drip line. No cutting of tree roots over 2"
will be allowed with out the review of the project biologist who will submit a written
report to the City Arborist; (Contractor with review by the City Arborist)
4. that Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be prepared by a qualified engineer
utilizing Best Management Practices addressing all water -quality, sedimentation, and
erosion aspects of the proposed project. Approved protections shall be installed before
any construction activities begin in the area. Review and approval of the plan shall be by
the Chief Building Official and City Engineer; (Contractor with review by the Building
Department and Public Works)
5. that the proposed project shall minimize disturbance to the bed or bank of Easton
Creek, with all in -channel activities preformed by hand. Any disturbed channel bank or
bed shall be restored to existing conditions as approved and certified by the project
biologist. As necessary, in -channel activities shall be authorized by possible regulatory
agencies, including the CDFG, US Army Corps, and Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB), and all conditions required as part of any required agency
authorization shall be implemented and adhered to as part of the project. This effort shall
be reviewed during construction and approved by the City Engineer and qualified
biologist hired by the Contractor as identified in items # land #2 above; (Contractor with
review by the Public Works Department)
6. that construction activities within the creek channel shall be conducted during the dry
summer season from April to October, avoiding adverse impacts on sensitive aquatic
habitat. Heavy equipment shall be prohibited within the creek channel, and removal of
mature trees and woody vegetation shall be avoided and only take place with the
agreement of the project biologist as approved by the City Arborist; (Contractor with
review by Public Works and City Arborist)
7. that construction hours shall be limited to city standards as specified in the Burlingame
Municipal Code for all residential areas; and (Contractor with review by Public Works)
8. that the site shall be periodically sprayed as required by the City Engineer with water
to control dust during any grading or major construction activities. Additional dust
control shall be done in response to complaints from nearby neighbors. (Contractor with
review by Public Works)
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