HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 7626 (City Pond)RESOLUTION NO. 7626
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
FOR SHORELINE BAND PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
CITY POND AT PIOMBO PLACE.
WHEREAS, The Legislature has established the State
Coastal Conservancy (pursuant to Public Resources Code 31000-
31400) and authorized it to award grants to local public agencies
for the acquisition and development of coastal accessways; and
WHEREAS, the grants are awarded pursuant to Guidelines
established by the Coastal Conservancy for determination of
project availability for funds; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Coastal
Conservancy require the applicant to certify by resolution the
approval of applications and listed assurances prior to
submission of said applications to the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of San Rafael hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for funding under the
State Coastal Conservancy's Access Grants Program; and
2. Certifies that said agency agrees to the attached list of
Assurances;
3. Certifies that said agency has or will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project(s) funded under this
program;
4. Agrees to provide any funds needed beyond the grant requested
to complete the project(s) funded under this program through
the allocation of uncommitted funds.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and
regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City held on Monday the
Fifth day of October 1987 by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS :Brei ner, Frugol i , Nave, Wi l lms & Mayor Mul ryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS :None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
JE1AM LEONC�Cityerk
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LIST OF ASSURANCES
The applicant hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with Conservancy
regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements as they relate to the
acceptance and use of Conservancy funds for this project. Also, the applicant
gives assurance and certifies with respect to the grant that:
1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and
construct the proposed facilities; that, where appropriate, a resolution,
motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application,
including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing
and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the
applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such
additional information as may be required.
2. It will have sufficient funds available to meet its own share of the costs
of developing the project(s). It will have available sufficient funds to
assure its effective operation and maintenance of the facility, for the
purposes for which the grant was awarded.
3. It holds sufficient title or interest in the property to enable it to
undertake lawful development and construction of the project. In the case
where the Grantee is acquiring an interest in the property as a part of the
project development, such title documentation shall be reviewed by the
Executive Officer of the Conservancy prior to acquisition.
4. It will not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site
and facilities except as permitted by the Conservancy.
5. It will give the Conservancy, through any authorized representative, access
to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to
the grant.
6. It will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time
after receipt of notification from the Conservancy that funds have been
approved, and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable
diligence.
7. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the State's
Braithwaite Act (Chapter 1574, Statutes of 1971 and related statutes), which
provides for fair and equitable treatment of displaced persons.
8. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
9. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Conservancy concerning
special provisions of law, and program requirements.
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PROJECT LOCATION
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Grant Round
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for
SHORELINE PARK
MARSH -POND ACCESS AREA
City of San Rafael
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State Coastal Conservancy 1987.88
COASTAL CONSERVANCY
DAY BOUND ACCESS ORANT
APPLICATION
Project Title: Estimated Cost: $241,725
SHORELINB PARK Grant Request : $241,725
MARSH—POND ACCESS AREA
Applicant:
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
1400 Fifth Avenue
P. 0. Box 60
San Rafael. CA 94915
Project Location:
COUNTY OF MARIN
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
EAST SAN RAFAEL SHORELINE
Project Description:
The proposed project consists of improving a vertical access point
from a public street in East San Rafael to the San Francisco Bay
Shoreline. This project is located adjacent to an existing storm
water ponding area. In concert with the access development,
horizontal shoreline improvements will also be constructed.
Additionally, environmental and habitat enhancements will provide
a backdrop for public accessibility and utilization of this
location.
LIST OF ATTACRURNTS
1. Preliminary Cost Estimate.
2. Conceptual Plan of Project.
3. Location Map/Typical Cross Section.
4. Shoreline Band Area Status Map.
5. Project Schedule.
6. Resolution and List of Assurances.
7. Assessor's Parcel Map & Roll.
8. East San Rafael Mitigation Plan and Negative Declaration.
9. Letters of Support from "Audubon Society" and "Marin
Conservation League.
PRELIMINART PROJECT SUDUST
dNORELM PARK, BAN RATAEL
Marsh/Pond Access Area
ITEM
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1.
Demolition (Remove
concrete drainage box
upgrade rip -rap and
re -face).
Allow
$ 15,000.00
2.
Grading
Allow
5,000.00
3.
Road (Gravel)
6,000
S.F.
1.00
6,000.00
4.
Path (A.C.)
6,000
S.F.
1.25
7,500.00
5.
Boulder Placement
43
Ea.
250.00
10,750.00
6.
Benches
3
Ea. 1,000.00
3,000.00
7.
Hood Deck
Allow
20,000.00
8.
Wood Pier s/Rail
Allow
30,000.00
9.
Sitting Area w/Steps
Allow
5,000.00
10.
Fencing (4' Ht.)
620
L.F.
10.00
6,200.00
11.
Entry Sign w/Gate
Allow
5,000.00
12.
Bollards
10
Ea.
100.00
1,000.00
13.
hater Inlet System
Allow
12,000.00
14.
Upgrade Existing Pump
Station Structure
Allow
10,000.00
15.
Emitter Irrigation System
Allow
30,000.00
16.
Planting
A. Trees 15 gal.
135
Ea.
80.00
10,800.00
B. Shrubs & Groundcover
4,500
S.F.
.50
22,500.00
Sub Total
$199,750.00
10% Contingency
20,000.00
$219,750.00
10% Professional
Design & Engineering
Fees $ 21,975.00
Preliminary Project
Budget $241,725.00
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1. SERVES GREATER I dAN LOCM, WEBD
The two mile long Batt San Rafael Shoreline is central to all of
Marin County. Located in a developing area near the junction of
Highways 101 and I-580, the shoreline provides views of San Rafael
Bay and the Marin Islands, as well as important adjacent wetlands.
The shoreline connects to a major City Park on its northern end.
Three segments of the Shoreline Parkband have been completed to
date: the northern portion adjacent to the park and a residential
development, a central section which included not only shoreline
improvements but restoration of 2 tidal ponds; and the southern
terminus. The proposed City Pond Enhancement project is an impor-
tant link in the completion of the Shoreline Band Park and would
create a new vertical public accessway from an adjacent public
street (Piombo Place) to the shoreline. Kerner Blvd. is a local
arterial which leads to Piombo Place.
POTENTIAL USER GROUPS: County residents and visitors may jog,
bicycle, walk fish, wind surf and bird watch along the already
developed portions of the shoreline area. The shoreline is a quiet
area, isolated from major roads. A similar nearby facility is the
Tiburon shoreline park band, approximately 15 miles southeast of
this location. However, the East San Rafael shoreline is and will
continue to be more isolated from development throughout much of its
length and contains diverse adjacent wetland areas.
2. SAN FRANCISCO BAY PLAN/LOCAL JURISDICTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The BCDC Bay Plan provides for a public accessway along the East San
Rafael shoreline, and a shoreline park. The Public Access
Supplement Map identifies the entire East San Rafael Shoreline
between Point San Quentin and the San Rafael Canal as an
"Exceptional Shoreline Site" (Site # 10). This grant application
proposal is consistent with the BCDC Plan. BCDC policies also would
insure that public access to the Bay is provided to the maximum
extent feasible. The East San Rafael shoreline band will maximize
public pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide easy vehicular
access at several vertical access points. The emphasis on
pedestrian and bicycle access is consistent with other BCDC policies
which would protect wetland wildlife habitat areas.
The proposed project is also consistent with adopted local Plan
policies and draft new General Plan policies for the Bay front. For
many years the City has planned a shoreline park band in East San
Rafael. The City's 1974 General Plan designated the two mile long
shoreline as a "water oriented review area" with potential for a
community/regional water oriented public recreation and open space
resource. Plan policies called for protection of the shoreline and
nearby wetlands.
The 1979 East San Rafael Urban Design and Policy Statement desig-
nated a continuous 100 foot wide Shoreline Band, to be dedicated as
the area developed. In 1982, major steps were taken towards this
end, with adoption by the City, BCDC, other responsible agencies and
area property owners of a Wetland Mitigation Plan.
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This Plan insures. jedieation of the @bore._oe and provision of
public access, as well as some enhancement of nearby pond and marsh
habitat in exchange for Army Corps fill permits. The City pond area
described in this grant application is included in the Wetlands
Mitigation Plan. The Wetlands Mitigation Plan proposed public
access to the shoreline at the south end of the City -owned pond and
enhancement of that pond with landscaping to provide a "transitional
habitat area"
In 1984, The City adopted a Recreation Element which identified the
shoreline park -band as a recreational resource. The Element also
included a bicycle path along the shore -front, and numerous access
points to the shoreline, including a pedestrian path on the south
side of the City -owned pond.
This prior planning has been incorporated into the City's draft 1987
General Plan, currently before the Planning Commission. The City's
Bay -front policies call for completion of the 2 mile long shoreline
park in a coordinated and timely manner, with access as shown on the
Recreation Plan Map. The Shoreline is considered a community
wide/regional asset where public access, use and views of the Mater
are to be maximized, consistent with protection of nearby sensitive
wildlife habitat areas. A Coastal Conservancy grant would assist in
making this long-awaited shoreline plan a reality.
3. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY ACCESS STANDARDS
STANDARD*
CONSISTENCY
NUMBER
YES MAYBE
NO N.A.
COMMENT
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1
2
3
4
Adjacent Properties
are Commercial.
5
Will Enhance Habitat.
g
Sandy Beach does not exist.
8
9
Handicap Accessible.
10
11
12
* Per Appendix "C" of Grant Application materials.
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4. INCREASED ACCESS
In its present unimproved state, the City -owned pond parcel does not
encourage public access although there are no fences which preclude
access across the property, and some informal hiking does occur
along the shorefront portion of the site. The City Pond Enhancement
project will increase access opportunities to and along the bay-
front shoreline by providing an improved public pedestrian access
path from a newly constructed public street (Piombo Place) to the
Shoreline Park -band and by providing an improved public pedestrian
and bicycle access path along the shorefront. Improvements will not
only increase safety and permit the City to encourage formal public
access, but will provide access to bicyclists which is not now
possible on the uneven, unimproved levee. Additionally, the project
will provide new recreational opportunities to users such as fish-
ing, picnicking, bicycling, jogging and wildlife observation.
5. HATCHING FUNDS
At the present time matching funds for this project have not been
secured, nor have any monies been budgeted for any portion of the
work. However, there are some possibilities for financial par-
ticipation if we could obtain grant funding as follows:
1. The property owner of the parcel on the southerly end of the
project site has indicated that he would be willing to
improve his portion of the shoreline band prior to develop-
ment of his land if we can obtain grant funding. This would
enable us to connect the proposed project to the existing
shoreline improvements in the Bayview Business Park.
2. The same property owner described above also owns the parcel
of land on the westerly side of the site. He currently has
a development proposal for that parcel and has indicated
that he might be willing to construct or fund a portion of
the habitat improvements adjacent to his site in conjunction
with the development of his land.
3. The small parcel of land on the northly edge of the site was
formerly owned by the Central Marin Sanitation Agency
(CMSA). There is a possibility that they might be willing
to make a small contribution of the project.
4. Although they have not currently budgeted for improvements
at this site, there is a good possibility that the San
Rafael Redevelopment Agency might be willing to make a
contribution to the proposed project.
6. CEQA COMPLIANCE
The enhancement of the City owned pond parcel and provision of
public access along and to the shoreline at the pond location were
included in the 1982 Wetlands Mitigation Plan. An Initial Study and
Negative Declaration was certified for that project (attachment).
An additional Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts is being
prepared for this specific project.
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T. URGENCY
The site is currently in a condition unsuitable for public use.
Owing to the rapidly developing nature of the area, the demand for
the usage of this access is increasing. The timing of this project
will allow it to develop in concert with surrounding properties.
B. INNOVATION AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE
The enhancement of the (1) one acre retention pond will increase
both the abundance and diversity of Wildlife Habitat. The Landscape
buffer habitat will surround the restored pond and buffer it from
human disturbance. Native planting materials which are drought
tolerant will be the major component for the establishment of the
Wildlife Habitat. An irrigation emitter system consisting of low
precipitation heads will establish new planting.
The water management program plan to pump treated water from the
Central Marin Sanitation Agency discharge lines which are just north
of the pond, will maintain a constant water level in the pond. This
will enable the establishment of brackish marsh vegetation such as
cattail and tule, again to further the enhancement of wildlife
habitat.
To limit public access to pond edges, the banks adjacent to paths
will be steepened and the use of fencing will be implemented. A
platform is proposed to extend into the pond/marsh for viewing
wildlife. The existing overflow value for the pond during heavy
seasonal storms will be located at the end of the platform.
Service paths to the platform will be handicap accessible as will
the public pier. Public parking will be provided within the cul-de-
sac at Piombo Place. The access road will be gated to prevent off
road vehicles. Pedestrian paths will be maintained to provide
public access to the future Shoreline Band Park.
9. COST EFFECTIVENESS
Once the East San Rafael Area has been fully developed, and the
entire Shoreline Park has been constructed, this integral project
location is expected to be highly utilized and should, therefore, be
considered most cost effective.
The environmental value as improved habitat is difficult to assess.
However, this aspect must surely be factored into cost effectiveness
of the project as well.
Another cost effective aspect of this project will be the utiliza-
tion of " reclaimed water" for irrigation and maintenance of
summertime water levels in the pond.
It is anticipated that the work would be constructed as a single
contract by a licensed landscape contractor. We would not expect to
utilize Conservation Corps personnel on a project of this nature,
although the City of San Rafael routinely utilizes the services of
the Main Conservation Corps on many of our smaller informal type
projects.
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10. OPZRATION AND I11T! ANCE
The City of San Rafael will be fully responsible for the continued
operation and maintenance of the City Pond Enhancement Project.
Funding and manpower operations will become a responsibility of the
City Parks Department which currently maintains the developed areas
of the Shoreline Band Park.
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IMSOLtTiION 110. 1626 ..
RZSOLVTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
FOR SHORELINE BAND PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
CITY POND AT PIOMBO PLACE.
WY.EREA� , Thr. Legislature has established tht• State
Coastal Conpervan;l (pursuant tc Putlit. Resources Code 3100j-
31400) and author zed it tc award grants to local puL12c acencie_
for the accuisitior and developr,:nt of coaEtal accessways: and
WYEF.EA1, the grants arc awarded pursuant tc Gjidelincs
established by the Colastal Conservancy for determination of
project availat•ility for funds; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established b}, the Coastal
Conservancy require the applicant to certify by resolution thr,
approval of applications and listed assuranceE prior to
submission of said applications tc the State;
NOW, TH£REFOFE, B>_ IT RESO:XED that the City Council c:
the City of San l;afacl hereby:
1. Ap;roves the filing of an antlication for fundinc under t`
State CoaEtP.l Conservancy's Access Grants Program; and
2. Certifies thct said agency arrecs to the attached list of
Assurances;
3. Certifies that said agency has or will have sufficient fur.es
to operate and ms_•,tair. the prc)crt(s) funded under tL.iE
proaran-
4. Acree= to r.rc•;idc an•• fur.ds needed Le,•ond ths• arar.t recue_Tec
to c--r.,!,--c the funded under this prooiar taro.-'
the alloration of uncommitted funds.
I, JEANNE ... LEON:I•:I, Cleri. of the Citv of 5.::. Rafal.,
hc:et,• certify t!•a- tf_ f(rec.,-n- :ca-_utiu. »z. dL?; and
rvnuiar.; :ntr__ _-- c :o .,c :,_ a r _-i_. re-..._ of t!�L
Cit, Co r-:1 of s:):d .. held e•. Mon02N t,,I
F,fth _ c` CKtot•F• 19:--, b•. the fol.oM.nc
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ABSENT: COUNC:LYF :PEF5:None
The foregoing documen' is a
evred cop) of the ongmal
on file in this office-
V-"[ M LEAN:IN • ;.I, Clr,k
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COPY
DIST OF ASSURANCES
The applicant hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with Conservancy
regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements as they relate to the
acceptance and use of Conservancy funds for this project. Also, the applicant
gives assurance and certifies with respect to the grant that:
1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and
construct the proposed facilities; that, where appropriate, a resolution,
motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application,
including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing
and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the
applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such
additional information as may be required.
2. It will have sufficient funds available to meet its own share of the costs
of developing the project(s). It will have available sufficient funds to
assure its effective operation and maintenance of the facility, for the
purposes for which the grant was awarded.
3. It holds sufficient title or interest in the property to enable it to
undertake lawful development and construction of the p-oject. In the case
where the Grantee is acquiring an interest in the property as a part of the
project development, such title documentation shall be reviewed by the
Executive Officer of the Conservancy prior to acquisition.
4. It will not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site
and facilities except as permitted by the Conservancy.
5. It will give the Conservancy, through any authorized representative, access
to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to
the grant.
6. It will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time
after receipt of notification from the Conservancy that funds have been
approved, and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable
diligence.
7. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the State's
Braithwaite Act (Chapter 1574, Statutes of 1971 and related statutes), which
provides for fair and equitable treatment of displaced persons.
S. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
9. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Conservancy concerning
special provisions of law, and program requirements.
The foregoing do--urr---t is a
correct copy of
on file in this
d;:E M. LEONCI City Clerk
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Council
W Issued
F-
W 21, 1982
Ping. Form 40 (6/79)
CITY OF SAN RAFAV
ENVIRO► AENTAL ASSESSMENT A -J NOTIFICATION
For the following Project, this form serves as a:
El Notice of Exemption ® Negative Declaration
0 Notice of Completion O Notice of Determination
0
►ro)ect Nave_ East Ban 8ei�1 ■et 1 Ands Mi I iritt ion P11 n
Address/Location Selected properties in East San Rafael
Lav►d Owner Various
Authorized Representative Anne Moore, San Rafael Planning Director
City File No. P82-5 I Assessor's Parcel No. Various
Description of Project A wetlands mitigation plan for fill of selected
properties with creation of new tidal pond and seasonal wetland and
associated improvements. See Plan documents for complete description
Based upon a thorough review, the.City sta+t rgcQmmends the project Is within the
following environmental reporting category:
aExempted from environmental reporting by the following section of
the EIR Guidelines:
MINISTERIAL (Sec. 15073) EMERGENCY (Sec. 15071)
a
W
CATEGORICAL (Sec. Class )
El
X Reasons exempt:
W
By Title Date
Negative Declaration. On the basis of an Initial Study, the Project
is found to have no significant effect on the environment.
0 Reasons: As determined by local, State and Federal resource
W agencies, all potential significant environmental impact from
filling will be mitigated by the nauitat and public uccess values
resulting from Plan implementation.
uU The Initial Study is on file with the Planning Department, 1400
Z Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA.
Contact Anne Moore Title Planning Dir. Date 6/4182
❑EIR is required. On the basis of an Initial Study, it has been
determined that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment. Copies of the EIR will be available for review at
the San Rafael Planning Department, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael,
W California 94902; Telephone 415/456-1112, Ext. 311.
The Draft EIR review period in which comments should be forwarded
to the City will end on
Contact
FX-]
� A Negative Declaration was approved by:
X i San Rafael City Council . Date June 21, 1982
Li
An EIR was prepared and certified in accordance with C.E.Q.A. by:
. Date
The determined that the
Vi11 ® Will Not: have a significant effect upon the environment
The project was xII 'Approved � Disapproved by San Rafael City
Date June 21 , 1982 .
A Statement of Overriding Concerns � was (copy attached) x� was not
� Date
Mitigation measures adopted by the City Council Date June
are contained in Plan documents.
The checklist shall bi :llised by City staff as part c he initial environmental
study to evaluate the environmental impacts of a project proposal and determine
what Impacts should be studied In more depth.
SEE PLAN DOCUMENTS FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME East San Rafael Wetlands Mitigation P1 an
ADDRESS/LOCATION selected properties in East San RaLLpl
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER See attached mnteria1
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Anne Moore, San Rafael Planning DirPctcr
ADDRESS P. O. Box 60, San Rafael, CA 94915
TELEPHONE NUMBER (415) 456-1112, extension 311
STAFF PERSON COMPLETING FORM Anne Moore
FILE NUMBER P82-5 DATE June 4. 1982
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers are required on
attached sheets.)
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth. 41111 the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures? X
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering of the
soil? x
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features? x
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique
geologic or physical features? �—
e. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or
off the site? .X
f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? x
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g. Exposure of people or property to
YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ping. Form 56 Pane 2 of 6
8/77
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure,
or similar hazards?
2. Air.
Will the proposal result in:
a.
Substantial air emissions or deteri-
oration of ambient Fir quality?
b.
The creation of objectionable odors?
c.
Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally?
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Changes In currents, or the course or
direction of water movements, in
either marine or fresh waters?
b.
Changes in absorption rates, drainage
pattern, or the rate and amount of
surface water runoff?
c.
Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters?
d.
Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
e.
Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface water
quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters?
g.
Change In the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions of withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations?
h.
Substantial reduction in the amount
of water otherwise available for
public water supplies?
I.
Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flooding
or tidal waves?
YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ping. Form 56 Pane 2 of 6
8/77
TLb nA at Hu
i. Plant L . Will the proposal result In
a. Change in the diversity of species.
or number of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs. grass, crops,
microflora and aquatic plants)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endna5ered species
C 1 ?
W p ants _X
c. Introduction of new species of plants
into an area, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species? X
d. Reduction In acreage of any
agricultural crop? X
5. Anirral Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of animals
(birds, land animals including
reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects or microfauna)? * .�
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals? X
c. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result in a
barrier to the migration or movement
of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
7. Lid ht and Glare. Will the proposal
produce new light or glare?
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in
a substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area?
Ping. Form 56
8/77
X
X
X
X
X
Paste 3 of I+
'ES MAYBE NO
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result In:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources? _
b. Substantial depletion of any non-
renewable natural resource? X
M. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve
a risk of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including, but
not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals
or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions? X
11. Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distributicn,-density, or .
growth rate of the human population of
an area?
X
12. Housinq. Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a
demand for additional housing?
X
13. Transportatien/Circulation. Will the
proposal result In:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking? x
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
X
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? X
e. AlteriDtions to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
X
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14. Public , vices. Will the proposal have
an effect upon, or result In a need for
new of altered governmental services in
any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e. Mairtc:nance of public facilities,
Including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
15. Energy. Will the proposal -result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or
require the development of new
sources of energy?
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in
a need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
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x
X
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ES MAYBE NO
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic vista or
view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to
public view?
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity
of existing recreational opportunities? x
20. Archeological/Historical. Will the pro-
posal result In an alteration of a signif-
icant archeological or historical site,
structure, object or building? X
21. Mandatory Findings of Siqnificance.
a. Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the environ-
ment, 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 com-
munity, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of Calif-
ornia history or prehistory? x
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the dis-
advantage of long-term, environmental
goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period of
time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.) x
c. Does the project have impacts which
are individually limited, but cumu-
latively considerable? (A project may
impact on two or more separate
resources where the impact on each
resource is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment
is significant.) x
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
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i_.JIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST ADDLADUM
1. Earth
a. All work will be performed to engineers' specifications and
subject to approval of City Engineer.
b. Project includes filling, excavating and modifying the existing;
ground and pond area consistent with thu Plan description.
C. Same as lb.
d. Plan calls for eliminating existing seasonal wetlands, modify-
ing existing ponds and uplands, and creating new seasonal
wetlands. Refer to Plan description for details.
e. Wind and water erosion of soils will lessen because area will
be improved according to engineers' specifications.
f. The existing central ponds will be merged and become subject
to tidal action via screw gate culvert(s).
g. All City geotechnical standards will be met.
3. Water
a. Two ponds will be merged and subject to tidal action via screw
gate culvert(s).
b. Minor net changes expected.
C. All work will comply with San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter
18, "Protection of Flood Hazard Areas".
d. Refer to Plan description.
e. Water quality expected to improve with Plan implementation.
Extensive water quality and soils tests have be(n done.
i. See 3c. above.
4. Plant Life
Refer to "Wildlife Habitat Values" report prepared by ESA/Madrone.
5. Animal Life
Same as 4 above.
6. Noise
Short term construction noise and minor long term increase in
ambient sound levels expected.
Environmental Checkli,t Addendum
Page 2 .
8. Land Use
Plan is intended to alter present use of the properties so as to
increase wildlife habitat and property values consistent with
the plans and policies of the Federal, State and local agencies
involved.
10. Risk of Upset
llui•liuiis of the Plan area were once a refuse disposal site.
Extensive soils and water quality tests have and will be done to
define mitigation measures to prevent leaching or mitigation of
hazardous substances due to disturbance of upland soils or
bottom sediments.
13. Transportation/Circulation
a. Minor additional traffic due to short term construction and long
term use of shoreline band.
b. Public parking at access points to the shoreline band will be
located within the Plan area and to the north and south in
conjunction with private development.
d. The Plan area will be a major portion of the ultimate
continuous shoreline band with public access from Pickleweed
Park to the Marin Rod and Gun Club.
14. Public Services
d. Ultimately, a 100 foot wide continuous shoreline band will be
provided as a public access area.
e. Maintenance of new public facilities will be by the City
and/or benefiting properties.
17. Human Health
The extensive soils and water quality tests done to identify
needed mitigation measures for possible hazardous materials in
the old refuse site preclude potential health hazards.
18. Aesthetics
Views to and from the site will be significantly improved as a
result of Plan implementation.
19. Recreation
Plan implementation and full shoreline band development will
significantly increase and improve shoreline recreational
opportunities in East San Rafael.
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MARIN CONSF- NATION LEAGUE
A non profit corporation founded /n 1934
� 1330 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
OCT • 1981 Office telephone: 456.1912
MARIN CONSERVATION LEAGUE
35 Mitchell Boulevard. Suite 11
Sa' Rafael, CA g4903
October 8, 1987
Penny Allen, Chair
California State Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway, Suite 1100
Oakland, Ca. 94612 '
Re: San Rafael shoreline project
Dear Ms. Allen and Board members,
We support the plans of the city of San Rafael to
enhance the southernmost pond along the San Rafael
bayfront and to provide public access along this
section of the Bay levee. This pond and its levee have
been in a degraded condition for many years, due to
various changes in storm drains and in surrounding land
uses. Currently there is little vegetation and little
protection for wildlife.
The city plans would construct an access path and
viewing areas of the Bay and pond, selectively fence
part of the pond for protection of wildlife, and add
vegetation for wildlife enhancement around the pond. An
added feature is to make use of treated wastewater from
the Central Marin Sanitary District pipe, which is
nearby, both for irrigation and for maintaining the
pond in the summer.
Our Bayfront Committee looks forward to reviewing
specific plans for the pond enhancement and its
plantings. We fully support this project, and urge
its approval by your Board. �E�T. OF PUBLIC WOAKS
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Marin Audubon Society Box 599 Md[ Naffey, Cali is 94942 -°599
October 8, 1987
Alyse Jacobson, Access Program Manager
State Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway, Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
RE: ACCESS/ENHANCEMENT SAN RAFAEL POND
Dear Alyse,
This is to let you know of our support for application by the
City of San Rafael for a public access/habitat enhancement
project for a pond at the south end of the San Rafael bayfront.
Lloyd Strom of the San Rafael Public Works Department has
reviewed the project with us. As we understand, it will include
a public access path along the south side of the ponds access
improvements on the bayfront levee east of the pond= fencing of
the north and western sides of the pond to restrict public access
and reduce disturbance to wildlifet planting of native vegetat-
ions establishment of a water management regime that may include
use of reclaimed water so that the pond does not go dry in
summer= and possible dredging to deepen the pond.
Currently the pond is a pathetic oasis surrounded by unpaved
roads in the midst of heavy industrial storage yards. Dilapidat-
ed cars are parked along the roadways and oil and grease soaked
into the ground indicate that the area is used for car repair
work. The surrounding area is slated for light industrial/office
development. Access along the pond and to the bayfront is
unattractive and uninviting, and the bayfront levee path is very
narrow and unsafe.
The proposed access improvements show a sensitivity to the pond
habitat and will provide a safe, defined and attractive access to
the pond and San Francisco bayfront. Habitat values of the pond
will be enhanced by vegetation with native plants, measures to
ensure maintenance of the pond water level, and restriction of
public access so that disturbance to the wildlife using the pond
is minimised.
A Chapter of National Audubon Society
We support this proposal and Mould appreciate the opportunity the
work with the City in refining and developing the project in more
detail.
Thank you for considering our comments.
;Since ely,
rbara Salzman, Chair
Conservation Committee
cc: Lloyd Strom, Public Works, City of San Rafael