HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-Consideration of the Approval of the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Electric System Master Plan and Adoption of tAgenda Item #8
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Board of Directors
Sanna Schlosser
January 21, 2015
Consideration of the Approval of the CEQA Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Electric System Master Plan and Adoption of the
Electric System Master Plan
CONSENT
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board action is required to adopt a final Mitigated Negative Declaration and file a
Notice of Documentation under CEQA. Board action is also required to formally adopt
the Electric System Master Plan.
2. HISTORY
The Electric System Master Plan is a comprehensive planning report providing
information on existing District electric system facilities and the current level of service
provided to District customers. On December 18, 2013, the Board approved the
selection of Electric Consultants Inc. (ECI) to prepare the Electric System Master Plan
report for the District. Major milestones in the history of the project to date include:
October 2014 - CEQA Initial Study prepared by Inland Ecosystems
November 19, 2014 - Workshop to discuss the completed Master Plan report
December 3, 2014 - Board approval of the CEQA Initial Study
December 17, 2014 - Public Hearing on CEQA Initial Study
January 21, 2015 (tonight) - Adoption of the Final CEQA Document and Master
Plan (this item)
3. NEW INFORMATION
The thirty-day review period was complete on January 2, 2015. The District did not
receive any comments at the public hearing but did receive one letter from the Central
Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board during the review period. These
comments were subsequently submitted through the State Clearinghouse after the
public comment period, and this composite letter is included as Attachment 1. We did
also receive an email response from the Department of Fish and Wildlife after the
close of the comment period. All comments were already considered as part of the
CEQA Initial Study.
Stephen Hollabaugh Michael D. Holley
Assistant General Manager General Manager
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The District's cost associated with approval of the Initial Study and Master Plan were
included in the FY14 budget. FY15 budget impacts are limited to a one-time CEQA
filing fees of $2,260 to be paid to Nevada County and $50 to Placer County.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Electric System Master Plan and Final Mitigated Declaration and authorize
the filing of the Notice of Determination with the appropriate agencies.