HomeMy WebLinkAbout11,CEQA Water Initial StudyAction Item # 11
Approval of the
CEQA Initial Study for the
2012 Water Master Plan Update
May 2, 2012
Background / History
• Draft of the 2012 Water Master Plan Update was presented
to the Board on March 7, 2012
• Public Hearing on the Draft 2012 Water Master Plan Update
was held on April 4, 2012
• To date, no comments have been received
• Adoption of the Master Plan Update requires a CEQA
review
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New Information
• The CEQA Initial Study has been completed and is ready for
circulation, review and public comment
• The current project schedule is:
— May 2, 2012 - Board Approval of CEQA Initial Study
— June 6, 2012 - Public Hearing on CEQA Initial Study
— July 18, 2012 - Adoption of Final CEQA Document & Adoption of
2012 Master Plan Update
— August 1, 2012 - Public Hearing on Ordinance to Adjust Facility Fees
— September 5, 2012 - Adoption of Ordinance to Adjust Facility Fees
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Fiscal Impact
• There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approval of
the CEQA Initial Study
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Recommendation
• Authorize staff to file the proposed Negative Declaration
and environmental Initial Study with the Office of the
Nevada County Clerk
• Authorize staff to file the proposed Negative Declaration
and environmental Initial Study with responsible and
interested agencies and with the State Clearinghouse
• Authorize staff to publish a notice of public review period
on the proposed Negative Declaration
• Set a public hearing date of June 6, 2012
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