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Public Utility District
PUBLIC HEARING
To:
Board of Directors
From:
Neil Kaufman
Date:
June 06, 2012
Subject: CEQA Initial Study for 2012 Water Master Plan Update
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
A public hearing is a required component of the CEQA review process.
2. HISTORY
A draft of the 2012 Water Master Plan Update was presented to the Board on March 7,
2012. A public hearing regarding the Master Plan Update was held on April 4, 2012.
On May 2, 2012, the CEQA Initial Study for the 2012 Water Master Plan Update was
approved by the Board. A Negative Declaration is proposed. A public hearing for the
CEQA review was scheduled for June 6, 2012.
3. NEW INFORMATION
To date the District has not received any comments on either the draft 2012 Water
Master Plan Update or the CEQA Initial Study.
The current project schedule is given below:
• June 6, 2012 - CEQA Public Hearing (tonight)
• July 18, 2012 - Adoption of Master Plan
• August 1, 2012 - Public Hearing on Ordinance to Adjust Facility Fees
• September 5, 2012 - Adoption of Ordinance to Adjust Facility Fees
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct cost associated with this CEQA public hearing.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Conduct the public hearing on the CEQA Initial Study and proposed Negative
Declaration.
Michael D. Holley
General Manager / Water Utility Manager