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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Truckee Donner Public utility District Board of Directors Joseph R. Aguera John L.Corbett Business Office Engineering Services Richard K.Curran (916) 587-3896 (916) 587-3944 FAX (916) 587-5056 .lames A. Maass Patricia S.Sutton General Manager REGULAR MEETING Peter L.Holzmelster 7:00 PM, Monday September 21, 1992 TDPUD Board Room 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Public input (7.25 PM or as soon thereafter as possible) Any member of the audience desiring to address the Board regarding a matter on the agenda is welcome to do so. Matters not specifically listed on the agenda maybe brought up under public input. PUBLIC HEARING (7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as possible) 4. Purchase of electric distribution facilities along Glenshire Drive a) Consideration of approving the purchase of electric facilities owned by Sierra Pacific Power Company along Glenshire Drive b g the filing Consideration of authorizing f a notice of determination of o negative declaration c) Consideration of a finding of de minimis impact d) Consideration of authorizing the filing of a certificate of fee exemption UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 5. Consideration of modification of the District's conflict of interest code 6. Underground Feeder No. 3 project, Tahoe Donner Substation - consideration of a resolution approving plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing calling for bids 7. Consideration of directing the President of the Board to execute a ballot for Special Alternateto Nevada Count Local Agency Formation Commission District Y 9 , Y 8_ Consideration of a olio regarding the financing of fees and/or line extensions policy 9 9 9 ROUTINE BUSINESS 9.. Consideration of minutes - September 8, 1992; possible direction 10. Correspondence 11. Bills for approval 12. Staff report CLOSED SESSION RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION ADJOURNMENT NOTE; The complete packet of material relating to the agenda is available for review at the PUa office and at the Truckee Librar Posted and mailed September 17, 199 Post Office Box 309 • 11570 Donner Pass Road • 'Truckee, California 96160 STAFF .REPORT September 17, 1992 TO: Peter L. Holzmeister, General Manager FROM.- Mary L. Chapman, Administrative Services Manager SURTECT.• Bills for Board Approval AGENDA # Attached is a copy of the Bills for Board Approval. Among the bills that are listed is a bill from Sandel-Avery Engineering in the amount of $21, 104.00 for work performed on the SCADA system project. Since the funding for this project is scheduled to come from the COP financing, I respectfully request that the Board take the following action: RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize payment of the Bills for Board Approval in the usual manner; and 2 . If the bill from Sandel-Avery Engineering is approved, authorize the staff to transfer the money for payment out of the Certificates of Participation funds on deposit with the Local Agency Investment Fund to reimburse the general fund. i !► • TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL - SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 TOTAL ELECTRIC WATER DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COX & KROMYDAS ARCHITECTS 7"73.'00 773.00 RETAINING WALL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION WITH CONTRACTOR PLUS INSPECTIONS .AND MYLARS. DE CUIR & SOMACH 94.64 66.25 28.39 LEGAL SERVICES FOR AUGUST 1992. SANDEL-AVERY ENGINEERING 21,104.00 21,104.00 SCADA PROJECT WORK COMPLETED. SANDEL-AVERY ENGINEERING 7,274.62 7,274.62 PURCHASE OF BEST FD7KVA UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM FOR THE DISTRICT'S COMPUTER SYSTEM. SAUERS ENGINEERING INC. 14,955.82 840.00 14,115.82 CALTRANS VALVE BOX ADJUSTMENT (150.00) SAFE DRINKING WATER BOND LAW PROJECT (PROP 55) (6714.25) HWY 267 BRIDGE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT (170.00) AIRPORT TANK REPAIR (3280.00) MISC REQ ELECTRICAL (670.00) E RIVER ST WELL (324.65) HORN PROJECT (25.00) TAHOE DONNER SNOWMAKING (80.00) HWY 267 RIVER CROSSING (3086.92) DAIRY QUEEN ROW (10.00) MISC REQST AFTER ANDY (100.00) TELEMETRY REQ FOR PROP (25.00) PROSSER WOODS (20.00) STANDARDS REV SERV LN (300.00) . SHAFFER PAVING INC. 5,743.75 5,743.75 PAVING AS PER PAVING LISTS. UTILITY TREE SERVICE INC. 8,814.00 8,814.00 TREE REMOVAL SERVICES. GLEN WAGNER FIELD SERVICE 6,250.00 4,383.52 1,866.48 VEHICLE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. -----__- ----------------------------- 65,009.83 21,378.39 43,631.44 STAFF REPORT September 21, 1992 rRO Board of Directors Peter L. Holzmeister, General Manager T: Staff Report AGENDA # 12 A) SALE OF DONNER LAKE UTILITY COMPANY Attached is a notice announcing a public meeting to be held by the staff of the California PUC regarding the sale of Donner Lake Utility Company to Del Oro Water Company. The meeting will be at 7:30 PM on October 7 at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Community Center. 1 will attend; Directors may find it interesting also. B) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY LEASE TERMINATION A question was raised at the last Board meeting as to whether the CDF had given us proper notification on termination of their lease. Attached is a copy of the appropriate section from the lease indicating a 120 day cancellation notice is required. CDF notified us in August of their intention to vacate our building, so they have complied with the terms of the lease. C) SPPCo RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL Attached is a notice from the Sierra Sun announcing that Sierra Pacific Power Company has filed a rate increase request with the California PUC. We will follow this matter and let the Board know how our rates stack up relative to SPPCo's rates. PLH/smc Attachment UD } 18 1992 SEPTEMBER 15 , 1992 (Date) NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF DONNER LAKE UTILITY COMPANY AND PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION STAFF Donner Lake Utility Company (DLUC) has requested authority from the California Public Utilities Commission to sell all of the outstanding stock to Del Oro Water Company (DOWC) . The Commission's staff will hold a public meeting at the TRUCKEE-DONNER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTER, CLUB ROOM T U EE: CA. on OCTOBER 7 , 1992 at 7 : 30 PM to explain the sale process and receive public input. The Commission staff will make a thorough investigation of the company's request. Following the investigation, the Commission may grant the company's request or may deny it. The public meeting is informal and affords customers the opportunity to ask question and express their- views. DLUC and DOWC will have representatives there to explain the reasons for the proposed sale. Customers who would like to call the Commisssion's attention to any problems concerning their water service, or who would like to provide other information or comments regarding the sale, should do so at the public meeting and/or should write to the Commission at the following address: Califonia Public Utilities Commission Water Utilities Branch, Room 3200 505 Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco, CA 94102 Comments should mention that they pertain to A. 92 05 041 and must be sent not later than (20) days after the date this notice was sent. A copy of DLUC and DOWC filing may be inspected at its business office at 15570 DONNER PASS ROAD, DONNER LAKE, CALIFORNIA Further information may be obtained from the utility at its business office or from the Commission at the address above. Note: PLACE OF MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE HANDICAPPED LEASE AGREEMENT THIS LEASE, made and entered into this 5th day of May, 1989, by and between Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) , hereinafter called the Lessor, without distinction as to number or gender, and the California Department of Forestry, hereinafter called the Lessee; W I T N E S S E T H 1) DESCRIPTION: The lessor hereby leases unto the Lessee and the Lessee hereby hires from the Lessor those certain premises with the appurtenances situated in the unincorporated area of Truckee, County of Nevada, State of California, and more particularly described as follows: a portion (370 s. f. ) of 2nd floor, Suite 202 of 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, as outlined in red on the attached Exhibit "A" plan dated October 18, 1983, together with specification marked Exhibit "B" dated October 10, 1988. 2) TERM: The term of this lease shall commence on July 1, 1989 and shall end on June 30, 1994, with such rights of termination as may be hereinafter expressly set forth. This lease shall be renewed, at the option of the Lessee, for a period of up to two years, subject to Paragraph No. 3 (termination) and all other terms and conditions expressly set forth. The option may be exercised by the Lessee deli- vexing to Lessor, at least (60) days prior to the expiration of the original term, a written notice of its intent to exercise. the option. 3) TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this lease at any time during the term hereof by giving written notice to the other party at least 120 days prior to the date when such termination shall become effective. 4) HOLDING OVER.: Any holding over after the expiration of said term or any extension thereof with the consent of the Lessor, shall be construed to be a tenancy from month to month, and shall otherwise be on the terms and conditions herein specified, so far as applicable. 5) RENT: Rental shall be paid by the Lessee in arrears on the last day of each month during said terms as follows: THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYW-EIGHT AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($388.50) through and including June 30, 1991; then, FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($407.00) thereafter. Rental payable hereunder for any period of time less than one month shall be determined by prorating the monthly rental herein specified based on the actual number of days in the month. Rental shall be paid to Lessor at the address spe- cified in Paragraph 6 or to such other address as the Lessor may designate by a notice in writing. Lessor shall send all rent bills to the Lessee at the address specified in Paragraph 6. F136DOF5. 12 Page 1 of 5 % Y. U C'L - A, ` SS-IF11 A� 935 -4 wheal drives i- iLL 89 Subir0 Turbo 4W_D-G_­ -1-6 Sedan. L '85 4x4 3t6 Purr windows, locks Subaru XT '91 Che & $unroof S� C Cab. 3/4 T. 300 916-587. Coupe PA). si er d Loaded. 23m tl 0'. lites. sterna, needs miles. S 6958: N G E New 18.250 Turbo S I Sm 060, OBO. 831. ul Whit $46-7563. 7361. a 86 bar.Turbo. 4wd- t sedan- 5$;Peed,fully loaded '86 Subaru 1984,Lull--��Z!� Ch.v Blazer, ROVER dL�W'99'11 4wd-. 3 50 V-8, 4WD. AC, 1x owner, S4DOO OBO 415* 141 Owner. All Maint. Power fi 751.7523 Iv. rn,�,,ge Excellent-condition- 'White, everything clean inside and sheepskins, telephone, sun records available. Out, removable *76 op. SS'800- roof,S22.S(0.191 S4895.Te�e 831-604S I P Ord 4.4. Needs 6.)477-63-33 080 (9161), lt77 r '87 Colt Vi_� Work,Mum sell.SIODO OBO, Toyota 4X4 SIa Wagon, 4wd. 1111)(� :'J''J'', *utom 5 ex 5,P, rag 8 low miles/stere o,1.�9 exctt. i0p. Z200 Of take over pay- X cond call ph 587-�,327 cond.$64D0. 52 ­13 S317.916.646-0454 7' x Ul PU OTI( 0 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMI SSION OF THE STATE O.F. CALIFORNIA 'j. Notice 01"NIftull under I y APP1IcAtI0n NO.' 92-02.040 said Declaration was duty I NOTICE OF APPLICATION To INCREASE ELECTRIC RATE' recorded Ott October 2. , SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMP S '44 ;rt o R".1116i 89520.has M"with the Public Ullittles ComssOnOad,P.O.BOX as 1 rut 91' 1D100. k'y Mien`R Pacific).6100 Nell R 1S of the slate of 30498. of he Official I Records of the office of the 04illon-1180TIlission'), a Combined APPlIcetion for Authortty,to IMPWmrg Its Energy C"nty Rom-der of Nevada Cost Adjustment Clause(-ECAC);Its electric Revenue A*strrent Mechanism('ERAMI;and its L,,Ihoorne Rate Assistance CURAI.This Combined County.Caornift. APOcallon has been desig. The total estimated Commisslon Ordem and will increasep tt IR r4&d as APPS--tlon No.92-08-040 The Application was fikd In con liar"W h prior `)Dunt Of the unpaid bal. gno electric rates On APril 1. 199.3 by approximately anCe,on the dais 01 sale,of p the 5,08ka authority to: Ines increase eS9drkn&t*8 under the Energy Cos(Adjustment Clause the obligation secured by the C .1vil 4 A,11 Energy Palo(AER)by approxknately S2.S00.000; (ECAC)and the Property to be sold,Induding IGN (2)increase ok'o�"""UlKlOf the El Revenue Aqustmrt M estimated costs, a,;�s tE h0court by approxinwely$84,000;aW OchanIsm(ERAM) and advances.is: NN,f. _caLaj. - (3)decrease electric vales urKW the L,,,I Ort awax1rnalely Sxs,coo. 11ne Sale Assistance(URA,account by The n&rne. street address �qu I! The Act and telephone number of the actual 0ornbined.Increan M On GA 0-Worner dan 13 as 1011OWS.' Trustee conducting the&lag tG1ASSOC IATION TrrLE. COMBINED REVENUE INCREASE, SERVICES.a CaMorria cor- JCI POration. 1780 Crq*ksjdq yd NET Oaks Drive. Suite 145. REVENUF, Sacramento, California PEAC&I'A6E 958M.(916)225-2W. Residential $1271 Sri (Poo) Dated: September 2. n SmallSmallG-GeneralService 6.78% 1992 Septemberk4o*jm General Service 444 6.76% Large General Service 247 6.76% ASSOCIATION TITLE PU* Irrigation(PA) 312 6.77% SERVICES. 0 It 6_97% CaMOrnIA corporation i5n Lighting(%JCL) 5 by PeggyR,C4kppus � 2-15 Trustee's sale C(Ikx 3N TCW T89054 00 $2,279 6.74% 9M 0.9/17 and 9Y24j92 The AI)Pkal[On Only addressee the PrOPOt level for authorized rates to be charged #1286 LN3 40ffwn after April 1.1993 Wged to A oDN of the above-descrFbed APPk9lon.Testimony and related exhbls. will be fur- !h1slied So any Interested party upon request.A copy may be viewits ed at arty of the following Uh pals Sierra Paf-lk DLV`rk4 Otfices:North Tahoe Office,7001 Naliorkd Tahoe Vista,CajKon-gN �SOM Tahoe Office,933 Eloise Avenue,South Tahoe.Cwilorn OF ;nq .Street,PO`101a.COJI(Omla,MlndarX��rvjjj offlco. Portota Office,96 Sierra cc .nq Nevada-. 1573 U.S.Highway 3,9.S.Minden, N0710E OF AN Or Ed Sierra's General OffI06 located at 6100 Nei Road,Reno,Nevd, TRUSTEE'S SALE RE ORA Any questions cOncerring this N(Alce May be diroded to DAVID M.N IS.Senlor ATS No. 91-2-0287 19",*"Orn9Y for Sierra Pacific power C,*�,In writing I*the above address or by telQ^n- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT AS -to the r -.AvOwe.San_FAr24r0)='Ot,CA 94-14Di2fforr PutAlc ut"Corrvnls�3 Office at 505 Van Ness UNDER THE PROVISIONS P/ ')ng(702)689 OF THE DECLARATION OF HO V t o S S,'1E,,',',A PACFIC POWER COMPANY,P.O.BOX 10100,RENO.NEVADA aq 520. COVENANTS CONDITK)NS AS #1292 AND RESTRICTIONS, Y() RECORDED ON MAY 18 PF I 1 1971, AND DESCRIBED PFt 'I FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF ABOVE. RELATING TO SO 'I.VHS :'NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT TRUST-EE*S SALE PAYMENT OF y rd V VHS :`THE NAME[S] OF THE THE NAJJlF4SJ OF THE ATS NO. 91-2-0269 HOMEOWNERS EX -40 SPSINESSIESI: Room BUSINESS[ES� LEAVE Cr ASSESSMENTS, UNLESS NA N3 SERVICE, located ILI 3S8 TO ME, located a, 11200 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT N 3NI SXk$"r Trail. h Truckee. Donner P_Road 4164,in UNDER THE PROVISIONS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PR' tsftrnla R161. is raral OF THE DECI�()N OF PROTECT Yf)ljn yo ...... ..................... RESOL UTI �► NOW 923� O TRUCKEE 1�C�l1 NE1� PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT APPROVING PL ANS, SPECIFICATIONS NS AND CONTRACT I FKBM I . FOR T IE TAIfC1 DC)NNER SUB TATION UNDERGROUND FEEDER.. N�R � PI�'C�JECT WHEREAS, District staff has recommended, and the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District has agreed, to go forward with the Tahoe Donner Substation Underground Feeder No. 3 project; and WHEREAS, Consulting Engineer, R. W. Beck and Associates, has prepared plans, specifications and bidding documents for the project and District Counsel has reviewed and approved those documents; and WHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer has prepared and filed a categorical exemption on the project with the County of Nevada as required by the California Environmental Quality Act, NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOL VED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District as follows: 1. That the plans, specifications and bidding documents on file in the District's Planning Department be approved and advertised in an appropriate manner. 2. That the date and time of the bid opening be scheduled by staff. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District on the 21st of September 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Corbett, Maass and Aguera. NOES_ Sutton. ABSENT.- Curran. TR KEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT B as ph . Aguera, esident ATTE, J Susan M. Craig, Deputy Qiitrict Clerk smc RESOLUTION.UTIO NOW 9237.' OF THE TRUCKEE DONNEI UBLI UTILITY DISTRACT APPROVING NEGATIVEOE � RATION FOR PURCHASE OF SPPCO DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT ON GLENSH RE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING FILING WITH THE COUNTY OF NEVADA WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District approved the purchase of electric distribution facilities owned by Sierra Pacific Power Company along Glenshire Drive; and WHEREAS, Sauers Engineering, consulting engineer for the District, has conducted a review in accordance with Section 15302(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and prepared the appropriate Notice of Determination and Negative Declaration for the project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District as follows: 1. That the Notice of Determination and Negative Declaration for the project be approved and filed with the County of Nevada. 2. That a finding of de minimis impact for the project be made. 3. That filing of the Department of Fish and Game Certificate of Fee Exemption be authorized. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District on the 21st of September 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYE'S: Corbett, Maass, Sutton and Aguera. NOES: None. ABSENT. Curran. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 4er4puVera, ByJo Pr ident ATTES . T Susan M. Craig, Deputy Distric Jerk SMC Truckee Danner Public [Utility District Board of Directors Joseph R.Aguera John L. Corbett Business Office Engineering Services Richard K.Curran (916) 587-3896 (916) 587-3944 FAX (916) 587-5056 James A. Maass Patricia S.Sutton NOTICE OF DETERMINATION General Manager TO: © Secretary for Resources Peter L. Holzmeister 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311 Sacramento, California 95814 County Clerk Court), of Nevada 201 Church Street Nevada City, CA 95959 FROM: Truckee Donner P.U.D. P.O. Box 309 Truckee, CA 96160-0309 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. PROJECT TITLE: Purchase of Sierra Pacific Power Company Distribution Line STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: ONTACWT PERSON: Peter L. Holzmeister, Tel (916) 587-3896 PROJECT LOCATION: Approximately one mile bast of downtown Truckee along Glenshire Drive, Truckee, Nevada County. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Purchase of approximately 4,705 feet of electrical distribution line and appurtenances. This is to advise that the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (lead agency) has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: ® approved 1. The project has been © disapproved by the Lead Agency. © will 2. The project ® will not have a significant effect on the environment. 3. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and was certified as required by 14 Cal. Adm. Code Sec. 15085 (g). The following mitigation measures were adopted by the Lead Agency to reduce impacts of the approved project: (1) (2) ® A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the e a ' e D r � � attached. Peter L. Holzmeister, General Manager Date DFG Fee $ 0.00 Post Office Box 309 • 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96160 Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors Joseph R.Aguera John L.Corbett Business Office Engineering Services Richard K.Curran (916) 587-3896 (916) 587-3944 FAX (916) 587-5056 James A. Maass Patricia S.Sutton NEGATIVE DECLARATION General Manager ( ) Proposed Peter L. Holzmeister (XX) Final NAME OF PROJECT: Purchase of Sierra Pacific Power Company Distribution Line. LOCATION: Approximately 1 mile east of downtown Truckee along Glenshire Road. Entity or Person Undertaking Project : (XX) Truckee Donner Public Utility District Other ( ) Name: Address : Phone: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Purchase of approximately 4, 705 feet of distribution line and appurtenances from. Sierra Pacific Power Company. Finding: It is hereby found that the above named project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Initial: An initial study of this project was undertaken Study: and prepared in accordance with Article V of the District' s local environmental guidelines and Section 15063 of the EIR Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act for the purpose of ascertaining whether this project might have a significant effect upon the environment. A copy of such initial study is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Such initial study documents reasons to support the above finding. Mitigation The following mitigation measure has been included Measures : in the project to avoid potentially significant effects : None Date: By: Peter L. Holzmeister General Manager Post Office Box 309 • 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96160 ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY September 1992 Prepared pursuant to Article V of the Environmental Guidelines of the District I. Project Title: Purchase of Sierra Pacific Power Company distribution line. II. Full Description of Project: Purchase of approximately 4,705 feet of existing electrical distribution lines including poles, transformers, meters, and miscellaneous hardware. The distribution line is single phase, 14 kilovolt and includes four service drops with associated transformers and meters. The purchase will also include any rights of way associated with the existing lane. III. Enemy Usage of Project: This project will not involve any substantial energy usage. I� IV. Exact Location of Project: (If construction or a similar activity is involved, give street names, addresses, or other geographical data sufficient to enable a resident of the District to identify the physical location of all aspects of the project. A metes and bounds description should be avoided if at all possible. A map may be attached in lieu of, or in addition to, the verbal description.): See "Attachment A" entitled "Project Location Map". V. Public Agencies: (List public agencies, if any, other than the District, which must approve, or give a permit for the project): None. VI. Reason for Project: Sierra Pacific Power Company is currently providing electric service to four customers from an existing line within the TDPUD's boundaries. Acquisition of this distribution line and services would allow the District to serve those customers. VII. Compatibility with Zoning and Planning_ (Discuss whether the project is compatible with existing zoning and plans.): 1 The project is compatible with existing zoning and plans. VIII. Environmental Scttin s of Project: (This description should be complete enough enable a person not familiar with the geography of the District to envision the environmental setting of the project. Any unusual features such as scenic resources, historic buildings, unusual flora or fauna or similar unique qualities of the setting should be noted.): The western portion of the project is located in the area between the Truckee River and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. the line runs adjacent to a dirt access road used for railroad maintenance. the area is generally flat, sloping slightly to the east. Vegetation is mostly sagebrush. The eastern portion of the project is located along Glenshire Drive east of the Olympic Heights subdivision. Vegetation is generally grasses, weeds, and brush. IX. Environmental Effects of Project: (Complete the following checklist and attach explanations of each " yes and maybe" answer. Consider indirect and ultimate results of the project, as well as direct impacts of the project and secondary as well as primary effects of the project. If readily available, attach or make reference to relevant scientific, technical, or factual data.): 2 Yes Maybe No 1. Earth. Will the proposed project result in: a. Unstable earth conditions? X b. Changes in geologic substructures? X c. Disruptions, displace men ts,cornpaction or overcovcring of the soils? X d. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X e. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geological or physical features? X f. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site. X g. 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 h. Exposure of people or property to geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? X 2. Air. Will the proposed project result in: a. Substantial air emissions? X b. Detcrioration of ambient air duality? X c. A contribution to an existing or projected air quality violation? X d. The creation of objectionable odors? X c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X 3 Yes Maybe No 3. Water. Will the proposed project result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? X b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? X c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? X d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e. Discharge into surface waters? X f. Alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X g. Alteration i n of the direction or rate of flow of ground water? X h. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? X i. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? X j. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards, such as flooding or tidal waves? X 4. Plant Life. Will the proposed result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numhcr of species of any plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? X 4 Yes Maybe No b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? 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. Animal Life. Will the proposed project result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of species of any birds, land animals, reptiles or fish? X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of birds, land animals, reptiles or fish? X c. Introduction of new species of birds, land animals, reptiles or fish? X d. Deterioration to or reduction of the habitats of birds, land animals, reptiles or fish? X e. Interfere significantly with the movement of any resident or migratory species of birds, land animals, reptiles or fish? X 6. Noise. Will the proposed project result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? X b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? X 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposed project produce new light or glare? X S. Land Use. Will the proposed project result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? X 5 Will the proposed project conflict with: Yes Maybe No a. Adopted environmental plans and goals of the community where it is located? X b. Applicable city or county adopted general plans for the area? X 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposed project result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? X b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? X -0. Risk of Accident. Does the proposed project 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 _. Popula_tion. a. Will the proposed project alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? X b. Does the proposed project include capacity for a population greater than that now resident in the project area? X 12. Housin Will the proposed project affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? X 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposed project result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? X 6 Yes Maybe No 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 c. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X 14. Public Services. Will the proposed project have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services? X 15. Energy. Will the proposed project either result in or encourage: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy? X c. A requirement for the development of new sources of energy? X 16. Utilities. Will the proposed project result in a need for new systems of, or substantial alterations to, the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? X d. Sewer or septic tanks? X c. Storm water drainage? X 7 Yes Maybe No f. Solid waste and disposal? X 17. Human Health. Will the proposed project result in: a. Creation of any liealth hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? X 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposed project result in: a. The obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public? X b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? X c. The destruction of a stand of trees, a rock ioutcropping or other locally recognized desirable aesthetic feature? X d. Any negative aesthetic effect? X 19. Recreation. Will the proposed project result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X 20. Arch aeologicalfHistorical. Will the proposed project result in an alteration of a significant archaeological, historical, paleontological or cultural site, structure, object or building? X 21. MandatoU Findin s of Significance. a. Does the proposed project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, 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 Yes Maybe No community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? X b. Does the proposed project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? X c. Does the proposed project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively 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.) d. Does the proposed project have environmental adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X 9 X. Mitigation Measures. (List by number all effects on the checklist contained under part IX above to which a "Yes" or "Maybe" answer was given and describe the measures, if any, which can be taken by the District to mitigate adverse impacts, if any, of such effects.): None. XI. Public Controversy (Describe public controversy, if any, concerning any environmental effects of the project.): The project is not expected to create any public controversy. XI I. List of Preparers The initial study for "Purchase of Sierra Pacific Power Company Distribution Line" was prepared by Sauers Engineering, Inc. Participants included Keith Sauers and Keith Knibb. Other contributors included Peter L. Holzmeister, T.D.P.U.D. General Manager and Ron Reynolds, T.D.P.U.D. District Planner. 10 PCiO55I:R LAKE. 09 % c r HEIGHTS 8" NO SCALE �, = Klrtps,ft brew '. N �,�➢. fry 14:7,eOy✓�E••C7- eft.,lr..ra � 67 DAM Ot[uflbllt F pmq tort • N f r.... 1. i , 'ef r r b-. •t•r{k I r ,•.. '�. .•. .. A, tit OpNNtK An. •^/i3S� 1a1OA6 ;r1 < pn�bC%ri'AY Crtrtn Or. ' �t �, , { r C�.ti/. rf" e• 1 G G.' S� S fir+ ✓. ..X.er�...,<e .+wt. '�.:�.,.n. -t•. a .�ICR1�F�l �aqo � ner0 True ao " Taboo rr r�r',sr its i[%ootie.ne: rw•r tf3: t �• 'y b r` �4iti M4ADOWS .�.• �4 yr, AeM r � a Airport a Fp s 'y left. I r fp dn.y QO • r 1tM16 Fr' TMyt'r'� 4f { wwnr ly4 f•� VS�Ii� p w.anw°s••r Jed` nY �" pd.. r.� 4' M 26 y4 "d` rwN t 1, 1 4K Sr.a.a t,nr hi `� ; Q ......,..,....— rl.,tiCiq coustT f✓ r.4.x 'T.2. � F 1 •l�� " n H y H 89 s „{{ t,4 n © x (/ � C T Y' / 44R o y . x � ro CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding Pa -c> Title/Location, Name and Address of Project Proponent (including county): Purchase of Sierra Pacific Power Company Distribution Line, Glenshire Drive, Truckee, Nevada County. Truckee Donner Public Utility District P.O. Box 309 Truckee, Nevada County, CA 96160-0309 Pre.� ct Description: Purchase of approximately 4,705 feet of electrical distribution line and appurtenances. Ftn 1kings of Exemption: An initial study has been conducted by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District so as to evaluate the potential for adverse environmental impact. When considering the record as a whole there is no evidence before the Truckee Donner Public Utility District that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. The Truckee Donner Public Utility District has, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14, Code of California Regulations. Certification: I hereby certify that the Truckee Donner Public Utility District has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. e Peter L. Holzmeister Title: General Mana er Lead Agen :Truckee Donner P.U.D. Date: / -�