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THE CITY OF 9a CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT �V.9 pL E ASANTON. September 16, 2014 Operation Services TITLE: ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RECYCLED WATER PROJECT, AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM SUMMARY City staff has completed the environmental review to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the City's proposed recycled water project (RWP), as adopted by Council (November 2013) in the Recycled Water Feasibility Study (RWFS). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff prepared a Public Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), as required by the State Water Resource Control Board for funding consideration. The Draft IS/MND concluded that implementation of the RWP with identified mitigation measures in place, would reduce environmental impacts due to construction activity to a less-than significant level. The Draft IS/MND public comment period began on June 26, 2014 for the required 30- day public review period under CEQA. At the close of this period staff prepared a Final IS/MND which responded to the public comments and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure compliance with the identified mitigation measures. The final requirements necessary for State Water Resource Control Board acceptance of the IS/MND are 1) adoption by City Council, and 2) filing the Notice of Determination with the California State Clearinghouse and the Alameda County Recorder-Clerk. RECOMMENDATION 1) Approve the attached resolution adopting the initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the Recycled Water Project, and adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (Attachment 1) 2) Authorize the Director of Operation Services to file the Notice of Determination with the California State Clearinghouse and the Alameda County Recorder-Clerk. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The cost associated with filing the Notice of Determination with the California State Clearinghouse and the Alameda County Recorder-Clerk is $2,231.25 for the required California Fish and Wildlife Filing Fee ($2,181.25) and Alameda County Processing Fee ($50)