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William J. Carroll Government CenterInitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

Solano CountyDepartment of General Services

April, 29 2010

Introductions

Lead Agency Solano County Department of

General Services CEQA Consultant

Michael Brandman Associates Purpose of Community Meeting

Solicit Public Input

Presentation Agenda

Project Overview Environmental Review Process

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

IS/MND Highlights Next Steps Comments from the Public Closing

Project Overview Proposed Government Center Approximately 35,000 sq ft LEED

building Public Health Facilities Clinics Offices Dental

Approximately 212 jobs Access to the site from

East Monte Vista Avenue Public Space

Environmental Review under CEQA

CEQA is a public disclosure law that applies to projects that require a discretionary approval by a state or local governmental agency (i.e., Solano County). Solano County, acting in the role of CEQA Lead Agency, for this project has concluded that potential environmental effects associated with the project warrant the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).

An IS/MND is deemed the appropriate environmental document under CEQA in instances where the lead agency finds, based on substantial evidence, that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment.

IS/MND ProcessThe basic steps in the IS/MND process include the following:

The preparation of an IS/MND requires that the County file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the State Clearinghouse (SCH) indicating that it intends to adopt a IS/MND for the project.

The filing of the NOI marks the 30-day public review period for the IS/MND, as required by CEQA, which will end on May 18, 2010.

The county has provided additional opportunity for public comment by holding tonight’s community meeting; however, the holding of a community meeting is not required by law.

Pending comments received on the IS/MND, the County’s next step will be to file a Notice of Determination (NOD) approved by the board of supervisors with the SCH indicating its intent to adopt the IS/MND.

Required Agency Approvals Under CEQA, the County of Solano Board of Supervisors (BOS)

will need to file a NOD indicating its intent to adopt the IS/MND and approve the expenditure of funds for the project. In addition to the County BOS approval, the project also requires the following agency approvals:

Solano County Board of Supervisors - Approval of the Project.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) - Air Quality permit for construction.

Solano County Department of Resource Management Building and Safety Division - Construction permits.

California Department of Fish and Game - Nesting Bird Survey (if vegetation is removed between February 1 and August 31).

Solano County Airport Land Use Commission - Determination of compatibility with the Nut Tree Airport Land Use Plan.

City of Vacaville Encroachment Permit - Public Right of Way Encroachment

General Permit for Storm Water Discharge - Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Approach to Assessing Environmental Effects

The analysis of project-related environmental impacts is guided by the conditions observed at the project location at the time of the environmental review and in the context of those actions associated with the project (e.g., renovation of an existing County owned building located in the City of Vacaville).

The existing site conditions, commonly referred to as the environmental baseline, are used in determining whether a project-related impact is significant or not based on established significance criteria as outlined in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines.

Resource Areas Evaluated

Aesthetics Agricultural

Resources Air Quality Biological

Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Hazards and

Hazardous Materials

Hydrology and Water Quality

Land Use Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and

Housing Public Services Recreation Traffic and

Transportation Utilities Mandatory

Findings of Significance

Summary of Potential Impacts All impacts were reduced to a less

than significant level:

Resource/Impact Area

Mitigation

Aesthetics Yes-3-Appearance

Agricultural Resources

No

Air Quality Yes-1-Reduction of Dust

Biological Resources Yes-4-Nesting Birds and Trees

Cultural Resources Yes-2-Unknown Archaeology

Geology and Soils Yes-3-Unknown Soil Stability

Resource/Impact Area Mitigation

Green House Gases Yes-4-Design Requirements

Hazardous Materials Yes-2-Soils Conditions

Hydrology / Water Quality

No

Land Use No

Mineral Resources No

Noise Yes-1-Construction Noise

Population /Housing No

ISMND Highlights

IS/MND Highlights

Resource/Impact Area Mitigation

Public Services No

Recreation No

Transportation/Traffic Yes-1-Lane Reconfiguration

Utilities/Service Systems

No

Next Steps

Solicit comments on IS/MND Tonight's Workshop, Comments Cards,

US Mail, Email Following closure of public review

period, responses to comments will considered

Responses will be provided IS/MND and MMRP will be submitted to

Board of Supervisors for consideration.

Comments from the Public

Public Comments/Questions. The County encourages those

who wish to comment on the IS/MND to submit their comments in written format by May 18, 2010.

THANK YOU For additional information regarding the project, please

contact:

Kanon R. Artiche County of SolanoDepartment of General ServicesDivision of Architectural Services675 Texas Street, Suite 2500Fairfield, CA 94533-6338Telephone: 707.784.7908

Copies of the IS/MND are available for review at the above location and the following Libraries:

James M. BezekCounty of SolanoDepartment of General ServicesDivision of Architectural Services675 Texas Street, Suite 2500Fairfield, CA 94533-6338Telephone: 707.784.7908

Fairfield Civic Center Library 1150 Kentucky StFairfield, CA 94533

Rio Vista Library44 South Second StreetRio Vista, CA 94571

Vacaville Public Library – Cultural Center1020 Ulatis DriveVacaville, CA 95687

Vacaville Public Library – Town Square 1 Town Square PlaceVacaville, CA 95688

Dixon Public Library230 North First St.Dixon, CA 95620