(16)AR 121807 Negative Declaration

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ITEM #16 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND UTILITY AUTHORITY MEMBERS FROM: ERIC R. FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVE THE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, DRILLING AND EQUIPPING WELLS 30 AND 31. DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2007 BACKGROUND: Having an adequate supply of water is an essential part for the Health & Safety of our community. The City of Colton is the principal supplier of water service for domestic consumption, fire protection, and irrigation application for consumers within the City of Colton currently serving a population of approximately 51,000 over a 17.5 -square mile service area. Without adequate supply the City could be subjected to building moratoriums issued by the State Health Department. After obtaining additional information regarding the proposed site for Wells 30 and 31 at the former sports park property on Ashley Way, staff has determined that the original site located just south of the impound yard is more appropriate. As such, a new initial study was conducted. The site is considered a favorable location for the follow reasons: • Close proximity to major transmission facilities on the south side of the City. • Located within a water basin the city has under-utilized extraction rights. • The property is already owned and controlled by the city. • No major contamination plumes impacting the water quality in the immediate area. • The water produced by these wells will be lower in cost than those wells that require treatment for perchlorate. Wells 30 and 31 are designed, pursuant to the City of Colton Water Facilities Master Plan (1998) and the City of Colton General Plan (1987), to meet a portion of the City's anticipated water requirements over the next ten to twenty years. The City of Colton Water Facilities Master Plan (1998) includes the construction of eight new wells by the year 2010 in order to effectively meet the recommended water production capacity of the City. The construction, drilling and equipping wells 30 and 31 project is an essential component for the City's future developments and residents. Construction of the proposed Wells 30 and 31 on existing City of Colton property will allow for existing demands and projected water production requirements to be met, will allow outdated well