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The Implications of CEQA:You Better Plan For It
Trevor Macenski, Regional ManagerMichael Brandman Associates
Tom Buford, Senior PlannerCity of Sacramento
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Outline• CEQA basics- Trevor • Whos Who of the Process - Tom• CEQA’s “impact” on the planning process- Trevor• Stakeholders- Tom• Example Projects- Trevor/ Tom
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CEQA Basics
Introduction and Purpose
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Rules and Regulations
• The StatutePublic Resources Code §§ 21000-21178 (PRC)
• The GuidelinesCalifornia Code of Regulations Title 14, §15000 et seq. (CCR)
• The CourtsOngoing court decisions (Case law)
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Introduction to CEQA
• 1969: President Nixon signs National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• 1970: Governor Reagan signs California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• CEQA (the Statute): Established by Legislature
…and continuously modified by Legislature
…and “interpreted” by the Courts
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Basic Purposes of CEQA
1. Inform government decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental impacts of proposed activities
2. Identify ways that environmental impact(s) can be avoided or significantly reduced
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Basic Purposes of CEQA (cont.)
3. Prevent significant avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in the project through the use of alternatives and mitigation
4. Disclose to the public the reason that an agency approved a project notwithstanding its environmental impacts
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Whos who…
Everyone has an agenda
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Knowing Your Role
1) Lead Agency
2) Responsible Agency
3) Trustee Agency
4) Public Interest Groups
5) Joe the plumber
6) Unions
7) Consultants
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Who is “in charge” of CEQA?
Lead Agency
CEQA is a “Self-executing Statute” meaning it is the Lead-Agency’s duty to determine what is and is not subject to CEQA, and to follow the process.
Public can go through the legal process (suing) to challenge decisions
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CEQA’s Impact on the Planning Process
Perfect planning often has not so perfect impacts….
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CEQA and the Public
CEQA is the bridge between the hard sciences and the public.
Technical studies will need to cater to public understanding
Often, site plans, engineering drawings will need to be simplified for CEQA purposes
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Common CEQA Projects
Residential
Commercial
Transportation projects
Water and energy infrastructure
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Planning Related CEQA Projects
SOI AmendmentsAnnexationsSpecific PlansGeneral PlansClimate Action PlansHabitat Conservation PlansRegional Transportation PlansAnything with a “plan” after it…
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CEQA and Planning
Master or Program EIR
Environmental Constraints AnalysisPermitting Thresholds
Appendix G Resources
Significant Thresholds
Significant Unavoidable Impacts Air Quality - Construction Schedules
Traffic Impacts- LOS
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Checklist topics
AestheticsAgricultureAir Quality (GHG)BiologyCulturalGeologyHazardsHydrology
Land UseMineralsNoisePopulation/HousingPublic Services/UtilitiesRecreationTransportation/trafficUrban decay
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Appendix G Checklist Question Example
Biological ResourcesWould the project:
A) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Dept of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife?
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Stakeholders and Public Participation
Everyone has the right to be heard…
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Scoping Process
Required for EIR’s not for IS/MND’sRequired when:1) Roadway project2) Statewide, regional, or areawide
significanceIf they comment you must address or
discuss why it wasn’t warranted. This must be supported by fact!
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Scoping Process
During these 30 days, a scoping meeting may be held to identify key environmental concerns and issues
Identify possible impactsEncourage inter-agency consultationConsult with recognized expertsInvolve public at an early stage of the
review process (though not required)
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Public Comment Process
IS/MND30 Days
EIR45 Days
All comments have to be considered. Respond to those only commenting the EIR not the project.
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Common CEQA Challenges
Challenging the Process not the Project
Noticing of hearingsComment periods
Document dumpLate comment strategyDisagreement among expertsFair argument mine field
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Common CEQA Challenges
Regulatory or Responsible agency choices not to comment during the NOP but then demands more analysis
Unwarranted Data Requests
Asserting that an EIR is warranted because of “controversy”.
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Example Projects
The good the bad and the impacts
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Elk Grove SOI EIR
SOI Amendment South of City
Almost exclusively AG.
Adjacent to Wildlife Preserve
Adjacent to Flood Zone
South Sac HCP
Incredibly Controversial
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Concrete Batch Plant- Merced
Openly Non-Union Contractor
Previous Project Challenged and Lost
Out of State Consultant Hired to Challenge EIR
Five hours of public comments
County to prepare Focused EIR
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Bell Village IS/MND
Infill Mixed Use Project
Commercial Center
Multi Family Housing
Adjacent to HWY 101
Groundwater Contaminated Site
Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements
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Helpful WebsitesCEQA Statute and Guidelines
http://ceres.ca.gov/ceqa/
Land Use Planning Information Network (LUPIN)
http://ceres.ca.gov/planning/index.html
California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)http://www.califaep.org/
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Questions?
Contact Information:Trevor Macenski
Michael Brandman Associates2000 “O” Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811916-447-1100