Resolution 1727
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RESOLUTION NO. 1727
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ADOPTING POLICY GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORTS.
WHEREAS, after study, the Planning Commission and staff
has prepared and recommended adoption of the attached policy guide-
lines for Environmental Impact Reports in the City of Gilroy, and
good cause appearing therefore,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City
of Gilroy approves the attached policy guidelines and adopts the
same for Environmental Impact Reports in the City of Gilroy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 1973, by the
following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BATREZ, HUGHAN, PATE,
SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1727
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Environmental Impact Report
The following h~1'Q'l"fTl:'It.;.on must be genlC>ral-!."Ll OIl the Environmental Impact
Report. Please include question.:> along with the specific answers when
generating the report. Be concise, yet include all information that is
necessar,y for complete review. All phases of a project must be considered
when evaluating the impact of the project of the environment, planning,
acquisition, development and the operational effects during the life of
the project. All costs in the preparation and review of the Environmental
Impact Report are to be borne by the applicant.
Section I General Information
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A. Name of applicant/sponsor
B. Project name
C. Project location
D. E.I.R. No. (to be filled in by Planning Department)
E. ( ) Draft Report
( ) Final Report
F. Attach ~pplication for Enviromental Clearance
Section II ~~~ion of Project
The description of the project shall cont~n the following information
but should not supply extensive detail beyond that needed for evaluation and
and review of the environmental impact.
A. 'The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project shall
be shown on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The location
of the project shall also appear ona regional map.
B. A statement of the 'objectives sought by the proposed project.
C. A general description of the projects' 5 technical, economic,.
'. and environmental characteristics, considering the principal
engineering proposals.
Section III. ~s_cription of Environmental Setting.
An Em must include a description of the environment in the vicinity of the
project, as it exists before commencement of the project, from both a local
and regional perspective. Kno1rJledge of the regional'setting is critical to
the assessment of environmental impacts. Cpecial emphasis should be placed
on environmental resources that are rare or unique to that region. Specific
reference to related projects, both public and private, both existent and
planned. in the region should also be included, for purposes of examining the
possible cumulative impact of such projects.
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Section IV Environmental Impact
All phases of a project ITRlst be considered when evaluating its impact on
thp. environment: planning, acquisition, development and operation. The
{'ollowing subjects shall be discussed, preferably in separate sections or
paragraph.
A. The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action:
Describe the direct and indirect impacts of the project on the
environment, giving due consideration to both the short-term and
long-term effects.
L Primary Impact - those short or long term effects on the
ecosystem that the project will generate which are immediately
noticeable and measurable upon commencement of operation of
the project.
2. Secondary Impact - those short or long term effects that the
project will generate but which are not immediately noticeable
or measurable but which have a direct and/or cumulative effect
on the environment.
3. Include for consideration:
a. Resources involved
b. Physical changes
c. Changes in the environment
d. Changes in population distribution and concentration
e. Affect on the surrounding environment
f. Both beneficial and adverse effects of the project
g. Affect on public services
B. ANY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS \VHICH CANNOl' BE AVOIDED IF THE
PROPOSAL IS IMPLEMENTED
Describe the kinds and magnitude of significant impacts which cannot
be reduced in severity or which can be reduced to an acceptable level
but not eliminated. For those which cannot be reduced without con-
sidering an 'alternative project or project design (Paragraph D below),
their implications and the reasons why the project is being proposed,
notwithstanding their effect, shall be described in detail. In
particular, this analysis shall detail any aesthetically or culturally
valuable surroundings, human health, standards of living, or enviro-
nmental policies set forth in Sections 21000 and2l00l-of ,the Calif-
ornia Environmental Quality Act which would be sacrificed. Also, it
shall describe the parties affected and any objection raised by them.
C. MITIGATION lvIEASURES PROPOSED TO MINIMIZE THE IMPA.Q!
Describe where mitigation measures such as design or construction
features have been included in the project to reduce significant
environmental impacts to acceptable levels, and the basis for con-
sidering these levels acceptable.
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D .. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
1.. Describe:
a. Alternative projects, or locations of the same project and relate
how the alternatives may better fulfill the project's stated objec-
tives..
b. Evaluate the environmental effects of having no project on the site.
'2. Describe:
a. other alternative designs or mitigated measures which could be
incorporated into the project and which would minimize its adverse
environmental impact, although jeopardizing the project's objectives,
and are more costly.
b. Reasons why they were not incorporated into the project's design.
c. Off-site design alternatives which could affect the environmental
impact of the project.
E. THE HEIATIONSHIP BET~JEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE
MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEt-1ENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
1. Describe long term and cumulative effects and/or pre-empted future
alternative developments that could either significantly enhance or
future ecosystems.'
2. Specify effects of the project that may pose long term risks to a
healthy, safe and balanced ecosystem.
3. List reasons why project should be developed now rather than reserving
a long-term future option.
F. ANY IRREVERSIBLE* ENVIRONMENTAL CHA.NGES \<ffiICH \~OULD BE INVOLVED IN THE
PROPOSED PROJECT SHOULD IT BE IMPLEMENTED
L Describe the extent to which the proposed project curtails or expands
the diversity and range of beneficial uses of the environment.
2. List uses of renewable resources, considering primary and particulary
secondary impacts;
a. During project construction
b. During project operation
3. List uses of non-renewable resources, considering primary and particularl:
secondary impacts:
a. During project contstruction
b. During project operation
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*NOI'E: Construction on a site and facilities built are virtually irreversible
uses of the land.
4. Evaluate and justify the consumption of any irretrievable and sign-
ificant commitments of resources.
5. Consider:
a. The possilhility of environmental accidents which could occur during
project construction.
b. Heasures which could be taken to prevent environmental accidents.
G. The Growth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action:
Discuss the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or
population growth, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding
environment. Included in this are projects which would remove obstacles
to population growth (a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant
might, for example, allow for more construction in service areas).
Increases in the population may further tax existing community service
facilities so consideration must be given to this impact. Also discuss the
characteristic of some projects which may encourage and facilitate other
activities that could significantly affect the environment, either indi-
vidually or cumulatively. It must not be ass'Jmed that growth in any area
is necessarily beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to the
environment.
Section V E. I. R. AUTHORS AND CONSULTANTS
1. Identify all:
a. Persons, firms, and agencies who authored the E. I. R. report.
b. Federal, State and local agencies who were consulted in
preparing the E.I.R. report.
c. Organizations and private individuals who were consulted in
preparing the E. I . Ii. . report.
2. Identity the appropriate state or interstate agencies who
certified the water quality aspects of the project as being in
compliance with applicable water quality standards.
Section VI WA TER QUALITY ASPECTS.
:Iith respect to water quality aspects of the proposed project
which have been previously certified by the appropriate state or in
interstate organization as being in substantial compliance with
applicable water quality standards, reference to the certification
should be made.
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Section VII CONTENTS OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
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(a) The Final EIR shall consist of the Draft Em containing the
elements described in Sections 15141, 15142, and 15143 of
these Guidelines, a section containing the comments received
through the consultation process described in Article 10,
either verbatim or in summary, and the response of the Res-
ponsible Agency to the significant environmental points
raised in the review and consultation process.
(b) The response of the Responsible Agency to comments received
may take the form of a revision of the traft EIR or may be
an attachment to the Draft EIR. The response shall descrive
the disposition of significant environmental issues raised
(e.g., revisions to the proposed project to mitigate an-
ticipated irppacts or objections). In particular the major
issues raised when the Responsible Agency. s position is at
variance with recommendations and objections raised in the
comments must be addressed in detail giving reasons why
specific comments and suggestions Were not accepted, and
factors of overriding importance warranting an override
of the suggestions.
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of GIlroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 1727 Is an orIginal'
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of GIlroy at a
regular meeting of saId Council held on the
19th day of March
, 19 ~ at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of the City of Gilroy, thIs 30th day of March
, 19 lL.
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