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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBi APPROVING THE ENCINA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILI':
YEAR 2020 FACILITY PLAN
WHEREAS, Ihe City of Carlsbmi is a party to et Joint Powel
Agreement, corrtmr>rrly known as the Basic Agreement far
ownership, lopetation and maintenance of %he $ncina Saint Sel
System; and
WHEREAS, IprudtsnC planning requires that the wember agenc
sf the Encina Joint Powers establish, approve and adapt a p
for providing sewer service to and for certain areas wit!
Northern San Diego County; and
WERW, such a plan has been developed up to the year 2
based on SAPJDAG Series 7 projections; and
WEREAS, the Leucadia County Water District has acted as
Lead Agency in causing to be prepared and certified as camp14
the Environmental Impact Report for said Plan which is cornno
known as the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Year 2
Facility Plan; and
FQW%R@AS, said Plan includes expansion of the Encina Wa
Pollution Control Facility in two phases, namely Phase 1V
Phase V, both of which Phases are included in the afores
Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Qual
Act, the Leucadia County Water District has been, and still
acting as the Lead Agency on MhalE of the Encina Joint Pow
for said Year 2020 Facility Plan; and
WJZREAB? on August 11, 1988, the said Leucadia Cou
Water District completed the Environmental Impact Report proc
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.. and certified said Report as complete, which Report is eesignat
by the State af California as SCH NO. 88-941308, and
t3)XERW # in considering and evaluating the SE!
Environmental Impact Report, the Leucadia County Water Distri
made certain findings as required by law, copies of which E
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and e
hareby adopted and approved by the City of Carlsbad;
W", the City of Carlsbad is a "responsible agencyn
defined in Section 21069 of the California Public Resources Coc
and
", the City of Carfsbad hereby desires to appm
and adopt the Year 2020 Facility Plan and desires to g,
notice of such approval to the County Clerk of the County of a
Diego; and
WHERW, the City of Carlsbad has heretofore approved '
Phase 1V Project as included in the above mentioned Enviranmen.
Impact Report, and the Notice of Determination of the Enc
Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion to be filed with '
County CLerk of 9231 Diego County may include include notice
approval of the Phase 1V Project;
WWBRW; the Joint Advisory Committee to the Encina Joi
Powers has heretofore unanimously approved the Year 2020 Facil
Plan and the Phase 1V Project ; and
WESEAS, upon completion oE the EnCina Water Poflul
control Facility ~xpansion, the traijrtment capacity will incre
to 39.62 MGD liquid/ 41.61 MGD solids.
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WOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUHCIL OF THE CITY
CARLSBAD AS FOLLOWS:
ackigq 1. The City of Carlsbad hereby approves and adopts
the findings contained in Exhibit '@Ag9 attached hereto i
incorporated herein by reference.
-$an 2.- The City of Carasbeid hereby approves and adopi
the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Year 2020 Facil:
Plant and
m The officers and employees the City
Carfsbad are hereby authorized and instructed to prepare
causa to be prepared a Notice to the County Clerk of the Caul
of San Diego within five days after adoption of this resolut:
that the City of Carlsbad approves the Encina Water Pollution t
Facility Year 2020 Facility Plan which notioe may be inclut
with the notice that the City of Cwrlsbad has also approved I
Phase 1V Project and intends to carry out said Fruject toget]
with. the other five (5) member agencies of the Encina Jo:
Powers, that the Project will have a significant impact on 1
environment and that an Environmental Impact Report for 1
Project has been certified as complete by the Leucadia COUI
Water District, and that said Environmental Impact report
available to the general public.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a reguLar meeting of 1
city COUnCik On the 27th day Of September 1 1988, by 4
following votes, to wit:
AYES:, 5 NOES: None ABSENT : Non,e
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%IDA'IE PrF3DINGS AND ST* TE&T OF OVERRIDING CONSIDEUTION
Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion Sa No. %SO4 i3a
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that no public agency sha
approve or carry out a project fur which a final Environmental Impact Repon (ED
identifies onc of mors significant effwts thmf, unlcss such public ngcncy makes one {
mon of the foUoWing mctings:
(1) Changes or alterations have ken fequirod in, or incorporated into, such project which mtigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the completed cnvimnmental impact
report.
(2) Such changes or alterations art within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency, and such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
(3) Specific economic, social, or other considera- tions make infeasible the mitigation me'asures M Fjca alternatives identified in the environmental
mPm report.
(Section 21081 of the California Environmental wty Ad
CEQA further requires that, where the dccision of the public agency allows the Occurren
of significant effects which are identified h the Final klR bur are not at least substantial
mitigated, the agency shall state in writing the .ipccific reasons to support its action bas
on the Final BIR andlor other information in the record (Section 15093 of the CEC
Guidelines).
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FINDINOS
The following fmdings are made relative to the conclusions and ncommendations of the
Final EKR for the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) expansion
(SCH No. 87042206). These frndings have been prepared pursuant to Section 21081 of
the California Public Resources Code and Sections 15091 and 15093 of the Califmia
Administrative We.
A. The member agencies of the Encha Joint Powers, having rwiewed and considered
the information contained in the Find EJR and record for the EWPCF expansion, fmd that
the following changes or alterations are bekg required in, or have been incorporated into
the project, which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects identified in the EIR. specifically:
IA!xuh
TmDacts: The project site is designated for public utilities use in the City 0:
Carlsbad fftneral Plan, with wastewater trea&ent identified as the primary onsitr
use by virtue of a General Plan Amendment. Because of this designation and thc
fact that all proposed expansion facilities would be within the existing EWPCI
site, no significant land use impacts are expected as a result of the proposet
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A number of offsite facilities are generally discussed in relation to the proposec
project, including a new ocean outfall or flow equalization smctu~c, and a sludgc
rtusddisposal facility. All of these facilities could potentially impact offsite lam
uses though construction and operation activities.
Findha: The EWPCF will obtain and cornply'with all pertinent federal, state,&
local discretionary and non-discretionary permits associated with the propose
expansion. This will allow implementation of the proposed project with01
si&cantly affecting land use designations or character in the project site vicinity
No offsito structures are specifically proposed for the cunent EWPCF expansior
Construction of a new ocean outfall, flow equalization structure, or sludg
reuseldisposal facility would requite the preparation of a sire-specifi
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environmental analysis to identify potential impacts rdated to land use and 0th~:
appropriate resource values.
Wa-dOceane
m Both the proposed project and waiver scenario alternative would result i
the increased discharge of effluent. On the basis of current rnonitodng datr
however, it is not expected that this increased discharge would have significar
impacts to Ocean water quality in the zone of initial dilution (ZID), th
accumulation of organic material, or the direction of deposition in the arm c
discharge. hcreased discharge could affeci the rate of deposition, although tk
interaction between flow rates, mass load, and cunents will ultimately dctermir
the potential for &position.
Bacterial loads in the discharged effluent would likely bc maintained at existir
levels or reduced slightly under full secondary treatment, due to the combinc
effects of higher treatment levels and increased effluent quantities. Under tl
waiver scenario, total bacteu content in the discharged effluent would incrca
due to higher flows. It is possible that there will be a minor but increased risk 1
permit txcaedence for bacterial content in the discharged effluent, particular
during the winter mnths.
The potential for viruses will increase due to population growth; however, tl
potential risk from this inmase cannot bs identified at the present time and with t:
existing monitoring program. There would be an increased potential for aeros
dispersion of viruses in the surf zone and nearshore zone; however, this mode
transmission is still under study and no conclusions should be drawn at the prtsc time.
Findings: Adherence to appropriate regulations and requirements would redu
impacts related to effluent discharge below levels of significance. This woc
include restrictions on the quality of both effluent (NPDES permit) and influc
(source conml program) associated with the EWPCF. Viruses will be removed
a degree in the secondary proccss but will not be removed completely. Existi
data has not identified significant adverse effects associated with viral loading
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methodology is not well established.
Marine Bioloey
m: No significant impacts to the wide divetsity of maiine organisms an
habitats in the area of discharge would be anticipated from either the proposc
project at waivcr scenario.
Finding: The proposed project would increase both the total quantity of eMue:
discharge and the associated level of treatment, resulting in no significant impac
to the marine environment. The waiver scenario would hncrea~e the total quanti
of pollutants emitted due to increased discharge volumes. This would not I
expected to result in significant impacts to marine biological rt~~urces because (
existing discharge quality and monitoring requirements.
wc Health
w Neither the proposed project or the Aver scenario would be expected
result in significant impacts related to public health concerns, assuming pertine
regulamly guidehes are met.
Findim: The proposed project would lhely maintain or slightly reduce t!
existing levels of bacteria in the discharged effluent, due to increases in bo
treatment levels and discharge volumes. Bacterial discharge levels for the waiv
scenario would inmase somewhat because of paw effluent volumes, and woc
increase the potential for permit exceedence, especially during the winter months
Viral loading would likely increase under both the proposed project and waiv
scenarios due to increased flows, No known specific regulatory guidelines ex
for the detcnnination of public health risks associated with viral loading, althou;
existing data has not yielded any statistically significant evidence for inmass
health risks associated with viral loading from effluent discharge.
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-: Sludge production for the EWPCF is projected to increase significant
with flow rates under either the proposed pjcct or waiver scenario. This incrca:
will represent a significant impact due to the inmasing restrictions on curre
disposal methods.
Findine: Both interim and long-term potential iludgc rcusddisposal metho1
have been identified and arc currently under investigation. Agreement has bec
reached regarding interim (up to 5-year) use of stabilized sludge as fertilizerh
amendment for agricultural operations. Both interim and long-term slud:
rtuse/disposal systems will require Implementation during the life of the propos~
Phase N project to accommodate projected sludge quantities, The long-ta
project may generate a number of potential environmental impacts depending '
the altwnativc method and site selected. It will be necessary, therefore, to condl
appropriate environmental and technical studies prior to implementation, and
generate site-specific mitigation measures as requirrd The long-term disposal
sludge generated at Encina rtmains a potentially significant effect
mConsumDtion nnd Conservation
Impacts: No significant impacts art expected in ngard to energy consumption a
conservation for either the proposed project OT waiver scenario.
Findinu: Expansion of the EWPCF would likely produce an operating eaa
deficit under either the proposed or waiver scenario. Increases in ena
consumption would likely include additional requinments for electricity, natc
gas, and diesd fuel (for hauling increased quantities of sludge). Onsitc enu
needs would be met by purchasing electricity and natural gas &om San Diego (
aad Electric at variable rates, depending on periods of use, etc. The project des
incorp~es a number of measures to maximize cogeneration and the potential s
of excess digester gas and waste heat to offsite users. Additional diesel f
consumption related to sludge hauling is not considered significant due to
relatively low number of truck trips involved.
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w Construction-related activities would be expected to produce advet
effects related to noise, air quality, and tra.f€?c under both the proposed project a
the waiver scenarlo. Thest would be related to the operation of heavy equipm,
and associated vehicles, excavation and grading activities, and the generation
txaffic due to importation of equipment, employee ingress-egttss, ttc. 'I3
potential impacts arc not expected to be signifxant, howover, due to exist
regulatory requirements and guidelines, and the traffic capacities of IC
circulation systems.
w: Although no signFficant construction-related impacts are anticipattr
number of adverse noise, air quality, and traffic effects are likely. Appmpr
mitigation measures related to hours of operation, dust abatement, equipa
maintenance and traffic control have been recommended to minimize advc
construction-related effects.
Noise
Im~aqg No significant impacts are anticipated in relation to long-term opmti
noise levels for either the proposed project or waiver scenario.
m: The name of the proposed facilities and the ambient noise levels ir
EWPCF vicinity arc such that no significant inmase in noise levels is anticipt
This conclusion is based in field measurements of existing noise levels
estimation of noise generation for proposed tdties.
Aimlaim
m: The proposed project would require the use of one additional en
blower and engine generator, which would result in exceedence of exi!
regulatory emission hits. Another potential concern is the release of YO]
organic compounds through the aeration process. The potential for greater ut
release of such compounds would occur with implementation of the prop
project, due to the increased volume of aeration. The issue of volatile orl
compound release is currently being investigated by the State Water Resol
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._ Control Board (SWRCB), although to date no regulatory requirements or
recommendations have been issued, No significant impacts would result from
implementation of the waiver scenario.
m: A new Air Pollution Control District (APCD) permit (including
additional air pollution emission controls) would be obtained during
implementation of the proposed project, This would mitigate potential air qUaIity
impacts MOW levels of significance for the proposed project, with no midgation
measures required for thc waiver scenario. The results of the SWRCB
investigation on volatile osganic compound release kill be incorporated into the
project design (as appmpriatc) when avaiiable.
Ddars
Impam: No signifkant impacts related to the genesation of offsite odors would bc
anticipated from implementation of either the proposed projtct OT waivet scenari~,
Findinga: The proposed project design incorporates 8 number of measures tc
mitigate potential odor-related impacts, such as the expanded use of odor conw
covers, ducting, and scrubbing towers. Additionally, the EWPCP maintains 81
odor control program whereby public odor complaints we logged and invcstiga~
with additional sysm modifications incarporated as appropriate.
Traffic
ImpacE: No significant impacts related to traffic arc expected from either tb
proposed project or waiver scenario.
FindinPs: Expansion of the EWPCF undw either the proposed or waiver scenari
would not dgnlficantly inncrease long-term traar~c generation within the project si1
and vicinity. Such traffic would be limited to ingress and egress associated with
small number of additional cmployces and a relatively few additional truck ai€
related to sludge removal. The existing local circulation system is adequate t
8ccommddBte this traffic without signrficant effects.
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m: Based on previous geotechnical investigations of the site, no significa:
adverse impacts an anticipated-
A number of offsite impTovemcnts have been discuss& in relation to expandi
the existing plant, including 8 sludge reusc&lisposal si~e and a new ocean outfall
flow equalization structure. These facilities could ifwolve si@cant geotechnic
constraints and would require sitespecific environmental analyses prior
hplcmcntation,
m: The standards established for excavation, giading, and construction
the previous geotechnicd investigations of the site will reduce pottntial impac
below levels of significance. If construction activities result in unexpcct
subsurface conditioas or unmitigated geologic impacts, further geotechnic
investigation would be conducted as required
All potential offsite development will be subject to sitespecific geotechnic
analysis prior to implementation. Such evaluationr will be conducted by
qualified gcottchnicd consultant, with alI identified mitigation mwures includ
in the subsequent facilities design.
Hvddou~/W~
w The proposed expansion of the EWPCF would not be expected
produce any significant impacts to surface or groundwater hydrology under eitl
the secondsry treatment or waiver scenarios.
Elinding: Potential vater quality impacts-include the Contamination of surfa
runof'f into the flood conml channel and the influx of rcclaisned effluent into la
groundwater tables. Regulatory requirements and protective mtasm contained
the project design (t,g., containment berms) are expected to &uce these potent
impacts below levels of significance.
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m: Implementation of either the proposed ar waiver 3CCniu"iO expansion
would not be expected to result in significant impacts to terrestrial biological
resources. Selection of future offsite facility locations, however, may rtquire
additional biological investigation.
m: Previous investigation of the FKPCF site did not identify any sensitive
biological resource values. The current filled and graded namn of the site likdy
precludes the Occurrence of any significant ternstrial biological rcsou)~ces these.
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m. No significant impacts to cultural resources ue expected from
implementadon of either the proposed project or waiver scenario, Offsite
. improvements, however, would require site-specific archaeological investigationt
to deannine potential impacts.
w: Previous cultural resource investigations and the disturbed nature of the
site likely precludes the occurrence of any significant cui- resources then.
-: No significant impacts to visual resources are anticipated from either thc
proposed project or waiver scenario. This is due to the fact that all proposcx
structures would be similar to existing facilities, and would be contained within thf
existing site.
-: Although no significant visual impacts are anticipated from the proposa
cr expansion scenarios, 8 number of mitigation meaSures have been recommendex
to minimize &use visual efftcts. These include the use of additional landscapin4
and the submission of detailed landscape and grading plans with the City o
Carlsbad precist Development plan application.
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I. Orowth Indueem
m: The proposed project would provide treatment capacity in excess
(approximately 2 percent for Phase IV and 5 percent for Phase V) of demands
associated with populations and flows projected from SANDAG Series 7
forecasts (although less than those projectd as necessary by individual member
agencies). Consequently, it is considered growth-inducing under strict
inteqmtarion of the definitions contained in CEQA and SANDAa guidelines.
= Much of the excess capacity asscciated with the proposed expansion is
attributable to tbe modular design of the plant, in which individual facilities have
inherent, fixed capacities. This makes it virtually impossible to match projected
populations and flows exactly. The project design incorporates phasing schedules
to coordinate facility use with demand as fully as possible. In addition, treatmen
capacity needs incorporate septage flows from outside the service areas an(
daytime flows ftom the proposed California State University at San Diego Norti
County Campus (CSUSD), which are not reflected in SANDAG Series 7 figures.
B . The member agencies of the En& Joint Powm, having witwed and considem
the information contained in the Find EIR and record for the EWPCF expansion, find tha
no changes or alterations contained therein which mitigate on avoid significan
environmental effcts are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public
agency.
C. The member agencies of the Encina Joint Powers, having reviewed and considera
the information contained in the Final BIR and record for the EWPCF expansion, find tha
specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the project alternative
identified in the Final EIR as outlined below:
1. HmQh?
Under the no project alternative the EWPCF would remain in its prese~
condition with no expansion of treatment capabilities. The CRP~C~~Y of the existing facilitit
would not change, and the overall plant capacity would remain at 22.5 millions gallons p
day (MOD). Based on projected wastewarer flow rates, this capacity would be exceedc
prior to 1995.
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While the no project alternative would eliminate the potential environmental
impacts associated with the proposed plant expansion, it would not meet the stared
objectives, The EWPCF swyicc area would be faced with inadequate wastewater treatment
cspadty within five years, and a moratorium of new sew hookups would likely be impostd
by the member agencies of the Encina Joint power^.
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Five potential expansion alternatives were identifkd in the EWPCF facilitj
plan, including three for secondary treatment and two for the waiver scenado. Of these,
me alternative was selected as the proposed project for each treatment scenario, with the
dning three designated as engineering alternatives BS described below.
a. onen1
The first engineering alternative would allow for secondq
treatment by utilizing biofifters to treat all ef'fluent before it emrs the aeration basins. Thi
would rcduce loading rates to the basins and increase their capacity, although the rtsultan
hydraulic retention tirncs would still require construction of an additional aeration bash
The potential envhnmental impacts for this alternative would be similar to the propow
project with the exception of the 20-foot biotowvs being more visible, producing 18 cubil
yards per day less sludge, and requiring 3.4 percent less energy that the proposec
facilities. These hner two reductions are not consided significant in relation to overal
sludge production and energy use. Total annual expendimes for this alternative woulr
ad the proposed project by approximately $l,SOO,OOO due to the dismbution of capita
costs over time. Therefore, while this alternative is capable of meeting the stated projec
objectives, it offers no aignif5cant reduction in environmental impacts and would result in
substantial increase in capital costs.
b, ofilm Treatraea
This alternative would provide secondary treatment by utilizin
biofil#rs in parallel with amtion basins. Existing aeration basins would treat effluent up I
their nominal capacity, with a two-stage biofdter mating the remaining flow. Potenti en*nmental impacts for this altwnative would be similar to the proposed project with tk
exception of the biotowers being more visible, producing 22 cubic yards per day le!
sludge, and requiring 3.4 percent less energy than the proposed facilities. The2
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rcductions are not considered significant with respect to overall sludge production and
energy use, Total annual txpendirurts for the alternative cxcccd those for the proposed
project by approximately $50,000, Therefore, while this alternative is capable of meeting
the project objectives, it offers no signiticant reduction in environmental impacts and would
result in a slight increase in capital costs.
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This altarnative utilizes chemical additives to increase treatmen1
levels such that all primary effluent (except that used for reclamation purposes) could be
diverted directly to the ocean outfall. Potential environmental impacts associated with thi!
alternative would be similar to the prefemd waiver scenario, with the exception 0:
requiring 12 percent less energy and producing approximately 4 cubic yards per day o
additional sludge. Total annual costs for this alternative would cxcetd those for thi
proposed project by approximately $200,000, This alternative would be capable 0:
meeting the project objectives witb a significant reduction in energy demand, although i
would increase sludge production and raise annual expenditures by approximatel!
s200,000.
3. YSC of Satellite -
There arc currently three operating satellite treament plants in the EWPC:
seMce area, with 8 founh scheduled to come in line in the early 1990s. The combine
ultimate capacity of all four plants is 5.2 MOD, with the ability to utilize this mtf
dependent on market and environmental factors. Even with full satellite trtamcnt capaci~
however, the combined EWCFhatellite capacity of 27.7 MOD would be excecded pric
to 1995, The use of satellite treatment plants therefore docs not meet the project objective
of providing adequate treatment capacity hugh the year 2U20 and is not considered
viable project altcmativt in and of itself.
4. Water Reclamation
Effluent suitable for various reclamation uses is currently produced at tk
operating satellite treatments plants and the EWPCF. By treating more wastewater at tk
satellite plants, the capacity requirements for the EWPCF plant could be reduce
However, solids treatment capacity requirements would remain unchanged since a
wastewater solids arc treated at the EWPCF. Any use of reclaimed (and hence treatec
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.. water fiom the satellite plants would reduct flows to the outfall. However, the capacity fc
fglsafe disposal through the outfall would still bc required pursuant to Regional Watt
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requirements.
Assuming full use and reclamation of satellite treatment capacit
(5.2 MGD) and 2.0 MGD of offsite recIamation use from the EWPCF, available effluel
reclmtion in the EWPCF sewice area would total 7.2 MGD. Based on flow projcctior
. bted in the Final EIR, the existing EWPCF capacity would’sti~ bc exceeded prior to fi
. year 1995, even with maximum available reclamation use. Utilizing meudmum reclamtic
~-0uld reduce total flow to the Ocean outfall by 7.2 MOD, although outfall capacity new
would remain the same due to fail-safe discharge rcquirtments. Thus, water reciamation ;
itself does not meet the project objectives and is not considered a viable stand-alor
alru-native to the proposed project.
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This alternative involves providing capacity to the year 2000 under tl
designation of Phase N, with subsequent development to the year 2010 designated ,
Phase V.
Potential environmental impacts associated with the phasing alternati
wuuld be similar to those for the proposed phasing scheme, as the ultimate lcvel
development would be the same. By combing consauction activities to the year 20
into a single Phase N project, the overall impact period associated with constructic
activities would be reduced. Short-term (Phase Iv> capital costs arc lower for t
alrcrnative phasing scheme as it involves less Phase N construction. Overall costs for tl
alternative, however, would be approximately 3 percent high due to the economics
conducting separate Construction operations (ix., Phase Tv and V). Also, based I
member agency growth forecasts, the Phase IV project capacity would be exceeded w1
kfon the year 2ooo. Thus, this alternative would provide the same overall capacity as t
rcmmmended project, although no technical, environmental, or economic benefits wo\:
result, a longer construction period would ensue, and the Phase V project could
required shortly after Phase IV is brought into sexvice.
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The member agencies of the Encina Joint Powers, having reviewed and considered the
infomtation contained in the Final EIR and rtcord for the EWCP expansion make the
following statements of oveniding considerations:
Although the project would result in sludge disposal and growth-inducement impacts which
arc not fully mitigated, to the extent that these impacts would occur, specific beneficial
mnomlc and social effects associated with the project would override these impacts.
Population within the service are8 is projected to increase from the current figure of
200,OOO to at least 380,000 by the year 2020. With this assumption, the current capacity
of the 'EWPCF will be exceeded around the year 1991. The proposcd phased expansion is
designed to provide full secondary treatment capacity for projected population in the
EWPCF service area through the year 2020 (Phase IV would provide capacity through the
ycar 2010; Phase V would provide capacity to the year 2020). This is seen as a public
benefit. In lieu of expanding the EWPCF facility, the service area member agencies would
be compelled to provide adequate treatment capacity by some additional means and/or limit
stsryice area grow* to refla existing capacity.
The proposed expansion wodd also provide additional local employment during the
construction period, incrementally increasing regional income and employment in the
San Diego region.
Therefore, the member agencies of the Encina Joint Powers find that the netd to provide
w83tewm.r matmnt capacity to meet projected population growth in the EWPCF scrvicc
ma overrides the impacts which would result from this project.
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