55A - RESOLUTION CERTIFYING EIR SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 17, 2012 TITLE: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING EIR FOR SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION AND APPROVAL OF SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION PROJECT CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 151 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 o Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER (a) Certifying that the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) NO 2012 -001 for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station (Exhibit 1) (a) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.); (b) was presented to the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, which reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR prior to approving the project; and (c) reflects the City of Santa Ana's independent judgment and analysis. (b) Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, attached to the Resolution as "Exhibit A." (c) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached to the Resolution as "Exhibit B." 2. Conceptually approve the proposed San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station as described in the Final EIR. DISCUSSION The City has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with construction and operation of a new sewer lift station at the end of San Lorenzo Avenue, just east of Bristol Street (Exhibit 2). The new sewer lift station would replace an out -of -date facility located beneath Bristol Street approximately 700 feet to the west of the proposed site. The new station will include mechanical and electrical equipment, an updated operating system, and additional pumps, which will greatly reduce the possibility of a major sewage spill. 55A -1