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Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
July 2021*In Consultation with
P re pared by
CITY OF CAMPBELL Public Works Department
70 North First Street • Campbell, CA 95008-1423 • TEL (408) 866-2150 • E-MAIL publicworks@campbellca.gov
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The Public Works Director has reviewed the proposed project described below to determine whether it
could have a significant effect on the environment as a result of the project completion. “Significant effect on the environment” means a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora,
fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.
Project Title: Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
Project Address: 70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 and 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
City File No.: 21-MM
Zoning District (E): P-D (Planned Development)
Zoning District (P): P-D (Planned Development)
General Plan: Institutional
Project Sponsor: City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Property Owners: City of Campbell 70 N. First Street Campbell, CA 95008
Lead Agency: City of Campbell, Public Works Department 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person: Roger Storz, Senior Civil Engineer
(408) 866-2190 | rogers@campbellca.gov
Date Posted: July 21, 2021
Other public agencies whose approval is required: None Project Location and Surrounding Land Use: The project site is the Campbell Civic Center campus,
bounded on the north by Grant Street, on the east by Harrison Avenue, on the south by Civic Center Drive, and on the West by North First Street. Surrounding land uses include single-family residential on the north, east and west sides, and commercial, museum and parking lot uses to the south, across
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Civic Center Drive form the site. A church is located to the west, across North First Street from the
site.
Project Description: The project proposes to remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building) and construct a new, two-story, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building and new secure parking lot in the northwest corner area of the Campbell Civic Center that is currently occupied by a surface parking lot. The project also includes reconfiguration of
the existing public surface parking lot serving City Hall, improvement of the existing parking lot at the northeast corner of the Civic Center, and interior and exterior renovations of the existing Campbell
Library, located at 77 Harrison Avenue.
Finding: The Public Works Director finds that the project described above will not have a significant effect on the environment in that the attached Initial Study identifies one or more potentially
significant effects on the environment for which the City of Campbell, before public release of this draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, has made or agrees to make project revisions that clearly
mitigate the effects to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measures Included in the Project to Reduce Potentially Significant Environmental Effects to a Less Than Significant Level:
Air Quality - AQ
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.1: Include measures to control dust and exhaust during construction: The following standard measures reflect BAAQMD best management practices and would be
implemented by the project to reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust.:
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 miles per hour (mph).
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control
measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all access points.
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• All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the Lead
Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance
with applicable regulations.
The project shall develop a plan demonstrating that the off-road equipment used on-site to construct
the project would achieve a fleet-wide average 70-percent reduction in DPM exhaust emissions or greater. One feasible plan to achieve this reduction would include the following:
Biological Resources – BIO
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.1: In compliance with the MBTA and California Fish and Game
Code, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented during construction to reduce impacts to nesting birds to a less than significant level.
Construction activities (or at least the commencement of such activities) shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season. If construction activities are scheduled to take place outside of the nesting season, all impacts on nesting birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be
avoided. The nesting season for most birds in Santa Clara County extends from February 1st through August 31st.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.2: If it is not possible to schedule construction activities between September 1 and January 31 then preconstruction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that no nests will be disturbed during project implementation. These
surveys shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction. During this survey, the ornithologist shall inspect all trees and other potential nesting habitats (e.g., trees, shrubs, ruderal grasslands, buildings) in and immediately adjacent to the impact areas for nests).
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.3: If an active nest is found sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by these activities, the ornithologist shall determine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be
established around the nest (typically 300 feet for raptors and 100 feet for other species), to ensure that
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.2: Selection of equipment during construction to minimize emissions.
Such equipment selection would include the following:
• All construction equipment larger than 25 horsepower used at the site for more than two
continuous days or 20 hours total shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), if feasible, otherwise;
• If use of Tier 4 equipment is not available, alternatively use equipment that meets U.S. EPA emission standards for Tier 2 or 3 engines and include particulate matter emissions control
equivalent to CARB Level 3 verifiable diesel emission control devices that altogether achieve a 70 percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust in comparison to uncontrolled equipment.
• Use of alternatively fueled or electric equipment.
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nests of species protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code shall not be disturbed
during project implementation. However, if the ornithologist has confirmed that the hatchlings have left the nest, construction may commence within the buffer zone.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.4: If construction activities will not be initiated until after the start of the nesting season, all potential nesting substrates (e.g., bushes, trees, grasses, and other vegetation) that are scheduled to be removed by the project must be removed prior to the start of the nesting season
(e.g., prior to February 1st). Cultural Resources – CUL
Mitigation Measure CUL-2.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures in accordance with General Plan strategy CNR-1.1b would ensure that potential impacts to buried archaeological resources remain at a less than significant level. If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered during excavation and/or grading of the site, construction personnel shall be instructed to immediately suspend all activity within a 50-foot
radius and the City Planning Division shall be notified of the discovery. A licensed archaeologist shall be retained in order to 1) evaluate the find(s) to determine if they meet the definition of a historical or archaeological resource; and 2) submit a resource mitigation and monitoring reporting program with appropriate recommendations regarding the disposition of such finds prior to resumption of construction activities. A report of findings documenting any data recovery shall be submitted to the
City Planning Division and the Northwest Information Center (if applicable). Project personnel shall not collect or move any cultural materials. The project applicant shall implement the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist.
Mitigation Measure CUL-3.1: The project shall implement the following measures in the event that human remains are discovered during project implementation.
In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading of the site or public
right-of-way, all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be stopped. The City Planning Division and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s office shall be notified. If the remains are determined
to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) immediately. Once the NAHC identifies the most likely descendants, the descendants will make
recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in accordance with Section
15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Geology and Soils – GEO
Unique Paleontological and/or Geologic Features and Reporting. Should a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geological feature be identified at the project site during any phase of construction, all ground disturbing activities within 50 feet shall cease and the City’s Public Works Director shall be notified immediately. A qualified paleontologist shall evaluate the find and prescribe
mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. Upon completion of the
Mitigation Measure GEO-6.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that potential impacts to buried paleontological resources or geological features are less
than significant.
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paleontological assessment, a report shall be submitted to the City and, if paleontological materials are
recovered, provided to a paleontological repository such as the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Hazards and Hazardous Materials – HAZ
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.1: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure
that health hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to contaminated soil are less than significant.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the City shall retain a qualified hazardous materials contractor to perform a soil investigation (i.e., Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) to determine the levels of
contamination from lead, pesticides, and TPHg. If the residual contaminants are not detected and/or are found to be below the environmental screening levels for public health and the environment in
accordance with Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (SCCDEH), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements, no further mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.2: If residual contaminants are found and are above regulatory
environmental screening levels for public health and the environment, the project proponent shall enter the Site Cleanup Program with the SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may require the project proponent to
implement appropriate management procedures, such as removal of the contaminated soil and implementation of a Site Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan (RAP), or equivalent
document. Copies of all environmental investigations and evidence of SCCDEH oversight shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-3.1: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure that health hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to
asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paints are less than significant. To reduce the potential for construction worker and nearby sensitive receptor exposure to hazardous
materials (ACMs and lead-based paint), the following measures are included in the project.
• In conformance with local, state, and federal laws, an asbestos building survey and a lead-based paint survey shall be completed by a qualified professional to determine the presence of asbestos-containing materials and/or lead-based paint on the structures proposed for demolition prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any site structure.
• A registered asbestos abatement contractor shall be retained to remove and dispose of all potentially friable asbestos-containing materials, in accordance with the NESHAP guidelines,
prior to building demolition that may disturb the materials. All construction activities shall be undertaken in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards, contained in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 1529, to protect workers from exposure to asbestos. Materials containing more than one percent asbestos are also subject to BAAQMD regulations.
• During demolition activities, all building materials containing lead-based paint shall be removed in accordance with Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, Title 8, CCR 1532.1,
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including employee training, employee air monitoring and dust control. Any debris or soil
containing lead-based paint or coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
Noise - NOI
Mitigation Measure NOI-1.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that potential impacts associated with operation of the project’s mechanical equipment are less than significant.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, Police Operations Building rooftop mechanical equipment
shall be selected and designed to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses to meet the City’s requirements. A qualified acoustical consultant shall be retained by the project applicant to review
mechanical noise as the equipment systems are selected in order to determine specific noise reduction measures necessary to reduce noise to comply with the City’s noise limits at the property line. Noise
reduction measures could include, but are not limited to, selection of equipment that emits low noise
levels and/or installation of noise barriers such as mechanical equipment screens or enclosures.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD
Any person may file a written protest of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration during the public comment period running from July 21, 2021 to August 10, 2021 (concluding at 5:00 PM). Such protest
must be filed via email sent to rogers@campbellca.gov. The written protest should make a "fair argument" that the project will have one or more significant effects on the environment based on
substantial evidence.
Roger Storz
PROJECT ENGINEER
Senior Civil Engineer TITLE
City of Campbell AGENCY
_______________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE
The Initial Study is available for review at the Campbell Library, 1 Campbell Avenue, Room E46, Campbell, CA 95008 and online at http://www.campbellca.gov/501/Public-Notices under
'Environmental Notices'.
July 19, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.0 Introduction and Purpose ................................................................................................ 1
Purpose of the Initial Study .................................................................................................... 1
Public Review Period ............................................................................................................. 1
Consideration of the Initial Study and Project ........................................................................ 1
Notice of Determination ......................................................................................................... 1
Section 2.0 Project Information ......................................................................................................... 2
Project Title ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lead Agency Contact ............................................................................................................. 2
Project Proponent.................................................................................................................... 2
Project Location ...................................................................................................................... 2
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers ..................................................................................................... 2
General Plan Designation and Zoning District ....................................................................... 2
Habitat Plan Designation ........................................................................................................ 2
Project-Related Approvals, Agreements, and Permits............................................................ 2
Section 3.0 Project Description .......................................................................................................... 6
Project Overview .................................................................................................................... 6
Proposed Development ........................................................................................................... 7
Section 4.0 Environmental Setting, Checklist, and Impact Discussion ........................................... 16
Aesthetics .............................................................................................................................. 17
Agriculture and Forestry Resources ..................................................................................... 26
Air Quality ............................................................................................................................ 29
Biological Resources ............................................................................................................ 46
Cultural Resources ................................................................................................................ 55
Energy ................................................................................................................................... 64
Geology and Soils ................................................................................................................. 71
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................................................................................... 79
Hazards and Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................ 87
Hydrology and Water Quality .............................................................................................. 99
Land Use and Planning ....................................................................................................... 109
Mineral Resources .............................................................................................................. 113
Noise ................................................................................................................................... 115
Population and Housing ...................................................................................................... 126
Public Services ................................................................................................................... 129
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Recreation ........................................................................................................................... 136
Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 138
Tribal Cultural Resources ................................................................................................... 146
Utilities and Service Systems ............................................................................................. 149
Wildfire ............................................................................................................................... 156
Mandatory Findings of Significance .................................................................................. 159
Section 5.0 References ................................................................................................................... 163
Section 6.0 Lead Agency and Consultants ..................................................................................... 167
Lead Agency ....................................................................................................................... 167
Consultants ......................................................................................................................... 167
Section 7.0 Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................... 168
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Figures
Figure 2.4-1: Regional Map ................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.4-2: Vicinity Map .................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2.4-3: Aerial Photograph and Surrounding Land Uses ............................................................... 5
Figure 3.2-1:Conceptual Site Plan ......................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3.2-2: Police Operations Building Elevations (First Street) ..................................................... 10
Figure 3.2-3: Secure Parking Lot and Public Parking Lot ................................................................... 11
Figure 3.2-4: Library Building Site Plan ............................................................................................. 14
Figure 3.2-5: Library Building Conceptual Elevation (Civic Center Drive) ....................................... 15
Figure 4.3-1: Location of Nearby Sensitive Receptors and Maximally Exposed Individual .............. 40
Figure 4.3-2: Project Site and Nearby TAC and PM2.5 Sources ........................................................ 44
Figure 4.4-1: Existing Tree Locations ................................................................................................. 50
Photos
Photos 1 and 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Photos 3 and 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Photos 5 and 6 ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Tables
Table 4.3-1: Health Effects of Air Pollutants ...................................................................................... 29
Table 4.3-2: BAAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds ............................................................ 33
Table 4.3-3: Summary of Construction Period Emissions ................................................................... 35
Table 4.3-4: Summary of Operational Period Emissions .................................................................... 36
Table 4.3-5: Construction and Operational Risk Impacts at Offsite MEI............................................ 39
Table 4.3-6: Impacts from Combined Sources at Off-Site MEI .......................................................... 43
Table 4.4-1: Tree Survey Summary ..................................................................................................... 48
Table 4.6-1: Estimated Annual Energy Use of Proposed Development .............................................. 68
Table 4.8-1: Operational GHG Emissions ........................................................................................... 84
Table 4.13-1: Groundborne Vibration Impact Criteria ...................................................................... 116
Table 4.13-2: Construction Vibration Levels by Distance ................................................................ 124
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Appendices
Appendix A: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment
Appendix B: Tree Survey
Appendix C: Historic Resources Effects Analysis
Appendix D: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix E: Noise and Vibration Assessment
Appendix F: Site Access, Circulation and Parking Analysis
* After publication, pages seven and 12 of the Initial Study and pages one and six of Appendix F
were revised in August 2021 to correct the discussion of the number of parking spaces pre- and
post-implementation of the proposed project
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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
PURPOSE OF THE INITIAL STUDY
The City of Campbell, as the Lead Agency, has prepared this Initial Study for the Measure O Civic
Center Improvements in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations §15000 et. seq.) and the regulations and policies
of the City of Campbell, California.
The project proposes to remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building)
and construct a new, two-story, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building in the
northwest corner area of the site that is currently occupied by a surface parking lot. The project
additionally includes the renovation of the existing Campbell Library building and alteration of
parking lots and pedestrian walkways within the Civic Center complex. This Initial Study evaluates
the environmental impacts that might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the
proposed project.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD
Publication of this Initial Study marks the beginning of a 20-day public review and comment period.
During this period, the Initial Study will be available to local, state, and federal agencies and to
interested organizations and individuals for review. Written comments concerning the environmental
review contained in this Initial Study during the 20-day public review period should be sent to:
Roger Storz, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Land Development Manager
City of Campbell, Public Works Dept.
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-2190
rogers@campbellca.gov
CONSIDERATION OF THE INITIAL STUDY AND PROJECT
Following the conclusion of the public review period, the City of Campbell will consider the
adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project at a regularly
scheduled meeting. The City shall consider the Initial Study/MND together with any comments
received during the public review process. Upon adoption of the MND, the City may proceed with
project approval actions.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
If the project is approved, the City of Campbell will file a Notice of Determination (NOD), which
will be available for public inspection and posted within 24 hours of receipt at the County Clerk’s
Office for 30 days. The filing of the NOD starts a 30-day statute of limitations on court challenges to
the approval under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section 15075(g)).
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SECTION 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT TITLE
Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
LEAD AGENCY CONTACT
Roger Storz, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Land Development Manager
City of Campbell, Public Works Dept.
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-2190
rogers@campbellca.gov
PROJECT PROPONENT
City of Campbell
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located at 70 North First Street in the City of Campbell, at the southeast corner of
North First and Grant Streets, on the Civic Center campus. Regional and vicinity maps of the site are
shown on Figure 2.4-1 and Figure 2.4-2, respectively. An aerial photograph of the site and
surrounding land uses is shown on Figure 2.4-3.
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS
APNs: 279-41-063, 067, 068
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICT
General Plan Designation: Institutional
Zoning District: Planned Development (PD)
HABITAT PLAN DESIGNATION
There is no applicable habitat conservation plan (HCP) or natural community conservation plan
(NCCP), or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan for the City of
Campbell.
PROJECT-RELATED APPROVALS, AGREEMENTS, AND PERMITS
The project is a City of Campbell Capital Improvement Project. All design and construction work
will be managed by the City, and the City Council will approve final plans and specifications.
Building permits will be issued for the project, and a sewer connection permit will be required from
the West Valley Sanitation District.
Project Site
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SECTION 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In July 2018, the Campbell City Council authorized a 50 million dollar general obligation bond
measure (Measure O) to be placed on the general elections ballot to fund a program of building
improvements at the Campbell Civic Center. The primary goals of the Measure O program were to
construct a new Police Operations Building with 9-1-1 dispatch and Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) that would withstand natural disasters, and make improvements to the existing library so that
the building meets earthquake safety and fire building codes. The measure was approved by the
voters in November 2018.
The Measure O Civic Center Improvements project would construct a new Police Operations
Building, to be located at the northwest quadrant of the Civic Center Complex, and renovate the
existing Campbell Library, located at 77 Harrison Avenue. Additional project elements include
renovating the existing police facilities within the Civic Center Complex at 70 North First Street and
parking lot improvements throughout the Complex. The proposed Police Operations Building, which
includes a 9-1-1 dispatch center and emergency operations center, would not facilitate an increase in
personnel or expansion of the Campbell Police Department’s service area.
Police Building
The Campbell Police Department 9-1-1 Dispatch and Emergency Response Center is currently
housed in a portion of Campbell City Hall that does not meet current seismic standards and lacks the
space to provide essential emergency services. The police officers are currently working out of a
modular/temporary facility that does not meet current seismic, operational, or accessibility standards,
regularly experiences building system failures due to the age and condition of existing infrastructure
and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and sewer systems, and does not
contain a restroom facility. The City has determined that providing a state-of-the-art Police
Operations Building will allow police officers to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a
major earthquake or other disaster, and allow them to utilize modern policing technology.
Library Building
The Campbell Library was built over 40 years ago, and like the portions of the Campbell City Hall
building that currently house the Police Department 9-1-1 Dispatch and Emergency Response Center,
does not meet current seismic, operational, or accessibility standards, regularly experiences building
system failures due to the age and condition of existing infrastructure and building systems, including
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and sewer systems. In addition, it has an elevator system that is subject
to an increasing amount of time out of service. The current configuration of the Campbell Library
facility restricts space to provide library services to the community, including children and senior
programs, and lacks adequate space for community programming activities and computer access. The
intent of the proposed Library improvements is to provide a safer and more energy efficient library
facility that includes a new technology center, improved access for senior and disabled residents,
increased space and functionality to provide additional services, and potentially extend hours of
service to the Campbell community. No specific extension of the current hours of operation have
been proposed.
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3.1.1 Existing Setting
The approximately 6.5-acre Campbell Civic Center campus is generally located in the north-central
area of the City, bounded by Grant Street on the north, Harrison Avenue on the east, Civic Center
Drive on the south, and North First Street on the west. The existing Police Department/City Hall
building complex occupies the southwest portion of the campus site,. Parking for police and City
Hall employees is provided by a 62- and has an 84-space employee parking lot that fronts North First
Street and Grant Street in the northwest portion of the campus. Currently, the employee lot is open to
the public outside normal operating hours. The employee lot is utilized by police employees and by
non-police City Hall employees A 41-space mixed employee and public parking lot is located in the
southwest corner of the campus along North First Street. There is also a secured Police Department
surface lot containing approximately 278 spaces for Police Department vehicles. At the northern end
of the existing Police Department building is a prefabricated portable building used for Police
Department office functions. In addition, there are two smaller accessory structures - a wood-framed
storage shed and a concrete block structure containing a gun cleaning room, a motorcycle storage
room, and lockers. The Campbell Library building is located on the southeast side of the site, with its
28-space surface parking lot fronting on Harrison Avenue. There is an additional parking lot on
Harrison Avenue that provides shared parking for the Library, Campbell Historical Museum and
Ainsley House. The Campbell Historical Museum and historic Ainsley House, Carriage House and
Ainsley Garden are located on the Grant Street side of the site, with an unpaved surface parking area
located at the northeast corner. The campus contains gardens and is landscaped with mature trees,
shrubs and lawns throughout. Sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the site from the surrounding
streets. A Veterans Memorial is located on the east side of the City Hall Building.
The project is located within the City’s historic downtown district. The neighborhood surrounding
the project site contains primarily residential and commercial land uses. There are apartment
complexes and single-family residences surrounding the site to the north, single-family residences to
the east, multi-family residential and commercial uses to the south, and single-family residences and
a church to the west, across North First Street. East Campbell Avenue, containing bars, restaurants
and shops, is located approximately one block south of the site, and the VTA Downtown Campbell
light rail station is located approximately 1,075 feet south of the site.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The project proposes to remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building)
and construct a new, two-story, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building in the
northwest corner area of the site that is currently occupied by a surface parking lot. The first floor of
the building would include public spaces, shared staff areas and a multi-purpose room, and house the
Patrol, Intake and Processing, Traffic, and Records functions of the Police Department. The second
floor would also contain shared staff areas, as well as house the Police Administration, Investigative
Services, PRT/Patrol, and Dispatch and Communications functions. The Police Department is
currently located in the northernmost of the two connected buildings that make up the City Hall
complex. Under the proposed project, this building would be re-used as the Non-Essential Support
Building, with approximately 7,066 square feet on the first floor being used for shared staff areas,
and containing the Patrol and Evidence and Property functions of the Department. A secure
connection between the proposed new building and the existing building is proposed with the project.
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Public access to the new building will be from a lower courtyard area at the first floor, near the
southeast corner of the building. There will also be a public access point for the existing building on
the first floor. Ramps and stairs will provide access to the lower courtyard area and first floor
entrances to the buildings. The conceptual site plan is shown on Figure 3.2-1, and conceptual
renderings of the proposed Police Operations Building and parking lots are shown on Figures 3.2-2
and 3.2-3, respectively.
Source: LPA Design Studios, MWL; June 22, 2021.
Proposed NewPolice Building
City Hall
Library
HistoricalMuseum
Ainsley House
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Source: LPA Design Studios, MWL; May 4, 2021.
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING ELEVATIONS (FIRST STREET)FIGURE 3.2-2Measure O Civic Center Improvements ProjectCity of Campbell10Initial StudyJuly 2021/Revised August 2021
Source: LPA Design Studios, MWL; July, 2021.
POLICE BUILDING ELEVATIONS (EAST AND SOUTH)FIGURE 3.2-3
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The Campbell Library would not increase in size with the project. The proposed improvements
would consist of interior modifications to the existing building to reconfigure the upper and lower
floors by redesigning the lobby area, reconfiguring meeting and community rooms, and modifying
staff areas. Changes to the exterior of the building would include a new at-grade entry, new
clerestory windows for daylighting, and new exterior facades constructed of metal and wood. Figure
3.2-4 and Figure 3.2-5 show the proposed site plan and a conceptual elevation of the Library
building, respectively.
3.2.1 Site Access, Parking and Circulation
Parking for the proposed Police Operations Building would be provided by a new, expanded secure
surface parking lot adjacent to the buildings, with two-way gated vehicle access driveways located on
North First Street and Grant Street. The project would eliminate remove the 62 spaces provided by
the existing employee lot and allow police employees to park their personal vehicles in the new
expanded secured lot. This secure parking lot would increase the number of spaces provided by the
secured Police Department lot from 27 spaces to 61 spaces provide 53 stalls, a net reduction decrease
of 31 stalls 28 spaces in comparison with the 89 spaces provided by the existing employee and Police
Department lots.1 A communication tower would be located within the parking lot. An emergency
generator is proposed to be located at the northwest corner of the lot, adjacent to the access driveway
on North First Street. A single consolidated trash enclosure for the Civic Center complex is proposed,
with the final location yet to be determined.
The proposed new building and associated courtyard, access ramps and landscaping would eliminate
existing parking along the North First Street frontage of the site. Public parking in the southwest
existing parking lot, which currently serves the City Hall building, would be reduced from 41 stalls
spaces to 27 stalls 29 spaces. Combined with the parking displaced by the new building and secure
parking lot to the north, there would be a net loss of 45 stalls 40 spaces.2 This lot would have a two-
way access driveway and an exit-only driveway, both located on North First Street. New landscaping
along the North First Street and Grant Street frontages adjacent to the new construction would
include new meandering sidewalks to provide pedestrian access and maintain connectivity to the
existing sidewalks surrounding the site.
The project also includes the repaving of the existing degraded asphalt and gravel-surfaced lot in the
northeast corner of the Civic Center campus (near the southwest corner of Grant Street and Harrison
Avenue) to provide additional parking. This parking lot would help reduce the parking shortfall
resulting from the construction of the proposed Police Operations Building by providing an
additional 24 parking spaces, for a net loss of 16 parking spaces from project implementation.3
The proposed Library improvements would include a reconfigured entry plaza at the front of the
building, and minor alterations to the existing parking lot that would relocate the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant spaces, reconfigure lighting fixtures, and reduce the amount of
1 Combined, the existing employee lot and secured Police Department lot provide 89 parking spaces; post-project, a total of 61 parking spaces would be provided. 89 minus 61 equals 28. 2 41 minus 29 equals 12; these 12 spaces when added to the 28 spaces lost from the existing northwest employee lot and Police Department lot equals a net loss of 40 parking spaces. 3 40 (the net number of spaces lost from the existing lots) minus 24 equals 16.
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impervious surface. In addition, a new sidewalk would be constructed to provide direct access from
the entry plaza to the bus stop on Civic Center Drive.
3.2.2 Green Building and Energy Efficiency Measures
The Police Operations Building would be designed for energy efficiency and water conservation in
accordance with the latest California Building Energy Efficiency standards (Title 24). This includes
mandatory installation of electric vehicle charging stations, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and low-
water use landscaping. Additionally, the building itself would be fully electric and would include
green building elements such as roofing, walls, and fenestration that exceeds Title 24 requirements,
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat recovery HVAC systems, limited building glazing, and
skylights.
3.2.3 Construction
Construction of the project would occur over a period of approximately 12 months (equivalent to 246
workdays), with construction anticipated to begin in the spring of 2022.
Source: Jayson Architecure, June 29, 2021.
LEGEND
TREES
LANDSCAPING - GRASS
LANDSCAPING - GROUNDCOVER
MULCH TREE WELL
BOULDERS
PAVING
PARKING
BOUNDARY OF WORK
JOB NO.
SCALE
SHEET NUMBER
DATE
SHEET TITLE
REVISIONSDRAFT!NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONOWNER
PROJECT
1/16" = 1'-0"2021-06-29 5:52:01 PM
SITE
PRESENTATION - SITEPLAN
CAMPBELL LIBRARYRENOVATION
06/29/2021
2020-01
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
77 HARRISON AVENUECAMPBELL, CA 95008
CITY OF CAMPBELL
NO. DATE DESCRIPTION
LEGEND
TREES
LANDSCAPING - GRASS
LANDSCAPING - GROUNDCOVER
MULCH TREE WELL
BOULDERS
PAVING
PARKING
BOUNDARY OF WORK
JOB NO.
SCALE
SHEET NUMBER
DATE
SHEET TITLE
REVISIONSDRAFT!NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONOWNER
PROJECT
1/16" = 1'-0"2021-06-29 5:52:01 PM
SITE
PRESENTATION - SITEPLAN
CAMPBELL LIBRARYRENOVATION
06/29/2021
2020-01
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
77 HARRISON AVENUECAMPBELL, CA 95008
CITY OF CAMPBELL
NO. DATE DESCRIPTION
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JAYSON
ARCHITECTURE
50 29th Street
San Francisco CA 94110
jaysonarch.com
City Council Presentation | Campbell Library Schematic Design | April 6th, 2021EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
SOUTHWEST VIEWSource: Jayson Architecure, April 6, 2021.
LIBRARY BUILDING CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION (CIVIC CENTER DRIVE)FIGURE 3.2-5Measure O Civic Center Improvements ProjectCity of Campbell15Initial StudyJuly 2021/Revised August 2021
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SECTION 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, CHECKLIST, AND
IMPACT DISCUSSION
This section presents the discussion of impacts related to the following environmental subjects in
their respective subsections:
4.1 Aesthetics
4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
4.3 Air Quality
4.4 Biological Resources
4.5 Cultural Resources
4.6 Energy
4.7 Geology and Soils
4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
4.11 Land Use and Planning
4.12 Mineral Resources
4.13 Noise
4.14 Population and Housing
4.15 Public Services
4.16 Recreation
4.17 Transportation
4.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
4.19 Utilities and Service Systems
4.20 Wildfire
4.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
The discussion for each environmental subject includes the following subsections:
• Environmental Setting – This subsection 1) provides a brief overview of relevant plans,
policies, and regulations that compose the regulatory framework for the project and 2)
describes the existing, physical environmental conditions at the project site and in the
surrounding area, as relevant.
• Impact Discussion – This subsection 1) includes the recommended checklist questions from
Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines to assess impacts and 2) discusses the project’s impact
on the environmental subject as related to the checklist questions. For significant impacts,
feasible mitigation measures are identified. “Mitigation measures” are measures that will
minimize, avoid, or eliminate a significant impact (CEQA Guidelines Section 15370). Each
impact is numbered to correspond to the checklist question being answered. For example,
Impact BIO-1 answers the first checklist question in the Biological Resources section.
Mitigation measures are also numbered to correspond to the impact they address. For
example, MM BIO-1.3 refers to the third mitigation measure for the first impact in the
Biological Resources section.
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AESTHETICS
4.1.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Streets and Highway Code Sections 260 through 263
The California Scenic Highway Program (Streets and Highway Code, Sections 260 through 263) is
managed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The program is intended to
protect and enhance the natural scenic beauty of California highways and adjacent corridors through
special conservation treatment. There are no state-designated scenic highways in Campbell. Interstate
280 from the San Mateo County line to State Route (SR) 17, which includes segments in Campbell,
is an eligible, but not officially designated, State Scenic Highway.4
California Building Code
The California Building Code has been codified in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) as Title
24, Part 2. Title 24 is administered by the California Building Standards Commission and updated
every three years. The most current version went into effect in January 2020. The purpose of the
California Building Code is to establish minimum standards to safeguard the public health, safety,
and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, and general stability by
regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, outdoor lighting standards,
use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all building and structures within its jurisdiction.
The City of Campbell has adopted sections of the California Building Code Title 24, Part 10,
according to Chapter 18, California Building Code, of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted to avoid or mitigate impacts to
aesthetic resources resulting from planned development within the City, including the following:
Policies Description
LUT-5.3b Minimal Setbacks: Design commercial and office buildings city-wide to have minimal
setbacks from the sidewalk except to allow for pedestrian oriented features such as plazas,
recessed entryways, and wider sidewalks for outdoor cafes. Discourage parking areas
between the public right-of-way and the front façade of the building.
LUT-7.2g Landscaped and Tree Lined Streets: Provide attractive, user friendly, tree-lined streets and
install creative landscaping in street improvement projects, where feasible.
4 California Department of Transportation. ”Scenic Highways.” Accessed February 12, 2021.
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and-community-livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways.
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Policies Description
LUT-9.3d Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting the
building to the street, including human scale details and massing that engages the
pedestrian.
LUT-9.3e Building Materials: Encourage the use of long-lasting, high quality building materials on
all buildings to ensure the long-term quality of the built environment.
LUT-9.3f Development Orientation: Orient new development toward public and private amenities
or open space, in particular:
• Orient front entrances, living/office area, and windows toward the amenity or
open space.
• Orient high activity areas such as outdoor dining areas and plazas, and major
pedestrian routes toward the amenity or open space.
LUT-9.3g Pedestrian Amenities: Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as plazas, landscaped areas
with seating, pedestrian walkways into new developments.
LUT-9.3m Location of Service Areas: Locate parking areas, truck loading areas, drive-thru lanes and
drive-through windows away from streets, out of immediate public view, while
minimizing land use conflicts and traffic impacts.
LUT-10.1c Outdoor Common Areas: Encourage well-designed and landscaped outdoor common
areas for eating, relaxing, or recreation for new projects, and if feasible when building are
remodeled or expanded. When possible, the common outdoor areas should adjoin natural
features.
LUT-10.1e Parking Lot Screening: Plant landscaping or build decorative walls at the interior and
perimeter of parking areas as a visual screen.
LUT-10.2d Landscaping as a Theme: Use similar types of trees and landscaping to create a theme
within districts or neighborhoods. Medians should also be used to create a theme to
distinguish major thoroughfares and prominent streets.
Community Design Element
The Community Design Element of the General Plan identifies “Gateways”, or primary location
where people enter the City that provide initial impressions of Campbell and convey a “sense of
arrival”. Gateways are intended to be appealing and distinctive so that they evoke a positive
impression of the City.
Streetscape Standards
The City’s General Plan contains Streetscape Standards that regulate the landscaped boulevard
treatment on arterial streets to provide a consistent streetscape on major streets that utilize street trees
as a strong component of design. Campbell’s arterial streets and freeways include Hamilton Avenue,
Bascom Avenue, Camden Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, Campbell Avenue, Pollard Road,
Highway 17, and San Tomas Expressway.
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City of Campbell Municipal Code
Besides the General Plan, the City of Campbell Municipal Code is the primary tool that shapes the
form and character of physical development within the city. However, per Section 21.03.030 of the
Code, the land use permit requirements of the Zoning Code do not apply to City facilities.
Existing Conditions
The Campbell Civic Center campus site is relatively flat and does not contain any locally recognized
scenic vistas. There are limited views of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the southwest across the site,
but they are obscured by trees and buildings. The site is located in downtown Campbell, an
urbanized area, and occupies an entire city block. The site contains the City Hall and Police
Department buildings, the Campbell Library, the Ainsley House and associated structures, several
large surface parking lots, and landscaping with numerous mature trees. It is located in a
neighborhood that is predominantly residential. The two largest structures, the City Hall/Police
Department building and the Library building are two-story structures that were constructed one
story below grade, which essentially gives them the appearance of single-story structures when
viewed from a distance. They are separated from the street by large parking lots containing trees,
which provide partial screening of the view of the buildings from the surrounding areas. The Ainsley
House and associated Carriage House are also two-story buildings. They are not separated from the
street by parking lots, but the view of these buildings is similarly obstructed from surrounding areas
by dense clusters of trees. Views of the site are shown on Photos 1 through 6 on the following pages.
Photo 1:Viewing northeast towards the existing City Hall building, from Civic Center Drive and North First Street.
Photo 2:Viewing southeast toward the proposed new Police Department building site, from North First Street and Grant Street.
PHOTOS 1 & 2
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Photo 3:Viewing east toward the proposed new secure parking lot site from Grant Street.
Photo 4:Viewing south toward the existing Police department building and secure parking lot from Grant Street.
PHOTOS 3 & 4
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Photo 5:View of the existing Library building from Civic Center Drive.
Photo 6:View of the existing Library building and parking lot from Harrison Avenue.
PHOTOS 5 & 6
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4.1.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Except as provided in Public Resources Code
Section 21099, would the project:
1) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
2) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
3) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of
public views of the site and its surroundings? 5
If the project is in an urbanized area, would
the project conflict with applicable zoning and
other regulations governing scenic quality?
4) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
Impact AES-1: The project would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista.
(Less than Significant Impact)
As described in Section 4.1.1.2 Existing Conditions, the project site is relatively flat and does not
contain any locally recognized scenic vistas. Views of the Santa Cruz Mountains from major
thoroughfares throughout the City would not be substantially obstructed by the new Police
Operations Building, as the structure would not exceed two stories in height, consistent with the
surrounding buildings in the neighborhood. While public views of the project site from nearby public
areas would be affected as build-out of the project occurs, the proposed Police Operations Building
would be consistent with the size and scale of existing buildings on the site, as well as with the
surrounding neighborhood, and would not detract from public enjoyment of any local scenic vistas.
The renovation of the Library building would not alter the height or massing of that existing
structure. For these reasons, the proposed project would not result in a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista. (Less than Significant Impact)
5 Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage points.
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Impact AES-2: The project would not substantially damage scenic resources, including, but
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway. (Less than Significant Impact)
The nearest designated state scenic highway (SR 9) is located approximately 4.5 miles from the
project site. The project would not damage any scenic resources within the SR 9 corridor. The
proposed project could result in tree removal; trees can be considered scenic resources since they
contribute to aesthetic interest and character. The project would include the planting of new trees that
would replace any existing trees to be removed.
The site contains the Ainsley House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is also
a designated Historic Landmark on the City’s Historic Resource Inventory. (refer to Section 4.5.1.2)
The Ainsley House is setback a substantial distance from Grant Street and screened by numerous
mature trees. The project does not propose any demolition, construction or alterations that would
affect the Ainsley House in any way, as discussed in more detail in the Historic Resources Effects
Analysis, Appendix C of this Initial Study. The Ainsley House is not readily visible from North First
Street, and the existing limited views from Grant Street would not be affected in any way by the
Police Operations Building. There are no other scenic resources on or near the project site. With
implementation of existing policies and regulations, the project would result in a less than significant
impact on scenic resources. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact AES-3: The project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. (Less than
Significant Impact)
As discussed under Impacts AES-1 and AES-2, the project site is located in a developed urban area,
is not near any scenic highways and would not detract from public enjoyment of any local scenic
vistas.
The proposed Police Operations Building would be two stories in height, with the second story
deeply recessed relative to North First Street. The building would be set back 14 feet and eight inches
from North First Street, and 16 feet and four inches from Grant Street. The project would also
construct a fence along the property line of North First Street. The fence would be constructed of
layered metal perforated in an artistic manner to depict an orchard scene, and would be
approximately eight feet in height. The majority of the existing trees on the Civic Center campus, as
well as most of the existing street trees adjacent to the proposed Police Operations Building site
would be retained with the project. The façade of the building would be board-form concrete and is
anticipated to have a natural gray color and finish.
As illustrated in Figure 3.2-3, the proposed new Police Operations Building would be two stories in
height (from grade), and would be taller than the existing City Hall/Police Building, which is also
two stories, but set below grade so that it appears lower in height. This height differential between
the two buildings would not be significant, from a visual impact standpoint. The size and scale of the
proposed building and fence, which would be a half-block in length, would be considerably larger
than surrounding residences. However, the visual effect of the proposed building would be softened
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by the proposed setbacks and recession of the second-story, which would reduce the visual bulk of
the proposed building. The visual effect would be further softened by the articulation and texture
provided by the proposed fence. Additionally, the project includes street trees and landscaping,
further reducing the visual impact of the proposed building. For these reasons, the project would
therefore not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site
and its surroundings. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact AES-4: The project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. (Less than
Significant Impact)
Sources of light and glare are abundant in the urban environment of the project site and project area,
including but not limited to streetlights, vehicular headlights, internal/external building lights,
security lights, and reflective building surfaces and windows.
Sources of light and glare on the project site include parking lot lights, security lights,
external/internal building lights, walkway lighting, and reflective building surfaces and windows.
The proposed Police Operations Building and renovated Library building would include
external/internal building lights and landscape lighting (for the associated courtyards and pedestrian
facilities), and the proposed alterations to the existing parking lots would also include lighting. The
proposed project would comply with adopted plans and regulations to avoid substantial light and
glare impacts, and the project design would reduce potential impacts to offsite properties. The
placement of the proposed new two-story building along the western side of the property, for
example, would shield adjacent residences across North First Street from the new parking lot
lighting. Existing mature street trees along both sides of North First Street and Grant Street would
provide further shielding of adjacent residences from on-site lighting sources. As a result, the
proposed project would not significantly impact adjacent land uses with increased nighttime light
levels or daytime glare. (Less than Significant Impact)
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AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
4.2.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
The California Department of Conservation’s Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP)
assesses the location, quality, and quantity of agricultural land and conversion of these lands over
time. Agricultural land is rated according to soil quality and irrigation status. The best quality land is
called Prime Farmland. In CEQA analyses, the FMMP classifications and published county maps are
used, in part, to identify whether agricultural resources that could be affected are present on-site or in
the project area.6
California Land Conservation Act
The California Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) enables local governments to enter into
contracts with private landowners to restrict parcels of land to agricultural or related open space uses.
In return, landowners receive lower property tax assessments. In CEQA analyses, identification of
properties that are under a Williamson Act contract is used to also identify sites that may contain
agricultural resources or are zoned for agricultural uses.7
Fire and Resource Assessment Program
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) identifies forest land,
timberland, and lands zoned for timberland production that can (or do) support forestry resources.8
Programs such as CAL FIRE’s Fire and Resource Assessment Program and are used to identify
whether forest land, timberland, or timberland production areas that could be affected are located on
or adjacent to a project site.9
Existing Conditions
The Civic Center site is fully developed with buildings and surface parking lots within an urbanized
area of the City of Campbell. The site has an Institutional General Plan land use designation and is
zoned as Planned Development (P-D). The Santa Clara County Important Farmlands Map 2018
designates the site as “Urban and Built-Up Land”, defined as land with at least six structures per 10
6 California Department of Conservation. “Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program.” Accessed February 16, 2021. http://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/fmmp/Pages/Index.aspx. 7 California Department of Conservation. “Williamson Act.” http://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/lca. Accessed February 16, 2021. 8 Forest Land is land that can support 10 percent native tree cover and allows for management of forest resources (California Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)); Timberland is land not owned by the federal government or designated as experimental forest land that is available for, and capable of, growing trees to produce lumber and other products, including Christmas trees (California Public Resources Code Section 4526); and Timberland Production is land used for growing and harvesting timber and compatible uses (Government Code Section 51104(g)). 9 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. “Fire and Resource Assessment Program.” Accessed February 16, 2021. http://frap.fire.ca.gov/.
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acres. Common examples of “Urban and Built-Up Land” are residential, institutional, industrial,
commercial, landfill, golf course, airports, and other utility uses.10 The site is not under a Williamson
Act contract and there are no existing agricultural or forestry resources on or in the vicinity of the
site.11
4.2.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
2) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
3) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code Section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
Section 51104(g))?
4) Result in a loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use?
5) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
Impact AG-1: The project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance, as shown on the maps prepared pursuant
to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use. (No Impact)
The proposed project would redevelop two parcels that are designated as “Urban and Built-Up Land”
on maps prepared by the California Resources Agency for Santa Clara County. Therefore, no
10 California Natural Resources Agency. Santa Clara County Important Farmland 2018. September 2019. Accessed February 16, 2021. https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/fmmp/Pages/SantaClara.aspx 11 California Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection. Santa Clara County Williamson Act FY 2015/2016. 2016.
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farmland would be converted to non-agricultural use as a result of project implementation. (No
Impact)
Impact AG-2: The project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract. (No Impact)
The project site is zoned P-D Planned Development, and does not allow agricultural use. The site is
fully developed with surface parking lots, is located in an urbanized area, and has an Institutional
General Plan land use designation which is allows civic, social service, educational, cultural or
charitable uses. The proposed project is consistent with the existing zoning, and is not under a
Williamson Act contract. Therefore, the project will not conflict with existing zoning for an
agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract. (No Impact)
Impact AG-3: The project would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of,
forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production. (No
Impact)
The project site is not zoned, or adjacent to land zoned, for forest land, timberland, or Timberland
Production. Therefore, the project would not conflict with existing zoning or require rezoning of
forest land or timberland uses. (No Impact)
Impact AG-4: The project would not result in a loss of forest land or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use. (No Impact)
The project site is located in an urbanized area of the City and does not contain any forest lands.
Therefore, no forest land would be lost as a result of the project. (No Impact)
Impact AG-5: The project would not involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. (No
Impact)
The project site is located in an urbanized area of the City. The project would not result in impacts to
agricultural lands or forest lands in the surrounding region. (No Impact)
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AIR QUALITY
The following discussion is based, in part, on an Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment
prepared for the project by Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. The report, dated April 29, 2021, is attached to
this Initial Study as Appendix A.
4.3.1 Environmental Setting
Background Information
Criteria Pollutants
Air quality in the Bay Area is assessed related to six common air pollutants (referred to as criteria
pollutants), including ground-level ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM),
carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), and lead.12 Criteria pollutants are regulated because they
result in health effects. An overview of the sources of criteria pollutants and their associated health
are summarized in Table 4.3-1. The most commonly regulated criteria pollutants in the Bay Area are
discussed further below.
Table 4.3-1: Health Effects of Air Pollutants
Pollutants Sources Primary Effects
Ozone (O3) Atmospheric reaction of organic gases
with nitrogen oxides in sunlight
• Aggravation of respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases
• Irritation of eyes
• Cardiopulmonary function impairment
Nitrogen
Dioxide (NO2)
Motor vehicle exhaust, high
temperature stationary combustion,
atmospheric reactions
• Aggravation of respiratory illness
• Reduced visibility
Fine
Particulate
Matter (PM2.5)
and Coarse
Particulate
Matter (PM10)
Stationary combustion of solid fuels,
construction activities, industrial
processes, atmospheric chemical
reactions
• Reduced lung function, especially in
children
• Aggravation of respiratory and
cardiorespiratory diseases
• Increased cough and chest discomfort
• Reduced visibility
Toxic Air
Contaminants
(TACs)
Cars and trucks, especially diesel-
fueled; industrial sources, such as
chrome platers; dry cleaners and service
stations; building materials and
products
• Cancer
• Chronic eye, lung, or skin irritation
• Neurological and reproductive
disorders
High O3 levels are caused by the cumulative emissions of reactive organic gases (ROG) and NOX.
These precursor pollutants react under certain meteorological conditions to form high O3 levels.
Controlling the emissions of these precursor pollutants is the focus of the Bay Area’s attempts to
12 The area has attained both state and federal ambient air quality standards for CO. The project does not include
substantial new emissions of sulfur dioxide or lead. These criteria pollutants are not discussed further.
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reduce O3 levels. The highest O3 levels in the Bay Area occur in the eastern and southern inland
valleys that are downwind of air pollutant sources.
PM is a problematic air pollutant of the Bay Area. PM is assessed and measured in terms of
respirable particulate matter or particles that have a diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM10) and
fine particulate matter where particles have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5). Elevated
concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 are the result of both region-wide emissions and localized
emissions.
Toxic Air Contaminants
TACs are a broad class of compounds known to have health effects. They include but are not limited
to criteria pollutants. TACs are found in ambient air, especially in urban areas, and are caused by
industry, agriculture, diesel fuel combustion, and commercial operations (e.g., dry cleaners). TACs
are typically found in low concentrations, even near their source (e.g., diesel particulate matter
[DPM] near a freeway).
Diesel exhaust is the predominant TAC in urban air and is estimated to represent about three-quarters
of the cancer risk from TACs. Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of gases, vapors, and fine
particles. Medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks represent the bulk of DPM emissions from
California highways. The majority of DPM is small enough to be inhaled into the lungs. Most
inhaled particles are subsequently exhaled, but some deposit on the lung surface or are deposited in
the deepest regions of the lungs (most susceptible to injury).13 Chemicals in diesel exhaust, such as
benzene and formaldehyde, have been previously identified as TACs by the California Air Resources
Board (CARB).
Sensitive Receptors
Some groups of people are more affected by air pollution than others. CARB has identified the
following persons who are most likely to be affected by air pollution: children under 16, the elderly
over 65, athletes, and people with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases. These groups are
classified as sensitive receptors. Locations that may contain a high concentration of these sensitive
population groups include residential areas, hospitals, daycare facilities, elder care facilities, and
elementary schools.
Regulatory Framework
Federal and State
Clean Air Act
At the federal level, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for
overseeing implementation of the Clean Air Act and its subsequent amendments. The federal Clean
Air Act requires the EPA to set national ambient air quality standards for the six common criteria
pollutants (discussed previously), including PM, O3, CO, SOx, NOx, and lead.
13 California Air Resources Board. “Overview: Diesel Exhaust and Health.” Accessed April 13, 2021. https://www.arb.ca.gov/research/diesel/diesel-health.htm.
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CARB is the state agency that regulates mobile sources throughout the state and oversees
implementation of the state air quality laws and regulations, including the California Clean Air Act.
The EPA and the CARB have adopted ambient air quality standards establishing permissible levels
of these pollutants to protect public health and the climate. Violations of ambient air quality
standards are based on air pollutant monitoring data and are determined for each air pollutant.
Attainment status for a pollutant means that a given air district meets the standard set by the EPA
and/or CARB.
Risk Reduction Plan
To address the issue of diesel emissions in the state, CARB developed the Risk Reduction Plan to
Reduce Particulate Matter Emissions from Diesel-Fueled Engines and Vehicles. In addition to
requiring more stringent emission standards for new on-road and off-road mobile sources and
stationary diesel-fueled engines to reduce particulate matter emissions by 90 percent, the plan
involves application of emission control strategies to existing diesel vehicles and equipment to
reduce DPM (in additional to other pollutants). Implementation of this plan, in conjunction with
stringent federal and CARB-adopted emission limits for diesel fueled vehicles and equipment
(including off-road equipment), will significantly reduce emissions of DPM and NOX.
Regional
2017 Clean Air Plan
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is the agency primarily responsible for
assuring that the federal and state ambient air quality standards are maintained in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Regional air quality management districts, such as BAAQMD, must prepare air quality
plans specifying how state and federal air quality standards will be met. BAAQMD’s most recently
adopted plan is the Bay Area 2017 Clean Air Plan (2017 CAP). The 2017 CAP focuses on two
related BAAQMD goals: protecting public health and protecting the climate. To protect public
health, the 2017 CAP describes how BAAQMD will continue its progress toward attaining state and
federal air quality standards and eliminating health risk disparities from exposure to air pollution
among Bay Area communities. To protect the climate, the 2017 CAP includes control measures
designed to reduce emissions of methane and other super-greenhouse gases (GHGs) that are potent
climate pollutants in the near-term, and to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide by reducing fossil
fuel combustion.14
CEQA Air Quality Guidelines
The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines are intended to serve as a guide for those who prepare
or evaluate air quality impact analyses for projects and plans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin utilize the thresholds and methodology for
assessing air quality impacts developed by BAAQMD within their CEQA Air Quality Guidelines.
The guidelines include information on legal requirements, BAAQMD rules, methods of analyzing
impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
14 BAAQMD. Final 2017 Clean Air Plan. April 19, 2017. http://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/air-quality-plans/current-plans.
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Local
Campbell General Plan
The Campbell General Plan includes goals, policies, and actions to improve air quality and GHG
emissions and meet the State and National ambient air quality standards and GHG goals. The
following goals, policies, and actions are applicable to the project:
Policies Description
CNR-11.1 Air Quality Impacts: Reduce adverse air quality impacts of City operations.
CNR-11.2 Effects of Development on Air Quality: Use the City’s development review
process and the California Environmental Quality Act to evaluate and mitigate
the local and cumulative effects of new development on air quality.
CNR-11.3 Air Quality Improvement Programs: Support regional, State and federal
programs to improve air quality.
Strategy CNR-
11.3a
BAAQMD: Assist the BAAQMD in its efforts to achieve compliance with
existing air quality regulations.
Strategy CNR-
11.3b
Environmental Documents: Assess the adequacy of environmental documents for
projects proposed in the City utilizing the thresholds established in the
BAAQMD guidelines.
Existing Conditions
The Bay Area is considered a non-attainment area for ground-level O3 and PM2.5 under both the
federal Clean Air Act and state Clean Air Act. The area is also considered nonattainment for PM10
under the state act, but not the federal act. The area has attained both state and federal ambient air
quality standards for CO. As part of an effort to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards for
O3 and PM10, BAAQMD has established thresholds of significance for these air pollutants and their
precursors. These thresholds are for O3 precursor pollutants (ROG and NOX), PM10, and PM2.5, and
apply to both construction period and operational period impacts.
Sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the project site include single-family residences immediately
north and west of the project site. The nearest residences are located approximately 65 feet north of
the project site.
4.3.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially Significant
Impact
Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
2) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
3) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
4) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
Impacts from the Project
As discussed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(b), the determination of whether a project may
have a significant effect on the environment calls for judgment on the part of the lead agency and
must be based to the extent possible on scientific and factual data. The City of Campbell has
considered the air quality thresholds updated by BAAQMD in May 2017 and regards these
thresholds to be based on the best information available for the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin
and conservative in terms of the assessment of health effects associated with TACs and PM2.5. The
BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality thresholds used in this analysis are identified in Table 4.3-2 below.
Table 4.3-2: BAAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds15
Pollutant
Construction Thresholds Operation Thresholds
Average Daily Emissions (pounds/day)
Annual Daily Emissions (pounds/year)
Annual Average
Emissions (tons/year)
Criteria Air Pollutants
ROG, NOx 54 54 10
PM10 82 (exhaust) 82 15
PM2.5 54 (exhaust) 54 10
CO Not Applicable 9.0 ppm (eight-hour) or 20.0 ppm (one-hour)
Fugitive Dust
Dust Control Measures/Best Management Practices Not Applicable
15 Bay Area Air Quality Management District. California Environmental Quality Act Air Quality Guidelines. May
2017.
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Table 4.3-2: BAAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds15
Pollutant
Construction Thresholds Operation Thresholds
Average Daily Emissions (pounds/day)
Annual Daily Emissions (pounds/year)
Annual Average Emissions (tons/year)
Health Risks and Hazards for New Sources (within a 1,000-foot Zone of Influence)
Health Hazard Single Source Combined Cumulative Sources
Excess Cancer Risk 10 per one million 100 per one million
Hazard Index 1.0 10.0
Incremental Annual PM2.5 0.3 µg/m3 0.8 μg/m3 (average)
Impact AIR-1: The project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan. (Less than Significant Impact)
Consistency with 2017 CAP
The BAAQMD’s 2017 CAP prepared for the Bay Area air basin defines an integrated, multi-
pollutant control strategy to reduce emissions of particulate matter, TACs, ozone precursors, and
GHGs. The proposed control strategy is designed to complement efforts to improve air quality and
protect the climate that are being implemented by partner agencies at the state, regional, and local
scale. The control strategy encompasses 85 individual control measures. The control measures
describe specific actions to reduce emissions of air and climate pollutants from the full range of
emission sources and is based on the following four key priorities:
• Reduce emissions of criteria air pollutants and TACs from all key sources.
• Reduce emissions of “super-GHGs” such as methane, black carbon, and fluorinated gases.
• Decrease demand for fossil fuels (gasoline, diesel, and natural gas).
• Decarbonize our energy system.
The proposed project supports the primary goals of the 2017 CAP in that it does not exceed the
BAAQMD thresholds for construction and operational air pollutant emissions. In addition, the
project would be considered urban infill and is located near employment centers and public transit.
For these reasons, the project would not preclude implementation of the 2017 CAP control measures
and would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the 2017 CAP. The project, therefore,
would not result in a significant impact related to consistency with the 2017 CAP. (Less Than
Significant Impact)
Construction Period Emissions – Criteria Pollutants
The California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Version 2016.3.2 was used to estimate
annual emissions from construction activities. The project land use types and size, and anticipated
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construction schedule were input to CalEEMod, which included a conservative assumption of
32,154-square-feet of “Government Office Building” and 24,400-square-feet of “Parking Lot”.16
The CARB Emission FACtors 2017 (EMFAC2017) model was used to predict emissions from
construction traffic, which includes worker travel, vendor trucks and haul trucks.17 The construction
analysis assumed a conservative construction period of approximately 12 months beginning in
January 2022, or an estimated 246 construction workdays. More information regarding the
methodology and assumptions used to model construction period emissions can be found in
Appendix A. Table 4.3-3 shows the estimated average daily air emissions from construction of the
proposed project.
Table 4.3-3: Summary of Construction Period Emissions
Scenario ROG NOx PM10 Exhaust PM2.5 Exhaust
Total construction emissions
(tons) 0.19 1.16 0.02 0.02
Average daily emissions
(pounds)1 1.52 9.42 0.14 0.14
BAAQMD Thresholds 54 lbs./day 54 lbs./day 82 lbs./day 54 lbs./day
Exceed Threshold? No No No No
1 Assumes 246 workdays.
As shown in Table 4.3-3, the project’s construction criteria pollutant emissions would not exceed
BAAQMD thresholds. These emissions would be further reduced by adherence to the BAAQMD
best management practices for construction dust control (refer to MM AIR-3.1), as described below
under Impact AIR-3. Therefore, construction criteria air pollutant emissions would be less than
significant. (Less than Significant Impact)
Operational Period Emissions – Criteria Air Pollutants
Operational air emissions from the project would be generated primarily from autos driven by
employees, and to a lesser extent by the occasional operation of the emergency diesel generator for
testing.18 CalEEMod was used to estimate the emissions from operation of the project. This analysis
assumed that the project would be fully built-out and operating in the year 2023. More information
regarding the methodology and assumptions used to model operational period emissions can be
found in Appendix A. Table 4.3-4 shows average daily operational emissions of ROG, NOX, total
PM10, and total PM2.5 during operation of the project.
16 Illingworth & Rodkin’s analysis used a conservative assumption of 32,154 square feet; as the building would actually be 24,800 square feet, project emissions would likely be lower than stated here. 17 See CARB’s EMFAC2017 Web Database at https://www.arb.ca.gov/emfac/2017/ 18 The emergency diesel generator will not run for more than 50 hours per year in accordance with Regulation 9-8-110 of CARB’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Stationary Diesel Engines.
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Table 4.3-4: Summary of Operational Period Emissions
Scenario ROG NOx PM10 PM2.5
2023 Project Operational
Emissions (tons/year) 0.46 0.57 0.51 0.14
BAAQMD Thresholds
(tons/year) 10 tons 10 tons 15 tons 10 tons
Exceed Threshold? No No No No
2023 Project Operational
Emissions (pounds/day)1 2.54 3.14 2.79 0.79
BAAQMD Thresholds
(pounds/day) 54 lbs. 54 lbs. 82 lbs. 54 lbs.
Exceed Threshold? No No No No
1 Assumes 365-day operation
As shown in Table 4.3-4, the project’s operational emissions would not exceed BAAQMD
significance thresholds. Therefore, operational criteria air pollutant emissions would be less than
significant. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact AIR-2: The project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard. (Less than
Significant Impact)
As stated in the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, air pollution by its nature is largely a
cumulative impact. No single project is sufficient in size to, by itself, result in nonattainment of
ambient air quality standards. If a project exceeds the identified significance thresholds, its emissions
would be cumulatively considerable, resulting in significant adverse air quality impacts to the
region’s existing air quality conditions.
The Bay Area is considered a non-attainment area for ground-level O3 and PM2.5 under both the
Federal Clean Air Act and the California Clean Air Act. The area is also considered non-attainment
for PM10 under the California Clean Air Act, but not the federal act. The area has attained both State
and federal ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide. As part of an effort to attain and
maintain ambient air quality standards for ozone and PM10, BAAQMD has established thresholds of
significance for these air pollutants and their precursors. These thresholds are for O3 precursor
pollutants (ROG and NOX), PM10, and PM2.5 and apply to both construction period and operational
period impacts. As described under Impact AIR-1, the project would not result in an exceedance of
BAAQMD thresholds for these air pollutants during construction or operation. Therefore, the project
would not result in a cumulatively considerable increase of any criteria pollutant for which the region
is in nonattainment. (Less than Significant Impact)
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Impact AIR-3: The project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated)
Fugitive Dust
Construction activities, particularly during site preparation and grading, would temporarily generate
fugitive dust in the form of PM10 and PM2.5. Sources of fugitive dust would include disturbed soils at
the construction site and trucks carrying uncovered loads of soils. Unless properly controlled,
vehicles leaving the site would deposit mud on local streets, which could be an additional source of
airborne dust after it dries. Without implementation of the BAAQMD best management practices, the
project could result in potentially significant air quality impacts due to fugitive dust. The BAAQMD
CEQA Air Quality Guidelines consider these impacts to be less than significant if best management
practices are implemented to reduce these emissions.
Impact AIR-3.1: Without implementation of the BAAQMD best management practices, the project
could result in potentially significant air quality impacts due to fugitive dust.
Mitigation Measures:
MM AIR-3.1: The following standard measures reflect BAAQMD best management practices
and would be implemented by the project to reduce potential impacts from
fugitive dust.
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded
areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site
shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be
removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day.
The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 miles per hour
(mph).
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed
as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after
grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when
not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required
by the California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485
of California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be
provided for construction workers at all access points.
• All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be
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checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper
condition prior to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to
contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall
respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s
phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable
regulations.
The measures above are consistent with BAAQMD-recommended basic control measures for
reducing fugitive particulate matter, as set forth in the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines.
With implementation of the MM AIR-3.1 as described above, fugitive dust and other particulate
matter during construction would have a less than significant air quality impact. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Community Risk from Construction Activity
Construction equipment and associated heavy-duty truck traffic generates diesel exhaust, which is a
known TAC. Although construction exhaust air pollutant emissions would not contribute
substantially to existing or projected regional air quality violations (see Impact AIR-1), construction
exhaust emissions may still pose localized health risks for sensitive receptors such as surrounding
residents. The primary community health risk impact issues associated with construction emissions
are cancer risk and exposure to PM2.5. Diesel exhaust particulate matter (DPM) poses both a potential
health and nuisance impact to nearby receptors. A quantitative health risk assessment of the project
construction activities was conducted to evaluate the potential health effects to nearby sensitive
receptors from construction emissions of DPM and PM2.5.
Construction period emissions were modeled using the CalEEMod model. The CalEEMod model
provided total annual PM10 exhaust emissions (assumed to be DPM) for the off-road construction
equipment and EMFAC2017 was used to estimate exhaust emissions from on-road vehicles. Total
DPM emissions from the construction site were estimated to be 0.0717 tons (144 pounds). The on-
road emissions are a result of haul truck travel during grading activities, worker travel, and vendor
deliveries during construction. Due to the small size of the project site, a trip length of a half-mile
was used to represent construction vehicle travel while at or near the construction site, which is
where the construction emissions that nearby sensitive receptors would be exposed to would be
generated. Fugitive PM2.5 dust emissions were estimated to be 0.0084 tons (17 pounds) using the
same methods and assumptions used to estimate site DPM emissions.
The U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion model was used to predict DPM and PM2.5 concentrations at
sensitive receptors (i.e. nearby residents) in the vicinity of the project construction area. More
information on the methodology and assumptions used to model the impacts of DPM and PM2.5 on
nearby sensitive receptors can be found in Appendix A. Figure 4.3-1 shows the locations of sensitive
receptors near the project site and the maximally exposed individual (MEI).19 The maximum cancer
risk would occur on the first floor (five feet above ground) of the closest residence to the north of the
project site opposite Grant Street. Table 4.3-5 displays the maximum cancer risks, PM2.5
19 The project MEI is defined as the sensitive receptor that would be most impacted by the project’s construction and operation.
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concentrations, and hazard indexes (HIs) for project construction and operation activities affecting
the off-site residential MEI.
Table 4.3-5: Construction and Operational Risk Impacts at Offsite MEI
Source Cancer Risk
(per million)
Annual PM2.5
(µg/m3)
Hazard
Index
Project Construction (Years 0-1) Unmitigated
Mitigated
29.99 (infant)
7.28 (infant)
0.20
0.06
0.03
<0.01
Project Generator – 200 hp (Years 1-30) 0.08 (infant) <0.01 <0.01
Total/Maximum Project Risks(Years 0-30) Unmitigated
Mitigated
30.07 (infant)
7.36 (infant)
0.20
0.06
0.03
<0.01
BAAQMD Single-Source Threshold 10 0.3 1.0
Significant? Unmitigated
Mitigated*
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Numbers in excess of BAAQMD single-source thresholds identified in bold.
* Mitigation measures MM AIR-3.1 and MM AIR-3.2
21
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As shown in Table 4.3-5, the unmitigated maximum increased cancer risks from construction exceed
the BAAQMD single-source threshold of greater than 10.0 per million for cancer risk.
Impact AIR-3.2: Without mitigation, construction of the proposed project would result in cancer
risk exposure at the MEI at levels above the BAAQMD significance threshold
based on combined exhaust and fugitive dust emissions.
Mitigation Measure:
MM AIR-3.2: The project shall develop a plan demonstrating that the off-road equipment used
on-site to construct the project would achieve a fleet-wide average 70-percent
reduction in DPM exhaust emissions or greater. One feasible plan to achieve this
reduction would include the following:
• All construction equipment larger than 25 horsepower used at the site for
more than two continuous days or 20 hours total shall meet U.S. EPA
Tier 4 emission standards for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), if
feasible, otherwise,
• If use of Tier 4 equipment is not available, alternatively use equipment
that meets U.S. EPA emission standards for Tier 2 or 3 engines and
include particulate matter emissions control equivalent to CARB Level 3
verifiable diesel emission control devices that altogether achieve a 70
percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust in comparison to
uncontrolled equipment.
• Use of alternatively fueled or electric equipment.
Emissions reductions associated with this mitigation measure were modeled using CalEEMod. As
shown above in Table 4.3-5, implementation of MM AIR-3.2 would substantially reduce the project
cancer risk levels below the BAAQMD single-source significance thresholds. Construction-related
community health risks would be further reduced with implementation of MM AIR-3.1 (discussed
above under Fugitive Dust). With implementation of MM AIR-3.1 and MM AIR-3.2, the computed
maximum increased cancer risk to nearby residential areas from construction, assuming infant
exposure, would be 7.28 in one million or less. Therefore, with implementation of MM AIR-3.1 and
MM AIR-3.2, community health risks due to construction would be less than significant. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Community Health Risk from Project Operation
Operation of the project would generate emissions from mobile sources (i.e., traffic) and stationary
sources (i.e., emergency generator). While these emissions would not be as intensive at or near the
site as construction activity, they would contribute to long-term effects to sensitive receptors.
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Project Traffic
Based on the project’s trip generation estimates, the project would generate a maximum of 1,100
daily trips.20 This would be consistent with the number of trips generated by the existing police
facilities and the Campbell Library, and therefore would not constitute a new source of TACs or
PM2.5. Additionally, project-related traffic would be primarily light-duty vehicle traffic, which is not
a source of substantial TACs or PM2.5. Accordingly, these emissions are anticipated to result in fairly
low impacts in terms of TAC or PM2.5 exposure compared to the surrounding traffic and would
therefore not be an operational TAC source.21
Emergency Diesel Generator
The project would include a 200 hp, 750-kW emergency diesel generator. Stationary source diesel
engines larger than 50 hp are subject to CARB’s Stationary Diesel Airborne Toxics Control Measure
and require permits from the BAAQMD. As part of the BAAQMD permit requirements for toxics
screening analysis, the emergency generator engine emissions will have to meet Best Available
Control Technology for Toxics and pass the toxic risk screening level of less than ten cancer cases
per one million. The risk assessment would be prepared by BAAQMD. Depending on the results,
BAAQMD would set limits for DPM emissions (e.g., more restricted engine operation periods). To
obtain an estimate of potential cancer risks and PM2.5 impacts from operation of the emergency
generator, the U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion model was used to calculate the maximum annual
DPM concentration at the location of the construction MEI.
Total Project Community Health Risk from Construction and Operation
The cumulative risk impacts from this project are a combination of its construction-related emissions
and the operation of the emergency generator. This impact is calculated by adding the construction
cancer risk for an infant to the lifetime cancer risk for the project operational conditions for the
generator at the MEI over a 30-year period. As shown in Table 4.3-6, the combined unmitigated
project construction and operation community risks would exceed the BAAQMD single-source
threshold for increased cancer risk. However, as discussed above, implementation of MM AIR-3.1
and MM AIR-3.2 the increased cancer risk and maximum PM2.5 concentration from construction
activities would be reduced and the total project cancer risk levels would be below the BAAQMD
single-source thresholds.
Combined Impact of All TAC Sources on the Off-Site MEI
Community health risk assessments typically look at all substantial sources of TACs that can affect
sensitive receptors that are located within 1,000 feet of the project site. These sources include
railroads, freeways or highways, busy surface streets, and existing stationary sources identified by
BAAQMD. Figure 4.3-2 shows the existing TAC sources with the potential to affect the off-site
MEI. Table 4.3-6 reports both the project and cumulative community risk impacts at the sensitive
receptors most affected by project construction and operation (i.e. the MEI).
20 Gary Black, AICP, President, Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. Personal Communication. April 23, 2021. 21 Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 2012, Recommended Methods for Screening and Modeling Local
Risks and Hazards, Version 3.0. May 2012. https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/files/planning-and-research/ceqa/risk-modeling-approach-may-2012.pdf?la=en
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Table 4.3-6: Impacts from Combined Sources at Off-Site MEI
Source Cancer Risk
(per million)
Annual PM2.5
(µg/m3)
Hazard
Index
Project (Construction & Operation) Unmitigated 30.07
7.36
0.20
0.06
0.03
<0.01 Mitigated*
BAAQMD Single-Source Threshold 10 0.3 1.0
Exceed Threshold? Unmitigated Yes No No
Mitigated* No No No
Campbell Avenue (ADT 20,000) 0.86 0.04 <0.01
Orchard Valley Coffee (Coffee Roaster) <0.01 <0.01 –
City of Campbell (Generator) 0.16 – –
City of Campbell (Generator) 0.03 – –
City of Campbell Police Station
(Gas Dispensing Facility) <0.01 – –
Combined Sources Unmitigated <31.14 <0.25 <0.04
Mitigated* <8.43 <0.11 <0.02
BAAQMD Cumulative Sources Threshold 100 0.8 10.0
Exceed Threshold? Unmitigated No No No
Mitigated* No No No
Notes:
ADT = Average Daily Traffic
* Mitigation measures MM AIR-3.1 and MM AIR-3.2
As shown in Table 4.3-6, without mitigation, the project would exceed the BAAQMD single-source
threshold for increased cancer risk. However, both the unmitigated and mitigated cancer risk would
not exceed the cumulative significance thresholds of 100 in a million. (Less than Significant Impact
with Mitigation Incorporated)
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Health Effects from Criteria Pollutants
In a 2018 decision (Sierra Club v. County of Fresno), the state Supreme Court determined CEQA
requires that when a project’s criteria air pollutant emissions would exceed applicable thresholds and
contribute a cumulatively considerable contribution to a significant cumulative regional criteria
pollutant impact, the potential for the project’s emissions to affect human health in the air basin must
be disclosed. State and federal ambient air quality standards are health-based standards, and
exceedances of those standards result in continued unhealthy levels of air pollutants. As stated in the
2017 BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, air pollution by its nature is largely a cumulative
impact. No single project is sufficient in size, by itself, to result in nonattainment of ambient air
quality standards. Instead, a project’s individual emissions contribute to existing cumulatively
significant adverse air quality impacts. In developing thresholds of significance for air pollutants,
BAAQMD considered the emission levels for which a project’s individual emissions would be
cumulatively considerable. If a project has a less than significant impact for criteria pollutants, it is
assumed to have no adverse health effect.
As described previously under Impact AIR-1, the proposed project would not exceed BAAQMD
thresholds for operational and construction criteria air pollutants. Therefore, the project would not
expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact AIR-4: The project would not result in other emissions (such as those leading to
odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people. (Less than
Significant Impact)
Construction activities for the proposed project would generate localized emissions of diesel exhaust
during construction equipment operation and truck activity. These emissions may be noticeable from
time to time by adjacent receptors; however, the odors would be localized and temporary and are not
likely to affect people off-site. Odors associated with the application of paints and coatings may also
be noticeable on occasion by adjacent receptors. Painting and coating of the proposed Police
Operations Building may also be noticeable on occasion by adjacent receptors. Painting and coating
of the building would occur during daytime hours only, would be localized, and would be generally
confined to the project site. These odors would also be temporary.
Odors are generally considered an annoyance rather than a health hazard. Land uses that have the
potential to be sources of odors that generate complaints include, but are not limited to, wastewater
treatment plants, landfills, composting operations, and food manufacturing facilities. Police stations,
such as the proposed project, do not typically generate objectionable odors. (Less than Significant
Impact)
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The following discussion is based, in part, on a Tree Survey prepared by BrightView Tree Care
Services. A copy of this report, dated April 2020, is attached as Appendix B to this Initial Study.
4.4.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Federal and State
Endangered Species Act
Individual plant and animal species listed as rare, threatened, or endangered under state and federal
Endangered Species Acts are considered special-status species. Federal and state endangered species
legislation has provided the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with a mechanism for conserving and protecting plant and
animal species of limited distribution and/or low or declining populations. Permits may be required
from both the USFWS and CDFW if activities associated with a proposed project would result in the
take of a species listed as threatened or endangered. To “take” a listed species, as defined by the State
of California, is “to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or
kill” these species. Take is more broadly defined by the federal Endangered Species Act to include
harm of a listed species.
In addition to species listed under state and federal Endangered Species Acts, Sections 15380(b) and
(c) of the CEQA Guidelines provide that all potential rare or sensitive species, or habitats capable of
supporting rare species, must be considered as part of the environmental review process. These may
include plant species listed by the California Native Plant Society and CDFW-listed Species of
Special Concern.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) prohibits killing, capture, possession, or trade of
migratory birds except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Hunting and poaching are also prohibited. The taking and killing of birds resulting from an activity is
not prohibited by the MBTA when the underlying purpose of that activity is not to take birds.22
Nesting birds are considered special-status species and are protected by the USFWS. The CDFW also
protects migratory and nesting birds under California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503, 3503.5,
and 3800. The CDFW defines taking as causing abandonment and/or loss of reproductive efforts
through disturbance.
22 United States Department of the Interior. “Memorandum M-37050. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Does Not Prohibit Incidental Take.” Accessed February 16, 2021. https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/m-37050.pdf.
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Local
Campbell General Plan
The Campbell General Plan includes the following policies that would be applicable to the project.
Policies Description
CNR-4.1 Tree Planting: Plant additional trees to maintain and enhance the City’s suburban forest.
City of Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 21.32
Municipal Code Chapter 21.32 protects trees on private properties, including trees on commercial,
industrial, multi‐family residential, mixed‐use, and undeveloped single‐family residential properties
that have at least one trunk measuring 12 inches or more in diameter (38 inches circumference) 4 feet
above the adjacent grade. The chapter provides other protections for trees on developed single‐family
residential properties and for heritage trees designated by the City’s Historic Preservation Board.
Existing Conditions
Natural Communities/Sensitive-Status Species
As noted in the City of Campbell General Plan, there are no rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive
animals, plants or natural communities within the City. There is no applicable habitat conservation
plan (HCP) or natural community conservation plan (NCCP), or other approved local, regional, or
state habitat conservation plan for the City of Campbell. The project site is within an urbanized area
and is fully developed with buildings and surface parking lots. While the project site contains no
natural communities or habitats that could support special-status species, there are 28 trees on-site
(discussed below) which could be used for incidental foraging and nesting by birds protected under
federal and state laws.
Trees
A tree survey of the entire Civic Center campus was prepared for the City by BrightView Tree Care
Services in April 2020. A total of 174 trees were tagged and identified in the survey. Subsequent to
the completion of the survey, four trees located adjacent to the existing Library building (tag
numbers 5, 90, 91 and 95) have been removed. Of the remaining 170 trees tagged and identified in
the survey, a total of 28 trees representing six different species appear to be located within and
adjacent to the proposed Police Operations Building site. Table 4.4-1 provides a summary of the
identification tag number, trunk diameter, general health rating and proposed disposition of these 28
trees. Eight of the identified trees are rated in poor health; the remainder are rated in fair to good
condition. None of these trees were identified as Protected Trees or Heritage Trees. The locations of
the trees (Tag # 11 – 25, 128 – 140) are shown on Figure 4.4-1.
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Table 4.4-1: Tree Survey Summary
Tag Number Species Diameter at Breast Height Health Disposition
11 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 25"-30" Fair retain
12 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 25"-30" Poor retain
13 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Fair retain
14 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Fair retain
15 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Fair retain
16 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Fair retain
17 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Fair retain
18 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Poor remove
19 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 19"-24" Fair retain
20 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Poor retain
21 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Poor retain
22 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 7"-12" Poor retain
23 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Poor remove
24 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Poor retain
25 Southern magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) 13"-18" Good retain
128 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 25"-30" Good retain
129 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 25"-30" Good retain
130 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 13"-18" Fair retain
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Table 4.4-1: Tree Survey Summary
Tag Number Species Diameter at Breast Height Health Disposition
131 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 25"-30" Good remove
132 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 25"-30" Good remove
133 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 19"-24" Fair remove
134 Shamel ash
(Fraxinus uhdei) 19"-24" Fair remove
135 Coast redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) 7"-12" Good remove
136 Coast redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) 7"-12" Good remove
137 Coast redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) 7"-12" Good remove
138 Olive
(Olea europaea) 25"-30" Poor remove
139 Cork oak
(Quercus suber) 1"-6" Good retain
140 Deodar cedar
(Cedrus deodara) 31"-36" Good remove
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Southern Magnolia (42)
Crapemyrtle (33)
California Redwood (19)
Callery Pear (13)
Tipu (9)
Shamel Ash (9)
Red Ironbark (7)
Prairie Fire Cracker (6)
Chinese Pistache (6)
Canary Island Pine (6)
Red Maple (4)
Sweet Cherry (3)
Citrus Species (3)
Olive Tree (2)
Japanese Maple (2)
Mexican Elderberry (1)
Mayten (1)
Hinoki False Cypress (1)
Deodar Cedar (1)
Cork Oak (1)
Canary Island Date Palm (1)
California Sycamore (1)
Australian Brush Cherry (1)
Source: BrightView Tree Care Services.
EXISTING TREE LOCATIONS FIGURE 4.4-1
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4.4.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) 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 Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) or United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS)?
2) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations, or by the CDFW
or USFWS?
3) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
4) Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
5) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
6) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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Impact BIO-1: The project would not 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 CDFW or USFWS. (Less than Significant Impact
with Mitigation Incorporated)
Special-Status Species
As discussed in Section 4.4.1.2 Existing Conditions, there are no natural communities or habitats at
the project site suitable for special-status plant or wildlife species, nor are there any documented
occurrences of special-status species within the City of Campbell. Los Gatos Creek is located
approximately 1,350 feet southeast of the Civic Center, and contains riparian habitat that may
support special status species. However, this habitat zone is separated from the project site several
blocks of urban development (buildings, roads, etc.) and would not be significantly impacted by
construction of the proposed project. Therefore, the project would not result in impacts to special-
status species. (Less than Significant Impact)
Nesting Raptors and Migratory Birds
Trees are present at the project site that could be used by nesting raptors or migratory birds as nesting
and foraging habitat. Raptors and nesting birds are protected by the MBTA and CDFW Code. The
project proposes to remove a total of 11 trees from the site, as indicated on Table 4.4-1. Removal of
the trees on-site could potentially lead to nest abandonment and/or loss of reproductive effort. This is
considered a “taking” by the CDFW. Any loss of fertile eggs, nesting raptors, or any activities
resulting in nest abandonment would be considered a significant impact. The following measures are
included in the project to minimize impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds.
Impact BIO-1: Without mitigation, the project could impact nesting birds, including raptors and
other migratory birds, if present during the time of construction.
Mitigation Measures: In compliance with the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code, the
following mitigation measures shall be implemented during construction to reduce impacts to nesting
birds to a less than significant level.
MM BIO-1.1: Construction activities (or at least the commencement of such activities) shall
be scheduled to avoid the nesting season. If construction activities are
scheduled to take place outside of the nesting season, all impacts on nesting
birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be
avoided. The nesting season for most birds in Santa Clara County extends
from February 1st through August 31st.
MM BIO-1.2: If it is not possible to schedule construction activities between September 1
and January 31 then preconstruction surveys for nesting birds shall be
conducted by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that no nests will be
disturbed during project implementation. These surveys shall be conducted no
more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction. During this survey,
the ornithologist shall inspect all trees and other potential nesting habitats
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(e.g., trees, shrubs, ruderal grasslands, buildings) in and immediately adjacent
to the impact areas for nests)
MM BIO-1.3: If an active nest is found sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by
these activities, the ornithologist shall determine the extent of a construction-
free buffer zone to be established around the nest (typically 300 feet for
raptors and 100 feet for other species), to ensure that nests of species
protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code shall not be
disturbed during project implementation. However, if the ornithologist has
confirmed that the hatchlings have left the nest, construction may commence
within the buffer zone.
MM BIO-1.4: If construction activities will not be initiated until after the start of the nesting
season, all potential nesting substrates (e.g., bushes, trees, grasses, and other
vegetation) that are scheduled to be removed by the project must be removed
prior to the start of the nesting season (e.g., prior to February 1st).
With implementation of mitigation measures MM BIO-1.1 through MM BIO-1.4, nest abandonment
or loss of reproductive effort will either be entirely avoided through the completion of construction
activity outside the nesting season, or reduced to a less than significant level through the use of
construction buffer zones that prevent disturbance of these species or by removing habitat suited for
these activities prior to nesting season. Accordingly, with implementation of mitigation measures
MM BIO-1.1 through MM BIO-1.4, impacts to special-status birds would be less than significant.
(Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Impact BIO-2: The project would not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the CDFW or USFWS. (No Impact)
As discussed under Impact BIO-1, there are no natural communities or habitats on or within
approximately 1,350 feet of the project site that are suitable for sensitive-status species. The project
site and surrounding area is heavily urbanized, but does contain potential nesting bird habitat. Any
impacts to nesting birds, including raptors and other migratory birds, present at the project site and
surrounding area, would be reduced to less than significant levels by the mitigation measures
outlined in Impact BIO-1. Given that there are no riparian habitats or other sensitive natural
communities identified, project implementation would not substantially adversely affect any natural
communities. (No Impact)
Impact BIO-3: The project would not have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally
protected wetlands through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption,
or other means. (No Impact)
The project site is fully developed with surface parking lots and is devoid of wetlands, marshes, or
vernal pools. Therefore, construction and operation of the project would not impact any state or
federally protected wetlands under the Clean Water Act. (No Impact)
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Impact BIO-4: The project would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife
nursery sites. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Migratory movements of animal species are most often associated with riparian corridors. As
discussed under Impact BIO-2, there are no riparian habitats present on or adjacent to the project site.
The absence of any waterways on-site precludes the potential to impact any resident or migratory fish
species. Additionally, as the project site is fully developed with urban uses in a heavily urbanized
area, there is limited potential for the site to serve as a corridor or nursery for resident or migratory
wildlife, outside of the nesting birds and migratory raptors discussed in Impact BIO-1, which would
be protected by mitigation measures MM BIO-1.1 through MM BIO-1.4. For these reasons, the
project would not substantially interfere with the movement of any species or wildlife corridors or
nurseries. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Impact BIO-5: The project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. (Less
than Significant Impact)
The trees to be removed with this project are urban landscape trees that are not considered sensitive
habitat. Although Municipal Code Section 21.32 requiring the replacement of trees to be removed is
not applicable to this public project, the project proposes to install landscape improvements and trees
in the immediate vicinity of the new Police Operations Building and existing Library. A plan for tree
replacement and other landscape plantings will be included in the project for approval by the Director
of Public Works and will be presented to City Council for approval, prior to construction of the
proposed project. (Less Than Significant Impact)
Impact BIO-6: The project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved
local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. (No Impact)
There is no applicable habitat conservation plan (HCP) or natural community conservation plan
(NCCP), or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan for the City of
Campbell. As a result, there will be no impact with regard to conflict with the implementation of
such plans. (No Impact)
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
The following discussion is based, in part, on an Historic Resources Effects Analysis prepared for the
project by Archaeological/Historical Consultants (A/HC). The report, dated April 2021, is attached to
this Initial Study as Appendix C.
4.5.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Federal and State
National Historic Preservation Act
Federal protection of historical resources is legislated by the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966 (NHPA) and the Archaeological Resource Protection Act of 1979. These laws maintain
processes for determination of the effects on historical properties eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Section 106 of the NHPA and related regulations (36 Code of
Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 800) constitute the primary federal regulatory framework guiding
cultural resources investigations and require consideration of effects on properties that are listed or
eligible for listing in the NRHP. Impacts to properties listed in the NRHP must be evaluated under
CEQA.
California Register of Historical Resources
The California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) is administered by the State Office of
Historic Preservation and encourages protection of resources of architectural, historical,
archaeological, and cultural significance. The CRHR identifies historic resources for state and local
planning purposes and affords protections under CEQA. Under Public Resources Code Section
5024.1(c), a resource may be eligible for listing in the CRHR if it meets any of the NRHP criteria.23
Historical resources eligible for listing in the CRHR must meet the significance criteria described
previously and retain enough of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical
resources and to convey the reasons for their significance. A resource that has lost its historic
character or appearance may still have sufficient integrity for the CRHR if it maintains the potential
to yield significant scientific or historical information or specific data.
The concept of integrity is essential to identifying the important physical characteristics of historical
resources and, therefore, in evaluating adverse changes to them. Integrity is defined as “the
authenticity of a historical resource’s physical identity evidenced by the survival of characteristics
that existed during the resource's period of significance.” The processes of determining integrity are
similar for both the CRHR and NRHP and use the same seven variables or aspects to define integrity
that are used to evaluate a resource's eligibility for listing. These seven characteristics include 1)
location, 2) design, 3) setting, 4) materials, 5) workmanship, 6) feeling, and 7) association.
23 California Office of Historic Preservation. “CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a)(3) and California Office of Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Series #6.” March 14, 2006.
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California Native American Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Sites Act
The California Native American Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Sites Act applies to both state and
private lands. The act requires that upon discovery of human remains, construction or excavation
activity must cease and the county coroner be notified.
Public Resources Code Sections 5097 and 5097.98
Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines specifies procedures to be used in the event of an
unexpected discovery of Native American human remains on non-federal land. These procedures are
outlined in Public Resources Code Sections 5097 and 5097.98. These codes protect such remains
from disturbance, vandalism, and inadvertent destruction, establish procedures to be implemented if
Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project, and establish the
Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) as the authority to resolve disputes regarding
disposition of such remains.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, in the event of human remains discovery, no
further disturbance is allowed until the county coroner has made the necessary findings regarding the
origin and disposition of the remains. If the remains are of a Native American, the county coroner
must notify the NAHC. The NAHC then notifies those persons most likely to be related to the Native
American remains. The code section also stipulates the procedures that the descendants may follow
for treating or disposing of the remains and associated grave goods.
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating impacts to cultural resources resulting from planned development within the City,
including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
CNR-1.1a Maintain and update an inventory of historic resources for use in evaluating development
proposals and determining if sites or buildings are of local, state or federal significance.
CNR-1.1b: In accordance with CEQA and the State Public Resources Code, require the discontinuation
of all work in the immediate vicinity and the preparation of a resource mitigation plan and
monitoring program by a licensed archaeologist if archaeological resources are found on
any sites within the City.
City of Campbell Historic Resource Inventory List
The City’s Historic Resource Inventory List is the official approved inventory of districts, sites,
buildings, structures and objects significant in the City of Campbell’s history, architecture,
archaeology and culture, which is maintained by the Community Development Director. In addition
to the Ainsley House, which is a nationally-designated historic resource and City Landmark, there
are two City Landmarks and eight Structures of Merit within the project vicinity. These historic
resources are discussed in greater detail under Historic Resources, below.
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Existing Conditions
Archaeological Resources
Archaeological evidence indicates that humans began to settle in the Campbell area at least 12,000
years ago. The area between the Carquinez Straight and the Monterey area, which encompasses the
project site, was historically inhabited by the Costanoan (Ohlone) people. This ethnographic group
settled in large permanent groupings of households, forming large villages and tribal territories
known as “tribelets.” The Ohlone lived in domed structures built of woven tule, ferns, and grass, and
were often constructed near bay shores and valleys providing access to waterways, increasing their
ability to distribute trade goods, as well as access plant and animal life.24 The closest waterway in the
vicinity of the project site is Los Gatos Creek, located approximately 1,350 feet to the southeast.
The project site lies within the Santa Clara Valley, which is comprised of recent alluvial deposits
dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, and consists of unconsolidated silts, sands, and gravels, which
are known to contain archaeological materials.25 According to the Campbell General Plan EIR, only
one prehistoric archaeological site has been discovered with the City of Campbell.
Historic Resources
Based on a review of the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, the California
Office of Historic Preservation’s California Register of Historical Resources and Historical
Landmarks, and the City of Campbell General Plan, A/HC determined that there is one nationally-
designated historic resource, the Ainsley House, on the project site (Campbell Civic Center). The
Ainsley House property is also designated as a City Landmark. Additionally, as noted under Section
4.5.1.1 Regulatory Framework, there are two City Landmarks and eight Structures of Merit within
the project vicinity. These historic resources are discussed in greater detail below. The existing
Campbell Library building, proposed for renovation, is not a historic resource.
Ainsley House and Carriage House
The proposed Police Operations Building development site is approximately 250 feet west of the
Ainsley House and its associated carriage house, located at 300 Grant Street, which are listed in the
National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C.26 The buildings were originally part of J.C.
Ainsley’s 83-acre orchard located at Hamilton Avenue and Bascom Avenue in the City of Campbell,
before being moved to their current location in 1990. Character-defining features of these structures
include their false-thatched roof with rolled-shingle eaves and eyebrow dormers and eaves; use of
stucco cladding; multi-pane leaded-glass windows; brick chimneys; craftsman form and detailing;
low proportions and low-pitched roof; bay windows; and flat trim boards. Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.5(3)(c), the Ainsley House and carriage house are considered historically
24 Placeworks. In-N-Out Burger Project Draft EIR. February 13, 2019. 25 Helley, E.J., K.R. La Joie, W.E. Spangle, and M.L. Blair. Flatland Deposits of the San Francisco Bay Region. 1979. 26 Properties listed in the National Register under Criteria C are those that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction.
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significant as an excellent example of California Arts and Crafts residential architecture that utilizes
historical antecedents of the Tudor cottages of rural England.
The Ainsley House is named for John Colpitts Ainsley, who is recognized as an important innovator
in the local fruit canning industry and as Campbell’s biggest employer at the beginning of the
twentieth century. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(3)(b), the Ainsley House is
historically significant for its association with John Colpitts Ainsley and his contributions to the
development of Campbell.
81 North First Street
81 North First Street, located approximately 175 feet southwest of the project site, is the site of a
one-story hipped-roof Colonial Revival house with a hipped dormer, a recessed porch with square
columns, and wooden siding, sash, and trim. Built in 1900, 81 North First Street is a designated City
Landmark.
151 North First Street
151 North First Street, located approximately 115 feet northwest of the project site, is the site of a
one-story, hipped-roof, Colonial Revival house with wood shingle siding, a hipped dormer, and a
recessed porch with round and square columns. Windows are tripartite and single, with wooden sash.
Built in 1900, 151 North First Street is a designated City Landmark.
51 North Central Avenue
51 North Central Avenue, located approximately 400 feet south of the project site, is the site of the
former Campbell City Hall and Firehouse. Built in 1951, this is a brick and stucco, flat-roofed
building with two large roll-up vehicle doors on its Central Avenue side and a low, wooden office
annex on the north side. Its plain appearance is typical for its construction date. It now houses the
Campbell Historical Museum. 51 North Central Avenue is a designated Structure of Merit.
149 North Harrison Avenue
149 North Harrison Avenue, located approximately 400 feet northeast of the project site, is the site of
a one-story Queen Anne house whose porch at right was enclosed in later years. The house has
altered window sash. Siding and trim are made of wood. Built circa 1896, 149 North Harrison
Avenue is a designated Structure of Merit.
142 North Central Avenue
142 North Central Avenue, located approximately 300 feet northeast of the project site, is the site of
a one-story Queen Anne residence with a recessed covered porch. Siding, trim, and sash are made of
wood. Built in 1895, 142 North Central Avenue is a designated Structure of Merit.
63 North First Street
63 North First Street, located approximately 285 feet southwest of the project site, is the site of a
one-story hipped-roof Colonial Revival house clad in wooden siding. It has a gabled dormer, a
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recessed porch, and paired and single windows, all of wood. Built in 1900, 63 North First Street is a
designated Structure of Merit.
75 North First Street
75 North First Street, located approximately 250 feet southwest of the project site, is the site of a
one-story hipped-roof house that was originally Queen Anne in style, but was later altered with a
coating of stucco. Surviving elements include its pedimented gable, a covered porch with columns,
and wooden window sash and trim. Built in 1900, 75 North First Street is a designated Structure of
Merit.
91 North First Street
91 North First Street, located approximately 165 feet southwest of the project site, is the site of a
one-story hipped-roof Colonial Revival house with a hipped dormer, a recessed porch with Doric
columns, replacement vinyl siding, and wooden sash and trim. Built in 1900, 91 North First Street is
a designated Structure of Merit.
131 North First Street
131 North First Street, located approximately 100 feet west of the project site, is the site of a one-
story side-gabled bungalow with overlapping wooden siding, a recessed porch, and a gabled dormer.
Built in 1915, 131 North First Street is a designated Structure of Merit.
158 North First Street
158 North First Street, located approximately 175 feet north of the project site, is the site of a small,
cross-gabled one-story house has rustic siding, except in the gables, which are shingled. Porches can
be found on the west and south sides. Built in 1900, 158 North First Street is a designated Structure
of Merit.
4.5.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
2) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5?
3) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?
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Impact CUL-1: The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. (Less
than Significant Impact)
CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(b) defines a “substantial adverse change” in the significance of a
historical resource as “physical demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of the resource or its
immediate surroundings such that the significance of an historical resource would be materially
impaired.” Further, that the significance of an historical resource is “materially impaired” when a
project:
• “demolishes or materially alters in an adverse manner those physical characteristics of an
historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its inclusion in, or
eligibility for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources; or
• “demolishes or materially alters in an adverse manner those physical characteristics that
account for its inclusion in a local register of historical resources... or its identification in an
historical resources survey..., unless the public agency reviewing the effects of the project
establishes by a preponderance of evidence that the resource is not historically or culturally
significant; or
• “demolishes or materially alters in an adverse manner those physical characteristics of a
historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its eligibility for
inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources as determined by a lead agency
for purposes of CEQA.” (Guidelines Section 15064.5(b))
The project would remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building)
located at the southeast corner of North First Street and Grant Street, and construct a Police
Operations Building in its place. Additionally, the project would complete renovations to the
Campbell Library located at 77 Harrison Avenue. The project does not propose any physical changes
to the historic resources within the project vicinity (refer to Section 4.5.1.2 Existing Conditions). As
such, the project does not have the potential to affect nearby historic resources’ integrity of location,
design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. However, the project, specifically the
construction of the Police Operations Building, does have the potential to affect their integrity of
setting.
The proposed Police Operations Building would be two stories in height, with the second story
deeply recessed relative to North First Street. The building would be set back 14 feet and eight inches
from North First Street, and 16 feet and four inches from Grant Street. The project would also
construct a fence along the property line of North First Street. The fence would be constructed of
layered metal perforated in an artistic manner to depict an orchard scene, and would be
approximately eight feet in height. Most of the existing street trees adjacent to the project site would
be retained (see discussion in Section 4.4.1.2 Existing Conditions). The façade of the building would
be board-form concrete and is anticipated to have a natural gray color and finish.
The Police Operations Building would be prominently visible from the Ainsley House property.
However, since the Ainsley House and associated carriage house were moved from their original
setting in 1990, they have already lost their integrity of setting. Therefore, the project would not
affect the historic significance of the Ainsley House and associated carriage house.
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The Police Operations Building would either be invisible or only distantly visible from 51 North
Central Avenue, 142 North Central Avenue, 149 North Harrison Avenue, and 158 North First Street.
Accordingly, the historic resources located at these properties and their integrity of setting would not
be adversely affected.
The Police Operations Building would be prominently visible from 131 and 151 North First Street,
and would be obliquely visible from 63, 75, 81, and 91 North First Street. The size and scale of the
proposed building and fence, which would be a half-block in length, would be considerably larger
than the single-story houses located at these addresses. However, the visual effect of the proposed
building on these houses would be softened by the proposed setbacks and recession of the second-
story, which would reduce the visual bulk of the proposed building. The visual effect would be
further softened by the articulation and texture provided by the proposed fence. Additionally, the
project includes street trees and landscaping that would visually separate the proposed building from
the visible historic structures, further reducing the visual impact of the proposed building. Lastly, the
integrity of setting of the historic structures within the project vicinity have already been partially
compromised by the surrounding development of modern conventional construction. For these
reasons, the project would not have a significant impact on the integrity of setting of these historic
structures, and therefore would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact CUL-2: The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5.
(Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
The project site is fully developed with surface parking lots and is located in a highly urbanized area.
Additionally, only one prehistoric archaeological site has been discovered within the City of
Campbell. However, as discussed under Section 4.5.1.2 Existing Conditions, Ohlone tribelets were
typically located near bay shores and waterways, and the project site is located approximately 1,350
feet northwest of Los Gatos Creek. Accordingly, while archaeological resources are not anticipated
to be discovered during project construction, the possibility remains that as-yet undiscovered
resources could be unearthed during grading, excavation, or other site disturbances. Disturbance to
these resources would constitute a significant impact.
Impact CUL-2: Ground-disturbing activities during project construction could result in significant
impacts to unknown archaeological resources if present on-site.
Mitigation Measures: Implementation of the following mitigation measures in accordance with
General Plan strategy CNR-1.1b would ensure that potential impacts to buried archaeological
resources remain at a less than significant level.
MM CUL-2.1: If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered during excavation
and/or grading of the site, construction personnel shall be instructed to
immediately suspend all activity within a 50-foot radius. A licensed archaeologist
shall be retained in order to 1) evaluate the find(s) to determine if they meet the
definition of a historical or archaeological resource; and 2) submit a resource
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mitigation and monitoring reporting program with appropriate recommendations
regarding the disposition of such finds prior to resumption of construction
activities. A report of findings documenting any data recovery shall be submitted
to the Northwest Information Center (if applicable). Project personnel shall not
collect or move any cultural materials. The project applicant shall implement the
recommendations of the qualified archaeologist.
With implementation of MM CUL-2.1, any unknown culturally significant archaeological resources
encountered during construction would be evaluated and appropriately treated in accordance with the
recommendations of a qualified archaeologist. Accordingly, the project would not cause a substantial
adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource. (Less than Significant Impact
with Mitigation Incorporated)
Impact CUL-3: The project would not disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of dedicated cemeteries. (Less than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporated)
Human remains associated with pre‐contact archaeological deposits may exist on the project site, as
sometimes previously unrecorded human remains are encountered during development projects. The
proposed project would allow new construction, and the associated ground‐disturbing activities
would have the potential to uncover and adversely affect human remains. Descendant communities
may ascribe religious or cultural significance to such remains, and may view their disturbance as an
immitigable impact.
Any human remains encountered during ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed
project would be subject to federal and State regulations, such as the California Health and Safety
Code Section 7050.5, PRC Section 5097.98, and the California Code of Regulations Section
15064.5(e) (CEQA), which state the mandated procedures of conduct following the discovery of
human remains. Due to the potential for the discovery of human remains during ground-disturbing
activities, the following mitigation measure is prescribed.
Impact CUL-3: Ground-disturbing activities during project construction could result in significant
impacts to undiscovered human remains if present on-site.
Mitigation Measures: The project shall implement the following measures in the event that human
remains are discovered during project implementation.
MM CUL-3.1: In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading
of the site or public right-of-way, all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find
shall be stopped. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s office shall be notified. If the
remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC) immediately. Once the NAHC
identifies the most likely descendants, the descendants will make
recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in
accordance with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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Implementation of the mitigation measures described above would allow for timely identification,
analysis, and documentation of any human remains, should they be discovered. By applying these
measures, the project would result in a less than significant impact to human remains. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
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ENERGY
4.6.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Federal and State
Energy Star and Fuel Efficiency
At the federal level, energy standards set by the EPA apply to numerous consumer products and
appliances (e.g., the EnergyStar™ program). The EPA also sets fuel efficiency standards for
automobiles and other modes of transportation.
Renewables Portfolio Standard Program
In 2002, California established its Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, with the goal of
increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the state's electricity mix to 20 percent of retail
sales by 2010. Governor Schwarzenegger issued Executive Order (EO) S-3-05, requiring statewide
emissions reductions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. In 2008, EO S-14-08 was signed into
law, requiring retail sellers of electricity serve 33 percent of their load with renewable energy by
2020. In October 2015, Governor Brown signed SB 350 to codify California’s climate and clean
energy goals. A key provision of SB 350 requires retail sellers and publicly owned utilities to procure
50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030. SB 100, passed in 2018, requires 100
percent of electricity in California to be provided by 100 percent renewable and carbon-free sources
by 2045.
Executive Order B-55-18 To Achieve Carbon Neutrality
In September 2018, Governor Brown issued an executive order, EO-B-55-18 To Achieve Carbon
Neutrality, setting a statewide goal “to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible, and no later
than 2045, and achieve and maintain net negative emissions thereafter.” The executive order requires
CARB to “ensure future Scoping Plans identify and recommend measures to achieve the carbon
neutrality goal.” EO-B-55-18 supplements EO S-3-05 by requiring not only emissions reductions, but
also that, by no later than 2045, the remaining emissions be offset by equivalent net removals of CO2
from the atmosphere through sequestration.
California Building Standards Code
The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings, as specified in Title
24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 24), was established in 1978 in response to a
legislative mandate to reduce California’s energy consumption. Title 24 is updated approximately
every three years.27 Compliance with Title 24 is mandatory at the time new building permits are
issued by city and county governments.28
27 California Building Standards Commission. “California Building Standards Code.” Accessed February 9, 2021. https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes#@ViewBag.JumpTo. 28 California Energy Commission (CEC). “2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.” Accessed February 9, 2021. https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards/2019-building-energy-efficiency.
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California Green Building Standards Code
CALGreen establishes mandatory green building standards for buildings in California. CALGreen
was developed to reduce GHG emissions from buildings, promote environmentally responsible and
healthier places to live and work, reduce energy and water consumption, and respond to state
environmental directives. CALGreen covers five categories: planning and design, energy efficiency,
water efficiency and conservation, material and resource efficiency, and indoor environmental
quality.
Advanced Clean Cars Program
CARB adopted the Advanced Clean Cars program in 2012 in coordination with the EPA and
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The program combines the control of smog-
causing pollutants and GHG emissions into a single coordinated set of requirements for vehicle
model years 2015 through 2025. The program promotes development of environmentally superior
passenger cars and other vehicles, as well as saving the consumer money through fuel savings.29
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating energy-related impacts resulting from planned development within the City, including the
following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
CNR-12.1 Energy Consumption: Reduce City government energy consumption.
CNR-12.2 Advanced Energy Technology and Building Materials: Facilitate the use of advanced energy
technology and building materials to create energy-efficient residences and buildings.
CNR-12.3 Landscaping Requirements: Continue to enforce landscaping requirements that facilitate
energy efficient use or conservation.
City of Campbell Resolution No. 10850
In December 2007, the Campbell City Council adopted a resolution that enacted three green policy
recommendations, including the requirement that all new or renovated municipal buildings over
5,000 square feet be constructed to meet LEED Silver certification. The City will not seek LEED
Silver certification, but will construct the project to the comparable CALGreen building standard.
29 California Air Resources Board. “The Advanced Clean Cars Program.” Accessed August 31, 2020. https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/acc/acc.htm.
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Existing Conditions
Total energy usage in California was approximately 7,875 trillion British thermal units (Btu) in the
year 2018, the most recent year for which this data was available.30 Out of the 50 states, California is
ranked second in total energy consumption and 46th in energy consumption per capita. The
breakdown by sector was approximately 18 percent (1,440 trillion Btu) for residential uses, 19
percent (1,510 trillion Btu) for commercial uses, 23 percent (1,847 trillion Btu) for industrial uses,
and 39 percent (3,078 trillion Btu) for transportation.31 This energy is primarily supplied in the form
of natural gas, petroleum, nuclear electric power, and hydroelectric power.
Electricity
Electricity in Santa Clara County in 2019 was consumed primarily by the commercial sector (76
percent), followed by the residential sector consuming 24 percent. In 2019, a total of approximately
16,664 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity was consumed in Santa Clara County.32
The community-owned Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is the electricity provider for the City
of Campbell.33 SVCE sources the electricity and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
delivers it to customers over their existing utility lines. Customers are automatically enrolled in the
GreenStart plan and can upgrade to the GreenPrime plan. Both options are considered 100 percent
GHG-emission free.
Natural Gas
PG&E provides natural gas services within the City of Campbell. In 2018, approximately one percent
of California’s natural gas supply came from in-state production, while the remaining supply was
imported from other western states and Canada.34 In 2018, California used approximately 2,210
trillion Btu of natural gas.35 In 2019, Santa Clara County used approximately 46 trillion Btu of
natural gas, approximately two percent of the state’s total consumption of natural gas in 2018.36
Fuel for Motor Vehicles
In 2019, 15.4 billion gallons of gasoline were sold in California.37 The average fuel economy for
light-duty vehicles (autos, pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles) in the U.S. has steadily increased
30 United States Energy Information Administration. “State Profile and Energy Estimates, 2018.” Accessed January 28, 2021. https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=CA#tabs-2. 31 United States Energy Information Administration. “State Profile and Energy Estimates, 2018.” Accessed January 28, 2021. https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=CA#tabs-2.
32 California Energy Commission. Energy Consumption Data Management System. “Electricity Consumption by County.” Accessed May 3, 2021. http://ecdms.energy.ca.gov/elecbycounty.aspx. 33 Silicon Valley Clean Energy. “Frequently Asked Questions.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://www.svcleanenergy.org/faqs. 34 California Gas and Electric Utilities. 2019 California Gas Report. Accessed May 3, 2021. https://www.socalgas.com/regulatory/documents/cgr/2019_CGR_Supplement_7-1-19.pdf.
35 United States Energy Information Administration. “State Profile and Energy Estimates, 2018.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=CA#tabs-2. 36 California Energy Commission. “Natural Gas Consumption by County.” Accessed May 3, 2021. http://ecdms.energy.ca.gov/gasbycounty.aspx. 37 California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. “Net Taxable Gasoline Gallons.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/dataportal/dataset.htm?url=VehicleTaxableFuelDist.
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from about 13.1 miles per gallon (mpg) in the mid-1970s to 24.9 mpg in 2019.38 Federal fuel
economy standards have changed substantially since the Energy Independence and Security Act was
passed in 2007. That standard, which originally mandated a national fuel economy standard of 35
miles per gallon by the year 2020, was updated in March 2020 to require all cars and light duty
trucks achieve an overall industry average fuel economy of 40.4 mpg by model year 2026. 39,40
4.6.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Result in a potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources, during project construction
or operation?
2) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
Impact EN-1: The project would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact
due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources,
during project construction or operation. (Less than Significant Impact)
Construction
Construction of the project is estimated to occur over a period of 12 months and would require
energy for the manufacture and transportation of building materials, preparation of the project site
(i.e. demolition and grading), and the construction of the buildings. Energy usage associated with
construction is temporary and would not result in excessive energy consumption because
construction processes are generally designed to be efficient to avoid excess monetary costs. The
project would be constructed in an urbanized area with close access to roadways, construction
supplies, and workers, making the project more efficient than construction occurring in outlying,
more isolated areas. Excessive energy would not be spent establishing new utility connections or
transporting construction materials/workers to the site. The construction process is already efficient
and opportunities for increasing energy efficiency during construction are limited.
The project would be required to implement BAAQMD Best Management Practices, which would
restrict unnecessary idling of construction equipment and require the contractor to post signs on the
project site reminding workers to shut off idle equipment, thus reducing the potential for energy
38 United States Environmental Protection Agency. “The 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report: Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, Fuel Economy, and Technology since 1975.” January 2021.
https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P1010U68.pdf
39 United States Department of Energy. Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007. Accessed May 3, 2021. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/eisa. 40 Public Law 110–140—December 19, 2007. Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007. Accessed May 3, 2021. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-110publ140/pdf/PLAW-110publ140.pdf.
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waste (refer to Section 4.3 Air Quality). For this reason, and those described above, the project would
not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources during
construction. (Less than Significant Impact)
Operation
The proposed location of the Police Operations Building is currently developed with a parking lot
and an approximately 1,600-square foot modular building, generating minimal energy usage. The
project would result in an increase in energy use at the new building site. Energy would be consumed
via heating and cooling of the proposed new building, electricity use, water use, solid waste disposal
and gasoline consumption of vehicles traveling to and from the site. No substantial changes in energy
consumption are anticipated with the proposed renovation of the Campbell Library building, which
consists mostly of interior remodeling and modifications of exterior building materials. Because the
renovations would be subject to conformance with CALGreen building standards, it is expected that
the renovations will result in increased energy efficiency compared to the existing building.
The project is in an urban area and would connect to existing utilities and use existing roadways for
access. Table 4.6-1 shows the estimated annual energy use of the proposed Police Operations
Building.
Table 4.6-1: Estimated Annual Energy Use of Proposed Development
Land Use Electricity
(kWh) Natural Gas (kBtu) Gasoline (gallons)
Government Office Building 585,846 528,933 53,742
Parking Lot 21,472 – –
Total 607,318 528,933 53,742
Notes:
kWh = kilowatt per hour
kBtu = kilo-British thermal unit
Source: For electricity and natural gas use: Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. Measure O Civic Center Improvements
Project Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment. April 29, 2021. For gasoline use, an average fuel economy
of 24.9 mpg and estimated VMT of 1,338,167 was assumed.
As shown in Table 4.6-1, operation of the proposed Police Operations Building would use
approximately 607,318 kWh of electricity and approximately 528,933 kBtu of natural gas per year.
This represents an increase of approximately 78 percent in electricity use and approximately 95
percent in natural gas use over the existing modular building.41 Annual gasoline consumption as a
result of the project would be approximately 53,742 gallons, but this would not represent an increase
in comparison with existing conditions, since the proposed Police Operations Building would not
result in additional vehicle trips (refer to Section 4.17 Transportation). Project-related energy usage is
less than significant in comparison with state and county consumption of electricity, natural gas, and
gasoline identified under Existing Conditions. Large portions of the project site are currently covered
41 Based on estimated annual combined electricity and natural gas usage figures for the existing modular building of 131,269 kWh and 24,000 kBtu, respectively.
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with paved parking areas. Redevelopment of these areas with an energy efficient building and
landscaping would also reduce the heat island effect of the project and minimize the energy required
to cool the proposed building. Additionally, the building itself would be fully electric and would
include green building elements such as roofing, walls, and fenestration that exceeds Title 24
requirements, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat recovery HVAC systems, limited building
glazing, and skylights. Similarly, the proposed building renovations for the Library building and
minor alterations of its existing parking lot, which would decrease the amount of impervious surface,
would improve energy efficiency and reduce heat island effects.
Furthermore, although the project would use energy, the consumption would not be wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary. The project would comply with the CALGreen Building Code and the
City of Campbell General Plan and Municipal Code. As noted in Section 4.6.1.1 Regulatory
Framework, CALGreen was developed to reduce GHG emissions from buildings, promote
environmentally responsible and healthier places to live and work, reduce energy and water
consumption, and respond to State environmental directives. By complying with the mandatory
provisions of CALGreen that pertain to energy consumption and energy efficiency, and
implementation of the proposed green building features, the project would not result in wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption or wasteful use of energy resources. (Less than Significant
Impact)
Impact EN-2: The project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency. (Less than Significant Impact)
Statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy goals are set forth in the California Renewables
Portfolio Standard Program, which is one of California’s key programs for advancing renewable
energy. The CEC verifies the eligibility of renewable energy procured by all entities serving retail
sales of electricity in California, as these entities are obligated to participate and report energy
portfolios to the CEC to comply with the Renewables Portfolio Standard Program.42 Electricity
would be provided to the project by SVCE from sources of renewable and carbon-free power
including wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric. As described above, SVCE is subject to
verification by the CEC as an electricity-providing entity. By sourcing electricity from SVCE, the
project would be compliant with statewide energy goals as set forth in the California Renewables
Portfolio Standard Program.
As discussed under Impact EN-1, construction of the new Police Operations Building and the Library
building renovations would also comply with CALGreen and the City’s General Plan and Municipal
Code. As previously mentioned, the new Police Operations Building would be constructed in
accordance with the CALGreen building standard equivalent of the LEED Silver certification
standard, per City Council Resolution 10850. The project is required to comply with these
regulations, but many of the details are to be determined during the building permit process as the
design and operation details of the Police and Library buildings’ electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing systems are further refined. Compliance with the aforementioned regulations would be
verified prior to issuance of building permits. As currently proposed, the proposed Police Operations
42 California Energy Commission. “Renewables Portfolio Standard – Verification and Compliance.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/renewables-portfolio-standard/renewables-portfolio-standard
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Building would be fully electric and would incorporate green building features. For these various
reasons, the project would not conflict with a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy
efficiency. (Less than Significant Impact)
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GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.7.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act was passed following the 1971 San Fernando
earthquake. The act regulates development in California near known active faults due to hazards
associated with surface fault ruptures. Alquist-Priolo maps are distributed to affected cities, counties,
and state agencies for their use in planning and controlling new construction. Areas within an
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone require special studies to evaluate the potential for surface
rupture to ensure that no structures intended for human occupancy are constructed across an active
fault.
Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act (SHMA) was passed in 1990 following the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake. The SHMA directs the California Geological Survey (CGS) to identify and map areas
prone to liquefaction, earthquake-induced landslides, and amplified ground shaking. CGS has
completed seismic hazard mapping for the portions of California most susceptible to liquefaction,
landslides, and ground shaking, including the central San Francisco Bay Area. The SHMA requires
that agencies only approve projects in seismic hazard zones following site-specific geotechnical
investigations to determine if the seismic hazard is present and identify measures to reduce
earthquake-related hazards.
California Building Standards Code
The CBC prescribes standards for constructing safe buildings. The CBC contains provisions for
earthquake safety based on factors including occupancy type, soil and rock profile, ground strength,
and distance to seismic sources. The CBC requires that a site-specific geotechnical investigation
report be prepared for most development projects to evaluate seismic and geologic conditions such as
surface fault ruptures, ground shaking, liquefaction, differential settlement, lateral spreading,
expansive soils, and slope stability. The CBC is updated every three years.
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
Excavation, shoring, and trenching activities during construction are subject to occupational safety
standards for stabilization by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of
Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations and
Excavation Rules. These regulations minimize the potential for instability and collapse that could
injure construction workers on the site.
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Public Resources Code Section 5097.5
Paleontological resources are the fossilized remains of organisms from prehistoric environments
found in geologic strata. They range from mammoth and dinosaur bones to impressions of ancient
animals and plants, trace remains, and microfossils. These materials are valued for the information
they yield about the history of the earth and its past ecological settings. California Public Resources
Code Section 5097.5 specifies that unauthorized removal of a paleontological resource is a
misdemeanor. Under the CEQA Guidelines, a project would have a significant impact on
paleontological resources if it would disturb or destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or
unique geologic feature.
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating geology and soil impacts resulting from planned development within the City, including
the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
HS-3.1a Building and Fire Code Requirements: Require all new construction, including public
facilities, to be built according to the most recent Building and Fire Codes.
HS-3.2a Building Code Compliance: Require new development, remodels and redevelopment to
comply with Uniform Building Code and California Building Code provisions regarding
engineering and geotechnical analysis in order to minimize risk to the safety of occupants
due to geologic and seismic hazards.
HS-3.2b Excavation, Grading and Filling Requirements: Review and update City requirements for
excavation, grading and filling to ensure they incorporate current and best available
practices, standards and technology.
HS-3.2f Compliance with Seismic Hazards Mapping Act: Require projects within Seismic Hazard
Zones to comply with the provisions of the Seismic Hazards Map Act.
SA-1.4 Require an erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a civil engineer, or other
professional who is qualified to prepare such a plan, as part of any grading permit application
for new development. The erosion and sediment control plan shall delineate measures to
appropriately and effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation.
Existing Conditions
Regional Geology
The City of Campbell is located within the Coast Ranges geomorphic province formed by the
Franciscan, Merced, and Colma assemblages, which are principally composed of marine sedimentary
and volcanic rocks, as well as deposits of sandstone, claystone, siltstone, gravel, sand, silt, and clay.
The Coast Ranges is a geomorphic province of California that extends from the Oregon border nearly
to Point Conception in Santa Barbara County. The Coast Ranges in the Bay Area have developed on
a basement of tectonically mixed Cretaceous- and Jurassic-age rocks of the Franciscan Complex (70
– 200 million years old). Younger sedimentary and volcanic units cap these rocks in the local area,
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and still younger surficial deposits that reflect geologic conditions of the last million years cover
most of the Coast Ranges.
Seismicity and Seismic Hazards
As the San Francisco Bay Area contains numerous active and potentially active faults, there is a high
potential for seismic events such as fault surface ruptures and ground shaking, which can cause
ground failure (landslides), settlement, erosion, liquefaction, lateral spreading, and soil expansion.
The project site is located within the seismically active San Francisco Bay region. The faults in this
region can generate earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or higher. Major faults in the area include:
• Monte Vista-Shannon Fault, located approximately 2.5 miles southwest
• San Andreas Fault, located approximately 7.5 miles southwest
• Hayward Fault, located approximately 10.25 miles northeast
• Calaveras Fault, located approximately 12.5 miles northeast
During an earthquake, very strong ground shaking could occur at the project site. The project site is
not located within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone or within any other seismic hazard zone
(liquefaction, landslide, etc.) per the Earthquake Zone of Required Investigation (EZRI) maps
prepared by the CGS.43
Topography and Soils
The project site is located in a relatively flat area on the floor of the Santa Clara Valley with an
average slope between zero and two percent. The soil on-site is entirely Urban land-Flaskan
complex, which consists of very deep, well drained sandy loam soils (Hydrologic Group C) that
formed in alluvium from mixed rock sources. These soils have low infiltration rates when thoroughly
wetted and consist chiefly of soils with a layer that impedes downward movement of water and soils
with moderately fine to fine structure. Soils on-site have a plasticity index (PI) of 13.5.44
Groundwater
Groundwater in the area ranges from 75 to 125 feet below ground surface, with an estimated northern
flow direction. Actual local groundwater flow direction can be influenced by factors such as local
surface topography, underground structures, seasonal fluctuations, soil and bedrock geology, and
production wells.45
43 California Geological Survey. “Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation”. https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/. Accessed February 17, 2021. 44 United States Department of Agriculture. Custom Soil Resource Report for Santa Clara Area California, Western Part. May 13, 2021. Plasticity index is a measure of the plasticity of a soil. The plasticity index is the size of the range of water contents where the soil exhibits plastic properties. 45 Cornerstone Earth Group. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – New Police Operations Building and Secured parking Lot. May 12, 2021.
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Paleontological Resources
Paleontological resources or fossils are the remains of prehistoric plant and animal life.
Paleontological resources do not include human remains or artifacts. Fossil remains such as bones,
teeth, shells, and wood are found in geologic formations. Paleontological resources are limited, non-
renewable, sensitive scientific and educational resources. The potential for fossil remains at a
location can be predicted based on whether or not previous fossil finds have been made in the
vicinity, as well as based on the age of the geologic formations.
The surface geology of the City of Campbell consists of Quaternary Holocene alluvium in the
western and eastern portions of the City and Quaternary Late Pleistocene alluvium in the central
portion. The project site is located on the Quaternary Holocene portion of the City, which dates back
5,000 to 7,000 years, and consists of unconsolidated silts, sands, and gravels, which can contain
invertebrate and vertebrate fossil faunas.46,47 No fossil recovery locations have been recorded within
the City of Campbell.48
4.7.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:
- Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-
Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault (refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42)?
- Strong seismic ground shaking?
- Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
- Landslides?
2) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
3) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
46 City of Campbell. Campbell General Plan EIR. July 2001. 47 Wentworth, C.M., M.C. Blake Jr., R.J. McLaughlin, R.W. Graymer. Preliminary Geologic Map of the San José
30 X 60 Minute Quadrangle, California. November 1999. 48 Macrostrat. Date accessed February 17, 2021. https://macrostrat.org/#about
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
4) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in the
current California Building Code, creating
substantial direct or indirect risks to life or
property?
5) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
6) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geological feature?
Impact GEO-1: The project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a
known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial evidence of a known fault; strong seismic ground
shaking; seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction; or landslides.
(Less than Significant Impact)
Fault Rupture
The project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, making fault rupture
at the site unlikely. While existing faults are located within 2.5 miles of the site, the proposed project
is outside of the fault rupture zone, and significant impacts from fault ruptures are not anticipated to
occur. (Less than Significant Impact)
Seismic Ground Shaking
The San Francisco Bay Area region contains both active and potentially active faults and is
considered a region of high seismic activity. The 1997 Uniform Building Code locates the entire Bay
Area within Seismic Risk Zone 4. Areas within Zone 4 are expected to experience maximum
magnitudes and damage in the event of an earthquake.
The proposed Police Operations Building would be subject to the standard engineering and building
practices and techniques specified in the CBC, as well as the applicable Building and Fire Codes
adopted by the City of Campbell. Additionally, since police stations meet the definition of an
“essential services building” as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 16007, the
proposed Police Operations Building would be constructed in accordance with the Essential Services
Buildings Seismic Safety Act. Conformity with the aforementioned regulations would ensure less
than significant impacts from seismically-induced ground shaking. (Less than Significant Impact)
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Seismic Ground Failure
Liquefaction and Lateral Spreading
Soil liquefaction can be defined as ground failure or loss of strength that causes otherwise solid soil
to take on the characteristics of a liquid. This phenomenon is triggered by earthquake or ground
shaking that causes saturated or partially saturated soils to lose strength, potentially resulting in the
soil’s inability to support structures. This can lead to lateral spreading, where flat-lying alluvial
material is horizontally displaced toward an open area.
The project site is not located within a CGS Liquefaction Hazard Zone and is not located next to an
open-face geologic formation. The project, therefore, would not be at risk for liquefaction or lateral
spreading. (No Impact)
Landsliding
The project site and surrounding area are relatively flat, and the area is not mapped within a
Landslide Hazard Zone on maps prepared by CGS. The proposed project does not include any
substantial earthwork that would create unstable slopes that would exacerbate any existing landslide
risks, and there are no risks of landslides impacting the project. Accordingly, the project is not
susceptible to future landslides, on or off the site. (No Impact)
Impact GEO-2: The project would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil.
(Less than Significant Impact)
Ground disturbance related to demolition, excavation, grading, and construction activities from the
proposed project is expected, potentially resulting in an increased exposure of soil to wind and water
erosion.
The City’s General Plan policies, NPDES Municipal Permit, and Municipal Code are the primary
means of enforcing erosion control measures through the grading and building permit processes. The
General Plan includes Policy SA-1.4, which requires the preparation of an erosion and sediment
control plan for new development that delineates measures to appropriately and effectively minimize
soil erosion and sedimentation. Conformance with this Policy, as well as with the erosion control
provisions of the NPDES Permit (discussed in Section 4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality) and with
Chapter 20.80.020 of the Municipal Code (Grading and Erosion Control) would reduce potential
impacts to a less than significant level. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact GEO-3: The project would not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or
collapse. (Less than Significant Impact)
The project site is located on relatively flat terrain on the floor of the Santa Clara Valley. There are
no unique geologic features on or adjacent to the project site. The near-surface deposits in the
vicinity of the project site are comprised of Holocene alluvial fan deposits and alluvial fan levee
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deposits consisting of sands, silt, and clays derived from erosion of local mountain ranges. The
characteristics of the soils at the project site do not indicate the possibility of on- or off-site landslide,
lateral spreading, or liquefaction, and the project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo or
Liquefaction Hazard zone. The use of standard building techniques and conformance with Building
Code requirements would reduce the potential for land subsidence and collapse related to unstable
soils. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact GEO-4: The project would not be located on expansive soil, as defined in the current
California Building Code, creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or
property. (No Impact)
Pursuant to the 2019 CBC, soils with a PI of 15 or less are not considered expansive. As documented
in Section 4.7.1.2 Existing Conditions, the soil on-site has a PI of 13.5. Therefore, the project would
not be located on expansive soil as defined in the CBC that would create substantial direct or indirect
risks to life or property. (No Impact)
Impact GEO-5: The project would not have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of wastewater. (No Impact)
The disposal of wastewater from the project site will be facilitated by connection to the City’s
existing sewer system. The existing utilities in the project area would serve the proposed project. No
on-site septic system would be constructed for the proposed project. By connecting to existing City
sewer lines, as described above, the proposed project would avoid potential impacts related to
wastewater disposal via an on-site septic system or alternative wastewater disposal system. (No
Impact)
Impact GEO-6: The project would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geological feature. (Less than Significant Impact
with Mitigation Incorporated)
As mentioned under Section 4.7.1.2 Existing Conditions, the potential for fossil remains at a location
can be predicted based on whether or not previous fossil finds have been made in the vicinity, as well
as based on the age of the geologic formations.
Per United States Geological Survey (USGS) records, there are no known paleontological resources
or unique geological features present at the project site. Additionally, the project site and surrounding
area have been extensively disturbed and developed. However, within the larger Western Santa Clara
County stratigraphic region, there have been 65 recorded fossil occurrences. Therefore, ground
disturbing activities during construction could result in significant impacts, if any unknown
subsurface paleontological resources were discovered.
Impact GEO-6: Without mitigation, ground-disturbing activities could result in significant
impacts to unknown subsurface paleontological resources if present on-site.
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Mitigation Measure: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that
potential impacts to buried paleontological resources or geological features are less than significant.
MM GEO-6.1: Unique Paleontological and/or Geologic Features and Reporting. Should a
unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature be identified
at the project site during any phase of construction, all ground disturbing
activities within 50 feet shall cease and the City’s Public Works Director shall be
notified immediately. A qualified paleontologist shall evaluate the find and
prescribe mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Upon completion of the paleontological assessment, a report shall be submitted to
the City and, if paleontological materials are recovered, provided to a
paleontological repository such as the University of California Museum of
Paleontology.
With the implementation of the above mitigation measures, impacts to unknown unique
paleontological resources or geological features would be less than significant. (Less Than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
The following discussion and analysis are based, in part on a greenhouse gas assessment prepared by
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. for the project. A copy of the assessment, dated April 29, 2021, is
included in Appendix A.
4.8.1 Environmental Setting
Background Information
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, GHGs, regulate the earth’s temperature. This phenomenon,
known as the greenhouse effect, is responsible for maintaining a habitable climate. In GHG emission
inventories, the weight of each gas is multiplied by its global warming potential (GWP) and is
measured in units of CO2 equivalents (CO2e). The most common GHGs are carbon dioxide (CO2)
and water vapor but there are also several others, most importantly methane (CH4), nitrous oxide
(N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). These
are released into the earth’s atmosphere through a variety of natural processes and human activities.
Sources of GHGs are generally as follows:
• CO2 and N2O are byproducts of fossil fuel combustion.
• N2O is associated with agricultural operations such as fertilization of crops.
• CH4 is commonly created by off-gassing from agricultural practices (e.g., keeping livestock)
and landfill operations.
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were widely used as refrigerants, propellants, and cleaning
solvents, but their production has been stopped by international treaty.
• HFCs are now used as a substitute for CFCs in refrigeration and cooling.
• PFCs and SF6 emissions are commonly created by industries such as aluminum production
and semiconductor manufacturing.
An expanding body of scientific research supports the theory that global climate change is currently
causing changes in weather patterns, average sea level, ocean acidification, chemical reaction rates,
and precipitation rates, and that it will increasingly do so in the future. The climate and several
naturally occurring resources within California are adversely affected by the global warming trend.
Increases in the number of extreme precipitation events and sea level rise will increase coastal
flooding, saltwater intrusion, and degradation of wetlands. Mass migration and/or loss of plant and
animal species could also occur. Potential effects of global climate change that could adversely affect
human health include more extreme heat waves and heat-related stress; an increase in climate-
sensitive diseases; more frequent and intense natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes and
drought; and increased levels of air pollution.
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Regulatory Framework
State
Assembly Bill 32
Under the California Global Warming Solutions Act, also known as AB 32, CARB established a
statewide GHG emissions cap for 2020, adopted mandatory reporting rules for significant sources of
GHGs, and adopted a comprehensive plan, known as the Climate Change Scoping Plan, identifying
how emission reductions would be achieved from significant GHG sources.
In 2016, SB 32 was signed into law, amending the California Global Warming Solution Act. SB 32,
and accompanying Executive Order B-30-15, require CARB to ensure that statewide GHG emissions
are reduced to 40 percent below the 1990 level by 2030. CARB updated its Climate Change Scoping
Plan in December of 2017 to express the 2030 statewide target in terms of million metric tons of
CO2E (MMTCO2e). Based on the emissions reductions directed by SB 32, the annual 2030 statewide
target emissions level for California is 260 MMTCO2e.
Senate Bill 375
SB 375, known as the Sustainable Communities Strategy and Climate Protection Act, was signed
into law in September 2008. SB 375 builds upon AB 32 by requiring CARB to develop regional
GHG reduction targets for automobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035. The per-capita
GHG emissions reduction targets for passenger vehicles in the San Francisco Bay Area include a
seven percent reduction by 2020 and a 15 percent reduction by 2035.
Consistent with the requirements of SB 375, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
partnered with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), BAAQMD, and the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission to prepare the region’s Sustainable Communities
Strategy (SCS) as part of the Regional Transportation Plan process. The SCS is referred to as Plan
Bay Area 2040. Plan Bay Area 2040 establishes a course for reducing per-capita GHG emissions
through the promotion of compact, high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods near transit, particularly
within identified Priority Development Areas (PDAs).
Regional
2017 Clean Air Plan
To protect the climate, the 2017 CAP (prepared by BAAQMD) includes control measures designed
to reduce emissions of methane and other super-GHGs that are potent climate pollutants in the near-
term, and to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide by reducing fossil fuel combustion.
CEQA Air Quality Guidelines
The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines are intended to serve as a guide for those who prepare
or evaluate air quality impact analyses for projects and plans in the San Francisco Bay Area. The
jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin utilize the thresholds and methodology for
assessing GHG impacts developed by BAAQMD within the CEQA Air Quality Guidelines. The
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guidelines include information on legal requirements, BAAQMD rules, methods of analyzing
impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
Local
Envision Campbell 2040 General Plan
Concurrently with the draft Envision Campbell 2040 General Plan, the City is developing a Climate
Action Plan (CAP) that proactively outlines the City’s strategy for reducing GHG emissions and
climate change impacts. One key component of a Climate Action Plan is an existing greenhouse
GHG baseline inventory. The inventory process requires the selection of a base year with which to
compare current emissions. Campbell’s community-wide GHG inventory assesses emissions
resulting from sources located within the city limits and from activities by community members for
which the local government has significant influence over. These activities include community
activities such as vehicle miles traveled, energy consumption, water usage, and solid waste disposal,
as well as municipal operations (energy use, fuel usage, etc.). While the General Plan outlines broad
strategies and the City’s commitment to GHG reduction, the CAP includes specific GHG reduction
targets and programs, correlated with the GHG analysis in the Environmental Impact Report for the
General Plan. There are many General Plan policies that will help the community meet its reduction
targets, but the CAP goes a step beyond the General Plan and provides greater levels of specificity
and quantifiable objectives.
Existing Conditions
Unlike emissions of criteria and toxic air pollutants, which have regional and local impacts,
emissions of GHGs have a broader, global impact. Global warming is a process whereby GHGs
accumulating in the upper atmosphere contribute to an increase in the temperature of the earth and
changes in weather patterns. The project site (Civic Center Campus) is developed with municipal
buildings and parking lots. The proposed Police Operations Building would replace an approximately
1,600-square foot modular building and surface parking lot. The proposed Library building
renovations would not include added building square footage, but would include minor alterations to
the existing surface parking lot that would change the location of existing ADA-compliant parking
spaces, reconfigure lighting, and decrease the amount of impervious surface .
4.8.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
either directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
2) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of GHGs?
Thresholds of Significance
The draft Envision Campbell 2040 General Plan has policies and actions directing conformance with
the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). However, at the time of this analysis, the City of Campbell
does not have a draft or final CAP, a CAP Compliance Checklist, or a specific metric ton GHG
threshold for project-level construction or operation to be compliant with. Therefore, the thresholds
identified in BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines were used.
The BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines prepared for the statewide AB 32 2020 target
recommended a GHG threshold of 1,100 metric tons or 4.6 metric tons (MT) per capita. These
thresholds were developed based on meeting the 2020 GHG targets set in the scoping plan that
addressed AB 32. The proposed Police Operations Building would be occupied in 2023, so a
threshold that addresses a future target is appropriate, based on the targets established in SB 32 to
reduce statewide emissions 40 percent below 2020 levels by 2030.
Although BAAQMD has not published a quantified threshold for 2030 yet, this assessment uses a
“Substantial Progress” efficiency metric of 2.8 MT CO2e/year/service population and a bright-line
threshold of 660 MT CO2e/year based on the GHG reduction goals of EO B-30-15. The service
population metric of 2.8 is calculated for 2030 based on predictions from BAAQMD. The 2030
bright-line threshold of 660 MT CO2e/year is a 40 percent reduction of the 2020 1,100 MT CO2e/year
threshold. To be considered significant, a project’s emissions must exceed both the bright-line
threshold, which assesses the magnitude of a project’s emissions, and the service population
threshold, which evaluates the efficiency of a project’s emissions on a per capita or job basis.
Impact GHG-1: The project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly,
that may have a significant impact on the environment. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Construction Emissions
Construction-related activities that would generate GHG emissions include worker commute trips,
haul trucks carrying supplies and materials to and from the project site, and off-road construction
equipment (e.g., dozers, loaders, excavators). Construction-related GHG emissions were predicted
using CalEEMod Version 2016.3.2 (refer to Appendix A for more information on the methodology
used to model GHG emissions). GHG emissions associated with project construction were computed
to be 222 MT/CO2e for the total construction period for the proposed Police Operations Building.
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The project also proposes to renovate the interior of the existing library to provide a safer library
facility. The proposed library renovations would occur over a short period of time and would not
increase the size of the library. In addition, only light-duty construction equipment is anticipated to
be used for the interior improvements, with no expectation of extensive use of heavy-duty
construction equipment. Therefore, operational
emissions are not anticipated to change and interior construction emissions would be negligible
from the renovation of the library and were not included in Illingworth & Rodkin’s analysis.
Neither the City of Campbell nor BAAQMD have an adopted threshold of significance for
construction-related GHG emissions; however, BAAQMD recommends disclosing that GHG
emissions would occur during construction. BAAQMD also encourages the incorporation of best
management practices to reduce GHG emissions during construction where feasible and applicable.
As discussed in Section 4.3 Air Quality, the project would implement mitigation measures that
follow BAAQMD best management practices and reduce project-generated DPM emissions (MM
AIR-3.1 and MM AIR-3.2, refer to Impact AIR-3). Additionally, because construction would be
temporary (approximately 12 months) and would not result in a permanent increase in emissions, the
project would not interfere with the implementation of AB 32 or SB 32. (Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Operational Emissions
Operation of the proposed Police Operations Building would generate GHG emissions through
heating and cooling, electricity use, water use, solid waste disposal and gasoline consumption of
vehicles traveling to and from the site. Table 4.8-1 summarizes all the direct and indirect annual
GHG emissions associated with the project.
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Table 4.8-1: Operational GHG Emissions
Emission Source Project CO2e Emissions
(2023)
Project CO2e Emissions
(2030)
Area (landscaping) 0 0
Energy Consumption 28 28
Mobile Emissions (vehicles)* 468 407
Solid Waste Disposal 15 15
Water Consumption 8 8
Total (MT CO2e/year) 520 458
Significance Threshold – 660 MT CO2e/year
Service Population Emissions
(MT CO2e/year/service population) 6.26 5.52
Significance Threshold – 2.8 in 2030
Exceeds both thresholds? – No
Source: Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project Air Quality and Greenhouse
Gas Assessment. April 29, 2021.
* Mobile emissions associated with the project were conservatively treated as net new emissions for purposes of
calculating GHG emissions, however, in actuality, they do not represent an increase in GHG emissions in
comparison with existing conditions, since the project would not result in additional vehicle trips beyond baseline
conditions (refer to Section 4.17 Transportation.
To be considered significant, the project must exceed both the “bright-line” GHG significance
threshold in metric tons per year and the service population significance threshold. As indicated in
Table 4.8-1, the 2023 and 2030 emissions do not exceed the 2030 bright-line threshold of 660 MT of
CO2e/year. As noted in Table 4.8-1, mobile source GHG emissions were conservatively treated as
net new emissions, since the project would not result in additional vehicle trips (refer to Section
4.17). While the 2023 and 2030 per capita emissions, based on an assumption of 83 full-time police
employees and that mobile source GHG emissions were all net new, do exceed the 2030 service
population threshold of 2.8 MT CO2e/year/ service population, project emissions as a whole are well
below the bright-line threshold, indicating the project would not provide a cumulatively considerable
contribution to global GHG emissions. Discounting the mobile emissions associated with the project
would reduce the project’s per capita emissions to 0.63 and 0.62 MT CO2e/year/ service population
in 2023 and 2030, respectively, which is well below the service population significance threshold.49
Therefore, operation of the project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly,
that would have a significant impact on the environment. (Less than Significant Impact)
49 The project’s total GHG emissions in 2023 minus the mobile emissions would be 52 MT/CO2e/year, which divided by the service population (83 employees) is 0.63. The project’s total GHG emissions in 2030 minus the mobile emissions would be 51 MT/CO2e/year, which divided by the service population is 0.62.
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Impact GHG-2: The project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. (Less than
Significant Impact)
SB 32
As discussed under Impact GHG-1, construction and operation of the project would not generate
GHG emissions in excess of the 660 MT CO2e/year bright-line threshold, which is based on the GHG
emissions reduction goal of 40 percent below 2020 levels by 2030 established by SB 32. Therefore,
the project would not conflict with achievement of SB 32’s GHG emission reduction targets. (Less
than Significant Impact)
2017 CAP
As noted under Section 4.8.1.2 Regulatory Framework, the 2017 Bay Area CAP adopted by
BAAQMD includes control measures designed to reduce emissions of methane and other super-
GHGs, including transportation and mobile source measures, land use and local impact measures,
and energy and climate measures. The project’s consistency with these measures is described below.
Transportation and Mobile Source Measures
Transportation and mobile control measures are designed to reduce emissions from motor vehicles by
reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in addition to vehicle idling and traffic
congestion. As discussed under Impact TRN-2, the project would be within a half-mile of an existing
major transit stop and therefore would have a less than significant impact on VMT. Additionally, the
project is considered “infill development” as it proposes to redevelop a built-out property and
enhance the physical design of the urban environment. Under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section
21061.3, an “infill site” is defined as a site that “has been previously developed for qualified urban
uses.” In turn, a “qualified urban use” is defined, pursuant to PRC section 21072, as “a residential,
commercial, or public institutional, transit or transportation passenger facility, or retail use, or any
combination of those uses.” Additionally, the project site is located in an “urbanized area,” which is
defined under PRC Section 21071 as an incorporated city within a contiguous area with a population
greater than 100,000 people. For these reasons, the project would not conflict with the transportation
and mobile source control measures identified in the 2017 CAP.
Land Use and Local Impact Measures
Land use and local impact measures are designed to ensure that planned growth is focused in a way
that protects the people and environment from exposure of emissions associated with stationary and
mobile sources and to promote mixed-use, compact development to reduce motor vehicle travel. As
discussed under Impact AIR-3, the project, with mitigation, would not expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations. As noted in the previous discussion, the project would qualify as
urban infill development and would result in a less than significant VMT impact. Accordingly, the
project would be consistent with the land use and local impact measures identified in the 2017 CAP.
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Energy and Climate Control Measures
Energy and climate control measures are designed to reduce ambient concentrations of emissions of
CO2. Implementation of these measures is intended to promote energy conservation and efficiency in
buildings throughout the community, promote renewable forms of energy production, reduce the
“urban heat island” effect by increasing reflectivity of roofs and parking lots, and promote the
planting of trees to reduce biogenic emissions, lower air temperatures, provide shade, and absorb air
pollutants.50 As discussed in Section 4.6 Energy, energy consumption associated with the
construction and operation of the Police Operations Building as well as the Library building
renovations, would not be wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary, nor would it conflict with or obstruct
state and local plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Further, large portions of the
project site are currently covered with paved parking areas. Redevelopment of these areas with an
energy efficient building and landscaping would also reduce the heat island effect of the project and
minimize the energy required to cool the proposed building. Additionally, the Police Operations
Building itself would be fully electric and would include green building elements such as roofing,
walls, and fenestration that exceeds Title 24 requirements, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat
recovery HVAC systems, limited building glazing, and skylights. For these reasons, the project
would be consistent with the energy and climate control measures identified in the 2017 CAP.
Since the project would be consistent with the control measures designed to reduce emissions of
methane and other super-GHGs, the project would not conflict with the 2017 CAP. (Less than
Significant Impact)
50 Biogenic emission sources are emissions that come from natural sources.
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HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The following discussion is based in part on a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
prepared by Cornerstone Earth Group. A copy of this report, dated May 12, 2021, is attached as
Appendix D to this Initial Study.
4.9.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Overview
The storage, use, generation, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste are highly
regulated under federal and state laws. In California, the EPA has granted most enforcement
authority over federal hazardous materials regulations to the California Environmental Protection
Agency (CalEPA). In turn, local agencies have been granted responsibility for implementation and
enforcement of many hazardous materials regulations under the Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) program.
Worker health and safety and public safety are key issues when dealing with hazardous materials.
Proper handling and disposal of hazardous material is vital if it is disturbed during project
construction. Cal/OSHA enforces state worker health and safety regulations related to construction
activities. Regulations include exposure limits, requirements for protective clothing, and training
requirements to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Cal/OSHA also enforces occupational
health and safety regulations specific to lead and asbestos investigations and abatement.
Federal and State
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77
Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 77 Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace (FAR Part 77) sets forth
standards and review requirements for protecting the airspace for safe aircraft operation, particularly
by restricting the height of potential structures and minimizing other potential hazards (such as
reflective surfaces, flashing lights, and electronic interference) to aircraft in flight. These regulations
require that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) be notified of certain proposed construction
projects located within an extended zone defined by an imaginary slope radiating outward for several
miles from an airport’s runways, or which would otherwise stand at least 200 feet in height above the
ground.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),
commonly known as Superfund, was enacted by Congress on December 11, 1980. This law created a
tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and provided broad federal authority to respond directly
to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the
environment. Over five years, $1.6 billion was collected and the tax went to a trust fund for cleaning
up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. CERCLA accomplished the following
objectives:
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• Established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste
sites;
• Provided for liability of persons responsible for releases of hazardous waste at these sites;
and
• Established a trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified.
The law authorizes two kinds of response actions:
• Short-term removals, where actions may be taken to address releases or threatened releases
requiring prompt response; and
• Long-term remedial response actions that permanently and significantly reduce the dangers
associated with releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances that are serious, but
not immediately life-threatening. These actions can be completed only at sites listed on the
EPA’s National Priorities List.
CERCLA also enabled the revision of the National Contingency Plan (NCP). The NCP provided the
guidelines and procedures needed to respond to releases and threatened releases of hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The NCP also established the National Priorities List.
CERCLA was amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act on October 17,
1986.51
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, is the principal federal law
in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. RCRA gives the EPA
the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradle to the grave." This includes the generation,
transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA also sets forth a
framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes.
The Federal Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) are the 1984 amendments to RCRA
that focused on waste minimization, phasing out land disposal of hazardous waste, and corrective
action for releases. Some of the other mandates of this law include increased enforcement authority
for the EPA, more stringent hazardous waste management standards, and a comprehensive
underground storage tank program.52
Government Code Section 65962.5
Section 65962.5 of the Government Code requires CalEPA to develop and update a list of hazardous
waste and substances sites, known as the Cortese List. The Cortese List is used by state and local
agencies and developers to comply with CEQA requirements. The Cortese List includes hazardous
51 United States Environmental Protection Agency. “Superfund: CERCLA Overview.” Accessed May 11, 2020. https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-cercla-overview. 52 United States Environmental Protection Agency. “Summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.” Accessed May 11, 2020. https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act.
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substance release sites identified by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).53
Toxic Substances Control Act
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 provides the EPA with authority to require
reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances
and/or mixtures. Certain substances are generally excluded from TSCA, including, among others,
food, drugs, cosmetics, and pesticides. The TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and
disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon, and lead-
based paint.
California Accidental Release Prevention Program
The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program aims to prevent accidental releases
of regulated hazardous materials that represent a potential hazard beyond the boundaries of a
property. Facilities that are required to participate in the CalARP Program use or store specified
quantities of toxic and flammable substances (hazardous materials) that can have off-site
consequences if accidentally released. The Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
reviews CalARP risk management plans as the CUPA.
Asbestos-Containing Materials
Friable asbestos is any asbestos-containing material (ACM) that, when dry, can easily be crumbled or
pulverized to a powder by hand, allowing the asbestos particles to become airborne. Common
examples of products that have been found to contain friable asbestos include acoustical ceilings,
plaster, wallboard, and thermal insulation for water heaters and pipes. Common examples of non-
friable ACMs are asphalt roofing shingles, vinyl floor tiles, and transite siding made with cement.
The EPA phased out use of friable asbestos products between 1973 and 1978. National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) guidelines require that potentially friable ACMs
be removed prior to building demolition or remodeling that may disturb the ACMs.
CCR Title 8, Section 1532.1
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead-based paint in 1978.
Removal of older structures with lead-based paint is subject to requirements outlined by the
Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, CCR Title 8, Section 1532.1 during demolition activities.
Requirements include employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control. If lead-based
paint is peeling, flaking, or blistered, it is required to be removed prior to demolition.
Regional and Local
Municipal Regional Permit Provision C.12.f
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were produced in the United States between 1955 and 1978 and
used in hundreds of industrial and commercial applications, including building and structure
53 California Environmental Protection Agency. “Cortese List Data Resources.” Accessed May 28, 2020. https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/.
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materials such as plasticizers, paints, sealants, caulk, and wood floor finishes. In 1979, the EPA
banned the production and use of PCBs due to their potential harmful health effects and persistence
in the environment. PCBs can still be released to the environment today during demolition of
buildings that contain legacy caulks, sealants, or other PCB-containing materials.
With the adoption of the San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (MRP) by the San Francisco Bay Regional
Water Quality Control Board on November 19, 2015, Provision C.12.f requires that permittees
develop an assessment methodology for applicable structures planned for demolition to ensure PCBs
do not enter municipal storm drain systems.54 Municipalities throughout the Bay Area are currently
modifying demolition permit processes and implementing PCB screening protocols to comply with
Provision C.12.f. Buildings constructed between 1950 and 1980 that are proposed for demolition
must be screened for the presence of PCBs prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. Single family
homes and wood-frame structures are exempt from these requirements.
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating hazards and hazardous materials impacts resulting from planned development within the
City, including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
HS-1.1b Emergency Operations. Coordinate among City departments to ensure that emergency
operations will comply with the Standardized Emergency Management System.
HS-1.1f Adequate Access: Require adequate access for emergency vehicles, including minimum
street width and vertical clearance. The Uniform Fire Code currently sets the minimum
street width at 20 feet. Larger buildings may require a minimum width of 30 feet.
HS-1.3a Inter-Agency Coordination. Coordinate emergency preparedness, response, recovery and
mitigation activities with Santa Clara County, surrounding cities, service agencies, voluntary
organizations and State and federal agencies.
HS-1.3d Information Sharing. Work with Santa Clara County and other government, academic and
private organizations to obtain new data that can be used for emergency preparedness and
response and share information with other nearby jurisdictions and private and public
organizations.
HS-7.1d Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan. Require any business that handles
hazardous material to prepare an appropriate emergency response plan, including a
transportation plan for using City streets to transport hazardous materials.
HS-7.1f Hazardous Materials Emergency Response. Work with other agencies to help ensure
adequate response capability for hazardous materials emergencies.
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City of Campbell Municipal Code
Besides the General Plan, the City of Campbell Municipal Code is the primary tool that guides
development in the city. The City’s Municipal Code identifies land use categories, site development
regulations, and other general provisions that ensure consistency between the General Plan and
proposed development projects. The following chapters regulate emergency response and hazardous
materials in Campbell:
• Chapter 2.28 – Emergency Services/Citizen Corps Council. The purpose of this chapter is to
outline emergency response planning procedures and responsibilities in Campbell.
• Chapter 17.06 – Aboveground Hazardous Materials Storage. The purpose of this chapter is
the protection of health, life, resources, and property through prevention and control of
unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials from aboveground structures (e.g., tanks,
pipelines, etc.).
• Chapter 17.07 – Requirements for Facilities Where Materials Which Are or Which May
Become Toxic Gases are Found. This chapter applies to all new and existing facilities where
regulated materials subject to this chapter are present in concentrations that exceed the level
of concern as determined in accordance with this chapter.
• Chapter 17.09 – Underground Hazardous Materials Storage. The purpose of this chapter is
the protection of health, life, resources, and property through prevention and control of
unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials from underground structures (e.g., tanks,
sumps, pipelines, etc.).
City of Campbell Emergency Operations Plan
The City of Campbell Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is an all-hazards document describing the
City’s incident management organization, compliance with relevant legal statutes, other relevant
guidelines, whole community engagement, continuity of government focus, and critical components
of the incident management structure.
City of Campbell Police Department
The City of Campbell Police Department is responsible for coordinating agency response to disasters
or other large-scale emergencies in the City of Campbell with assistance from the Santa Clara County
Office of Emergency Services and the SCCFD. The Campbell Police Department manages the City's
emergency services program and provides planning, training, and coordination of city personnel for
an effective response to natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. The manager of the
emergency services program reviews and updates the city's emergency plan and maintains the City's
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).55
Existing Conditions
Cornerstone Earth Group conducted a review of aerial photographs, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps,
historical city directories, and agency records to obtain information about the historical uses of the
55 City of Campbell. “Emergency Preparedness”. Date accessed February 12, 2021. https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/265/Emergency-Preparedness
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project site. Cornerstone Earth Group also reviewed records from local and state agencies, and
completed a site reconnaissance to determine any potentially hazardous materials conditions
affecting the project site. The historical uses and on- and off-site sources of contamination on the
project site are discussed below.
Site History
The project site has been developed since at least the late 1800s, with the original development on-
site being primarily residential in nature. A 1,500-gallon gasoline underground storage tank (UST)
was installed in 1970. Residential and commercial structures were present until they were
demolished in 1974 and replaced with surface parking lots and a concrete building associated with
the Campbell City Hall. The 1,500-gallon UST was subsequently removed in 1998, and replaced
with a 5,000-gallon, double-walled UST that is connected to a nearby fuel dispenser used for City
and police vehicles.
Presently, the proposed Police Operations Building site is developed with a parking lot and a
prefabricated portable building used for Police Department office functions. In addition, there are
two smaller accessory structures: a wood-framed storage shed and a concrete block structure
containing a gun cleaning room, a motorcycle storage room, and lockers. The concrete block
structure was constructed at some point in the 1970s; the portable building and storage shed were
added during the 1990s.
On-Site Sources of Contamination
The Phase I ESA identified one Recognized Environmental Concern (REC) in connection with the
project site.56 Since the concrete block structure was constructed prior to the banning of lead-
containing paints and coatings in 1978, lead-based paint may have been used. Soil adjacent to
structures that are painted with lead-containing paint can become impacted with lead as a result of
the weathering and/or peeling of painted surfaces. Additionally, soil near wood-framed structures
(like the storage shed) may also be impacted by pesticides used to control termites. Residual lead and
pesticide concentrations may be present in the soil at the project site.
Additionally, the Phase I ESA identified one Historic REC (HREC) in connection with the project
site.57 The 1,500 gallon gasoline UST that was removed in 1998 reported a gasoline release of
approximately one to five gallons of gasoline in 1988. A Leaking UST (LUST) case was
subsequently opened. Neither gasoline total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHg) or benzene, toluene,
ethylbenzene, or xylene (BTEX) were detected in soil samples taken, and the LUST case was closed
in 1991.
56 An REC is defined as the presence of likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to release to the environment; (2) under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or (3) under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment. 57 An HREC is defined as a past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products that has occurred in connection with the property and has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or meeting unrestricted use criteria established by a regulatory authority, without subjecting the property to any required controls.
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No Controlled RECs (CRECs) were identified in connection with the project site.58
Off-Site Sources of Contamination
A review of databases and files from federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies was
used to identify use, generation, storage, treatment, or disposal of hazardous substances and
chemicals, or release incidents of such materials at surrounding facilities that may have impacted the
subject site. The Phase I ESA did not identify any sites within the standard ASTM search radius of
one mile that were of environmental concern.
Airport Hazards
No portion of the City of Campbell is within an airport land use area. The nearest public airport is the
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, which is located approximately five miles north of
the project site. The project site is beyond the outer boundary of San José International Airport safety
zones and noise contours.
Wildland Fire Hazards
CAL FIRE evaluates fire hazard severity risks according to areas of responsibility (i.e., federal, State,
and local). There are no very high fire hazard severity zones within the City of Campbell, which is a
Local Responsibility Area. As noted in Section 4.20 Wildfire, the project vicinity is not a wildland
urban interface area where both wildland and structural fuels are present.
4.9.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant with
Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
1) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials?
2) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
3) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous
or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant with
Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
4) Be located on a site which is included on a list
of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant
to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as
a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
5) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, result in a safety hazard
or excessive noise for people residing or
working in the project area?
6) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
7) Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury,
or death involving wildland fires?
Impact HAZ-1: The project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials. (Less than Significant Impact)
Construction of the project would involve the use of potentially hazardous materials, including
vehicle fuels, oils, and fluids. All hazardous materials would be transported, contained, stored, used,
and disposed of in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and would be handled in compliance
with all applicable standards and regulations. Construction-related hazardous materials use would be
temporary, and does not constitute routine transport, use, or disposal.
Small quantities of cleaning supplies, maintenance chemicals, and herbicides and pesticides for
landscape maintenance would be stored and used in operation of the proposed project. Operation of
the proposed project would also require the storage of diesel fuel associated with occasional testing
and use of the emergency generator during power failures. Under Health and Safety Code
25507(a)(1)(A), the project would be required to establish and implement a Hazardous Materials
Business Plan if the amount of diesel fuel stored on-site exceeds 55 gallons. No other hazardous
materials would be used or stored on-site. These materials would be managed in accordance with
existing laws and regulations that ensure that the routine transport, storage, use, and disposal of these
materials would not result in a significant hazard to the public or environment. (Less than
Significant Impact)
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Impact HAZ-2: The project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Soil Contamination
As discussed under Section 4.9.1.2 Existing Conditions, soils at the project site may be contaminated
with lead, pesticides, and TPHg. During construction, ground-disturbing activities (grading,
excavation, etc.) contaminants in the soil may become airborne and pose a health hazard to
construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors.
Impact HAZ-2: Without mitigation, ground-disturbing activities during construction could result
in exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to
contaminated soil.
Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure that health
hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to contaminated soil
are less than significant.
MM HAZ-2.1: Prior to issuance of building permits, the City shall retain a qualified hazardous
materials contractor to perform a soil investigation (i.e., Phase II Environmental
Site Assessment) to determine the levels of contamination from lead, pesticides,
and TPHg. If the residual contaminants are not detected and/or are found to be
below the environmental screening levels for public health and the environment
in accordance with Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
(SCCDEH), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements, no further
mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation shall be submitted to
the Building Official.
MM HAZ-2.2: If residual contaminants are found and are above regulatory environmental
screening levels for public health and the environment, the project proponent
shall enter the Site Cleanup Program with the SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may
require the project proponent to implement appropriate management procedures,
such as removal of the contaminated soil and implementation of a Site
Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan (RAP), or equivalent
document. Copies of all environmental investigations and evidence of SCCDEH
oversight shall be submitted to the Building Official.
Implementation of MM HAZ-2.1 and MM HAZ-2.2 would ensure that any soil contaminated with
lead, pesticides, or TPHg in excess of the appropriate environmental screening levels would be
identified and remediated. This would ensure that construction workers and nearby sensitive
receptors are not exposed to substantial health hazards due to the release of hazardous materials into
the environment. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
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Demolition
Building demolition could result in the release of hazardous materials to the environment, if
appropriate control measures are not implemented. Hazardous materials include ACMs, which could
be present in the buildings on-site. Additionally, due to the age of the concrete block structure, lead-
based paint may also be present in building materials.
Impact HAZ-3: Without mitigation, release of hazardous materials, specifically asbestos-
containing materials and lead-based paint could pose a risk to construction
workers and nearby sensitive receptors during building demolition.
Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure that health
hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to asbestos-containing
materials and lead-based paints are less than significant.
MM HAZ-3.1: To reduce the potential for construction worker and nearby sensitive receptor
exposure to hazardous materials (ACMs and lead-based paint), the following
measures are included in the project.
• In conformance with local, state, and federal laws, an asbestos building
survey and a lead-based paint survey shall be completed by a qualified
professional to determine the presence of asbestos-containing materials
and/or lead-based paint on the structures proposed for demolition prior to
issuance of a demolition permit for any site structure.
• A registered asbestos abatement contractor shall be retained to remove
and dispose of all potentially friable asbestos-containing materials, in
accordance with the NESHAP guidelines, prior to building demolition
that may disturb the materials. All construction activities shall be
undertaken in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards, contained in Title 8
of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 1529, to protect
workers from exposure to asbestos. Materials containing more than one
percent asbestos are also subject to BAAQMD regulations.
• During demolition activities, all building materials containing lead-based
paint shall be removed in accordance with Cal/OSHA Lead in
Construction Standard, Title 8, CCR 1532.1, including employee training,
employee air monitoring and dust control. Any debris or soil containing
lead-based paint or coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet
acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
Implementation of MM HAZ-2.1 would remove all ACMs and lead-based paints from the buildings
prior to demolition. This would reduce the exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive
receptors to these hazardous materials, thus ensuring that hazards associated with the release of
ACMs and lead-based paint are less than significant. (Less than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporated)
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Impact HAZ-3: The project would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of
an existing or proposed school. (Less than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporated)
The closest school to the project site is the Campbell School of Innovation, located approximately 0.9
mile southwest of the site. However, classes are regularly held at the Campbell Union High School
District facilities located at 480 E Hamilton Avenue, approximately 830 feet northeast of the project
site. As discussed under Impact HAZ-2, implementation of mitigation measures HAZ-2.1, HAZ-2.2,
and HAZ-3.1 would ensure that the project would not result in significant releases of hazardous
materials. Accordingly, the project would not result in hazards or hazardous materials impacts within
¼-mile of an existing or proposed school. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated)
Impact HAZ-4: The project would not be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment. (No Impact)
The project site is not on a list of hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5. Thus, there would be no impact to the public or environment. (No Impact)
Impact HAZ-5: The project would not be located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport. The project would not result in a safety hazard or excessive
noise for people residing or working in the project area. The project would not
result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in
the project area. (No Impact)
No portion of the City of Campbell is within an airport land use area. There are no public or public
use airports within two miles of the project site. The project site is beyond the outer boundary of San
José International Airport safety zones and noise contours. Therefore, there would be no impact to
future occupants of the project site as a result of airport operations. (No Impact)
Impact HAZ-6: The project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. (No
Impact)
The proposed project would result in a significant impact if it would involve physical improvements
that would impede emergency response to the project site or the immediate vicinity, or if it would
otherwise interfere with emergency evacuation plans.
During construction and operation of the project, roadways would not be permanently blocked such
that emergency vehicles would be unable to access the project site or surrounding parcels. The width
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of the proposed driveways and drive aisles exceed the standard established by General Plan Policy
HS-1.1f, and pursuant to Policy HS-3.1a, the project would be required to be built in accordance with
the most recent Building and Fire codes. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Santa Clara
County Fire Department (SCCFD) would review the site plans to ensure adequate emergency vehicle
access and response times are maintained and for consistency with regulations regarding the
provision of fire sprinklers, fire department access, fire hydrants, and water supply for fire protection.
As discussed under Section 4.7.1.2 Existing Conditions, the City of Campbell has prepared an EOP
that identifies how the City would respond to emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes affecting the
City. The project, which would renovate the existing Library and construct a new Police Operations
Building, does not include any physical elements that would impair or interfere with implementation
of the City’s EOP, and this new Police Operations Building is anticipated to improve the Campbell
Police Department’s capabilities as relates to response times and performance objectives (refer to
Impact PS-2).
For these reasons, the project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. (No Impact)
Impact HAZ-7: The project would not expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland
fires. (No Impact)
The project site is not located within a very high fire hazard severity zone or in an wildland urban
interface area. Additionally, the project would be constructed in accordance with the most recent
state and local fire and building codes. Therefore, the project would not expose people or structures
to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. (No Impact)
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HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
4.10.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Federal and State
The federal Clean Water Act and California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act are the
primary laws related to water quality in California. Regulations set forth by the EPA and the SWRCB
have been developed to fulfill the requirements of this legislation. EPA regulations include the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which controls sources
that discharge pollutants into the waters of the United States (e.g., streams, lakes, bays, etc.). These
regulations are implemented at the regional level by the Regional Water Quality Control Boards
(RWQCBs). The project site is within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay RWQCB.
National Flood Insurance Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) to reduce impacts of flooding on private and public properties. The program
provides subsidized flood insurance to communities that comply with FEMA regulations protecting
development in floodplains. As part of the program, FEMA publishes Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs) that identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). An SFHA is an area that would be
inundated by the one-percent annual chance flood, which is also referred to as the base flood or 100-
year flood.
Statewide Construction General Permit
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has implemented an NPDES General
Construction Permit for the State of California (Construction General Permit). For projects disturbing
one acre or more of soil, a Notice of Intent (NOI) must be filed with the RWQCB by the project
sponsor, and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be prepared by a qualified
professional prior to commencement of construction and filed with the RWQCB by the project
sponsor. The Construction General Permit includes requirements for training, inspections, record
keeping, and, for projects of certain risk levels, monitoring. The general purpose of the requirements
is to minimize the discharge of pollutants and to protect beneficial uses and receiving waters from the
adverse effects of construction-related storm water discharges.
Regional
San Francisco Bay Basin Plan
The San Francisco Bay RWQCB regulates water quality in accordance with the Water Quality
Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin (Basin Plan). The Basin Plan lists the beneficial uses
that the San Francisco Bay RWQCB has identified for local aquifers, streams, marshes, rivers, and
the San Francisco Bay, as well as the water quality objectives and criteria that must be met to protect
these uses. The San Francisco Bay RWQCB implements the Basin Plan by issuing and enforcing
waste discharge requirements, including permits for nonpoint sources such as the urban runoff
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discharged by a City’s stormwater drainage system. The Basin Plan also describes watershed
management programs and water quality attainment strategies.
Municipal Regional Permit Provision C.3
The San Francisco Bay RWQCB re-issued the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit
(MRP) in 2015 to regulate stormwater discharges from municipalities and local agencies (co-
permittees) in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, and the cities of
Fairfield, Suisun City, and Vallejo.59 Under Provision C.3 of the MRP, new and redevelopment
projects that create or replace 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface area are required to
implement site design, source control, and Low Impact Development (LID)-based stormwater
treatment controls to treat post-construction stormwater runoff. LID-based treatment controls are
intended to maintain or restore the site’s natural hydrologic functions, maximizing opportunities for
infiltration and evapotranspiration, and using stormwater as a resource (e.g. rainwater harvesting for
non-potable uses). The MRP also requires that stormwater treatment measures are properly installed,
operated, and maintained.
In addition to water quality controls, the MRP requires new development and redevelopment projects
that create or replace one acre or more of impervious surface to manage development-related
increases in peak runoff flow, volume, and duration, where such hydromodification is likely to cause
increased erosion, silt pollutant generation, or other impacts to local rivers, streams, and creeks.
Projects may be deemed exempt from these requirements if they do not meet the minimized size
threshold, drain into tidally influenced areas or directly into the Bay, or drain into hardened channels,
or if they are infill projects in subwatersheds or catchment areas that are greater than or equal to 65
percent impervious.
Municipal Regional Permit Provision C.12.f
Provision C.12.f of the MRP requires co-permittee agencies to implement a control program for
PCBs that reduces PCB loads by a specified amount during the term of the permit, thereby making
substantial progress toward achieving the urban runoff PCBs wasteload allocation in the Basin Plan
by March 2030.60 Programs must include focused implementation of PCB control measures, such as
source control, treatment control, and pollution prevention strategies. Municipalities throughout the
Bay Area are updating their demolition permit processes to incorporate the management of PCBs in
demolition building materials to ensure PCBs are not discharged to storm drains during demolition.
Buildings constructed between 1955 and 1978 that are proposed for demolition must be screened for
the presence of PCBs prior to the issuance of a demolition permit.
Water Resources Protection Ordinance and District Well Ordinance
Valley Water operates as the flood control agency for Santa Clara County. Their stewardship also
includes creek restoration, pollution prevention efforts, and groundwater recharge. Permits for well
construction and destruction work, most exploratory boring for groundwater exploration, and projects
59 MRP Number CAS612008
60 San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Municipal Regional Stormwater
Permit, Provision C.12. November 19, 2015.
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within Valley Water property or easements are required under Valley Water’s Water Resources
Protection Ordinance and District Well Ordinance.
2016 Groundwater Management Plan
This 2016 Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) describes the Valley Water’s comprehensive
groundwater management framework, including existing and potential actions to achieve basin
sustainability goals and ensure continued sustainable groundwater management. The GWMP covers
the Santa Clara and Llagas subbasins, which are located entirely in Santa Clara County. Valley Water
manages a diverse water supply portfolio, with sources including groundwater, local surface water,
imported water, and recycled water. About half of the county’s water supply comes from local
sources and the other half comes from imported sources. Imported water includes the District’s State
Water Project and Central Valley contract supplies and supplies delivered by the San Francisco
Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to cities in northern Santa Clara County. Local sources include
natural groundwater recharge and surface water supplies. A small portion of the county’s water
supply is recycled water.
Local groundwater resources make up the foundation of the county’s water supply, but they need to
be augmented by the District’s comprehensive water supply management activities to reliably meet
the county’s needs. These include the managed recharge of imported and local surface water and in‐
lieu recharge through the provision of treated surface water, acquisition of supplemental water
supplies, and water conservation and recycling.61
Dam Safety
Since August 14, 1929, the State of California has regulated dams to prevent failure, safeguard life,
and protect property. The California Water Code entrusts dam safety regulatory power to California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). The DSOD provide oversight
to the design, construction, and maintenance of over 1,200 jurisdictional sized dams in California.62
As part of its comprehensive dam safety program, Valley Water routinely monitors and studies the
condition of each of its 10 dams. Valley Water also has its own Emergency Operations Center and a
response team that inspects dams after significant earthquakes. These regulatory inspection programs
reduce the potential for dam failure.
Construction Dewatering Waste Discharge Requirements
Each of the RWQCBs regulate construction dewatering discharges to storm drains or surface waters
within its Region under the NPDES program and Waste Discharge Requirements.
61 Valley Water. 2016 Groundwater Management Plan, Santa Clara and Llagas Subbasins. November 2016. 62 California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams. https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-
Programs/Division-of-Safety-of-
Dams#:~:text=Since%20August%2014%2C%201929%2C%20the,Safety%20of%20Dams%20(DSOD). Accessed
June 9, 2020.
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Local
Campbell General Plan
Various policies and strategies in the Campbell General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating hydrology and water quality impacts resulting from planned development
within the City, including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies/Strategies Description
Policy CNR-5.1 Water Quality Enhancement: Enhance the quality of surface water and
groundwater resources and prevent their contamination.
Strategy CNR-
5.1a
Regional Water Quality Control Board: Comply with the Regional Water Quality
Control Board’s regulations and standards to maintain and improve water quality.
Policy CNR-6.1 Water Conservation: Encourage residents and businesses to conserve water.
Strategy CNR-
6.1b
Water Conservation Programs: Encourage water conservation programs for
commercial, industrial and institutional uses offered through the San Jose Water
Company and/or the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Strategy CNR-
6.1c
Water Use Reduction: Encourage efforts to reduce landscape water usage through
landscape irrigation audits, water-efficient landscape awards program and
landscape conservation programs offered through San Jose Water Company and/or
the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Strategy CNR-
6.1e
Water Efficient Landscaping Guidelines: Require new development and remodels
to follow the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Guidelines.
Strategy CNR-
6.1f
City Water Conservation Program: Adopt and implement a comprehensive water
conservation program to encourage efficient water use by City employees and
other users of City facilities.
City of Campbell Municipal Code Section 14.02
Chapter 14.02 of the Campbell City Municipal Code relates to stormwater pollution control. The
purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements designed to control the discharge of
pollutants into the city municipal storm drain system and to assure that discharges from the City
municipal storm drain system comply with applicable provisions of the CWA and the current
NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 including amendments and California RWQCB approvals.
Existing Conditions
The project site is located within the 170-square-mile Guadalupe Watershed, which drains the
Guadalupe River and its tributaries (Guadalupe, Los Gatos, Ross, Alamitos, and Canoas Creeks)
through downtown San José. Lexington Reservoir is located along the western border of this
watershed. Los Gatos Creek, which flows out of Lexington Reservoir, is located approximately ¼-
mile southeast of the site.
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Groundwater
There are two groundwater subbasins underlying Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara subbasin and
the Llagas subbasin. The City of Campbell is located within the Santa Clara subbasin. As stated in
the GWMP, the groundwater subbasins provide multiple benefits to residents and businesses in Santa
Clara County. Although most of the groundwater pumped is a result of Valley water- managed
recharge programs, the subbasins provide some groundwater supply resulting from the percolation of
rainfall in the recharge areas and natural seepage through local creeks and streams. In addition, the
groundwater subbasins serve as an extensive conveyance network, allowing water to move from the
recharge areas to individual groundwater wells. The groundwater subbasins also provide some
natural filtration of surface water as it percolates through the soil and rock. The groundwater
subbasins provide water storage, allowing water to be carried over from the wet season to the dry
season and even from wet years to dry years. The subbasins are considered to be in long‐term
balance, due in part to the comprehensive groundwater management programs implemented by
Valley Water, and groundwater quality is considered very good, with most public water supply wells
not requiring any treatment beyond disinfection. There are no Valley Water designated recharge
facilities located on or near the project site.
Storm Drainage
There are on-site storm drain inlets and lateral lines that collect and convey stormwater runoff from
the project site northeasterly to a 24-inch City storm drain line in Grant Avenue. The Grant Avenue
line is part of a network of storm drain lines, including in Harrison Avenue east of the site and
Campbell Avenue south of the site, that ultimately discharge to Los Gatos Creek. Los Gatos Creek is
a major tributary of the Guadalupe River, which flows to San Francisco Bay.
Flooding
According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map of the area (Map No. 06085C0237H, dated May
18, 2009), the project site is located in a designated Area of Minimal Flood Hazards (Zone X). Zone
X is not a Special Flood Hazard Area subject to inundation by the 100-year flood, and is defined as
an area determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain.
Dam Failure
Based on the Valley Water 2016 Lenihan (Lexington) Dam Flood Inundation Maps, the project site
is within the Dam Failure Inundation area of the Lexington Dam, located approximately 6.5 miles to
the southwest. The maximum depth of flooding in the event of a dam failure would be approximately
31.3 to 34.6 feet.
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4.10.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality? 6364
2) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the
basin?
3) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area65, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river or
through the addition of impervious surfaces, in
a manner which would:
- result in substantial erosion or siltation on-
or off-site;
- substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would
result in flooding on- or off-site;
- create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff66; or
- impede or redirect flood flows?
63 The evaluation of a project’s compliance with water quality standards should consider the project’s potential effect on water
bodies on the Section 303(d) list (http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/tmdl/integrated2010.shtml), as well as the
potential for conflict with applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or degradation of beneficial uses. 64 The evaluation of a project’s potential to degrade water quality should consider whether a project has the potential to result in a
significant impact to surface water quality, marine, fresh, or wetland waters, or to groundwater quality. As with every category of
environmental impact, effects must be considered both during and after construction. The evaluation of water quality impacts
should include a description of how the project will comply with the requirements of SCVURPPP’s Municipal Regional Stormwater
NPDES Permit and the State’s Construction General Permit. The description should also include a statement that the project should
avoid creation of mosquito larval sources that would subsequently require chemical treatment to protect human and animal health. 65 The evaluation of a project’s effect on drainage patterns should refer to the SCVURPPP Hydromodification Management Plan
(2005), where applicable, to assess the significance of altering existing drainage patterns and to develop any mitigation measures.
The evaluation of hydromodification effects should also consider any potential for streambed or bank erosion downstream from
the project.
66 The evaluation of a project’s potential to create or contribute runoff should consider whether the project meets or exceeds the
size thresholds for regulation under Provision C.3 (i.e., projects that create and/or replace 10,000 square feet of impervious surface,
or 5,000 square feet for certain land uses2). The response to this question will indicate how Provision C.3 requirements will be met.
Applicants must address Provision C.3 requirements in environmental documents for projects that meet or exceed the impervious
surface thresholds.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
4) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation?
5) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a
water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
Impact HYD-1: The project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality. (Less than Significant Impact)
Construction
Implementation of the proposed project could result in the disturbance of approximately 1.6 acres.
Since the project would disturb more than one acre of soil, it would be required to comply with the
statewide Construction General Permit. The permit requires preparation and implementation of a
SWPPP that includes sediment control measures and other stormwater pollution
prevention practices specific to the project. The following measures, based on RWQCB Best
Management Practices, will be included in the project to prevent stormwater pollution and minimize
potential sedimentation during project construction:
• Install burlap bags filled with drain rock shall be installed around storm drains to route
sediment and other debris away from the drains.
• Suspend earthmoving or other dust-producing activities shall be suspended during periods of
high winds.
• Water all exposed or disturbed soil surfaces at least twice daily to control dust, as necessary.
• Water or cover stockpiles of soil or other materials that can be blown by the wind.
• Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials and maintain at least two feet of
freeboard on all trucks.
• Sweep all paved access roads, parking areas, staging areas and residential streets adjacent to
the construction sites daily (with water sweepers).
• Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
• Fill with rock all unpaved entrances to the site to remove mud from truck tires prior to
entering City streets. Install a tire wash system if requested by the City.
• Implement erosion and dust control during site preparation and keep adjacent streets free of
dirt and mud during construction.
In addition, the proposed project shall adhere to the requirements of the Construction
General Permit due to its disturbance of over one acre of soil, as outlined in the following conditions:
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• Prior to construction grading for the proposed land uses, the project proponent will file an
NOI to comply with the General Permit and prepare a SWPPP which addresses measures that
would be included in the project to minimize and control construction and post-construction
runoff. Measures will include, but are not limited to, the aforementioned RWQCB Best
Management Practices.
• The certified SWPPP will be posted at the construction sites and will be updated to reflect
current site conditions.
• When construction is complete, a Notice of Termination (NOT) for the General Permit for
Construction will be filed with the SWRCB. The NOT will document that all elements of the
SWPPP have been executed, construction materials and waste have been properly disposed
of, and a post-construction stormwater management plan in place as described in the SWPPP
for the site.
Construction of the proposed project, with implementation of the above RWQCB Best Management
Practices and Construction General Permit conditions, would not result in significant construction-
related water quality impacts. (Less than Significant Impact)
Post-Construction
The proposed project would create and/or replace more than 10,000 square feet of impervious
surfaces, and is therefore subject to Provision C.3 of the MRP. Under Provision C.3, the project
would be required to treat runoff from 100 percent of its impervious surface area.
The project will conform to the source control requirements of Provision C.3 by implementing site
management measures for proper material storage, covering of any outdoor trash and recycling areas,
and stenciling on-site storm drain inlets. Operational controls such as annual cleaning of on-site
storm drains, landscape installations designed to minimize the use of irrigation, pesticides and
fertilizers, and regular maintenance of refuse areas to keep them free of trash will also be included in
the project.
The project will also conform with the on-site treatment control requirements of Provision C.3 by
installing LID-based controls where appropriate to treat runoff from impervious surfaces such as
rooftops, paved parking lots and walkways to the greatest extent feasible.
With the implementation of the post-construction stormwater management measures required by
Provision C.3 described above, the proposed project would result in a less than significant post-
construction water quality impact. (Less than Significant Impact)
Hydromodification Management
The project site is located in an area that is mapped as Catchments and Subwatersheds ≥ 65%
Imperviousness on the HMP Applicability Map for the City of Campbell.67 The project is therefore
exempt from the hydromodification management requirements of Provision C.3 of the MRP, as it is
67 Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. Local Hydromodification Management Applicability Maps. https://scvurppp.org/hmp-maps/ Accessed March 12, 2021.
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located in a subwatershed or catchment area that is greater than or equal to 65 percent impervious.
(Less than Significant Impact)
Impact HYD-2: The project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the basin. (Less than Significant
Impact)
The proposed project is located within the Santa Clara Subbasin, one of two groundwater basins
located within the Santa Clara Valley. Planned buildout within the scope of the General Plan does not
include areas within any of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s 18 major groundwater recharge
systems. The Santa Clara Subbasin has not been identified as a groundwater basin in a state of
overdraft.
Groundwater has been estimated to occur at a depth of approximately of 75- 125 feet bgs, although
the depth can vary. Dewatering would be required if groundwater were encountered during
the excavation for the proposed new building. Any dewatering of groundwater required by the
project would be conducted in accordance with local and regional policies and regulations for safe
transport and disposal of groundwater, as well as all applicable safety measures set forth in the Site
Management Plan implemented by mitigation measure MM HAZ-2.2 (refer to Section 3.9 Hazards
and Hazardous Materials). Construction activities proposed by the project would not substantially
decrease groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. The proposed new building
would increase water demand on-site but would rely on existing water delivery systems to meet its
demand. The project would not establish or require additional groundwater pumping, actions which
could impede efforts to sustainably manage the Santa Clara Subbasin. (Less than Significant
Impact)
Impact HYD-3: The project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river
or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site; create or contribute runoff water which would exceed
the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or impede or redirect flood
flows. (Less than Significant Impact)
The proposed project will likely result in a slight decrease in overall impervious surface area on the
site, as it is currently mostly covered with impervious surfaces (paved parking lots). This decrease in
impervious surface area will result in a net reduction in post-construction stormwater runoff. As a
result, the potential impact to the flow capacity of the existing storm drain systems in Grant Avenue
and Harrison Street adjacent to the site is anticipated to be minimal. On-site storm drain collection
systems will be designed in accordance with City of Campbell standards. Adherence to the standard
permit conditions described above for management of stormwater runoff during construction would
function to reduce erosion and siltation on-site. Therefore, the proposed project would not alter the
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drainage system in the area in a manner which would result in flooding, erosion/siltation, excess
polluted runoff, or an exceedance of storm drain capacity.
In conformance with the NPDES Construction General Permit, the project would develop a SWPPP
and install construction BMPs to reduce pollutant loads in stormwater runoff during construction. In
addition, the project’s on-site storm drain system would include LID-based treatment controls that
will reduce pollutants in post-construction stormwater runoff in compliance with MRP and City
standards. As a result, the project would not provide substantial sources of polluted runoff. (Less
Than Significant Impact)
Impact HYD-4: The project would not risk release of pollutants due to project inundation in
flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones. (No Impact)
The project is located in a Flood Zone X according to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. A Flood
Zone X indicates an area determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain. The project
site is located outside of the 100-year floodplain of Los Gatos Creek, the closest waterway to the site.
Based on the Valley Water dam failure inundation hazard maps, the project site is within the
Lexington Dam failure flood inundation hazard zone. However, the risk of release of substantial
amounts of pollutants in the event of a dam failure-induced flood would be minimal as the proposed
new development does not include any hazardous materials storage or use areas. As described above,
a SWPPP containing on-site source control and spill containment BMPs would be implemented
during the construction phases of the project.
The project site is located inland of the San Francisco Bay and would not be subject to inundation
following a tsunami or seiche. Therefore, the project would not risk release of pollutants due to
inundation from flooding, tsunamis, or seiches. (No Impact)
Impact HYD-5: The project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. (Less than
Significant Impact)
The previously-discussed GWMP Valley Water prepared for the Santa Clara and Llagas subbasins in
2016, provides a comprehensive groundwater management framework including objectives and
strategies, programs and activities to support those objectives, and outcome measures to gauge
performance. The GWMP is the guiding document for how Valley Water will ensure groundwater
basins within its jurisdiction are managed sustainably. The Santa Clara subbasin in which the project
site is located has not been identified as a groundwater basin in a state of overdraft.
The project site is not located within, or adjacent to, a Valley Water groundwater recharge pond or
facility. Implementation of the proposed project would not interfere with any actions set forth by
the SCVWD in its GWMP in regard to groundwater recharge, transport of groundwater, and/or
groundwater quality. Therefore, the proposed project would not preclude the implementation of the
GWMP. (Less than Significant Impact)
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LAND USE AND PLANNING
4.11.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Regional
Plan Bay Area 2040
Plan Bay Area 2040 is a long-range transportation, land-use, and housing plan intended support a
growing economy, provide more housing and transportation choices, and reduce transportation-
related pollution and GHG emissions in the Bay Area. Plan Bay Area 2040 promotes compact,
mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhoods near transit, particularly within identified
Priority Development Areas (PDAs).68
ABAG allocates regional housing needs to each city and county within the nine-county San
Francisco Bay Area, based on statewide goals. ABAG also develops forecasts for population,
households, and economic activity in the Bay Area. ABAG, MTC, and local jurisdiction planning
staff created the Regional Forecast of Jobs, Population, and Housing, which is an integrated land use
and transportation plan through the year 2040 (upon which Plan Bay Area 2040 is based).
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the City of Campbell General Plan have been adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating land use impacts resulting from planned development within the City,
including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies/Strategies Description
LUT-5.1 Neighborhood Integrity: Recognize that the City is composed of residential, industrial and commercial neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and allow change consistent with reinforcing positive neighborhood values, while protecting the integrity of the city’s neighborhoods.
LUT-5.3b Minimal Setbacks: Design commercial and office buildings city-wide to have minimal setbacks from the sidewalk except to allow for pedestrian oriented features such as plazas, recessed entryways, and wider sidewalks for outdoor cafes. Discourage parking areas between the public right-of-way and the front façade of the
building.
LUT-7.2n Consistency with Plans: Ensure that new development and substantial remodeling projects are consistent with Specific Plans, Area Plans, City Standard Details and
adopted Streetscape Standards to create cohesive design.
LUT-9.1c Land Use Objectives and Redevelopment Plans: Permit only those uses that are compatible with land use objectives and redevelopment plans.
68 Association of Bay Area Governments and Metropolitan Transportation Commission. “Project Mapper.” http://projectmapper.planbayarea.org/. Accessed February 17, 2021.
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Policies/Strategies Description
Policy LUT-9.3: Design and Planning Compatibility: Promote high quality, creative design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development, public spaces and natural
resources.
Strategy LUT-9.3d Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting the building to the street, including human scale details and masing that
addressing the pedestrian.
Strategy LUT-9.3e Building Materials: Encourage the use of long-lasting, high quality building materials on all buildings to ensure the long-term quality of the built environment.
Strategy LUT-9.3f Development Orientation: Orient new development toward public and private amenities or open space, in particular:
• Orient front entrances, living/office area and windows toward the amenity or open space.
• Orient high activity areas such as outdoor dining areas and plazas, and major pedestrian routes toward the amenity por open space.
City of Campbell Municipal Code
In addition to the General Plan, the City of Campbell Municipal Code is the primary tool that
regulates physical development in Campbell. The Municipal Code contains all ordinances for the
City, and identifies land use categories, site development regulations, and other general provisions
that ensure consistency between the General Plan and proposed development projects. The Municipal
Code is organized by Title, Article, and Chapter. As noted earlier in this document, however, the land
use permit requirements of the Zoning Code do not apply to City facilities, and would therefore not
be applicable to the proposed project.
Existing Conditions
The project site is the Civic Center Complex, a six-acre block bounded by Civic Center Drive, North
First Street, Grant Street, and Harrison Avenue in the City of Campbell’s Historic Downtown
District. The changes proposed by the project include the construction of a new, approximately
24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building in the northwest corner area of the site that is
currently occupied by a surface parking lot, renovations to the existing Campbell Library building
and parking lot, and repaving of the existing parking lot at the northeast corner of the site.
Surrounding land uses include residential parcels to the north and west, commercial uses to the south,
and institutional uses to the east.
The site, which is fully developed with surface parking lots, has an Institutional General Plan land
use designation and is zoned P-D (Planned Development). Sites with an Institutional land use
designation are intended to provide civic, social service, educational, cultural or charitable uses. Sites
zoned P-D (Planned Development) can allow any use or development that is consistent with City’s
General Plan, and are typically intended for development projects that would require development
and performance standards necessary to implement the project that would not otherwise be available
through the conventional zoning process. Such standards can be customized to also make a project
more compatible with its surroundings.
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4.11.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Physically divide an established community?
2) Cause a significant environmental impact due
to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding
or mitigating an environmental effect?
Impact LU-1: The project would not physically divide an established community. (No
Impact)
The project proposes to construct a new Police Operations building, make modifications to the
existing Library building, and repave an existing parking lot within the existing Civic Center
complex. It does not propose the construction of any type of dividing infrastructure such as
highways, freeways, or major arterials that could inhibit the access of residents to the site or
surrounding areas. The project would not physically divide an established community within the City
because it would not interfere with or modify the movement of residents throughout nearby
neighborhoods. (No Impact)
Impact LU-2: The project would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. (No Impact)
Land Use Compatibility
Potential incompatibility may arise from placing a particular development or land use at an
inappropriate location, or from some aspect of the project’s design or scope. Depending on the nature
of the impacts and its severity, land use compatibility conflicts can range from minor irritation and
nuisance to potentially significant effects on human health and safety. The proposed project would
replace portions of existing surface parking lots with a Police Operations Building and new parking
lot, and in addition, renovate the existing Library building and make minor alterations to its existing
parking lot and pedestrian paths. No new land uses are proposed with the project at this location, and
the scale and intensity of the proposed development and improvements are consistent with the
existing development within the Civic Center complex.
Consistency with Plans
Land use and planning policies and regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating
adverse environmental effects are contained in the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code. The
project site has an Institutional General Plan land use designation, which permits civic uses such as
the proposed police station. As the project is zoned Planned Development (PD) and is consistent with
the site’s General Plan land use designation of Institutional, the proposed use is allowed by the City’s
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Municipal Code. No changes to the sites General Plan land use or zoning designations are proposed
with the project.
In addition to the project’s consistency with its existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning Code
designations, the project would conform to the following General Plan Polices and Strategies.
Policy LUT-5.3b: The project is consistent with this Policy in that the proposed Police
Operations Building would replace an existing parking lot that currently extends to within a
few feet of the existing sidewalk along the North First Street and Grant Street frontages of the
site. The project’s site design also allows for vertical separation between the public sidewalk
along North First Street and the pedestrian oriented features of the project (lower plaza,
building entrances and walkways). The proposed new secure parking lot is located on the
opposite side of the new building from the North First Street sidewalk, and the reconfigured
public parking lot has a wider landscaped setback from the sidewalk than many existing
parking areas on properties surrounding the Civic Center site.
Strategy LUT-9.3d: The project is consistent with this Strategy’s intent to ensure that
buildings are designed to revitalize streets and public spaces. The proposed Police Operations
Building is oriented to provide pedestrian access via stairs and ADA-compliant ramps from
the public parking lot down to an open lower level courtyard area that connects the new
building to the existing Police Department building. A meandering sidewalk is proposed
along the project frontage on North First Street, with a landscaped setback area between the
back of the sidewalk and the building to facilitate pedestrian-friendly access to the new
development.
Strategy LUT-9.3f: The front entrance to the proposed Police Operations Building is located
on the lower plaza, providing direct pedestrian access to the building from a public amenity.
This would be consistent with Strategy LUT-9.3.f, which promotes the orientation of
buildings toward project amenities or public open space areas. City Hall employees would
also have access to the existing City Hall building from the lower plaza.
Land use and planning policies and regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating
adverse environmental effects are contained in the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code. The
project is consistent with its existing General Plan land use and zoning designations. Consistency
with other regional and local plans adopted to reduce specific environmental impacts, such as the
BAAQMD 2017 CAP, is discussed in the applicable sections of this Initial Study (e.g., Section 4.3
Air Quality and Section 4.8 Greenhouse Gases). Furthermore, the project site is not subject to any
adopted habitat conservation plans or natural community conservation plans. Implementation of the
proposed project would be consistent with established local and regional plans and policies, and the
project would not conflict with any plans adopted to reduce or prevent environmental impacts. (No
Impact)
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MINERAL RESOURCES
4.12.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) was enacted by the California legislature in
1975 to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources, and to prevent or minimize the
negative impacts of surface mining to public health, property, and the environment. As mandated
under SMARA, the State Geologist has designated mineral land classifications in order to help
identify and protect mineral resources in areas within the state subject to urban expansion or other
irreversible land uses which would preclude mineral extraction. SMARA also allowed the State
Mining and Geology Board (SMGB), after receiving classification information from the State
Geologist, to designate lands containing mineral deposits of regional or statewide significance.
Existing Conditions
According to the Campbell General Plan EIR and USGS records, there are no known mineral
resources within the City of Campbell.
4.12.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
2) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan?
Impact MIN-1: The project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and residents of the state. (No
Impact)
There are no identified mineral resources located within or adjacent to the project site. The proposed
project would not result in the loss of availability of any known mineral resources. (No Impact)
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Impact MIN-2: The project would not result in the loss of availability of a locally important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan. (No Impact)
There are no identified mineral resource recovery sites located within or adjacent to the project site.
The proposed project would not result in the loss of a mineral resource recovery site. (No Impact)
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NOISE
The following discussion is based, in part, on a Noise and Vibration Assessment prepared for the
project by Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. The report, dated June 14, 2021, is attached to this Initial Study
as Appendix E.
4.13.1 Environmental Setting
Background Information
Noise
Factors that influence sound as it is perceived by the human ear, include the actual level of sound,
period of exposure, frequencies involved, and fluctuation in the noise level during exposure. Noise is
measured on a decibel scale, which serves as an index of loudness. The zero on the decibel scale is
based on the lowest sound level that the healthy, unimpaired human ear can detect. Each 10 decibel
increase in sound level is perceived as approximately a doubling of loudness. Because the human ear
cannot hear all pitches or frequencies, sound levels are frequently adjusted or weighted to correspond
to human hearing. This adjusted unit is known as the A-weighted decibel, or dBA.
Since excessive noise levels can adversely affect human activities and human health, federal, state,
and local governmental agencies have set forth criteria or planning goals to minimize or avoid these
effects. Noise guidelines are generally expressed using one of several noise averaging methods,
including Leq, DNL, or CNEL.69 These descriptors are used to measure a location’s overall noise
exposure, given that there are times when noise levels are higher (e.g., when a jet is taking off from
an airport or when a leaf blower is operating) and times when noise levels are lower (e.g., during lulls
in traffic flows on freeways or in the middle of the night). Lmax is the maximum A-weighted noise
level during a measurement period.
Vibration
Ground vibration consists of rapidly fluctuating motions or waves with an average motion of zero.
Vibration amplitude can be quantified using Peak Particle Velocity (PPV), which is defined as the
maximum instantaneous positive or negative peak of the vibration wave. PPV has been routinely
used to measure and assess ground-borne construction vibration. Studies have shown that the
threshold of perception for average persons is in the range of 0.008 to 0.012 inches/second (in/sec)
PPV.
69 Leq is a measurement of average energy level intensity of noise over a given period of time. Day-Night Level (DNL) is a 24-hour average of noise levels, with a 10 dB penalty applied to noise occurring between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) includes an additional five dB applied to noise occurring between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Where traffic noise predominates, the CNEL and DNL are typically within two dBA of the peak-hour Leq.
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Regulatory Framework
Federal
Federal Transit Administration Vibration Limits
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has developed vibration impact assessment criteria for
evaluating vibration impacts associated with transit projects. The FTA has proposed vibration impact
criteria based on maximum overall levels for a single event. The impact criteria for groundborne
vibration are shown in Table 4.13-1 below. These criteria can be applied to development projects in
jurisdictions that lack vibration impact standards.
Table 4.13-1: Groundborne Vibration Impact Criteria
Land Use Category
Groundborne Vibration Impact Levels
(VdB inch/sec)
Frequent Event Occasional Events Infrequent Events
Category 1: Buildings where vibration would interfere
with interior operations 65 65 65
Category 2: Residences and buildings where people
normally sleep 72 75 80
Category 3: Institutional land uses with primarily
daytime use 75 78 83
Source: Federal Transit Administration. Transit Noise and Vibration Assessment Manual. September 2018.
State
California Green Building Standards Code
For commercial and office uses, CalGreen requires that wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to
the adjacent roadways have a composite STC rating of at least 50 or a composite OITC rating of no
less than 40, with exterior windows of a minimum STC of 40 or OITC of 30 when the property falls
within the 65 dBA Ldn or greater noise contour for a freeway or expressway, railroad, or industrial or
stationary noise source. The state requires interior noise levels to be maintained at 50 dBA Leq(1-hr) or
less during hours of operation at a proposed commercial use.
Regional and Local
Campbell General Plan
The Campbell General Plan provides goals, strategies and policies to guide compatible land uses and
the incorporation of noise attenuation measures for new uses to protect people living and working in
the City from an excessive noise environment. The following goals, strategies and policies are
applicable to the proposed project.
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Goals/Strategies/Policies Description
Goal CNR-10 Protect the community, especially sensitive noise receptors such as schools,
hospitals and senior facilities, from excessive noise.
Policy CNR-10.1 Noise Reduction: Reduce noise levels at the source.
Strategy CNR-10.1a Noise Ordinance: Adopt and strictly enforce a Noise Ordinance that
establishes noise standards for various noise-sensitive land uses and for all
Zoning Districts.
Strategy CNR-10.1b Minimization of Noise Exposure and Generation: Encourage practices and
technologies that minimize noise exposure and noise generation in new
development and redevelopment.
Strategy CNR-10.1c Noise and New Development: Evaluate the potential for noise pollution and
ways to reduce noise impacts when reviewing development proposals.
Noise from Stationary Sources: New residential development shall conform
to a stationary source noise exposure standard of 65 dBA for exterior noise
levels and 45 dBA for interior noise levels. Acoustical studies shall be
required for all new noise-sensitive projects that may be affected by existing
noise from stationary sources. Where existing stationary noise sources exceed
the City’s noise standards, mitigation measures shall be implemented to
reduce noise exposure to or below the allowable levels of the Noise
Ordinance.
Traffic-Related Noise: New residential development shall conform to a
traffic-related noise exposure standard of 60 dBA CNEL for outdoor noise in
noise-sensitive outdoor activity areas and 45 dBA CNEL for indoor noise.
New development, which does not and cannot be made to conform to this
standard shall not be permitted. Acoustical studies, describing how the
Conservation and Natural Resources Element CNR-21 exterior and interior
noise standards will be met, shall be required for all new residential
developments with a noise exposure greater than 60 dBA CNEL. The studies
should also satisfy the requirements set forth in Title 24, part 2, of the
California Administrative Code, Noise Insulation Standards, for multiple-
family attached residential projects, hotels, motels, etc., regulated by Title 24.
Table CNR-2: Traffic-Related Noise Conditions at General Plan Buildout
should be used as the basis to initially identify areas with potential excessive
noise exposure.
Strategy CNR-10.1d Noise Mitigation Measures: Review and require noise mitigation measures
for development projects, including setbacks between uses, earth berms,
sound walls, landscaping and site design that shields noise-sensitive uses with
non-sensitive structures such as parking lots, utility areas and garages, or
orients buildings to shield outdoor spaces from noise sources.
Strategy CNR-10.1e Construction Noise Mitigation: Require mitigation measures during
construction, including limits on operating times of noise producing activities
(including vehicles).
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City of Campbell Municipal Code
Chapter 18.04.052 of City of Campbell’s Municipal Code states that construction activity shall be
limited between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9
a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. There shall be no construction activity on Sundays or public holidays.
Construction activity, under contracts awarded by the city for public improvements, shall be allowed
during the working hours specified by the city engineer, as described in the construction project
contract documents. Such working hours shall be designed to prevent unnecessary hazard or
inconvenience to members of the public.
Chapter 21.16.090 of City of Campbell’s Municipal Code states that uses, activities, and processes
shall not generate ground vibration that is perceptible without instruments by average person at any
point along or beyond the property line of the parcel containing the activities. Vibrations from
temporary construction, demolition and vehicles that enter and leave the subject parcel (e.g.,
construction equipment, trains, trucks, etc.) shall be exempt.
Existing Conditions
The Civic Center campus is located in the Downtown district of Campbell, at the southeast corner of
North First Street and Grant Street. Surrounding land uses include residential parcels to the north and
west, commercial uses to the south, and institutional uses to the east. The nearest sensitive receptors
to the north and west would be located approximately 130 feet from the acoustic centers of the
construction sites (i.e., center of buildings) and 65 feet from the exterior of the proposed Police
Operations Building. The nearest buildings of normal conventional construction are located 65 feet
north of the project site. There are several historic structures within the vicinity of the project site and
library, including:
• The Ainsley House, located at 300 Grant Street, approximately 180 feet east of the proposed
Police Operations Building and approximately 95 feet northwest of the library renovations
• The Ethel Swope Davis House, located at 131 North First Street, approximately 95 feet west
of the proposed Police Operations Building and approximately 500 feet northwest of the
library renovations
• The Gilman House, located at 151 North First Street, approximately 120 feet northwest of the
proposed Police Operations Building and approximately 550 feet northwest of the library
renovations
The predominant sources of ambient noise in the project vicinity include vehicle traffic along State
Route 17 and local roadways (refer to Section 4.17.1.2 Existing Conditions). Based on General Plan
noise contours and prior noise measurements, noise levels in the project vicinity are less than 60 dBA
Ldn.
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4.13.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project result in:
1) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the vicinity of the project in excess of
standards established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
2) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration
or groundborne noise levels?
3) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public
use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
Thresholds of Significance
The CEQA Guidelines state that a project would normally be considered to have a significant impact
if noise levels conflict with adopted environmental standards or plans, or if noise levels generated by
the project will substantially increase existing noise levels at noise-sensitive receivers on a permanent
or temporary basis. CEQA does not define what noise level increase would be substantial. As
discussed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(b), the determination of whether a project may have a
significant effect on the environment calls for judgment on the part of the lead agency and must be
based to the extent possible on scientific and factual data The following criteria were used in the
Illingworth & Rodkin report to evaluate the significance of environmental noise resulting from the
project::
• Temporary or Permanent Noise Increases in Excess of Established Standards: A
significant impact would be identified if project operations or construction would result in a
substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels at sensitive receivers in
excess of the local noise standards contained in the Campbell General Plan or Municipal
Code, as follows:
o Temporary Noise Increase: A significant noise impact would be identified if
construction-related noise would temporarily increase ambient noise levels at
sensitive receptors.
o Operational Noise in Excess of Standards: A significant noise impact would be
identified if the project would expose persons to or generate noise levels that would
exceed applicable noise standards presented in the Campbell General Plan or
Municipal Code.
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o Permanent Noise Increase: A noise increase of 5 dBA Ldn or greater would be
considered significant when projected noise levels would continue to meet those
considered satisfactory for the affected land use (60 dBA Ldn). A permanent increase
of 3 dBA Ldn or greater at noise-sensitive receptors would be considered significant
where existing noise levels range from 60 dB Ldn to 65 dB Ldn. A permanent increase
of 1.5 dBA Ldn or greater at noise-sensitive receptors would be considered significant
where existing noise levels exceed 65 dB Ldn.
o Stationary Equipment: Noise levels from stationary equipment are limited to 55
dBA Leq during the daytime and 45 dBA Leq at night. Maximum noise levels from
stationary equipment are limited to 70 dBA Lmax during the daytime and 65 dBA Lmax
at night.
• Groundborne Vibration from Construction: The City of Campbell Municipal Code has set
forth vibration standards under Section 21.16.090 stating that uses, activities, and processes
shall not generate ground vibration that is perceptible without instruments by the average
person at any point along or beyond the property line of the parcel containing the activities.
Vibrations from temporary construction, demolition, and vehicles that enter and leave the
project site (e.g., construction equipment, trains, trucks, etc.) are exempt. To avoid structural
damage, the California Department of Transportation recommends a vibration limit of 0.5
in/sec PPV for buildings structurally sound and designed to modern engineering standards,
0.3 in/sec PPV for buildings that are found to be structurally sound but where structural
damage is a major concern. A conservative limit of 0.08 in/sec PPV is recommended for
historic buildings or buildings that are documented to be structurally weakened.
• Exposure to Aircraft Noise: A significant noise impact would be identified if the project
would expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive aircraft noise levels.
Impact NOI-1: The project would not result in generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in
excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies. (Less than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporated)
Construction Noise
Project construction is anticipated to occur over a period of 12 months and would include demolition,
site preparation, grading/excavation, trenching/foundations, construction of the building shell,
interior finishing/architectural coatings, and paving. Interior renovations of the Library and existing
Police Department building would produce minimal noise levels off-site.
Noise impacts resulting from construction depend upon the noise generated by various pieces of
construction equipment, the timing and duration of noise-generating activities, and the distance
between construction noise sources and noise-sensitive areas. Construction noise impacts primarily
result when construction activities occur during noise-sensitive times of the day (e.g., early morning,
evening, or nighttime hours), the construction occurs in areas immediately adjoining noise-sensitive
land uses, or when construction lasts over extended periods of time.
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Construction activities generate considerable amounts of noise, especially during earth-moving
activities when heavy equipment is used. During each stage of construction, there would be a
different mix of equipment operating, and noise levels would vary by stage and vary within stages,
based on the amount of equipment in operation and the location at which the equipment is operating.
Most demolition and construction noise falls with the range of 80 to 90 dBA at a distance of 50 feet
from the source.
At maximum, construction noise levels produced by the project would typically range from 77 to 89
dBA Leq at a distance of 50 feet from the source.70 Construction-generated noise levels drop off at a
rate of about 6 dBA per doubling of the distance between the source and receptor. Shielding by
buildings or terrain can provide an additional 5 to 10 dBA noise reduction at distant receptors.
The majority of construction activities would occur at the center of the project site, approximately
130 feet from the nearest sensitive receptors to the north and west. At a distance of 130 feet,
construction noise levels would range from 69 to 81 dBA Leq. Accordingly, construction noise levels
would at times substantially exceed existing ambient noise levels in the area (<60 dBA, refer to
Section 4.13.1.3 Existing Conditions).
In accordance with General Plan Strategy CNR-10.1e, the project will develop a construction noise
control plan and require the contractor to adhere to the following best management practices to
reduce construction noise levels emanating from the site and minimize disruption and annoyance at
existing noise-sensitive receptors in the project vicinity to the extent feasible.
• The construction contractor shall utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and other
stationary noise sources where technology exists.
• At all times during project grading and construction, stationary noise-generating equipment
shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive receptors and placed so that emitted noise
is directed away from residences.
• Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be prohibited.
• Construction staging areas shall be established at locations that will create the greatest
distance between the construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receptors nearest
the project site during all project construction activities, to the extent feasible.
• The required construction-related noise mitigation plan shall also specify that haul truck
deliveries are to occur within the same range of hours specified for construction equipment.
• The construction contractor shall designate a “noise disturbance coordinator” who will be
responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The disturbance
coordinator shall be responsible for determining the cause of the noise complaint (e.g.,
starting too early, poor muffler, etc.) and instituting reasonable measures as warranted to
correct the problem. A telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be
conspicuously posted at the construction site.
70 Maximum noise levels would occur when all pertinent equipment is present at the site. Construction noise levels would be lower with the minimum required equipment is present at the site.
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Implementation of the construction noise control plan measures identified above would reduce
construction noise levels emanating from the site to the maximum extent feasible, minimizing
disruption and annoyance. Reasonable regulation of the hours of construction, as specified in
Chapter 18.04.052 of City of Campbell’s Municipal Code, as well as regulation of the arrival and
operation of heavy equipment and the delivery of construction material, are necessary to protect
the health and safety of persons, promote the general welfare of the community, and maintain the
quality of life. The construction noise control plan shall be implemented during all phases of
construction activity to reduce the noise exposure of neighboring properties. Implementation of the
above controls would reduce construction noise levels emanating from the site, minimizing
disruption and annoyance. These controls, in combination with the limitations on hours set forth in
the Municipal Code, would reduce the impact to a less than significant level.(Less than Significant
Impact)
Operational Noise
Project-Generated Traffic
The project would not result in any significant increases in vehicle trip generation, as the proposed
Police Operations Building is not expected to result in additional personnel being employed, and the
proposed Library building renovation would also not generate additional employees or attract
additional visitors beyond current conditions. In comparison with existing traffic conditions, project-
generated traffic is projected to increase ambient noise levels by only 1 dBA Ldn, well below the
Municipal Code threshold of 5 dBA Ldn. (Less than Significant Impact)
Mechanical Equipment
The project would also install a 750 kW emergency generator on the northern boundary of the project
site, approximately 55 feet from the nearest sensitive receptors to the north across Grant Street. In
addition, the proposed Police Operations Building would include mechanical equipment for heating,
ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) purposes, exhaust fans, emergency generators, and other similar
equipment. No new significant noise-generating mechanical equipment is proposed as part of the
interior renovations to the Campbell Library.
At a distance of 23 feet, the 750 kW emergency generator (which would be located within a sound
attenuated enclosure per the manufacturer’s requirements) would produce a noise level of 75 dBA.
At the nearest sensitive receptors to the north, the emergency generator would produce a noise level
of 68 dBA during testing and operation. The emergency generator would only generate noise levels
in excess of the ambient base noise level during testing, which typically occurs for one hour every
month, and during operation in the event of a power failure. Although the emergency generator
would occasionally produce noise in excess of the ambient noise level, the City’s noise standards are
not applied to emergency equipment such as the emergency generator since they operate only on an
infrequent basis and during emergencies.
The Police Operations Building mechanical equipment is expected to be installed on the rooftop
within a mechanical equipment well and shielded from view of the nearest sensitive receptors to the
north and west. The rooftop mechanical equipment is expected to generate noise levels of 53 dBA at
50 feet. At a distance of 65 to 80 feet, which would represent the property lines of nearby sensitive
receptors to the north and west, respectively, noise levels attributable to unshielded rooftop
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mechanical equipment would range from 49 to 51 dBA. Assuming a minimum of 5 dBA of noise
reduction would be provided by the rooftop parapet, operational noise levels at the nearest residences
would range from 44 to 46 dBA Leq, which would comply with the Municipal Code daytime and
nighttime limits of 55 dBA Leq and 45 dBA Leq, respectively. However, since the exact specifications
of the mechanical equipment are unknown at this time, the final design of the Police Operations
Building may ultimately include mechanical equipment which would generate noise in excess of
Municipal Code standards. Therefore, the following mitigation measure shall be conditioned in order
to ensure that the final design of the Police Operations Building does not include mechanical
equipment that would generate a permanent noise increase in excess of the Municipal Code standards
for mechanical equipment.
Impact NOI-1: Without mitigation, the Police Operations Building’s rooftop mechanical
equipment could result in a permanent noise increase in ambient noise levels in
excess of Municipal Code daytime and nighttime limits of 55 dBA Leq and 45
dBA Leq, respectively.
Mitigation Measure: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that
potential impacts associated with operation of the project’s mechanical equipment are less than
significant.
MM NOI-1.1: Prior to the issuance of building permits, Police Operations Building rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be selected and designed to reduce impacts on nearby
residential uses to meet the Municipal Code daytime and nighttime limits of 55
dBA Leq and 45 dBA Leq, respectively. A qualified acoustical consultant shall
be retained by the project applicant to review mechanical noise as the equipment
systems are selected in order to determine specific noise reduction measures
necessary to reduce noise to comply with the City’s noise limits at the property
line. Noise reduction measures could include, but are not limited to, selection of
equipment that emits low noise levels and/or installation of noise barriers such as
mechanical equipment screens or enclosures.
Implementation of MM NOI-1.1 would ensure that prior to the issuance of building permits, a
qualified acoustical consultant reviews the final design of the Police Operations Building and verifies
that the selected rooftop mechanical equipment would not result in an increase in ambient noise
levels in excess of the Municipal Code standards. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated)
Impact NOI-2: The project would not result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration
or groundborne noise levels. (Less than Significant Impact)
The construction of the project may generate perceptible vibration when heavy equipment or impact
tools (e.g. jackhammers, hoe rams) are used. Construction activities associated with the project
would include demolition, site preparation, foundation work, and new building framing and
finishing. Pile driving (which generates substantial vibration) is not anticipated as a method of
construction.
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As noted in Section 4.13.2.1 Thresholds of Significance, vibrations from temporary construction,
demolition, and vehicles that enter and leave the project site (e.g., construction equipment, trains,
trucks, etc.) are exempt from Municipal Code vibration limits. The project would still be subject to
the recommended California Department of Transportation in/sec PPV vibration limits for modern
and historic buildings. Table 4.13-2 below presents the calculated construction vibration levels at
several distances representing the approximate distance between project-related construction
activities and nearby buildings of modern and historic construction.
Table 4.13-2: Construction Vibration Levels by Distance
Equipment
PPV (in/sec)
Vibration
Level
(25 feet)
Vibration
Level
(65 feet)
Vibration
Level
(80 feet)
Vibration
Level
(95 feet)
Vibration
Level
(120 feet)
Clam shovel drop 0.202 0.071 0.056 0.047 0.036
Hydromill (in soil) 0.008 0.003 0.002 0.002 0.001
Hydromill (in rock) 0.017 0.006 0.005 0.004 0.003
Vibratory Roller 0.210 0.073 0.058 0.048 0.037
Hoe Ram 0.089 0.031 0.025 0.020 0.016
Large bulldozer 0.089 0.031 0.025 0.020 0.016
Caisson drilling 0.089 0.031 0.025 0.020 0.016
Loaded trucks 0.076 0.027 0.021 0.018 0.014
Jackhammer 0.035 0.012 0.010 0.008 0.006
Small bulldozer 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, Federal Transit Administration, Office of
Planning and Environment, U.S. Department of Transportation, FTA Report No. 0123, September 2018, as
modified by Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., March 2021.
The proposed Police Operations Building would be constructed approximately 65 feet from the
nearest building of normal conventional construction. As shown in Table 4.13-2, vibration levels at
65 feet and beyond would be 0.07 in/sec PPV or less, which is below the 0.3 in/sec PPV threshold for
normal buildings. At the Ethel Swope Davis House and the Gilman House, which are located
approximately 95 and 120 feet from the proposed Police Operations Building, respectively, vibration
levels would be 0.05 in/sec PPV or less, which is below the 0.08 in/sec PPV threshold for historic
resources. Accordingly, vibration levels generated by construction of the Police Operations Building
at the Ainsley House, which is located 180 feet away, would also be below the in/sec PPV threshold
for historic resources.
Renovation activities at the Campbell Library would occur 80 feet north of the nearest building of
modern conventional construction and 95 feet southeast of the nearest historic building, the Ainsley
House. Vibration levels at 80 feet and beyond would be 0.06 in/sec PPV or less, which would be
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below both the 0.3 in/sec PPV threshold for normal buildings and the 0.08 in/sec PPV threshold for
historic resources.
Accordingly, as project-generated vibration at the nearest building of modern conventional
construction and all nearby historic structures would be below the California Department of
Transportation in/sec PPV vibration limits for modern and historic buildings, the project would not
result in the generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. (Less than
Significant Impact)
Impact NOI-3: The project would not be located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an
airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport. The project would not expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. (No
Impact)
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport is the closest public airport to the project site,
located approximately five miles to the northeast. The project site is located outside the 60 dBA
CNEL noise contour of the airport, according to the Airport Master Plan EIR.71 This means that
future exterior noise levels due to aircraft would not exceed 60 dBA CNEL. Similarly, Reid-Hillview
Airport and Moffett Federal Airfield are located over seven and nine miles from the project site,
respectively, and these airports produce considerably less environmental noise as compared to
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport. Noise levels produced by Reid-Hillview Airport
and Moffett Federal Airfield aircraft are insignificant at the site and would be clearly compatible with
the proposed land use. The project would therefore not expose people working in the project area to
excessive noise levels. (No Impact)
71 David J. Powers & Associates, Inc., Integrated Final Environmental Impact Report, Amendment to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan, April 2020.
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POPULATION AND HOUSING
4.14.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Housing-Element Law
State requirements mandating that housing be included as an element of each jurisdiction’s general
plan is known as housing-element law. The Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) is the state-
mandated process to identify the total number of housing units (by affordability level) that each
jurisdiction must accommodate in its housing element. California housing-element law requires cities
to: 1) zone adequate lands to accommodate its RHNA; 2) produce an inventory of sites that can
accommodate its share of the RHNA; 3) identify governmental and non-governmental constraints to
residential development; 4) develop strategies and a work plan to mitigate or eliminate those
constraints; and 5) adopt a housing element and update it on a regular basis.72 The City of Campbell
Housing Element and related land use policies were last updated in 2015.
Regional
Plan Bay Area 2040
Plan Bay Area 2040 is a long-range transportation, land-use, and housing plan intended support a
growing economy, provide more housing and transportation choices, and reduce transportation-
related pollution and GHG emissions in the Bay Area. Plan Bay Area 2040 promotes compact,
mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhoods near transit, particularly within identified
Priority Development Areas (PDAs).73
ABAG allocates regional housing needs to each city and county within the nine-county San
Francisco Bay Area, based on statewide goals. ABAG also develops forecasts for population,
households, and economic activity in the Bay Area. ABAG, MTC, and local jurisdiction planning
staff created the Regional Forecast of Jobs, Population, and Housing, which is an integrated land use
and transportation plan through the year 2040 (upon which Plan Bay Area 2040 is based).
Local
Campbell General Plan
The Campbell General Plan contains one policy relevant to population and housing, Policy LUT-2.4
(shown below), which is located in the General Plan’s Land Use and Transportation Element.
72 California Department of Housing and Community Development. “Regional Housing Needs Allocation and Housing Elements” Accessed May 17, 2021. http://hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/index.shtml. 73 Association of Bay Area Governments and Metropolitan Transportation Commission. “Project Mapper.” http://projectmapper.planbayarea.org/. Accessed May 17, 2021.
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Policies Description
LUT-2.4 Jobs and Housing Balance: Maintain Campbell’s balance of jobs and housing units to
encourage residents to work in Campbell, and to limit the impact on the regional
transportation system.
City of Campbell Housing Element
The City’s Housing Element, adopted in February 2015, is part of the City’s General Plan but is
updated on a different cycle, consistent with State law. The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element
describes how the City of Campbell plans to meet the projected housing needs of all economic
segments of the community and the City’s fair share allocation of regional housing needs. The
Housing Element addresses the provision of housing for city residents, including affordable, mixed-
use, and infill housing, and includes an analysis of whether Campbell has provided adequate sites to
meet its RHNA obligations.
Existing Conditions
According to the California Department of Finance, the City of Campbell had a population of 42,288
as of January 1, 2020, a 0.28 percent change from the previous year.74 ABAG projects the City’s
population will be 47,120 by 2040.75 The City has an average household size of 2.5 persons,
compared to 3.0 persons per household for Santa Clara County as a whole. As of January 1, 2020, the
City had 18,158 housing units with a 7.2 percent vacancy rate. 76 In 2015, there were 23,275
employed residents and 30,265 jobs in the City, which is projected by ABAG to increase to 23,420
and 32,745, respectively, by 2040.77 As the ratio of jobs to employed residents is approximately 1.3,
the City of Campbell is considered “job rich”.
74 California Department of Finance. “E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State – January 1, 2019 and 2020.” http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/E-1/ Accessed February 18, 2021. 75 Association of Bay Area Governments. Projections 2040, A Companion to Plan Bay Area 2040. November 2018. 76 State of California, Department of Finance, Report E-5, Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2011-2020 with 2010 Census Benchmark. 77 Association of Bay Area Governments. Projections 2040, A Companion to Plan Bay Area 2040. November 2018.
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4.14.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
2) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
Impact POP-1: The project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in an
area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure).
(Less than Significant Impact)
A project can induce substantial population growth by proposing new housing beyond projected or
planned development levels, generating demand for housing as a result of new businesses, extending
roads or other infrastructure to previously undeveloped areas, or removing obstacles to population
growth (e.g., expanding capacity of a wastewater treatment plant beyond that necessary to serve
planned growth).
Historically, the site has not provided housing and there are no current residents. The project would
construct a new Police Operations Building and renovate the existing Campbell Library building on
the site, which is consistent with the site’s Institutional land use designation. Thus, the proposed
project would not generate demand for housing at a rate that was not envisioned in the General Plan.
The new Police Operations Building would replace the existing police facilities located at the first
level of the existing City Hall building, which is adjacent to the proposed new development site. As
such, the project would not result in a net increase in jobs or the relocation of employees that could
result in substantial unplanned population growth directly or indirectly. (Less than Significant
Impact)
Impact POP-2: The project would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. (No
Impact)
There are no housing units or residences on-site, therefore, the project would not displace existing
housing or people. (No Impact)
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PUBLIC SERVICES
4.15.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Government Code Section 66477
The Quimby Act (included within Government Code Section 66477) requires local governments to
set aside parkland and open space for recreational purposes. It provides provisions for the dedication
of parkland and/or payment of fees in lieu of parkland dedication to help mitigate the impacts from
new residential developments. The Quimby Act authorizes local governments to establish ordinances
requiring developers of new residential subdivisions to dedicate parks, pay a fee in lieu of parkland
dedication, or perform a combination of the two.
Government Code Section 65995 through 65998
California Government Code Section 65996 specifies that an acceptable method of offsetting a
project’s effect on the adequacy of school facilities is the payment of a school impact fee prior to the
issuance of a building permit. Government Code Sections 65995 through 65998 set forth provisions
for the payment of school impact fees by new development by “mitigating impacts on school
facilities that occur (as a result of the planning, use, or development of real property” (Section
65996[a]). The legislation states that the payment of school impact fees “are hereby deemed to
provide full and complete school facilities mitigation” under CEQA (Section 65996[b]).
Developers are required to pay a school impact fee to the school district to offset the increased
demands on school facilities caused by the proposed residential development project. The school
district is responsible for implementing the specific methods for mitigating school impacts under the
Government Code.
California Building Code
The California Building Code (CBC), which is located in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, establishes the minimum State building standards. The CBC is based on the 2015
International Building Code, but has been amended to account for California conditions. The CBC is
generally adopted on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, subject to further modification based on
local conditions. Commercial and residential buildings are plan-checked by City building officials for
compliance with the CBC. Typical fire safety requirements of the CBC include installation of
sprinklers in all high-rise buildings; establishment of fire resistance standards for fire doors, building
materials, and particular types of construction; and clearance of debris and vegetation within a
prescribed distance from occupied structures in wildfire hazard areas.
California Fire Code
The California Fire Code (CFC) incorporates, by adoption, the 2015 International Fire Code of the
International Code Council, with California amendments. This is the official Fire Code for the State
and all political subdivisions. It is located in Part 9 of California Code of Regulations Title 24. The
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CFC is revised and published approximately every three years by the California Building Standards
Commission. The proposed project is categorized in the CFC under Assembly Group A-2, which
includes such uses as banquet halls, casinos, taverns and bars, night clubs, and restaurants. The A-2
occupancy group requires having an active sprinkler system on the interior of any establishment, with
specific requirements based on square footage, internal occupancy load, and fire size.
Regional
Countywide Trails Master Plan
The Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan Update is a regional trails plan approved by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors. It provides a framework for implementing the County’s vision of
providing a contiguous trail network that connects cities to one another, cities to the county’s
regional open space resources, County parks to other County parks, and the northern and southern
urbanized regions of the County. The plan identifies regional trail routes, sub-regional trail routes,
connector trail routes, and historic trails.
Local
Campbell General Plan
Various policies and strategies in the Campbell General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating impacts on public services resulting from planned development within the
City, including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
OSP-6.1 Community Services: Ensure the delivery of efficient and high-quality City
services.
OSP-6.2 Community Facilities: Ensure functional, attractive and well-maintained
community facilities that serve Campbell’s residents.
Strategy OSP-6.2a New or Renovated Facilities: Design, construct or renovate facilities to ensure
adaptability for changing community needs and on-going use.
Strategy OSP-6.2b Aging Facilities: Renovate and modernize aging facilities to improve their
usefulness and appearance and to maximize their potential life and avoid the
high cost of deferred maintenance.
Strategy OSP-6.2c Improvement Plans: Develop and implement long-term improvement plans for
the maintenance, enhancement or restoration of City facilities, including the
Community Center Master Plan. Consider creating design requirements of
integrating public art into architectural and landscape enhancements.
Strategy OSP-6.2d Accessible Facilities: Modernize City facilities to provide full accessibility to all
residents and visitors, including those with disabilities.
Strategy HS-1.1f Adequate Access: Require adequate access for emergency vehicles, including
minimum street width and vertical clearance. The Uniform Fire Code currently
sets the minimum street width at 20 feet. Larger buildings may require a
minimum width of 30 feet.
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Policies Description
HS-1.4 Critical Facilities: Ensure that critical facilities keep pace with technological
improvements and demand.
Strategy HS-1.4a Update Critical Facilities: Maintain and upgrade critical facilities in anticipation
of the need for disaster response.
Strategy HS-1.4c Proper Siting of Emergency Response Facilities: Ensure that siting of critical
emergency response facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, police offices and
substations, dispatch centers and other emergency service facilities and utilities
have minimal exposure to flooding, seismic and geologic hazards, fires and
explosions.
HS-2.1a Police Facilities and Personnel: Provide police facilities and personnel that meet
citizens’ needs and ensure a safe and secure environment for people and
property.
HS-2.3 Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Ensure that fire and emergency medical
services meet existing and future demand.
Strategy HS-2.3a Fire and Emergency Services: Ensure adequate and efficient fire and emergency
services.
Strategy HS-3.1a Building and Fire Code Requirements: Require all new construction, including
public facilities, to be built according to the most recent Building and Fire
Codes.
City of Campbell Municipal Code
The Campbell Municipal Code, organized by Title, Article, and Chapter, contains all ordinances for
the city. The City’s Fire Code, which is in Title 17 (Fire Protection), Chapters 17.04 through 17.80
(Fire Code) of the Municipal Code, regulates permit processes, emergency access, hazardous
material handling, and fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, fire
extinguishers, and fire alarms. Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Municipal Code sets
forth the standards for building and construction in the city. The City has adopted by reference the
most recent CBC, subject to additions and amendments as outlined in Chapter 18.04 (Building
Code).
Existing Conditions
Fire Protection Services
The Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical
services (EMS) to the City of Campbell. The SCCFD is responsible for providing services to a
population of 213,000 within Santa Clara County, including the communities of Campbell,
Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. The SCCFD
currently operates 15 stations in the seven communities it serves.
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There are 300 SCCFD employees, with daily staffing of 66 firefighters and officers operating out of
its 15 fire stations.78 There are two SCCFD stations located within the City of Campbell that are
responsible for providing fire services within the City limits, described below:
• Station 10 – Sunnyoaks Fire Station: Located at 485 W. Sunnyoaks Avenue, this facility is
owned by the City of Campbell and leased by the SCCFD. The station equipment consists of
Engine 80 and Reserve Engine 180. The Sunnyoaks Fire Station is located approximately
five minutes away from the project site.
• Station 11 – Campbell Fire Station: Located at 123 Union Avenue, this facility is owned by
the City of Campbell and leased by the SCCFD. The station equipment consists of Engine 81
and Reserve Truck 181. The Campbell Fire Station is located approximately four minutes
away from the project site.
The average response time to structure fires in metropolitan and urban areas within Campbell in 2017
was 7 minutes and 52 seconds. The average response time for rescue and EMS calls in Campbell is
just under five minutes.
Police Protection Services
The Campbell Police Department (CPD) is responsible for all public safety and emergency
preparedness services in the City of Campbell. The CPD is also responsible for management of the
City’s contract with the SCCFD for fire and medical emergency services. All emergency and public
safety issues (police, fire, and EMS) are handled through the CPD communication center as it is the
Primary Public Answering Point (PPAP). Dispatch for fire and EMS services are handled through the
SCCFD. A total of 46 officers are employed by the CPD, which equates to a staffing ratio of slightly
more than one sworn police officer to every 1,000 residents. The CPD is primarily comprised of
three major divisions:
• Field Services (Patrol) is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
for service, and consists of patrol teams, community service officers, and reserve officers.
• Special Enforcement includes the Investigative Services Unit (Detectives) and Traffic Unit.
• Support Services is comprised of the Communications Unit (Dispatch), the Records Unit, and
the Property Evidence Unit.
The existing CPD headquarters is located at 70 North First Street in Campbell, adjacent to the
proposed location of the new Police Operations Building. The existing police facility at 70 North
First Street lacks specific amenities for current policing practices and the facilities are not seismically
safe. Campbell voters approved Measure O in November 2018, which provided funding for the
construction of the proposed Police Operations Building. CPD has adequate staffing to serve current
City demand, and demand anticipated to increase in the coming few years.
78 Santa Clara County Fire Department. Business Plan, January 2015-December 2019. 2015
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Parks
There are four City park facilities within walking distance of the Civic Center complex. Orchard City
Green is located in front of the historic Ainsley House and provides a passive park area just outside
of the Campbell Library and Campbell City Hall. It contains an amphitheater, benches, and an open
lawn area for passive recreation. It is used for outdoor concert events during the summer months.
Ainsley Park, located at 435 East Campbell Avenue, provides benches and a small lawn area for
passive recreational uses. Hyde Park is located at the base of the Campbell Water Tower at 90 South
First Street, and contains a small lawn area and a children’s swing set. Campbell Park, located at the
intersection of East Campbell Avenue and Gilman Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the
site, features a variety of children’s play equipment, two full-length lighted basketball courts with
terraced spectator seating, par course equipment, small open turf areas, and restrooms. It also
provides a major access point to the adjacent Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Schools
The project area is served by the Campbell Union and Campbell Union High School Districts. The
Campbell Union School District includes 13 schools (nine elementary schools, two middle schools,
one TK-8 school, and one day school) with an enrollment of 7,300 students.79 The Campbell School
of Innovation is the closest elementary school to the project site, located approximately 0.9 mile
southwest of the site.
The Campbell Union High School District has five main campuses - Branham, Del Mar, Leigh,
Prospect, and Westmont, - and serves more than 7,800 students and employs 550 teachers and
staff.80 Westmont High School is the closest high school to the project site, located approximately 3.6
miles southwest of the site.
Libraries and Community Centers
The Campbell Library is located within the Campbell Civic Center complex and is included in the
proposed project. Other City facilities include the Campbell Community Center and the Campbell
Adult Center. The Campbell Community Center is located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue
and Winchester Boulevard, approximately 0.5 mile west of the project site. It contains the offices of
the Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department, as well as the Heritage Theater and
the City’s Skate Park. Other recreational amenities at the Center include an all-weather track, football
field, lighted tennis courts and handball courts, fitness center, gyms, a dance studio, picnic tables, and
a swimming pool. The Center also includes a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms and banquet halls
available for rent, as well as office spaces. The Campbell Adult Center, which provides various
health insurance, long-term care, legal assistance and transportation services for citizens aged 50 and
above, is located within the Campbell Community Center.
79 Wikipedia. Campbell Union School District. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_Union_School_District. Accessed March 25, 2021. 80 Wikipedia. Campbell Union High School District. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_Union_High_School_District. Accessed March 25, 2021
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4.15.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered governmental facilities,
need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times,
or other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
1) Fire Protection?
2) Police Protection?
3) Schools?
4) Parks?
5) Other Public Facilities?
Impact PS-1: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for
fire protection services. (No Impact)
The project itself represents new and physically altered governmental facilities, namely a new Police
Operations Building and renovations to the existing Campbell Library building. The construction of
the new building and improvements would have no effect on service ratios, response times, or other
performance objectives for fire protection services. (No Impact)
Impact PS-2: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for
police protection services. (No Impact)
The project itself represents new and physically altered governmental facilities, namely a new Police
Operations Building and renovations to the existing Campbell Library building. The construction of
the new building and improvements would likely improve the City’s library services and
performance objectives of the Police Department, and result in no adverse impacts to these services
and performance objectives. (No Impact)
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Impact PS-3: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for
schools. (No Impact)
The project does not propose the construction or removal of any residential development on the site,
nor does it propose any physical alterations to any school property. Therefore, the project would not
result in substantial adverse physical impacts or cause any environmental impacts to schools. (No
Impact)
Impact PS-4: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for
parks. (No Impact)
As stated under Impact PS-2, above, the project itself represents new and physically altered
governmental facilities. The proposed Civic Center improvements would also include new
landscaping, sidewalks and pedestrian paths that would improve pedestrian access to the facilities.
The project does not propose any physical alterations or modifications to any of the existing open
space areas within the Civic Center complex that would adversely impact the use of these areas for
passive recreation, as with parks, and the project does not propose any development on any existing
parks in the area. The project would not, therefore, cause any environmental impacts to parks. (No
Impact)
Impact PS-5: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for
other public facilities. (No Impact)
The project does not propose any new construction or alteration of any existing off-site public
facilities such as libraries or community centers, and therefore would not result in any environmental
impacts to these facilities. (No Impact)
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RECREATION
4.16.1 Environmental Setting
4.16.1.1 Regulatory Framework
Local
Campbell General Plan
The Campbell General Plan, includes policies designed to avoid or mitigate impacts resulting from
planned development projects within the City. The following policies are specific to recreational
resources and are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
OSP-2.2 Maintain and Renovate Existing Open Space, Park and Recreation Facilities: Maintain and renovate existing open space, park and recreation facilities to improve
their usefulness, safety and appearance.
OSP-3.5a Standards for Non-residential Projects: Non-residential Open Space: Require open space and/or recreational facilities in major non-residential projects.
OSP-4.1 Street Trees: Encourage planting and retention of street trees in landscaped street medians and along City streets.
OSP-6.3 Public Spaces and Amenities for Community Gatherings:
Ensure safe, convenient and attractive public spaces and
amenities for community gatherings and activities.
Existing Conditions
The project site is located within the Campbell Civic Center complex, which provides passive
recreation opportunities through its lawn areas and benches, pedestrian pathways and public
gathering spaces. It also includes the historic Ainsley House and Gardens. Other recreation facilities
in the area include the City parks previously described, as well as numerous other parks, picnic areas
and trails, and the Campbell Community Center. The Campbell Historical Museum is located directly
south of the Civic Center, on the south side of Central Avenue.
4.16.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
1) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
2) Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
Impact REC-1: The project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated. (No Impact)
The project proposes the construction of a new Police Operations Building and renovations to the
existing Campbell Library building. Neither of these structures would generate additional demand for
neighborhood park, regional park or other recreational facility use, as they would not result in any
increase in the population within the community. No substantial physical deterioration of existing
facilities would occur. (No Impact)
Impact REC-2: The project does not include recreational facilities or require the construction
or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment. (Less than Significant Impact)
The project does not include or require the construction of recreational facilities, as it does not
involve new residential development or facilitate population growth. The Campbell Civic Center
complex in which the proposed development sites are located contains passive recreational facilities
and amenities that can serve the employees of the proposed new building, as well employees of and
visitors to the renovated Library building. However, the project would not result in the need to
construct new or expanded recreational facilities, therefore it would not result in any adverse physical
effects on the environment. (No Impact)
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TRANSPORTATION
The following discussion is based on a Site Access, Circulation, and Parking Analysis prepared by
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. The report, dated June17, 2021, is attached to this Initial
Study as Appendix F.
4.17.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
Federal
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA provides comprehensive rights and protections to individuals with disabilities. The goal of
the ADA is to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic
self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. To implement this goal, the US Access Board, an
independent Federal agency created in 1973 to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities, has
created accessibility guidelines for public rights-of-way. While these guidelines have not been
formally adopted, they have been widely followed by jurisdictions and agencies nationwide in the
last decade. These guidelines, last revised in July 2011, address various issues, including roadway
design practices, slope and terrain issues, and pedestrian access to streets, sidewalks, curb ramps,
street furnishings, pedestrian signals, parking, public transit, and other components of public rights-
of-way. These guidelines would apply to parking and modifications to roadways and
crosswalks/sidewalks in the study area.
State
Regional Transportation Plan
The MTC is the transportation planning, coordinating, and financing agency for the nine-county San
Francisco Bay Area, including Santa Clara County. The MTC is charged with regularly updating the
Regional Transportation Plan, a comprehensive blueprint for the development of mass transit,
highway, airport, seaport, railroad, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities in the region. The MTC and
ABAG adopted Plan Bay Area 2040 in July 2017, which includes a Regional Transportation Plan to
guide regional transportation investment for revenues from federal, state, regional and local sources
through 2040.
Senate Bill 743
SB 743 establishes criteria for determining the significance of transportation impacts using a vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) metric intended to promote the reduction of GHG emissions, the development
of multimodal transportation networks, and a diversity of land uses. Specifically, SB 743 requires
analysis of VMT in determining the significance of transportation impacts under CEQA. Local
jurisdictions were required by Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to implement a
VMT policy by July 1, 2020.
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Regional
Congestion Management Program
The VTA oversees the Congestion Management Program (CMP), which is aimed at reducing
regional traffic congestion. The relevant state legislation requires that urbanized counties in
California prepare a CMP in order to obtain each county’s share of gas tax revenues. State legislation
requires that each CMP define traffic LOS standards, transit service standards, a trip reduction and
transportation demand management plan, a land use impact analysis program, and a capital
improvement element. The VTA has review responsibility for proposed development projects that
are expected to affect CMP-designated intersections.
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various strategies in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating
transportation impacts resulting from planned development within the City, including the following
that are applicable to the proposed project.
Strategies Description
LUT-2.1c Bicycle Facilities: Require adequate and secure bicycle facilities at employment centers,
activity centers, and residential projects.
LUT-2.1e Public Bicycle Parking: Provide adequate public bike parking facilities throughout the City
and provide bike lockers, showers and changing facilities at government buildings for use
by employees. Work with VTA to provide a bike station at the downtown light rail station.
LUT-2.1i Street Design and Improvements: Design streets and sidewalks so as to provide a
comfortable, accessible and safe pedestrian experience.
LUT-2.1o Access to Transit: Improve access to both bus and light rail transit stations when evaluating
opportunities with new development proposals and capital improvement projects.
LUT-2.1q Transportation Demand Management (TDM): For new employment centers require TDM
site design measures including carpool and van pool parking, bicycle storage, and
discounted public transit programs.
LUT-7.3a Intersection Design: Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle features and auto safety
components in intersection design and improvement projects, such as curb cuts to
accommodate bicycle trailers, bicycle crossing buttons at traffic signals, appropriately
designed bulb outs to shorten pedestrian crossings but still facilitating bicyclists, and
bicycle sensors at major intersections. Develop a comprehensive policy incorporating
strategies that facilitate the movement of pedestrians and bicyclists through intersections
that includes periodic safety risk evaluations and corresponding safety measures.
LUT-11.1d Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections in Development: Encourage new or redeveloping
projects to provide logical bicycle and pedestrian connections on site, between parking
areas, buildings, and street sidewalks and to existing or planned public right-of-way
facilities and encourage pedestrian passages between street-front sidewalks and rear-lot
parking areas. Ensure that the bicycle and pedestrian connections interface safely.
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Strategies Description
LUT-11.1e Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections Between Neighborhoods: Facilitate the construction of
connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities (e.g. bridges, pathways, sidewalks and bike
lanes) between and within neighborhoods that are attractive, well-lit, comfortable, tree
lined and safe, especially within one-half mile of major activity centers, schools and parks.
LUT-11.1g Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Address the needs of people with disabilities and
comply with the requirements of the ADA during the planning and implementation of
transportation and parking improvement projects.
LUT-12.1b Driveways: Ensure that driveways are a sufficient distance from intersections.
LUT-12.1c Parking Lot Design: Design parking lots to minimize impacts on the street system by
providing adequately sized driveways, sufficient queuing and efficient circulation.
LUT-13.2a Downtown Parking: Provide sufficient parking in the Downtown area to address long-term
(employee) and short-term (customer) parking.
HS-1.1f Adequate Access: Require adequate access for emergency vehicles, including minimum
street width and vertical clearance. The Uniform Fire Code currently sets the minimum
street width at 20 feet. Larger buildings may require a minimum width of 30 feet.
HS-3.1a Building and Fire Code Requirements: Require all new construction, including public
facilities, to be built according to the most recent Building and Fire Codes.
Existing Conditions
Roadway Network
Regional access to the project site would be primarily provided by State Route 17. Local access to
the site is provided by East Campbell Avenue, North Central Avenue, Civic Center Drive, Harrison
Avenue, Grant Street, and North First Street. These facilities are described below.
Within the vicinity of the project site, State Route 17 (SR 17) is an eight-lane state highway that runs
north to south between Interstate 280 and State Route 85. Access to and from the project site is
provided at the East Hamilton Avenue interchange, which is located approximately 2,550 feet
northeast.
East Campbell Avenue is a four-lane east-west Class II Arterial extending between South Bascom
Avenue and Winchester Boulevard, where it becomes Campbell Avenue, which extends west to
Saratoga Avenue in the City of Saratoga. East Campbell Avenue becomes a two-lane commercial
collector between Third Street and Railway Avenue. It becomes West Campbell Avenue west of
Winchester Boulevard.
North Central Avenue is a two-lane north-south residential collector extending between Clifton
Avenue in the City of San José and East Campbell Avenue, where it becomes South Central Avenue,
which extends south to Orchard City Drive.
Civic Center Drive is a two-lane westbound arterial that connects East Campbell/Campbell Avenue
with the project site.
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Harrison Avenue is a two-lane north-south local street extending between Hamilton Avenue and
Grant Street.
Grant Street is a two-lane east-west residential collector extending between Harrison Avenue and
North 3rd Street.
North First Street is a two-lane north-south residential collector extending between Watson Drive and
Orchard City Drive in the vicinity of the project. It becomes South First Street at East Campbell
Avenue, and extends south to Sunnyside Avenue.
Orchard City Drive is a two-lane eastbound arterial that runs parallel to and south of East Campbell
Avenue between South Third Street and Railway Avenue.
Transit Facilities
The VTA provides fixed route bus service and light rail train service in the City of Campbell. Within
the vicinity of the project site there is a single bus route, VTA Frequent Route 26 (West Valley
College – Eastridge), which runs along East Campbell/Campbell Avenue and Civic Center Drive on
15-minute intervals. The nearest Route 26 bus stop is located approximately 500 feet southeast of the
project site. The Downtown Campbell light rail station is located approximately 1,075 feet south of
the project site, with a bicycle travel time of approximately two minutes and a pedestrian travel time
of approximately five minutes.
Bicycle Facilities
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) classifies bikeways into three categories:
• Class I Multi-Use Path – a completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of
bicycles and pedestrians with cross flows of motorized traffic minimized.
• Class II Bike Lane – a striped and signed lane for one-way bike travel on a street or highway.
• Class III Bike Route – signing only for shared use with motor vehicles within the same travel
lane on a street or highway.
North First Street, Grant Street, and North Central Avenue are signed as Class III bikeways
immediately adjacent to the project site. Planned bicycle facilities include proposed bike routes on
Civic Center Drive, North First Street, Grant Street, and Harrison Avenue, surrounding the Civic
Center, as shown on the 2001 General Plan’s Bicycle System map. The Campbell Transportation
Improvement Plan, adopted in 2018, recommends concept-level infrastructure improvements
including a potential Bicycle Boulevard Route that runs along portions of North First Street and
Grant Street adjacent to the project site.
Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian facilities in the area consist of sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb ramps, which are generally
present on the roadways that provide access to the project site (refer to Roadway Network discussion
above). Crosswalks with pedestrian signal heads and push buttons are located at the intersections of
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Civic Center Drive/Central Avenue, Civic Center Drive/North First Street, and Civic Center
Drive/Harrison Avenue.
4.17.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
1) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or
policy addressing the circulation system,
including transit, roadways, bicycle lanes, and
pedestrian facilities?
2) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
3) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
4) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Impact TRN-1: The project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadways, bicycle lanes,
and pedestrian facilities. (Less than Significant Impact)
Roadway Facilities
With the passage of SB 743, a project’s effect on automobile delay and intersection LOS is no longer
considered an impact under CEQA. Further, as noted under Section 3.1 Project Overview, the
replacement of the existing police facility with the proposed Police Operations Building would not
facilitate an increase in employees. The proposed improvements to the Campbell Library are
intended to provide a safer and more energy efficient library facility, and would not substantially
increase the number of visitors or employees. As such, the project would not result in a significant
number of new vehicle trips that could worsen intersection LOS, and thus the project would not
conflict with City policies regarding intersection LOS. Furthermore, the project does not propose any
changes to the existing roadway network, and as discussed under Section 4.17.3, the project would
not adversely affect site access or circulation. The project would not conflict with any planned
roadway improvements within the project vicinity. (Less than Significant Impact)
Transit Facilities
Given the project site’s proximity to VTA bus stops and light rail stations, it assumed that a portion
of employee and visitor trips would be made using transit. As previously noted, the proposed project
would not substantially increase the number of employees or visitors that would travel to the project
site. Accordingly, the number of transit users would not substantially increase, and therefore the
capacity and operation of transit facilities would not be significantly affected. The project would not
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remove any transit facilities, nor would it conflict with any adopted plans or policies (e.g. LUT-2.1o)
regarding transit facilities, services, or planned improvements. (Less than Significant Impact)
Bicycle Facilities
As mentioned previously, the project does not propose any changes to the roadway network, and thus
any existing bicycle facilities within the vicinity of the project site would not be affected or removed.
Pursuant to General Plan Policy LUT-2.1c, the project would be required to provide bicycle parking,
showers, and changing facilities, thus improving bicycle facilities at the project site. In sum, the
project would not adversely affect existing bicycle facilities or conflict with adopted plans or policies
regarding bicycle facilities. (Less than Significant Impact)
Pedestrian Facilities
Off-site, changes to the existing pedestrian facilities within the project vicinity from project
implementation are limited to the closing and reconfiguration of the driveways located on the Grant
Street and North First Street project frontage. On Grant Street, these changes include closing one
existing driveway and adding one new driveway. On North First Street, the project would close the
two driveways currently providing access to the northwest parking lot, and relocate and convert the
northernmost City Hall parking lot driveway into an exit-only driveway. On-site, the project would
add a lowered courtyard next to the public parking lot which would be accessible via stairs and
ramps. None of these proposed changes would adversely affect pedestrian site access and circulation,
and the project would not conflict with any future improvements to pedestrian facilities. For these
reasons, the project would not conflict with any programs, plans, ordinances, and policies regarding
pedestrian facilities. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact TRN-2: The project would not conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.3, subdivision (b). (Less than Significant Impact)
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b)(1) describes factors that might indicate whether a development
project’s VMT may be significant. The Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in
CEQA published by the Governor’s OPR in December 2018 provides recommendations regarding
VMT evaluation methodology, significance thresholds and screening thresholds for land use projects.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b)(1) identifies that projects proposed within half-mile of an
existing major transit stop may be presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT. The
Downtown Campbell light rail station is approximately 1,075 feet (0.2 mile) south of the project site,
and therefore the project is presumed to have a less-than-significant impact on VMT per OPR
guidelines. In addition, the City’s VMT Policy screens out local-serving public facilities such as the
proposed police and library projects.
As noted under Section 3.1 Project Overview, the replacement of the existing police facility with the
proposed Police Operations Building would not facilitate an increase in employees. The proposed
improvements to the Campbell Library are intended to provide a safer and more energy efficient
library facility, and would not substantially increase the number of visitors or employees. (Less than
Significant Impact)
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Impact TRN-3: The project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment). (Less than Significant Impact)
Geometric Design
The proposed project would redevelop the existing parking lot located at 70 North First Street by
constructing an approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building. Post-implementation,
the existing parking lot would be divided into a secured police parking lot and a public parking lot
which would be located east and south of the proposed Police Operations building, respectively.
Access to the secured police parking lot would be provided from Grant Street via an existing inbound
driveway that would be secured and reconfigured to allow for two-way access, and a new secured
driveway west of the existing driveway that would allow for two-way operation. Both driveways
would be approximately 25 feet wide, which would satisfy the minimum width of 20 feet established
by City Municipal Code section 21.28.090. Access to the public parking lot would be provided on
North First Street via an existing two-way access driveway and vehicles would also be able to leave
via an exit-only driveway, both of which would be approximately 24 feet wide, consistent with
Municipal Code standards. The project would provide 90-degree parking throughout both parking
lots. All parking areas would have 25-foot drive aisles for two-way traffic, which meets the City’s
standard for two-way vehicle circulation.
The minimum safe sight distance is considered the Caltrans stopping sight distance. Sight distance
requirements vary depending on the roadway speeds. The speed limit on Grant Street and North First
Street is 25 miles per hour (mph), therefore the Caltrans stopping sight distance is 200 feet (based on
a design speed of 30 mph). Visibility downstream and upstream of the proposed driveways is in
excess of 400 feet; accordingly, the project would provide adequate sight distance at all project
driveways. To ensure that drivers have an unobstructed view when exiting the project site, it is
recommended that all project landscaping and signage adjacent to the project driveways be lower
than three feet in height.
The corner sight distance was evaluated to determine if the sight distance would be adequate for
westbound traffic on Grant Street at North First Street with the proposed two-story Police Operations
Building. The Police Operations Building would also include an outdoor recreation area, which was
assumed to be fenced for the sight distance analysis. Sight distance of a driveway is evaluated based
on the stopping sight distance recommended by Caltrans for a given design speed. The visibility from
the Grant Street decision point towards North First Street is more than 200 feet, which would be
adequate. Up to 330 feet of visibility is afforded by creeping a few feet past the stop line. Hexagon
recommended that any project landscaping and signage should be located in such a way to ensure an
unobstructed view for drivers stopping at the westbound stop line at Grant Street (lower than three
feet in height). It should be noted that an implied crosswalk legally exists across each leg of an
intersection, even though it may not be marked. It is therefore recommended that crosswalks should
be marked at all intersections where there could be substantial conflict between vehicle and
pedestrian movements and at appropriate points of pedestrian concentration. However, since the
commercial development is located south of Civic Center Drive, it is not expected that a significant
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number of pedestrians are crossing or would cross North First Street. Therefore, a crosswalk would
not be necessary to cross North First Street at Grant Street.
With incorporation of the above recommendation, adequate sight distance would be provided at all
project driveways. Based on the above discussion, the geometric design of the project would not
substantially increase hazards. (Less than Significant Impact)
Incompatible Uses
As discussed under Section 4.11 Land Use and Planning, the proposed land uses are consistent with
the site’s General Plan land use designation and zoning district, and the proposed uses are consistent
with the existing use of the site for police operations and parking. The project does not propose a use
that is incompatible with the existing land uses in the project vicinity or propose a use that would
bring unusual equipment on the roadways (e.g., farm equipment). Thus, the project would not result
in a significant impact due to incompatible uses. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact TRN-4: The project would not result in inadequate emergency access. (Less than
Significant Impact)
As discussed under Impact HAZ-6, the project would not impair or interfere with an adopted
emergency response or evacuation plan. During construction and operation of the proposed project,
roadways would not be permanently blocked such that emergency vehicles would be unable to access
the project site or surrounding parcels. The width of the proposed driveways and drive aisles exceed
the standard established by General Plan Policy HS-1.1f, and pursuant to Policy HS-3.1a, the project
would be required to be built in accordance with the most recent Building and Fire codes. For these
reasons, the project would not result in inadequate emergency access. (Less than Significant
Impact)
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TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
4.18.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Assembly Bill 52
AB 52, effective July 2015, established a new category of resources for consideration by public
agencies called Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs). AB 52 requires lead agencies to provide notice of
projects to tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area if they have
requested to be notified. Where a project may have a significant impact on a tribal cultural resource,
consultation is required until the parties agree to measures to mitigate or avoid a significant effect on
a tribal cultural resource or until it is concluded that mutual agreement cannot be reached.
Under AB 52, TCRs are defined as follows:
• Sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a
California Native American tribe that are also either:
o Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of
Historic Resources, or
o Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources
Code Section 5020.1(k).
• A resource determined by the lead agency to be a TCR.
Local
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating impacts on tribal cultural resources resulting from planned development within the City,
including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
CNR-1.1b: In accordance with CEQA and the State Public Resources Code, require the
discontinuation of all work in the immediate vicinity and the preparation of a resource
mitigation plan and monitoring program by a licensed archaeologist if archaeological
resources are found on any sites within the City.
Existing Conditions
Archaeological evidence indicates that humans began to settle in the Campbell area at least 12,000
years ago. The area between the Carquinez Straight and the Monterey area, which encompasses the
project site, was historically inhabited by the Costanoan (Ohlone) people. This ethnographic group
settled in large permanent groupings of households, forming large villages and tribal territories
known as “tribelets.” The Ohlone lived in domed structures built of woven tule, ferns, and grass, and
were often constructed near bay shores and valleys providing access to waterways, increasing their
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ability to distribute trade goods, as well as access plant and animal life. The closest waterway in the
vicinity of the project site is the Los Gatos Creek, located approximately 1,350 feet southeast.
4.18.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in Public Resources Code
Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place,
cultural landscape that is geographically defined in
terms of the size and scope of the landscape,
sacred place, or object with cultural value to a
California Native American tribe, and that is:
1) Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)?
2) A resource determined by the lead agency, in
its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources
Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources
Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a
California Native American tribe.
Impact TCR-1: The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a tribal cultural resource that is listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources
as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k). (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Impact TCR-2: The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a tribal cultural resource that is determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to
criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1.
(Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
The City of Campbell, as a standard practice, provides notification to all local native American tribes
of projects undergoing review, pursuant to AB 52. No known tribal cultural resources are associated
with the project site at this time. Additionally, since the project site has been extensively developed
with parking lots and public facilities, there is a low potential to discover tribal cultural resources.
However, since the time of Euro-American contact, Native Americans in the Bay Area have typically
lived along the alluvial terraces and along historic bay margins. Because of the project site’s
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proximity to Los Gatos Creek, the potential exists for tribal cultural resources to be discovered
during ground-disturbing construction activities. These activities could result in significant impacts
to tribal cultural resources if encountered. In the event that an inadvertent discovery of a tribal
cultural resource is made, mitigation measures MM CUL-2.1 and MM CUL-2.2 would be
implemented (refer to Section 4.3 Cultural Resources), which would ensure that any tribal cultural
resources encountered are appropriately identified and protected. (Less than Significant Impact
with Mitigation Incorporated)
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UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
4.19.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
State Water Code
Pursuant to the State Water Code, water suppliers providing water for municipal purposes to more
than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet (approximately 980 million gallons) of
water annually must prepare and adopt an urban water management plan (UWMP) and update it
every five years. As part of a UWMP, water agencies are required to evaluate and describe their
water resource supplies and projected needs over a 20-year planning horizon, water conservation,
water service reliability, water recycling, opportunities for water transfers, and contingency plans for
drought events. The 2015 UWMP was adopted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD)
in June 2016.
Assembly Bill 939
The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, or AB 939, established the Integrated
Waste Management Board, required the implementation of integrated waste management plans, and
mandated that local jurisdictions divert at least 50 percent of solid waste generated (from 1990
levels), beginning January 1, 2000, and divert at least 75 percent by 2010. Projects that would have
an adverse effect on waste diversion goals are required to include waste diversion mitigation
measures.
Assembly Bill 341
AB 341 sets forth the requirements of the statewide mandatory commercial recycling program.
Businesses that generate four or more cubic yards of garbage per week and multi-family dwellings
with five or more units in California are required to recycle. AB 341 sets a statewide goal for 75
percent disposal reduction by the year 2020.
Senate Bill 1383
SB 1383 establishes targets to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of
organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a 75 percent reduction by 2025. The bill grants
CalRecycle the regulatory authority required to achieve the organic waste disposal reduction targets
and establishes an additional target that at least 20 percent of currently disposed edible food is
recovered for human consumption by 2025.
California Green Building Standards Code
In January 2010, the State of California adopted the California Green Building Standards Code,
establishing mandatory green building standards for all buildings in California. The code covers five
categories: planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material
conservation and resources efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. These standards include the
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following mandatory set of measures, as well as more rigorous voluntary guidelines, for new
construction projects to achieve specific green building performance levels:
• Reducing indoor water use by 20 percent;
• Reducing wastewater by 20 percent;
• Recycling and/or salvaging 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition debris;
and
• Providing readily accessible areas for recycling by occupants.
Local
City of Campbell General Plan
Various policies and actions in the General Plan have been adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating impacts on utilities and service systems resulting from planned development within the
City, including the following that are applicable to the proposed project:
Policies Description
Action
CSF-3b
Continue to maintain, and periodically review and renew, Water Supply Agreements with the
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District (SCVWD). The Water Supply Agreements shall provide for adequate supplies to
meet the 20-year General Plan buildout projections for the City.
Action
CSF-7a
Confer with utility providers regarding major development plans and participate in the
planning of the extension of utilities.
City of Campbell Municipal Code
Chapter 6.04, Garbage and Rubbish Disposal, details the requirements related to the accumulation of
solid waste, the types of receptacles to be used, rubbish transportation, refuse collection, collection of
recyclable materials, enforcement, fees, and penalties.
In compliance with CALGreen and the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, and to
encourage the conservation of natural resources and reduce waste in landfills generated by
construction projects, Chapter 6.12, Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and Demolition Debris,
of the City’s Municipal Code requires construction debris to be recovered and salvaged. Section
6.12.030, Diversion Requirements, states that the construction and demolition debris tonnage from
all covered projects shall be diverted from landfills by using recycling, reuse, salvage, and other
diversion programs, at the required rate set by California’s Green Building Standards Code
(CalGreen). The current CalGreen diversion rate target is 65 percent. Covered projects include:
• Demolition of 500 square feet or more.
• Renovation, remodel or addition to an existing structure.
• The construction of a new structure, greater than 2,000 square feet.
• Valuation of the work that exceeds $250,000, as determined by the building official.
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Chapter 8.34 of the City of Campbell’s Municipal Code relates to potable water use restrictions. The
purpose of this chapter is to wisely manage water resources, practice voluntary efficient water use,
and to avoid water waste. This section details permanent water use restrictions in addition to
provisions that apply when the City Council adopts a resolution declaring the existence of a drought.
Chapter 14.02, Stormwater Pollution Control relates to stormwater pollution control. The purpose of
this chapter is to provide minimum requirements designed to control the discharge of pollutants into
the City’s municipal storm drain system and to assure that discharges from the municipal storm drain
system comply with applicable provisions of the CWA and the current NPDES Permit No.
CAS612008, including amendments and RWQCB approvals.
Chapter 14.04 of the City of Campbell’s Municipal Code establishes standards, conditions, and
requirements related to the use of the City’s sanitary sewer facilities. The Chapter establishes
prohibited discharges into the sanitary sewer facilities. The Chapter also establishes fees for use and
for the development of capital facilities related to wastewater.
The California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance specifies landscaping requirements and
includes provisions for the conservation of water resources through the efficient use of irrigation,
appropriate plant materials, and regular maintenance of landscaped areas. Water Efficient Landscape
Guidelines, were adopted by the City on December 1st, 2015.81
Existing Conditions
Water Supply
Water service is provided to the City of Campbell by San José Water Company. The water supply for
the City is primarily sourced from imported surface water supplies provided by the Santa Clara
Valley Water District (Valley Water).
There is an existing water line in North First Street serving the Campbell Civic Center that would be
available to serve the project.
Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater Treatment
The West Valley Sanitation District of Santa Clara County provides sewer collection services for the
City of Campbell, in addition to the Town of Los Gatos, City of Monte Sereno, a portion of the City
of Saratoga, and the intervening unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. The District owns and
maintains approximately 415 miles of sewer mains and 210 miles of lower sewer laterals, and an
estimated ten million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater is collected and conveyed to the San José -
Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) in Alviso for wastewater treatment, reuse, and
disposal.82 The San José-Santa Clara RWF treats an average of 110 million gallons daily of
wastewater, with a capacity of up to 167 mgd and a residual capacity of 57 mgd.83
81 City of Campbell. “Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines”. Date accessed February 12, 2021. https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/176/WELS-Guidelines?bidId= 82 West Valley Sanitation District of Santa Clara County. Sewer System Management Plan. September 16, 2020. 83 City of San José. San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, 2017..
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There are existing sanitary sewer lines located in North First Street and Grant Street that are available
to serve the project.
Stormwater Drainage
The project site is located in a developed area served by storm drainage systems. Storm drainage
lines in the project area are owned and maintained by the City of Campbell. A 24-inch diameter
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) storm drain main located in Grant Street serves the site, with on-site
storm drain inlets and laterals feeding this main. There is also a storm drain main located in Harrison
Avenue along the east side of the site that conveys stormwater from the Grant Street main as well as
the stormwater collected by storm drain inlets near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Grant
Street. Stormwater from the site and surrounding area is conveyed through these mains and a
network of other storm mains and ultimately discharges to Los Gatos Creek, approximately ¼-mile
southeast of the site.
Solid Waste
West Valley Collection and Recycling, LLC., provides residential and commercial garbage,
recycling, and green waste collection services for the City of Campbell. The City currently generates
37,140 tons of solid waste per year. Approximately 83 percent of the City’s solid waste (30,866 tons
per year, 85 tons per day) goes to the Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill84, which is a Class III disposal
facility for non-hazardous materials that serves the City of Campbell and other surrounding cities.
The landfill has a permitted capacity of 28.6 million cubic yards and is permitted to accept 1,350 tons
of materials per day. Under current volumes, the landfill is expected to remain open until at least
2048.85
4.19.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Would the project:
1) Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage,
electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction
or relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
2) Have insufficient water supplies available to
serve the project and reasonably foreseeable
future development during normal, dry and
multiple dry years?
84 California Department of Resources Recovery and Recycling. “Jurisdiction Disposal and Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) Tons by Facility”. 2018. https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/LGCentral/DisposalReporting/Destination/DisposalByFacility 85 California Department of Resources Recovery and Recycling. SWIS Facility/Site Activity Details for Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
Would the project:
3) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it does not have adequate
capacity to serve the project’s projected
demand in addition to the provider’s existing
commitments?
4) Generate solid waste in excess of state or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the
attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
5) Be noncompliant with federal, state, or local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
Impact UTL-1: The project would not require or result in the relocation or construction of
new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage, electric
power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects. (Less than
Significant Impact)
The proposed new building and renovation of the existing Library building would utilize existing
water infrastructure, dispose of wastewater at the San José-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
using existing sewer mains, convey stormwater via the City’s existing drainage system, and connect
to existing utility lines for electricity, natural gas, and telecommunication services.
Water Facilities
The proposed project would install water lines that would connect to the existing water delivery
system to supply water to the site. Lateral connections to existing water mains shall be subject to
review and approval by San José Water Company and the City’s Public Works Department.
As discussed in Section 3.1 Project Overview, the replacement of the existing police facility with the
proposed Police Operations Building would not facilitate an increase in employees. The proposed
improvements to the Campbell Library are intended to provide a safer and more energy efficient
library facility, and would not substantially increase the number of visitors or employees. The project
would therefore not result in a substantial increase in water demand. No relocation or construction of
new or expanded water facilities is required by the proposed project. (Less than Significant Impact)
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
The proposed project would connect to the City’s existing sanitary sewer system. The proposed
project’s sanitary lateral lines would connect to the sewer lines in North First Street and Grant Street,
and the project would not require the relocation of these lines. Lateral connections to existing sewer
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mains shall be subject to review and approval by the West Valley Sanitation District and the City of
Campbell Public Works Department.
As previously noted, the replacement of the existing police facility with the proposed Police
Operations Building would not facilitate an increase in employees. The proposed improvements to
the Campbell Library are intended to provide a safer and more energy efficient library facility, and
would not substantially increase the number of visitors or employees. The project would therefore
not result in a substantial need for increased wastewater treatment. The RWF would not need to be
expanded or relocated to accommodate the incremental increase in wastewater created by proposed
development (refer to Impact UTL-4). (Less than Significant Impact)
Storm Drainage Facilities
Currently, runoff from the project site directly enters the storm drainage system untreated and
unimpeded. The project’s storm drain lines would connect to the existing line in Grant Street, and
would be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. The proposed project
would comply with the on-site treatment requirements of Provision C.3 of the MRP, which would
remove pollutants and reduce the rate and volume of runoff from the project site to levels that are at
or below existing conditions. The proposed project proposes new landscaping which would decrease
the total impervious surface area of the project site from current conditions. For these reasons, the
project would reduce the amount of runoff generated from the site. Because the project is anticipated
to result in reduced runoff volumes compared to the existing development on the site, it is not
expected to negatively impact the capacity of the existing public storm drain system. As such, no
relocation or construction of new or expanded storm drainage facilities is required by the proposed
project. (Less than Significant Impact)
Electric Power, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Facilities
Existing natural gas, electricity, and telecommunication utilities currently serve the project site. The
project site would continue to be served by the existing utilities. No improvements or relocation are
proposed for these utilities, and therefore, the project would not result in a significant environmental
effect from the construction or relocation of natural gas, electricity or telecommunication utilities.
(Less than Significant Impact)
Impact UTL-2: The project would not have insufficient water supplies available to serve the
project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and
multiple dry years. (Less than Significant Impact)
As noted under Section 4.19.1.2 Existing Conditions, water provided by SJWC primarily comes from
Valley Water. The 2015 UWMP prepared by Valley Water projected that 8,400 AFY of non-potable
water would be available to SJWC, and therefore sufficient water supplies exist to serve the project
site. Since the replacement of the existing police facility with the proposed Police Operations
Building would not facilitate an increase in employees, and the proposed improvements to the
Campbell Library are intended to provide a safer and more energy efficient library facility, and
would not substantially increase the number of visitors or employees, the project would not result in
an increased water demand.
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In the 2015 UWMP prepared by SJWC, potable water demand was estimated through the year 2040.
The proposed project is consistent with the City’s General Plan, and therefore the proposed use was
accounted for in SJWC’s 2015 UWMP. For normal years, SJWC can meet its water demands through
2040. SJWC water supplies and reserves can meet the demands during a single dry year through
2035, but would fall short in 2040 by 9,568 AF. For multiple dry years, demand would exceed
supplies beginning in 2025 and up to 2040. The project would be required to comply with CALGreen
and the City of Campbell’s Municipal Code requirements to minimize water usage. In single or
multiple dry years, the project would also comply with the SJWC Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
With adherence to CALGreen, the City’s Municipal Code, and the SJWC Water Shortage
Contingency Plan, the City is expected to meet its shortfall in both single and multiple dry year
scenarios. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact UTL-3: The project would not result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it does not have adequate
capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s
existing commitments. (Less than Significant Impact)
As previously discussed, the project would not result in a substantial need for increased wastewater
treatment. Accordingly, adequate capacity exists to serve the project’s projected demand in addition
to the provider’s existing commitments. (Less than Significant Impact)
Impact UTL-4: The project would not generate solid waste in excess of state or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise
impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals. (Less than Significant
Impact)
The project would not result in additional employees or visitors to the project site, as previously
discussed. Therefore, it would not generate solid waste in amounts exceeding what is currently being
generated by the existing uses on the site. Accordingly, the project would not generate solid waste in
excess of the Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill capacity or capacity of local infrastructure. (Less than
Significant Impact)
Impact UTL-5: The project would not be noncompliant with federal, state, or local
management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste. (No
Impact)
In addition to the solid waste generated by operation of the proposed building, construction waste
would be generated during construction activities. At least 65 percent of this construction waste will
be recycled in compliance with Section 6.12.030 of the City’s Municipal Code. Additionally, the
project would prepare a Waste Management Plan as required by CALGreen. Therefore the project
would not be noncompliant with federal, state, or local management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste. (No Impact)
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WILDFIRE
4.20.1 Environmental Setting
Regulatory Framework
State
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CAL FIRE is required by law to map areas of significant fire hazards based on fuels, terrain, weather,
and other relevant factors. Referred to as Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs), these maps influence
how people construct buildings and protect property to reduce risk associated with wildland fires.
FHSZs are divided into areas where the state has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection,
known as state responsibility areas (SRAs), and areas where local governments have financial
responsibility for wildland fire protection, known as local responsibility areas (LRAs). Homeowners
living in an SRA are responsible for ensuring that their property is in compliance with California’s
building and fire codes. Only lands zoned for very high fire hazard are identified within LRAs.
California Fire Code Chapter 47
Chapter 47 of the California Fire Code sets requirements for wildland-urban interface fire areas that
increase the ability of buildings to resist the intrusion of flame or burning embers being projected by
a vegetation fire, in addition to systematically reducing conflagration losses through the use of
performance and prescriptive requirements.
California Public Resources Code Section 4442 through 4431
The California Public Resources Code includes fire safety regulations that restrict the use of
equipment that may produce a spark, flame, or fire; require the use of spark arrestors on construction
equipment that uses an internal combustion engine; specify requirements for the safe use of gasoline-
powered tools on forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land; and specify fire
suppression equipment that must be provided onsite for various types of work in fire-prone areas.
These regulations include the following:
• Earthmoving and portable equipment with internal combustion engines would be equipped
with a spark arrestor to reduce the potential for igniting a wildland fire (Public Resources
Code Section 4442);
• Appropriate fire suppression equipment would be maintained during the highest fire danger
period, from April 1 to December 1 (Public Resources Code Section4428);
• On days when a burning permit is required, flammable materials would be removed to a
distance of 10 feet from any equipment that could produce a spark, fire, or flame, and the
construction contractor would maintain appropriate fire suppression equipment (Public
Resources Code Section 4427); and
• On days when a burning permit is required, portable tools powered by gasoline-fueled
internal combustion engines would not be used within 25 feet of any flammable materials
(Public Resources Code Section 4431).
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California Code of Regulations Title 14
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has adopted regulations, known as SRA Fire
Safe Regulations, which apply basic wildland fire protection standards for building, construction, and
development occurring in a SRA. The future design and construction of structures, subdivisions and
developments in SRAs are required to provide for the basic emergency access and perimeter wildfire
protection measures discussed in Title 14.
Fire Management Plans
CAL FIRE has developed an individual Unit Fire Management Plan for each of its 21 units and six
contract counties. CAL FIRE has developed a strategic fire management plan for the Santa Clara
Unit, which covers the project area and addresses citizen and firefighter safety, watersheds and water,
timber, wildlife and habitat (including rare and endangered species), unique areas (scenic, cultural,
and historic), recreation, range, structures, and air quality. The plan includes stakeholder
contributions and priorities and identifies strategic areas for pre-fire planning and fuel treatment as
defined by the people who live and work with the local fire issues.
Existing Conditions
Santa Clara County has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild winters, hot summers, and
distinct wet/dry seasonality. These conditions make the Santa Cruz Mountains prone to wildfires, due
to the abundance of dense, dry vegetation on their slopes. Wildland fire is a natural feature of these
ecosystems but poses a threat to communities located in the wildland urban interface. Wildland urban
interface areas are where human habitation and development meet at the edge of, or are present in the
interior of, areas dominated by wildland fuels. These areas allow fires to move readily between
structural and vegetative fuels, increasing the potential for wildfire ignitions, and the corresponding
risk to life and property.
According to CAL FIRE, there are no very high fire hazard severity zones within the City of
Campbell, including the project site. Since the project site and surrounding area are urbanized and
fully developed, the project vicinity cannot be characterized as a wildland urban interface area.
4.20.2 Impact Discussion
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas or
lands classified as very high fire hazard severity
zones, would the project:
1) Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
2) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas or
lands classified as very high fire hazard severity
zones, would the project:
3) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines,
or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk
or that may result in temporary or ongoing
impacts to the environment?
4) Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff,
post-fire slope instability, or drainage
changes?
The project site is not located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire
hazard severity zones; therefore, the project would not result in wildfire impacts. (No Impact)
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially
Significant Impact
Less than
Significant
with Mitigation Incorporated
Less than
Significant Impact No Impact
1) Does the project have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat
of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant
or animal community, substantially reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
2) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable”
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
3) Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Impact MFS-1: The project does not have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of
the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory. (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
The project proposes to construct a new, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations
building in the northwest corner area of the site that is currently occupied by a surface parking lot, as
well as renovate the existing Campbell Library building and complete minor alterations to its parking
lot that would relocate the ADA-compliant parking spaces, reconfigure lighting, and reduce
impervious surfaces, and repave a surface parking lot in the northeast corner of the site. As discussed
in the individual sections of this Initial Study, the new and renovated buildings and parking lots
would not degrade the quality of the environment with the implementation of identified mitigation
measures and standard conditions in compliance with the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code
and other applicable plans, policies, regulations, and ordinances.
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As discussed in Section 4.4 Biological Resources, the project site is not known to contain special-
status plant or wildlife species and future development shall implement measures to reduce impacts
to nesting birds to a less than significant level.
As discussed in Section 4.5 Cultural Resources, implementation of mitigation measures (MM CUL-
2.1 and MM CUL-3.1) would ensure that any culturally significant archaeological resources
encountered during construction would be evaluated and appropriately treated in accordance with the
recommendations of a qualified archaeologist, and that any human remains discovered would be
properly identified, analyzed, and documented, should they be discovered. Application of these
measures would result in a less than significant impact to archaeological resources and human
remains.
As discussed in Section 4.7 Geology and Soils, project construction shall use standard engineering
and seismic safety design techniques in conformance with the recommendations of an approved
geotechnical investigation to avoid or minimize potential damage from seismic shaking. Also
discussed in this section, the implementation of Mitigation Measure MM GEO-6.1 would ensure that
undiscovered paleontological resources are not significantly impacted.
Impact MFS-2: The project does not have impacts that are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable. (Less than Significant Impact)
Under Section 15065(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, a lead agency shall find that a project may have
a significant effect on the environment where there is substantial evidence that the project has
potential environmental effects “that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable.” As
defined in Section 15065(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, cumulatively considerable means “that the
incremental effects of an individual project are significant when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.”
The project involves the construction of a new building on a site that currently contains a paved
parking lot, which would have no impact on agricultural, historic, and mineral resources and,
therefore, the project would not contribute to cumulative impacts to these resources. Aesthetically,
the project is consistent with the size and scale of existing development on the site and in the
surrounding neighborhood, and would include new landscaping and public use areas. The project
would therefore not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of
the site and its surroundings. Impacts related to geology and soils and hazards and hazardous
materials from the project are site-specific and, therefore, would not contribute to a significant
cumulative impact to those resources.
The project would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts related to construction noise
(which is considered short-term), or utility and service systems as there are no significant
construction projects currently in progress or pending in the vicinity of the site.86
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The construction of the proposed Police Operations Building will require removal of several trees on
the site and have the potential to disturb nesting activity. All cumulative projects would be required
to implement measures and comply with existing regulations to reduce cumulative impacts to
biological resources (including nesting birds and trees), hydrology and water quality, and buried
cultural resources to a less than significant level.
Because criteria air pollutant and GHG emissions would contribute to regional and global emissions,
respectively, of such pollutants, the identified thresholds developed by BAAQMD are designed such
that a project impact would also be a cumulatively considerable impact. As discussed in Sections 4.3
Air Quality and 4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the project would result in less than significant
project (and, therefore, less than cumulatively considerable) criteria air pollutant and GHG impacts.
The proposed project would result in increased energy use at the site. However, the proposed new
Police Operations Building, as well as any structural improvements to the existing Library building,
would be built in accordance with the CALGreen Building Code and applicable provisions of the
City of Campbell General Plan and Municipal Code. As noted in Section 4.6.1.1 Regulatory
Framework, CALGreen was developed to reduce GHG emissions from buildings, promote
environmentally responsible and healthier places to live and work, reduce energy and water
consumption, and respond to State environmental directives. By complying with the mandatory
provisions of CALGreen that pertain to energy consumption and energy efficiency, and
implementation of the proposed green building features, the project would not result in wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption or wasteful use of energy resources. Cumulative projects
citywide would be built to meet the same requirements. Therefore, the project would not contribute
cumulatively to impacts on energy resources by contributing to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
use of energy.
As described in Section 4.15 Public Services, the proposed project itself represents new and
physically altered governmental facilities, namely a new Police Operations Building and renovations
to the existing Campbell Library building. The construction of the new building and improvements
would have no effect on service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for fire
protection services. The construction of the new building and improvements would likely improve
the City’s library services and performance objectives of the Police Department, and result in no
adverse impacts to these services and performance objectives. The proposed project would therefore
not make a cumulatively considerable contribution to the degradation of public facilities in the area.
As discussed under Section 4.17.3, CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b)(1) identifies that projects
proposed within half-mile of an existing major transit stop may be presumed to have a less than
significant impact on VMT, which is the new parameter for determining significant impacts under
CEQA. Due to the project site’s proximity to the Downtown Campbell light rail station, the project is
presumed to have a less-than-significant impact on VMT. In addition, the replacement of the existing
police facility with the proposed Police Operations Building would not facilitate an increase in
employees, nor would the proposed improvements to the Campbell Library substantially increase the
number of visitors or employees. As such, the project would not result in a significant number of new
vehicle trips that could worsen intersection LOS, and thus the project would not conflict with City
policies regarding intersection LOS. Furthermore, the project does not propose any changes to the
existing roadway network, and as discussed under Section 4.17.3, the project would not adversely
affect site access or circulation, and would not conflict with any planned roadway improvements
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within the project vicinity. The project would therefore result in a less than significant cumulative
transportation impact.
Impact MFS-3: The project does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. (Less than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated)
Consistent with Section 15065(a)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, a lead agency shall find that a project
may have a significant effect on the environment where there is substantial evidence that the project
has the potential to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
Under this standard, a change to the physical environment that might otherwise be minor must be
treated as significant if people would be significantly affected. This factor relates to adverse changes
to the environment of human beings generally, and not to effects on particular individuals. While
changes to the environment that could indirectly affect human beings would be represented by all of
the designated CEQA issue areas, those that could directly affect human beings include community
risks from air pollutant emissions, soil and seismic hazards, hazardous materials, and noise.
Implementation of mitigation measures in accordance with the City’s General Plan and Municipal
Code, and other applicable plans, policies, regulations, and ordinances, however, would ensure that
these impacts would be less than significant. No other direct or indirect adverse effects on human
beings have been identified.
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The analysis in this Initial Study is based on the professional judgement and expertise of the
environmental specialists preparing this document, based upon review of the site, surrounding
conditions, site plans, and the following references:
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California Energy Commission. “Natural Gas Consumption by County.” http://ecdms.energy.ca.gov/gasbycounty.aspx. California Energy Commission. “Renewables Portfolio Standard – Verification and Compliance.” https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/renewables-portfolio-
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California Environmental Protection Agency. “Cortese List Data Resources.” https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/. California Gas and Electric Utilities. 2019 California Gas Report.
https://www.socalgas.com/regulatory/documents/cgr/2019_CGR_Supplement_7-1-19.pdf. . California Geological Survey. “Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation”. https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/.
California Natural Resources Agency. Santa Clara County Important Farmland 2018. September 2019. https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/fmmp/Pages/SantaClara.aspx California Office of Historic Preservation. “CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a)(3) and California
Office of Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Series #6.” California Regional Water Quality Control Board. San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional
Stormwater NPDES Permit. November 2015.
City of Campbell. Campbell General Plan EIR. July 2001.
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and Secured parking Lot. May 12, 2021.
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Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan, April 2020.
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Parking Analysis for Proposed Revisions to the Civic Center Complex (CCC) in Campbell,
California. April 1, 2021.
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Greenhouse Gas Assessment. April 29, 2021.
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project Noise and Vibration
Assessment. June 14, 2021.
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Recovery Act.” https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-resource-conservation-and-
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Fuel Economy, and Technology since 1975.” January 2021.
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16, 2020.
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SECTION 6.0 LEAD AGENCY AND CONSULTANTS
LEAD AGENCY
City of Campbell
Public Works Department
Roger Storz, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Todd Capurso, Public Works Director
CONSULTANTS
David J. Powers & Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants and Planners
Akoni Danielsen, President/Principal Project Manager
Mike Campbell, AICP, CPSWQ, Project Manager
Matthew Moore, Assistant Project Manager
Ryan Osako, Graphic Artist
Archaeological/Historical Consultants
Historic Resources Consultant
Cornerstone Earth Group, Inc.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Consultant
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Transportation Consultants
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc.
Acoustical & Air Quality Consultants
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SECTION 7.0 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2017 CAP Bay Area 2017 Clean Air Plan
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACM Asbestos Containing Materials
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
AFA Acre-Feet Annually
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
ALUCP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
APN Assessor Parcel Number
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit
Basin Plan Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin
Bgs Below the ground surface
BIA California Building Industry Association
BMPs Best Management Practices
Btu British thermal units
CA California
CalARP California Accidental Release Prevention
Cal Fire California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CalEEMod California Emissions Estimator Model
CalEPA California Environmental Protection Agency
CALGreen California Green Building Standards Code
Caltrans California Department of Transportation
Cal/OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
CARB California Air Resources Board
CBC California Building Standards Code
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEC California Energy Commission
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFCs Chlorofluorocarbons
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CGS California Geological Survey
CH4 Methane
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level
CO Carbon monoxide
CO2 Carbon dioxide
CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent
CRECs Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions
CRHR California Register of Historical Resources
dBA A-weighted decibel
DNL Day-Night Level
DPM Diesel particulate matter
DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ESA Environmental Site Assessment
EZRI Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHSZs Fire Hazard Severity Zones
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Maps
FMMP Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
FTA United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration
GHGs Greenhouse gases
GPD Gallons per day
GWh Gigawatt hours
HCP Habitat Conservation Plan
HFCs Hydrofluorocarbons
HRECs Historically Recognized Environmental Conditions
IS Initial Study
LBPs Lead-Based Paints
LED Light-Emitting Diode
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LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leq Equivalent noise level
LID Low-Impact Development
Lmax Maximum A-weighted
LOS Level of Service
LRA Local Responsibility Area
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Mgd Million gallons per day
MM Mitigation Measure
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
Mpg Miles per gallon
Mph Miles per hour
MRP Municipal Regional Permit
MRZs Mineral Resource Zones
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
MT CO2e Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
NHPA National Historic Preservation Act
NOD Notice of Determination
NOI Notice of Intent
NOx Nitrogen oxides
NO2 Nitrogen dioxide
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRHP National Register of Historic Places
NWIC Northwest Information Center
O3 Ground-level ozone
OITC Outdoor/Indoor Transmission Class
OPR Office of Planning and Research
PCB Polychlorinated biphenyls
PG&E Pacific Gas & Electricity
PM Particulate matter
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PM2.5 Fine particulate matter
PM10 Coarse particulate matter
PPC Public Protection Classification
PPV Peak Particle Velocity
REC Recognized environmental condition
RHNA Regional Housing Need Allocation
ROG Reactive organic gases
RPS Renewable Portfolio Standards
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SSOs Sanitary Sewer Overflows
SB Senate Bill
SFHA Special Flood Hazard Areas
SHMA Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
SMARA Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
SMBG State Mining and Geology Board
SOx Sulfur oxides
SR State Route
SRA State Responsibility Area
STC Sound Transmission Class
SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TACs Toxic air contaminants
TCR Tribal Cultural Resources
TDM Transportation Demand Management
TIA Transportation Impact Analysis
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
UST Underground storage tank
VHFHSZs Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds
Appendices
The appendices can be found in the on-line version of the Initial Study available here:
https://www.campbellca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18181
CITY OF CAMPBELL Public Works Department
70 North First Street • Campbell, CA 95008-1423 • TEL (408) 866-2150 • E-MAIL publicworks@campbellca.gov
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The Public Works Director has reviewed the proposed project described below to determine whether it
could have a significant effect on the environment as a result of the project completion. “Significant effect on the environment” means a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora,
fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.
Project Title: Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
Project Address: 70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 and 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
City File No.: 21-MM
Zoning District (E): P-D (Planned Development)
Zoning District (P): P-D (Planned Development)
General Plan: Institutional
Project Sponsor: City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Property Owners: City of Campbell 70 N. First Street Campbell, CA 95008
Lead Agency: City of Campbell, Public Works Department 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person: Roger Storz, Senior Civil Engineer
(408) 866-2190 | rogers@campbellca.gov
Date Posted: July 21, 2021
Other public agencies whose approval is required: None Project Location and Surrounding Land Use: The project site is the Campbell Civic Center campus,
bounded on the north by Grant Street, on the east by Harrison Avenue, on the south by Civic Center Drive, and on the West by North First Street. Surrounding land uses include single-family residential on the north, east and west sides, and commercial, museum and parking lot uses to the south, across
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Civic Center Drive form the site. A church is located to the west, across North First Street from the
site.
Project Description: The project proposes to remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building) and construct a new, two-story, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building and new secure parking lot in the northwest corner area of the Campbell Civic Center that is currently occupied by a surface parking lot. The project also includes reconfiguration of
the existing public surface parking lot serving City Hall, improvement of the existing parking lot at the northeast corner of the Civic Center, and interior and exterior renovations of the existing Campbell
Library, located at 77 Harrison Avenue.
Finding: The Public Works Director finds that the project described above will not have a significant effect on the environment in that the attached Initial Study identifies one or more potentially
significant effects on the environment for which the City of Campbell, before public release of this draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, has made or agrees to make project revisions that clearly
mitigate the effects to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measures Included in the Project to Reduce Potentially Significant Environmental Effects to a Less Than Significant Level:
Air Quality - AQ
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.1: Include measures to control dust and exhaust during construction: The following standard measures reflect BAAQMD best management practices and would be
implemented by the project to reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust.:
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 miles per hour (mph).
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control
measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all access points.
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• All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the Lead
Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance
with applicable regulations.
The project shall develop a plan demonstrating that the off-road equipment used on-site to construct
the project would achieve a fleet-wide average 70-percent reduction in DPM exhaust emissions or greater. One feasible plan to achieve this reduction would include the following:
Biological Resources – BIO
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.1: In compliance with the MBTA and California Fish and Game
Code, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented during construction to reduce impacts to nesting birds to a less than significant level.
Construction activities (or at least the commencement of such activities) shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season. If construction activities are scheduled to take place outside of the nesting season, all impacts on nesting birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be
avoided. The nesting season for most birds in Santa Clara County extends from February 1st through August 31st.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.2: If it is not possible to schedule construction activities between September 1 and January 31 then preconstruction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that no nests will be disturbed during project implementation. These
surveys shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction. During this survey, the ornithologist shall inspect all trees and other potential nesting habitats (e.g., trees, shrubs, ruderal grasslands, buildings) in and immediately adjacent to the impact areas for nests).
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.3: If an active nest is found sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by these activities, the ornithologist shall determine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be
established around the nest (typically 300 feet for raptors and 100 feet for other species), to ensure that
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.2: Selection of equipment during construction to minimize emissions.
Such equipment selection would include the following:
• All construction equipment larger than 25 horsepower used at the site for more than two
continuous days or 20 hours total shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), if feasible, otherwise;
• If use of Tier 4 equipment is not available, alternatively use equipment that meets U.S. EPA emission standards for Tier 2 or 3 engines and include particulate matter emissions control
equivalent to CARB Level 3 verifiable diesel emission control devices that altogether achieve a 70 percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust in comparison to uncontrolled equipment.
• Use of alternatively fueled or electric equipment.
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nests of species protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code shall not be disturbed
during project implementation. However, if the ornithologist has confirmed that the hatchlings have left the nest, construction may commence within the buffer zone.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.4: If construction activities will not be initiated until after the start of the nesting season, all potential nesting substrates (e.g., bushes, trees, grasses, and other vegetation) that are scheduled to be removed by the project must be removed prior to the start of the nesting season
(e.g., prior to February 1st). Cultural Resources – CUL
Mitigation Measure CUL-2.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures in accordance with General Plan strategy CNR-1.1b would ensure that potential impacts to buried archaeological resources remain at a less than significant level. If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered during excavation and/or grading of the site, construction personnel shall be instructed to immediately suspend all activity within a 50-foot
radius and the City Planning Division shall be notified of the discovery. A licensed archaeologist shall be retained in order to 1) evaluate the find(s) to determine if they meet the definition of a historical or archaeological resource; and 2) submit a resource mitigation and monitoring reporting program with appropriate recommendations regarding the disposition of such finds prior to resumption of construction activities. A report of findings documenting any data recovery shall be submitted to the
City Planning Division and the Northwest Information Center (if applicable). Project personnel shall not collect or move any cultural materials. The project applicant shall implement the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist.
Mitigation Measure CUL-3.1: The project shall implement the following measures in the event that human remains are discovered during project implementation.
In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading of the site or public
right-of-way, all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be stopped. The City Planning Division and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s office shall be notified. If the remains are determined
to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) immediately. Once the NAHC identifies the most likely descendants, the descendants will make
recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in accordance with Section
15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Geology and Soils – GEO
Unique Paleontological and/or Geologic Features and Reporting. Should a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geological feature be identified at the project site during any phase of construction, all ground disturbing activities within 50 feet shall cease and the City’s Public Works Director shall be notified immediately. A qualified paleontologist shall evaluate the find and prescribe
mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. Upon completion of the
Mitigation Measure GEO-6.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that potential impacts to buried paleontological resources or geological features are less
than significant.
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paleontological assessment, a report shall be submitted to the City and, if paleontological materials are
recovered, provided to a paleontological repository such as the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Hazards and Hazardous Materials – HAZ
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.1: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure
that health hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to contaminated soil are less than significant.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the City shall retain a qualified hazardous materials contractor to perform a soil investigation (i.e., Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) to determine the levels of
contamination from lead, pesticides, and TPHg. If the residual contaminants are not detected and/or are found to be below the environmental screening levels for public health and the environment in
accordance with Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (SCCDEH), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements, no further mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.2: If residual contaminants are found and are above regulatory
environmental screening levels for public health and the environment, the project proponent shall enter the Site Cleanup Program with the SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may require the project proponent to
implement appropriate management procedures, such as removal of the contaminated soil and implementation of a Site Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan (RAP), or equivalent
document. Copies of all environmental investigations and evidence of SCCDEH oversight shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-3.1: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to ensure that health hazards from exposure of construction workers and nearby sensitive receptors to
asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paints are less than significant. To reduce the potential for construction worker and nearby sensitive receptor exposure to hazardous
materials (ACMs and lead-based paint), the following measures are included in the project.
• In conformance with local, state, and federal laws, an asbestos building survey and a lead-based paint survey shall be completed by a qualified professional to determine the presence of asbestos-containing materials and/or lead-based paint on the structures proposed for demolition prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any site structure.
• A registered asbestos abatement contractor shall be retained to remove and dispose of all potentially friable asbestos-containing materials, in accordance with the NESHAP guidelines,
prior to building demolition that may disturb the materials. All construction activities shall be undertaken in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards, contained in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 1529, to protect workers from exposure to asbestos. Materials containing more than one percent asbestos are also subject to BAAQMD regulations.
• During demolition activities, all building materials containing lead-based paint shall be removed in accordance with Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, Title 8, CCR 1532.1,
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including employee training, employee air monitoring and dust control. Any debris or soil
containing lead-based paint or coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
Noise - NOI
Mitigation Measure NOI-1.1: Implementation of the following mitigation measures would ensure that potential impacts associated with operation of the project’s mechanical equipment are less than significant.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, Police Operations Building rooftop mechanical equipment
shall be selected and designed to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses to meet the City’s requirements. A qualified acoustical consultant shall be retained by the project applicant to review
mechanical noise as the equipment systems are selected in order to determine specific noise reduction measures necessary to reduce noise to comply with the City’s noise limits at the property line. Noise
reduction measures could include, but are not limited to, selection of equipment that emits low noise
levels and/or installation of noise barriers such as mechanical equipment screens or enclosures.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD
Any person may file a written protest of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration during the public comment period running from July 21, 2021 to August 10, 2021 (concluding at 5:00 PM). Such protest
must be filed via email sent to rogers@campbellca.gov. The written protest should make a "fair argument" that the project will have one or more significant effects on the environment based on
substantial evidence.
Roger Storz
PROJECT ENGINEER
Senior Civil Engineer TITLE
City of Campbell AGENCY
_______________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE
The Initial Study is available for review at the Campbell Library, 1 Campbell Avenue, Room E46, Campbell, CA 95008 and online at http://www.campbellca.gov/501/Public-Notices under
'Environmental Notices'.
July 19, 2021
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
Mitigation Measure Monitoring
Phase
Enforcement
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of
Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Air Quality - AIR
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.1: Include measures to control
dust and exhaust during construction:
The following standard measures reflect BAAQMD best
management practices and would be implemented by the
project to reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust.:
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging
areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access
roads) shall be watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose
material off-site shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent
public roads shall be removed using wet power
vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The
use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
Site
Preparation
and
Construction
City of
Campbell
Public
Works
Department
and
Building
Division
Periodic
Compliance
Report
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• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited
to 15 miles per hour (mph).
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be
paved shall be completed as soon as possible.
Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after
grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting
equipment off when not in use or reducing the
maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by
the California airborne toxics control measure Title
13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations
[CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for
construction workers at all access points.
• All construction equipment shall be maintained
and properly tuned in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall
be checked by a certified mechanic and
determined to be running in proper condition prior
to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone
number and person to contact at the Lead Agency
regarding dust complaints. This person shall
respond and take corrective action within 48 hours.
The Air District’s phone number shall also be
visible to ensure compliance with applicable
regulations.
Mitigation Measure AIR-3.2: Selection of equipment
during construction to minimize emissions. Such
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equipment selection would include the following:
The project shall develop a plan demonstrating that the off-
road equipment used on-site to construct the project would
achieve a fleet-wide average 70-percent reduction in DPM
exhaust emissions or greater. One feasible plan to achieve
this reduction would include the following:
• All construction equipment larger than 25
horsepower used at the site for more than two
continuous days or 20 hours total shall meet U.S.
EPA Tier 4 emission standards for particulate matter
(PM10 and PM2.5), if feasible, otherwise;
• If use of Tier 4 equipment is not available,
alternatively use equipment that meets U.S. EPA
emission standards for Tier 2 or 3 engines and
include particulate matter emissions control
equivalent to CARB Level 3 verifiable diesel
emission control devices that altogether achieve a 70
percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust in
comparison to uncontrolled equipment.
• Use of alternatively fueled or electric equipment.
Biological Resources – BIO
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.1: In compliance with the
MBTA and California Fish and Game Code, the following
mitigation measures shall be implemented during
construction to reduce impacts to nesting birds to a less
than significant level.
Construction activities (or at least the commencement of such
Site
Preparation
and
Construction
City of
Campbell
Planning
Division
Periodic
Compliance
Report
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program – Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project Page 4 of 9
activities) shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season. If
construction activities are scheduled to take place outside of
the nesting season, all impacts on nesting birds protected
under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be
avoided. The nesting season for most birds in Santa Clara
County extends from February 1st through August 31st.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.2: If it is not possible to
schedule construction activities between September 1 and
January 31 then preconstruction surveys for nesting birds
shall be conducted by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that
no nests will be disturbed during project implementation.
These surveys shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior
to the initiation of construction. During this survey, the
ornithologist shall inspect all trees and other potential nesting
habitats (e.g., trees, shrubs, ruderal grasslands, buildings) in
and immediately adjacent to the impact areas for nests).
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.3: If an active nest is found
sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by these
activities, the ornithologist shall determine the extent of a
construction-free buffer zone to be established around the
nest (typically 300 feet for raptors and 100 feet for other
species), to ensure that nests of species protected by the
MBTA and California Fish and Game Code shall not be
disturbed during project implementation. However, if the
ornithologist has confirmed that the hatchlings have left the
nest, construction may commence within the buffer zone.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.4: If construction activities will
not be initiated until after the start of the nesting season, all
potential nesting substrates (e.g., bushes, trees, grasses, and
other vegetation) that are scheduled to be removed by the
project must be removed prior to the start of the nesting
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season (e.g., prior to February 1st).
Cultural Resources – CUL
Mitigation Measure CUL-2.1: Implementation of the
following mitigation measures in accordance with General
Plan strategy CNR-1.1b would ensure that potential
impacts to buried archaeological resources remain at a
less than significant level.
If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered
during excavation and/or grading of the site, construction
personnel shall be instructed to immediately suspend all
activity within a 50-foot radius and the City Planning
Division shall be notified of the discovery. A licensed
archaeologist shall be retained in order to 1) evaluate the
find(s) to determine if they meet the definition of a historical
or archaeological resource; and 2) submit a resource
mitigation and monitoring reporting program with
appropriate recommendations regarding the disposition of
such finds prior to resumption of construction activities. A
report of findings documenting any data recovery shall be
submitted to the City Planning Division and the Northwest
Information Center (if applicable). Project personnel shall not
collect or move any cultural materials. The project applicant
shall implement the recommendations of the qualified
archaeologist.
Mitigation Measure CUL-3.1: The project shall implement
the following measures in the event that human remains
are discovered during project implementation.
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In the event that human remains are discovered during
excavation and/or grading of the site or public right-of-way,
all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be
stopped. The City Planning Division and the Santa Clara
County Coroner’s office shall be notified. If the remains are
determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify
the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
immediately. Once the NAHC identifies the most likely
descendants, the descendants will make recommendations
regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in
accordance with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Geology and Soils – GEO
Mitigation Measure GEO-6.1: Implementation of the
following mitigation measures would ensure that potential
impacts to buried paleontological resources or geological
features are less than significant.
Unique Paleontological and/or Geologic Features and
Reporting. Should a unique paleontological resource or site
or unique geological feature be identified at the project site
during any phase of construction, all ground disturbing
activities within 50 feet shall cease and the City’s Public
Works Director shall be notified immediately. A qualified
paleontologist shall evaluate the find and prescribe mitigation
measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Upon completion of the paleontological assessment, a report
shall be submitted to the City and, if paleontological
materials are recovered, provided to a paleontological
repository such as the University of California Museum of
Paleontology.
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Hazards and Hazardous Materials - HAZ
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.1: The following mitigation
measures shall be implemented to ensure that health
hazards from exposure of construction workers and
nearby sensitive receptors to contaminated soil are less
than significant.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the City shall retain a
qualified hazardous materials contractor to perform a soil
investigation (i.e., Phase II Environmental Site Assessment)
to determine the levels of contamination from lead,
pesticides, and TPHg. If the residual contaminants are not
detected and/or are found to be below the environmental
screening levels for public health and the environment in
accordance with Santa Clara County Department of
Environmental Health (SCCDEH), Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB), or the California Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements, no further
mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation
shall be submitted to the Building Official.
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.2: If residual contaminants are
found and are above regulatory environmental screening
levels for public health and the environment, the project
proponent shall enter the Site Cleanup Program with the
SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may require the project proponent
to implement appropriate management procedures, such as
removal of the contaminated soil and implementation of a
Site Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan
(RAP), or equivalent document. Copies of all environmental
investigations and evidence of SCCDEH oversight shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
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conformation
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Mitigation Measure HAZ-3.1: The following mitigation
measures shall be implemented to ensure that health
hazards from exposure of construction workers and
nearby sensitive receptors to asbestos-containing
materials and lead-based paints are less than significant.
To reduce the potential for construction worker and nearby
sensitive receptor exposure to hazardous materials (ACMs
and lead-based paint), the following measures are included in
the project.
• In conformance with local, state, and federal laws, an
asbestos building survey and a lead-based paint
survey shall be completed by a qualified professional
to determine the presence of asbestos-containing
materials and/or lead-based paint on the structures
proposed for demolition prior to issuance of a
demolition permit for any site structure.
• A registered asbestos abatement contractor shall be
retained to remove and dispose of all potentially
friable asbestos-containing materials, in accordance
with the NESHAP guidelines, prior to building
demolition that may disturb the materials. All
construction activities shall be undertaken in
accordance with Cal/OSHA standards, contained in
Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR),
Section 1529, to protect workers from exposure to
asbestos. Materials containing more than one percent
asbestos are also subject to BAAQMD regulations.
• During demolition activities, all building materials
containing lead-based paint shall be removed in
accordance with Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction
Standard, Title 8, CCR 1532.1, including employee
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training, employee air monitoring and dust control.
Any debris or soil containing lead-based paint or
coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet
acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
Noise - NOI
Mitigation Measure NOI-1.1: Implementation of the
following mitigation measures would ensure that potential
impacts associated with operation of the project’s
mechanical equipment are less than significant.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, Police Operations
Building rooftop mechanical equipment shall be selected and
designed to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses to meet
the City’s requirements. A qualified acoustical consultant
shall be retained by the project applicant to review
mechanical noise as the equipment systems are selected in
order to determine specific noise reduction measures
necessary to reduce noise to comply with the City’s noise
limits at the property line. Noise reduction measures could
include, but are not limited to, selection of equipment that
emits low noise levels and/or installation of noise barriers
such as mechanical equipment screens or enclosures.
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Building
Permit and
during
construction
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Report by
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Acoustical
Consultant
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Public Works Department
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
July 21, 2021
Lead Agency: City of Campbell, 70 N. 1st St., Campbell CA, 95008
Contact Person: Roger Storz, Senior Civil Engineer – (408) 866-2190 / rogers@campbellca.gov
Project Title: Measure O Civic Center Improvements Project
Project Location: 70 N. First St. and 77 Harrison Av., Campbell, CA 95008 (APNS: 279-41-063, 067, 068)
Note: The project site is not listed on the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List as set forth in
Government Code Section 65962.5.
Project File No.: 21-MM
Project Description: The project proposes to remove the existing Police Department Annex structure (portable building)
and construct a new, two-story, approximately 24,800-square-foot Police Operations Building and
new secure parking lot in the northwest corner area of the Campbell Civic Center that is currently
occupied by a surface parking lot. The project also includes reconfiguration of the existing public
surface parking lot serving City Hall, improvement of the existing parking lot at the northeast corner
of the Civic Center, and interior and exterior renovations of the existing Campbell Library.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Campbell has prepared a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21092(b)(1), for the above described project. The Initial Study prepared by the City was undertaken
for the purpose of determining whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the
Initial Study, the Public Works Director has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment
due to the incorporation of certain mitigation measures, and therefore, has prepared a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
for consideration by the City Council.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: A 20-day public review period for the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on July
21, 2021 through August 10, 2021 (concluding at 5:00 PM) for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any comments on the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration must be submitted to the City in
writing at the above address or by email to the project manager at rogers@campbellca.gov before the close of the public
review period. Comments may also be received at public hearings on the project. The Initial Study and draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration are available for review online at http://www.campbellca.gov/501/Public-Notices under 'Environmental
Notices'.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: The City Council is tentatively scheduled to consider the proposed project and draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration at a public hearing to be held on August 17, 2021. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, via
telecommunication in compliance with provisions of the Brown Act and Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Newsom.
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