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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 203-88RESOLUTION NO. 203-88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MAKING FINDINGS AND ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CROSS VALLEY CANAL-TRUXTUN LAKE PIPELINE AND IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has proposed to connect the Cross Valley Canal with Truxtun Lake Recharge Basin via a 24-inch diameter pipe, expand the recharge basin and revegetate approximately 20 acres with native vegetation; and WHEREAS, for the proposed project an Initial Study was conducted and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared; and WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield Resolution 107-86 have been duly followed; NOW, THEREFORE, It is hereby found and resolved as follows: 1. The above recitals are true and correct. 2. Public notices have been published and distributed in accordance with CEQA requirements. An Initial Study was prepared, noticed and distributed for the proposed project. Said study found no adverse impact to the existing and future environment of the area resulting from the proposed and recommended approval o~ a Negative Declaration. The project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was posted and advertised in accordance with CEQA. The Negative Declaration for the Cross Valley Canal-Truxtun Lake Pipeline and Improvements is hereby approved and adopted. .......... o0o .......... -2- I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of_ Sept 19 8___~ by the following vote: AYES: COUnCILMEMBERS: CHILDS, DeMOND, SMITH. R/~.TTY. PETF.~SON, McOERNIOTF ~JA[¥AGGIO NOES: COUNCILMEt¢~ERS: None ABSENT: COUNCtLM~MBERS: None A~STAINING: COUNCILMEMbERS: None CITY CLERK and Ex O~fficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED this 28thday of Sept, 1988 MAYOR of the city~of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: ~~i tyro f/BBak er s f is ld Response to Comments Negative Declaration Cross-Valley Canal - Truxtun Lake Pipeline & Improvements 1. Calvin Bidwell - Building Director Comment - I have reviewed Appendix I (Environmental Checklist Form) for the subject project and have a question that pertains to page I-2, #3 water, item h. The impact for this item is marked no. Has an analysis of water loss through surface evaporation bee~-made to sub- stantiate this answer? Response - The normal evaporation occurring in the southern San Joaquin Valley area as tabulated from pan evaporation stations moni- tored by the California Department of Water Resources averages 63.8 inches (5.3 feet) annually. Assuming that 24 acres of groundwater recharge ponds are kept full year-around, the annual evaporation rate would equal approximately 127 acre feet annually. This compares to 5,500 acre feet projected to be recharged to groundwater aquifers. The surface loss due to evaporation would equal about 2% of the total water recharged. 2. Bob Bellue - Kern County Water Agency Comment - Water 3f. - Will the proposal result in: "Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of groundwaters? Should be checked "maybe" rather than "no." Response - The Negative Declaration is revised to include this comment. Comment - Animal Life 5c. - Will the proposal result in: "Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals?" Should be checked "maybe" rather than "no". The Cross-Valley Canal carries ocean minnows, thread fin shad, stripes, etc. which may migrate into Truxtun Lake. Response - The Negative Declaration is revised to include this comment. 3. Joseph Rickett - ~[ern River Levee District Comment - We request mitigation Item 16 be modified to include "Consult with Kern River Levee District prior to construction within the District's easement." Response - The Negative Declaration is revised to include this comment. The City Water Department will notify the Kern River Levee District prior to, during and after installation of the proposed culverts. Response to Comments Cross-Valley Canal Page 2 4. Fred Simon - Kern County Planning and Development Services Comment - The Plan Development section notes that, according to Implementation Policy #2, Page 8, Kern River Plan, "Prior to any development within the Kern River Plan boundaries, including ... Recreational, water recharge, channel improvement...a Landscaping Plan shall be submitted to the respective City or County Planning Department for review and approval." While the use does not appear inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the plan. Has the City submitted the required plan to the County for its approval? Response - The project area is totally within the Bakersfield city limits. Landscape plans are to be submitted to the City Planning Department for review and approval. Comment - The extent of the project description needs to be expanded. We understand that a pipeline is proposed to deliver water to Truxtun Lake for a year-around water supply; that trenching operations for the 24-foot pipeline will cover only a small portion of the 30-foot wide area needed for cnnstruction. Clarification is needed on lake construction. Approximately 4-acres of vegetation will be removed for the new lake propnsed; the document needs to describe existing vegeta- tion that will be removed, the grading necessary to create the basin for the lake and methods proposed to stabilize lake shores against erosion. Response - The pipeline is 24 inches in diameter, not "24-foot." Full plans and specifications for construction and compaction requirements are available for review at the City Water Department. The biological assessment recently performed for the Kern River Parkway shows the major area of disturbance to be "Ruderal" and/or "dry sands." Only the north and south river levees currently contain "Riparian scrubland" growth. The disturbance on these levees would amount to approximately 0.2 acre. The primary purpose of the Urban Streams Restoration Program is to enhance and restore the floodplain through the use of native plantings in and around shorelines. Lake shore stabilization will be accomplished through use of rip rap along the south bank of the Kern River. The recharge basin will util- ize slopes no greater than 3 to 1 and revegetation to minimize erosion. Comment - The accompanying map notes areas east of Truxtun Lake for "Proposed Restoration Area" and new parking lot. It is unclear if these proposals are part of the subject project. If so, there is need for discussion of construction methods, source of fill materials, methods of bank stabilization, specific methods and materials used for revegatation. Size of parking lot, landscaping of parking lot, vege- nation removed fo~ parking lot, etc., also need discussion in this document since the parking lot is a phase of this project. Response to Comments Cross-Valley Canal Page 3 Response - This initial project includes only the pipeline and improvements to the floodplain located westerly of Truxtun Lake, The parking lot and restoration areas shown east of Truxtun Lake are pro- posed future projects. Comment - The document notes plant materials to be used will be native to the area. Will plants native to other portions of the Kern River Parkway but not necessarily indigenous to the site, also be considered for planting at this location? Response - Sycamore and cottonwood trees will be the primary planting. Other California native plants will be selected from Chapter 8 of the Biological Assessment in the Kern River Parkway Piano p/rc.pipe Cross-Valley Canal - Truxtun Lake Pipeline and Improvements ~--,~--~ City of Bakersfield ~.~=.~ 1501 Truxtun Ave. Kern ~-,~-~ ~. ~,: Kern Truxtun - Mohawk ~. c~: ~,.~,: Barry Hand ~.~ Q~I ~.~: 805/326-3733 34 ~. 29 S ~ 27E 99 ~. ~= Meadows ~. )<~=~. Construction Santa Fe ,.~ Southern P.~.~y, Kern River Pipeline, RecharQe Basin, Revegetation Primary and Secondary Floodway Install 24 inch diameter pipe connectin§ Cross Valley Canal Groundwater Recharge Area. Expand recharg~ basin by four acres. twenty acres with native plants. 20,000 ~.~ ,, 75.000 and Truxtun Lake Revegetate Resom-ces Agency Boating/~a~er~2YS Conserra:ion pzsh and Game PoreS~ry Colorado River ~pt. ~-%er r~esources Reol .mina%ion I~ri~ mnd Recrea%ion PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO: Frown: (Responsible Agency) (Address). City of Bakersfield (Lead Agency) Planning Department 1501 Truxtun Avenue (Address) Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 SUBJECT: Draft Negative Declaration. City of Bakersfield will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a Negative Declaration for the project identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental information which is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project. Your agency may need to use the Negative Declaration prepared by our agency when considering your permit or other approval for the project. The project description, location, and the probable environmental effects are contained in the attached initial study. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible date but not later than 30 days after receipt of this notice. Please send your response to Barry Hand at the address shown above. We will need the name for a contact person in your agency. PROJECT TITLE: Cross-Valley Canal - Truxtun Lake Pipeline & Improvements PROJECT APPLICANT, if any: City of Bakersfield, Community Services Dept. DATE: August 4, 1988 p/nopp Signature Title Telephone Principal Planner 326-3733 I BACKGROUND 1. 2. APPENDIX I ENVIRONb~TAL CHECKLIST FORM (%o be completed by Lead Agency) Name of Proponent: City of Bakersfield Community Services Dept. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: Oene Bogart, Director, Water Resources 4101Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309 805/326-3715 3. Date of Checklist Submittal: 4. Agency Requiring C~ecklist: 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: Pipeline and Improvements July 19, 1988 City of Bakersfield Cross-Valley Canal - Truxtun Lake II ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES 1. Earth Will the proposal result in: Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? Disruptions, displacements, compac- tion, or overcovering of the soil? X X c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? The destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase iu wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? fo Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? MAYBE X NO X 1. Earth (continued) g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards 2. Air Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh water? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? YES X X X X MAYBE X X I-2 X X X X X X I-3 3. Water (continued) YES MAYBE NO i, Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such a~ flooding or tidal waves? X X j. Will the proposal result in water service from any public or private entity? 4. Plant Life Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a harrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X X X X 5~ Animal Life Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? X X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? X X X X c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d~ Deterioration to existing fish or wild- life habitat? 6. Noise Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 10. 11. 12. 13. Light and Glare Will the proposal produce new light or glare? Land Use Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? Risk of Upset Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? Population Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density cr growth rate of the human population of an area? Housing Will the propcsal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? Transportation/Circulation Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing trans- portation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circu- lation or movement of people and/or goods? e~ Alterations to waterborne, r~il or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrains? YES X MAYBE I-4 X X X X X X X X X X X X 14. Public Services Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? YES MAY BE I-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 18. 19. 20. Aesthetics Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Recreation Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of exist- ing recreational opportunities?. Archeological/Historical Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant arch- eological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance (a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, sub- stantially 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, reduce the number or re- strict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or pre- history? (b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to ~:he disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one of which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future). (c) Does the project have impacts which are in- dividually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate re- sources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) (d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? YES X MAYBE I-6 X X X I-7 III. IV. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRON~TENTAL EVALUATION DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project plans or proposals made by or agreed to by the applicant before the proposed negative declaration is released for public review (or conditions of project approval) would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and there is no substantial evidence before the city that the project as revised (or conditioned) may have a significant effect on the environment and that a NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. t I I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environ- ment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date July 22, 1988 ~ ~ (Signature) For Jack Hardisty, Planning Director BUENA VISTA RO ~. ~-"'-"~'. ;' z ~ PROJECT DESCRIPTION A 24-inch diameter gravity flow pipeline is proposed connecting the Cross-Valley Canal with Truxtun Lake Recharge Basin. Purpose of the pipe- line is to provide a year-round water supply for ground water recharge. The project is located in the primary and secondary floodway. Length of the pipeline is approximately 2,000 feet. Depth of the pipeline will be 5 feet of cower from top of pipeline to the river bed. Cuts in levees and the bike path will be recompacted. The bike path will be out of operation for an estimated eight hour period. The trenching operation will require approximately a 30-foot width for'the 2,000-foot length. No existing vegetation will be disturbed. Dust and noise will be generated by the operation of heavy equipment during the tem- porary construction period. Approximately 20 acres will be revegetated with a combination of sycamore, willow, mule fat and/or other shrubs native to the area. A buffer type irrigation system will be provided. Approximately four acres will be con- verted to a recharge srea north of the bike path and connected to existing Truxtun Lake by a pipe underneath the bike path. Explanations of "Yes" and "Maybe" Answers Earth 1.b. - Yes - Disruptions, displacement and compaction of the soil will occur as part of the trenching operation. Removed material will be recompacted. c. - Yes - A new recharge/recreation lake is proposed west of Lake Truxtun. It is approximately four acres in size and will be dredged to six feet in depth. It will be connected to the existing Truxtun Lake by a culvert under the bike path. f. - Maybe - The Kern River bed will be disturbed during construction. No long-term modifications are anticipated. Riverbed ele- vations will be maintained at current levels as part of flood control procedures approved in the Kern River Channel Maintenance Program. Air 2.a. - Maybe - Exhaust from heavy machinery and dust during trenching and backfill operation will cause temporary and localized impacts on air quality. These are anticipated to be minor and short term. Operation during non windy days and water- ing should reduce dust migration. Page 2 Water 3.a. - Yes - The project will divert water from the Cross Valley Canal to Truxtun Lake. This will provide a year-round water supply for groundwater recharge. b. - Yes - Truxtun Lake will operate as a groundwater recharge basin year round. d. - Yes - Water in Truxtun Lake will be maintained at a more constant level without dramatic fluctuations during the dry seasons. The new 4-acre lake to the west will increase surface water. f. - Maybe - The proposed project will increase groundwater recharge at this location possibly altering the direction or rate of flow for groundwater. g. - Yes - Groundwater recharge will occur year round which will con- tribute to maintaining a more constant level of the ground- water table. Plant Life 4.a. - Yes - Year-round water will enhance local vegetation. However, the primary function is for groundwater recharge which will necessitate periodic clean outs of the recharge basin. The Biological Resources Inventory of the Kern River Parkway documents this are to contain no significant plant resources. c. - Yes - Approximately 20 acres will be revegetated with a combination of sycamore, willow, mule fat and/or other shrubs native to the area. A bubbler type irrigation system will be provided. Animal Life 5.a. - Yes - The year-round water in Truxtun Lake is anticipated to pro- vide a more stable environment for animal life. Water fowl and aquatic life should benefit directly. The Biological Resources Inventory of the Kern River Parkway documents this area to contain no significant animal resources. c. - Maybe - The Cross-Valley Canal carries ocean minnows, thread fin shad, stripes, etc. which may migrate into Truxtun Lake. Noise 6.a. - Yes - Noise will increase from temporary operation of heavy equip- ment during construction. Limiting construction to non- sensitive time periods (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) should minimize noise impacts. Page 3 Archeological/ Historical 20. - Maybe - The Cultural Resource Investigation of the Kern River Parkway documents no known archeological historical sites located along the pipeline route. However, if artifacts are discovered during construction, then work can be halted until an examination is completed. REQUIRED MITIGATION 1.b. Replace and recompact any materials removed during pipeline installation. During operations which create dust, watering should be used to con- trol dust. Whenever wind is of sufficient velocity to carry dust off-site, operations should cease. 13.b. Expansion of the water and recreation area to the west of Lake Truxtun is anticipated to attract additional users resulting in an increased demand for parking. A new parking lot is proposed east of Lake Truxtun which is not part of this project. 14.e. Expansion of recreation opportunities is likely to result in addi- tional maintenance demands which will need to be addressed during the annual budget process. 16. Consult with Kern River Levee District prior to construction within District's easement. The project wi]_l improve both quantity and quality of recreation opportunities. Additional water oriented, enhanced nature and pas- sive recreation will be available. 20. If archeologic or historic artifacts are unearthed during construc- tion, work should stop immediately and the California Archaeological Inventory Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center should be contacted at (805) 833-2289. p/pipe CITY OF BAKERSFIELD R F_SO LUTION 24-7? APPENDIX H Date Filed 7~/9s Environmental Information Form (To be completed by applicant) GENERAL I~FORMATION 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: City of Bakersfield, 4101 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309 2. Address of project: Kern River Channel - State Mile Marker 119.7 Assessor's Block and Lot Number 331.-020-2 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Gene Bogart, Director of Water Resources, 4101 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309, (805) 326-3715 4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: 5. List and describe any other related permits and other oublic approvals required for this project, including those requi~ed by city, regional, state and federal agencies: Reclamation Board 6. Existing zoning district :' ~-/~p~ ~_z~,~ ~ f~c~/ ?. Proposed use of size (Project for which this form is filed): Cross Valley Canal - Truxtun Lake Pipeline PROJECT DESCRIPTION Si~e size. 2000' x 30' (construction) Square footage. 60,000 ft~3 10. Number of floors of Amount of off-street 12. At%zch plans. Yes. Proposed scheduling. 14. Associated projects. Anticipaied cons%ruction. N/A parking provided. Construction to begin September 1988. None. incremental development. N/A 16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. N/A 17. If com~ercia!, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities. N/A 18. If industrial indicate type, estimated employment per and loading facilities. N/A 19. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. N/A 20. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. N/A A-e the following items applicable to the - ' - p. oject or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). NO X X 21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills or substantial alteration of ground contours. 22. Change in scenic views or ~ * v_s~as from existing residential areas cr public lands or roads. 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. x 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. X 26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground Water quality Or quanti~y, or a!terazion of existing drainage patterns. X 27. Substantial change in existing levels in the vicinity. noise or vibration X 28. Size on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. X 29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, fla.m. mab!es or explosives. Cont. YES NO X X X X S0. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). Will the proposal result in: Water service from any public or private entity? (If so, give the name of the entity and provide a letter from that entity outlining its current and future water supply and demand requirements). Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 34. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, includ- Ing information on topography, soil stability,plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the size, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. 25. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspecss. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, e~c.), intensity of land use (one family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.). Atlach phozographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to ~he best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to The bes~ of my knowledge and belief. Date (Si=~n~ture) 34. The project site is located on primary and secondary floodway lands of the Kern River. The gradient is relatively flat consisting of river-run sandy soil. There are no plants in the main river channel - with plant life only on the shoreline/ river levee consisting of small weeds and bushes (no trees). There are no cultural, historic or scenic aspects to be con- sidered. The proposed pipeline will be connected to a head- works structure on the Cross Valley Canal, and run southerly to its terminus in Truxtun Lake. See construction drawings for complete details. 35. The surrounding properties are relatively the same as the project site with the exception of the Texaco Refinery.