HomeMy WebLinkAboutWest Newport Oil Field and Hoag HospitalJune 28.,1985
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: GAS LINE CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN WEST NEWPORT OIL FIELD AND
HOAG HOSPITAL
Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts
of the Notice of Determination and the Negative Declaration for the
subject improvements.
The Public Works Department will supply the Committee with
any additional information which may be required to make findings and
recommendations in this matter.
Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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Att.
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RECEIVED
Planning
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JUN281985
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NEWPORT BEACH,
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
GAS LINE CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN WEST NEWPORT OIL FIELD AND HOAG HOSPITAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the project for gas line construction
between the West Newport oil field and Hoag Hospital has been performed. The
review was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the State "Guidelines for Implementation of
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970," and the City's "Policies and
Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act."
The environmental statement has been reviewed
Environmental Affairs Committee.
As a result of the preliminary review, it has
1. The project is approved.
2. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
3. An environmental impact report has not been prepared. A Negative
Declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto.
and was approved by City's
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Pubic Works Director
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6/14/85
been determined that:
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GAS LINE CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN WEST NEWPORT OIL FIELD AND HOAG HOSPITAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The gas line is proposed to be installed underground between
the West Newport oil field and the Hoag Hospital property adjacent to Pacific
Coast Highway.
The line will be located within either the oil field lease area, the northerly
right-of-way of Pacific Coast Highway, or on Hoag Hospital property. The
easterly terminus of the line will be adjacent to the westbound off ramp from
Newport Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 3" diameter polyethylene gas line is proposed to be
installed a minimum of 42" below the ground surface.
In addition, two underground condensate traps will be installed adjacent to the
3" line, and an odorizer will be installed at the oil field connection point.
3. PROJECT GOALS: The proposed gas line will permit delivery of approximately
50,000 cubic feet per day of surplus natural gas from the City -owned West
Newport oil field to Hoag Hospital. The natural gas is a by-produc$ of the
oil production. The gas will replace a portion of the Hospital's natural gas
supply currently purchased from the Southern California Gas Company.
The gas delivery will provide a revenue for the City, and a reduction in gas
purchase cost for the Hospital.
4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irreversible
or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable
short-term disturbances of the environment due to construction activity.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: This project is consistent with the General
Plan policies of the City of Newport Beach and could'not have a significant
effect on the environment.
6. INITIAL STUDY: The City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared
this Negative Declaration and its Initial Study in accordance with Article 7,
Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from said
department during normal business hours.
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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4/24/85
GAS LINE CONSTRUCTION
BETWEEN WEST NEWPORT OIL FIELD AND HOAG HOSPITAL
INITIAL STUDY
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
This project is in accord with the General Plan of the City of Newport
Beach, in particular, the "Conservation of Natural Resources Element."
2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
An Environmental Checklist Form (attached) has been completed as a portion
of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented
on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers:
10. If the gas line were ruptured, it would allow release of natural gas
into the ground and atmosphere. If the gas accumulated in a confined
area and were ignited, it could result in an explosion.
To minimize potential failure or damage, the line will be buried a
minimum of 42" below the ground surface. Prior to operation, the line
will be pressure tested at 10 psi which is four times the planned
operating pressure.
An odorizer will be installed at the oil field connection point so that
any leak can be detected and repaired. The line will be provided with
valves so that the line can be shut off to prevent the escape of gas.
The Southern California Gas Company presently operates a 12" high
pressure gas line located in Pacific Coast Highway that parallels the
proposed 3" line. This 12" line, because of higher pressure and volu-
mes, is potentially a much higher risk than the proposed line.
4/9/85
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent Ci 75' D f 7-/c.ora2r ,ac erA/
2. ,Address and Phone Number of Proponent 330U ,t/ew#t,,ecr C44'O
3. ;Date of Checklist Submission ,%4Y G, / Vc.' S
4. !Agency Requiring Checklist CGT7 c>ft. /✓e-va,,er 6rc -u
5. 'Title of Project �ia.r Lvyr i✓/ 607E Sao , A& .
II. Environmental Impacts
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(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
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b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or oVercovering of the
soil?
:c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site?
f. 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?
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YES MAYBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to
geological hazards such as earth-
quakes, 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? >C
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course or
direction of water movements, in either
marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff? X
c. Alterations to the course of 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? X
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations? X
h. Substantial reduction in the amount
of water otherwise available for
public 'water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves? X
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YES MAYBE NO
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, and aquatic plants)? iC
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 barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
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,
or insects)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?
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
wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal.produce
new light or glare?
8F Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or.
planned land use of'an area?
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YES MAYBE NO
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of ,any non-
renewable natural resource?
10. 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?
11. Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an area? is
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the --
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement? i<
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,"
or demand for new parking? •
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns, of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazardous to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
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;
YES MAYBE NO
a. Fire protection? >K
b. Police protection?
c. Schools? Y:
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, X
including roads?
f. Other governmental services? X
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? X
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?.
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the
obstruct on 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?
X
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity
of existing recreational opportunities?
20. Archeological/Historical. Will the
proposal result in an alteration of
a significant archeological 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,
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,
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?
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals? (A
short-term impact on the environment is
one 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 individually limited,•but cumu-
latively considerable? (A project
may impact on two or more separate
resources 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 MAYBE NO
x