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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1011-0027QC 0❑0 0 13 0 0 0 0 6 w 00 q NA Z 0 0 E3 o 0 vim❑ ci❑ A t a c 0 0 C 0 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH FIRE MARINE DEPARTMENT HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION (Please print all information) 1. Applicant (Property Owner) Add 2. Project Address (Street Address) 3. New Construction 4. Fee 3�/ Revision Check No. �y 7 5. Brief Description of Proposed Work: e Harbor Permit Number Maintenance kl_� Dredging Date 5 6. Submit 8 1/2" x 11" Drawings (3), Include: 1). Location and dimension of proposed structure including piles and location of existing structures. on adjacent properties. . 2). Location of bulkhead, pierhead and project lines. 3). Location of property lines. 4). Location of channel markers within 200 feet. 5). Lot sizes and lot numbers, if available. 6). Existing ground profile beneath proposed structure. 7). Elevation of top and bottom of bulkheads and piles with respect to M.L.L.W. 8). Area and profile of any proposed dredging with elevations showing depths with respect of M.L.L.W. 9). Any special conditions affecting the construction or affecting boating operations. 10).Complete all information required in information block, bottom of sheet. Note that the OWNER. of the property is the applicant. 11).Drawing size shall be 8 - 1/2" x 11". 12).Scale shall be adequate to clearly show the above information. 13).Existing structures shall be shown in light dashes. New woX shall be shown in heavy solid lines. 7. Owner -Builder Declaration must be completed (on rg se sig,.of this sheet) 8. Applicant's/Agent's Signature: Date: Joint Permittee Signature (If applicable): . d/ Date: 9. Work can begin once the City has received evidence of the following additional approvals and you have been notified to proceed. If you begin prior to the notice you will be in violation of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and subject to penalties. 10. Your permit will not be final until we have conducted an on site inspection once construction is completed as per Municipal Code, Section 17.24, if we have not been contacted for a final inspection. OFFICE USE ONLY Approval in Concept. Date Approval of the City of Newport Beach Council Date Approval of the Army Corps of Engineers Date Approval of the California Coastal Commission. Date Approval of the City's Public Works Department. Date V'_ Approval of the City's Building Department. Date Approval of County of Orange. Date Electrical and/or plumbing permit (Building Department) Date Issued. (Permit is stamped drawing) Date Site Inspection. (call 644-3043 for appointment) Date Site Re -Inspection Date Conditions: I hereby affirm that I am exempt from the contractor's license law for the following reasons: (Sec. 7031d.5, Business and professions Code). Any City or County which requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance, also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provision of the Contractors License Law (Chapter 9, commencing with Section 7000, of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) or that he is exempt therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty for not more than five hundred dollars ($500). I, as owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and the structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who does such work himself or through his own employees, provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the build'' or improvement is sold within one year of completion, the owner -builder will have the b rden of proving that he did not build or improve for the purpose of sale). I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to ct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law doe not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for such projects who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for such projects with a Contractor(s) License pursuant to the Contractor's License Law). I am exempt under Sec. -—I�, of Business and Professional Code for this reason: Owner's Signature: Contractor: Address: License class: State Board No. License Contractor's Declaration Date: Telephone: ) q6-5 - Z Z � City License No. I hereby affirm that I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and my license is in full force and effect. Contractor's Signature Date: . ®/ ` \\\ - § G j ! G{!!{f{ ! eORT gF9 June 10, 1999 Brook Bentley 27 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, Ca Re: Harbor Permit Application Dear Brook: My package to you containing your application and check was returned to me since I mailed it to the address on your check (1851 Port Westbourne PI). It doesn't matter since, following our recent conversation, I asked you to return it to me. As discussed, we will attach the Fire and Marine Department stamp to the plans you submit to the Building Department and keep the ones in our possession with your file in this office. If you require additional information in regards to this matter, call 949-644- 3043. Sincerely, Wes Armand Fire and Marine Environmental Management June 3, 1999 Brooke Bentley 27 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, Ca 92663 Re: Harbor Permit Application Dear Mr. Bentley: The Marine Environmental Management Division has reviewed your application for construction of a cantilevered deck at 27 Balboa Coves. To process your application we must determined, with your assistance, whether the proposed deck would be over private property or Balboa Coves Association property. If it is over association property a five-foot set back is required from the side property boundary lines. If the deck would be over private property then the five-foot set back is not required. This is the initial permit for construction over tidelands at 27 Balboa Coves; therefore, the fee for new construction is $720. I have returned your check for $351 with your application. Please resubmit your application once you have the above requested information and a check for $720. 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FF I M ° gg LL G L r- 0 3 u'f o z z u'f z a3 �, E �o / Q Fa Iy I I I i IiTz � I I Q-�-1 California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region vi iCe Address: P' ie: (90v9) 782-4 i 3v 3737 Main Street, Suite 500 Fax: (909) 781-6288 Riverside, CA 92501-3348 http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8 -- 401 Coordinator: Adam Fischer (909) 320-6363 Instructions: Provide all information on the form that applies to your project. Filling out this form is not -` } required; a cover letter that includes this information is acceptable (including all the information described in this form will expedite the processing of your request). An electronic copy of this form in Word97/2000 = or PDF is available at the following website: www.sAtrcb.ca.izov/mqcb8/html/40 I.html. Attach additional sheets as necessary. An incomplete application will delay the processing or receipt of the 401 certification. ~— APPLICANT Name hY-1 S K I,2Y 1` _ Title resc,,"Cep S( C/✓ISt?✓ i Company ��` iy 0� N wQG�(t B ch HQYbGY Lei 3 I Address O G Z 9 H GY boy' _rSland pY , City/State/Zip Code N ewVV(7 } �a� h Cm % 2 6U Telephone Number 6 y y_ r -= - t Fax Number 7Z_- 0ls3 J ' E-mail Address CC>1���ev `��-1y.hew�GVj-beack., Cq US AGENT (consultant)* a Name Title Company f n - -' Address �u r ' )Z j =� City/State/Zip Code Telephone Number r' Fax Number E-mail Address *Complete only if applicable PROJECT DESCRIPTION (See "Instructions for Filling Out the Water Quality Standards Certification Application" for types of information needed). Also, please refer to "Contents of a Complete Section 401 Certification Application" for any clarification on items required. Project Title: 2(o G alba-ci Coves M;nc,/ Grpaic2:n) Purpose/Goal: SCCe AftacIed Cofpss. Ap,2I iCa+,on Project Activities: Is the fill/excavation or dredge activity for which 401 certification is sought part of a larger plan of development? yes Y—no Proposed Schedule for fill/excavation or dredging activity (ies) (start-up, duration, and completion dates): 1- IS- 0_ v►par) Caterncy GrerounI If fill/excavation or dredge activity is plan of development, proposed schedule for that larger development (start-up, duration, and completion dates): Project location (If fill/excavation or dredge activity is part of a plan of development, a map of suitable quality and detail of the entire project site should be included): City or Area N evupo f } 6 ea c �, County0 ra n.g e Longitude/Latitude N 33O 3 `�_ 2 3i O '� W III S �6 Oy ) Township/Range/Section/Quadrangle Total size of area to be impacted by fill/excavation or dredge activity acres ' 60 linear feet (if appropriate) Total size of entire project area (including larger plan of development, where applicable): acres "300�' linear feet (if appropriate) Please attach a hydrology report detailing the pre- and post -construction (Q10 and Qloo) if your project is a development. RECEIVING WATER* Name of Affected Water body(ies) and type(s) of receiving water body(ies) Newpoti hatbae Is receiving water(s) within the San Jacinto Watershed? yes no Major Tributary(ies) *As listed in the Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Region (Basin Plan). For unlisted waters, the major named tributary(ies) must be identified. 2 FILL/EXCAVATED* AREA See p h a c h e d Indicate in ACRES and LINEAR FEET (where appropriate) the proposed waters of the United States to be impacted, and identify the impact(s) as permanent and/or temporary for each water body type listed below: Wetland acres of permanent acres of temporary impact linear feet of permanent linear feet of temporary impact Riparian acres of permanent acres of temporary impact linear feet of permanent linear feet of temporary impact Streambed acres of permanent acres of temporary impact linear feet of permanent linear feet of temporary impact Lake acres of permanent acres of temporary impact linear feet of permanent linear feet of temporary impact Ocean acres of permanent, acres of temporary impact linear feet of permanent linear feet of temporary impact Indicate type(s) of material proposed to be discharged in waters of the United States: DREDGE VOLUME Indicate in CUBIC YARDS the proposed waters of the United States to be impacted. 2,13 cubic yards Indicate type(s) of material proposed to be discharged in waters of the United States: Sandv Note: Dredging generally includes removing sediment in deeper water to increase the depth. Impacts to beneficial uses are best described by the volume of sediment discharged. Dredging typically occurs to facilitate navigation and for aggregate extraction in marine waters. 3 FEDERAL PERMIT File No.(s) (if ]mown) Individual - list Corps control number Nationwide — list permit number TSO Does the project require any other Federal Application(s), Notification(s) or Correspondence? yes (attach copy(ies)) _X_ no (attach detailed explanation) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Indicate CEQA document (submit final or draft copy if available*) and Lead Agency: Has the document been certified/approved, or has a Notice of Exemption been filed? If yes, date of approval/filing: If no, expected approval/filing date: If exempt, list section that applies (cite code) and explain exemption: * Note: ample time must be provided to the Regional Board to properly review a final cony of valid CEQA documentation before certification can occur. THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES Please list the expected impacts and species N Ip Is the project within the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat fee area? yes no Is a Section 7 or 10 Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service necessary? yes no Has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Biological Opinion? yes no If yes, list date Opinion was issued 4 MITIGATION FOR IMPACTS TO WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FILL/EXCAVATION AND DREDGE MITIGATION (Indicate in ACRES and LINEAR FEET (where appropriate) the total quantity of waters of the United States proposed to be created, restored, enhanced and/or preserved for purposes of providing compensatory mitigation and indicate the water body type). Water Body Type Created Restored Enhanced Preserved Other proposed compensatory mitigation related to fill/excavation and dredge activities (e.g., mitigation banks) (omit if not applicable): How many acres of proposed mitigation area are considered waters of the United States? Location of compensatory mitigation site(s) (attach map of suitable quality and detail): City or Area County Longitude/Latitude Township/Range Will a mitigation plan be prepared in accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers' guidelines and submitted to the Regional Board office? yes no CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME (CDFG) STREAMBED ALTERATION AGREEMENT n i /A Agreement issued yes (attach copy) no Applying for Agreement yes (attach copy) no Exempt yes no If exempt from a Streambed Alteration Agreement, state why Will groundwater dewatering be necessary? yes no If so, what is the proposed method of disposal of the dewatered wastewater? Has an NPDES permit for dewatering discharges to surface waters already been obtained? yes no Dewatering permit number COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Permit issued yes (attach copy) no Applying for permit yes (attach copy) no Exempt yes no If exempt from a Coastal Development Permit, state why PAST/FUTURE PROPOSALS BY THE APPLICANT C7 STORM WATER PERMIT STATUS* Obtained storm water permit yes no Filed Notice of Intent with the SWRCB yes no date Prepared Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) yes no If you believe that a Storm Water permit is not necessary, state why Please list (Best Management Practices) BMPs that will be used to minimize impacts to water quality standards (i.e., water quality and beneficial uses) during and after construction. Please discuss BMP maintenance and monitoring activities and duration, including the party(ies) responsible for long-term maintenance of any BMP installed. If maintenance and monitoring will be provided through another agency/party, submit a letter from that agency/party demonstrating that an agreement for such long- term maintenance/monitoring has been or will be reached. If project is anew development within the San Jacinto Watershed (i.e., coverage under SWRCB's general permit not obtained prior to January 19, 2001) coverage under Order No. 01-34 "Watershed -wide Waste Discharge Requirements for Storm Water Discharges Associated with New Developments in the San Jacinto Watershed" is required. Please visit our website at http://www.swrcb.ca.,aov/rwgcb8/ and click on the "Adopted Orders" button or go directly to the "Adopted Orders" web page at http://www.swrcb.ca. og v/rwgcb8/html/adopted orders.html for more information on the Regional Board's Order No. 01-34 "Watershed -wide Waste Discharge Requirements for Storm Water Discharges Associated with New Developments in the San Jacinto Watershed". To view a map of the San Jacinto Watershed, please visit http://www.swreb.ca.gov/rwgcb8ihtml/san Jacinto watershed.html. /_�;h t-li icant's Signature (or Agent) Date 1 I ley 10 s CITY OF 1l EWPORT BEACH Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, Chi 92660 November 3, 2005 US. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Attn: Cori Farrar P.O. Box 532711 Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325 RE: Minor Dredging — 26 & 27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach Dear Cori, Attached is my completed application for minor dredging for 26 & 27 Balboa Coves, per our earlier discussions. Thank you for considering this application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if additional information is required. Thank you, Chris Miller Harbor Resources Supervisor (949) 644-3043 cmiller a,city.newport-beach.ca.us Mr-ruGA I IUN FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT (33 CFR 325) OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003 Expires December 31, 2004 The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require 5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdic- tion over the location of the proposed activity. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies. Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. (ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS) 1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED BE 5. APPLICANTS NAME &CIC6, haybor j�e�a�yce S c A it BY 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required) n; /A v rwvn COJ gZ 9 he y bey, Zs )ant( Dr , 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS New' ✓� Regch, G11 92660 JVIA 1. AVI-LICANT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE a. Residence C✓ in1 Ilev GI�y, new�cv}-�iuGR1 _CG-I/ b. Business C 91/ C? ) %, 4 y_ Ica `f 3 11 a. Residence N f A b. Business STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. IN /A APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY 12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions) 2% r)c,Iboa Ccyef f`'l,hc, Q✓PciJ'n 13. "m1 CrIDUU Y, IF KNOWN (if applicable) Np_wpoyi hayboy 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT COUNTY STATE in nr 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable) Z 1- 13aIboc., Co>'e5 Nek't;Per4 ►3 Chsoh, Cn Cl 26G 3 — •—• • v�oi.rnr i IUivs, IF KNOWN (see instructions) 'vvesfi Newport Chgrine s, r a9 CC.ve NewpcVA ell. br'- De 17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE f��,1prox- ml'le �z;e>} o+ Ne.I lr+ 13►v�_ ACCes5 aft Lc.�H�,l CJite Hoo�j l�r, ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF SEP 94 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR) 18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features) (�fed�e 25 CA c `/ords 4E-rm The c �YeG{�t'Gf i nY�n } UC�cr iRjGc Lc V; ! d c ne 76 the Ord;;n ary hijh V.ro fe✓ K'rQSSi;r� [�c,bcc,} �S►�(�5feer. ��4}er�cil wf11 be CC.'Ve-s. ...LT IS infendt?Li -Picat -?-ii5 b-e CCIn�;,deeed 1-cY (pia}iov)1,,vide # 19- 19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions) Re;nfvYCe a.-protec:'t 'the exis}incq+ b\,ARhec-d, I2es'idYe Sand To ire beach. �x r Z n fcr-maticn ProL Je.d Eel Jrov> 4- Svrver USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20. Reason(s) for Discharge I',e;r) -f-a{ce rt proi'ec+ T41e Ex'is ink b�)icli��d_ (�es'�cre Scn4 To 'fie buL,4), 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards rnos4)y Sanely mafer;-1 70 (See Cm(n S.6e AnWlys;s) 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions) Rpjyrox- 3Oo square feet 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No X IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK 24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list). VVI it lavn Craicj �a;�ara Icz11c.�;q zS 6gUDOo Cove4 253 QSalbea Coies 1�lewrcy�l3each, CFI 92663 Newl oii 13eacb, CA 92663 25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL` IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DFNIFD call cYniu Coastal COG S-�aI bev.Rrr fi S-911- 28Z 71�`/�0� IV��i Comn,i�S;cn Ccnsh}�ncyCtr't. cc- owv-99+C(c-7-oi 'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits 26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant. / �ir►C ! /4)) II /3los SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both. v 0 0 N C I I c w 0 0 0 N 0 'il EELGIR.ASS SURVEY REPORT PHASE 1 LEVEL SURVEY ?6 and '27 Babea Coves, Newpert Beach, CA (Newport l RVI ` eagre€ss: SLR e%ery Rep orting Form 'CVersion F .0, j urte 20, G0G.3) This form is required to be submitted for any su-vey s conducted for the eeigrass, ZasEera Maritsa, that are required to be conducted =,,nder federal or state pe—mits and authorizations issued by the U_S_ Army Corps of Engineers and the Coastal Commission. The form has been designed to assist in identLying eelgrass while ensuring that the required information is consistently documented. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the eelgrass survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is follow ng the latest protocols. For fu- her information on these protocols, please contact: Robert How an, National_ Marinne Fisheries Service, (562) 980-4043, or William Pamokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218. T e UT re, f_� Site Name: 26-27 Balboa Coves, Ne-,vpor teach, CA (common reference) Survey Contact: -Rick Ware, (949) 412-9446, rrvare.c-m@ea _net E ference: Coastal Commission and ACOE Permits Pending rmit No., t No.)hic System: Developedr-larbor y, lagoon, ortataoU- 26-27 Balboa Coves, Nevrpoi t Beach, CA (UTl�1, Lat./Long-, datum, accuracy level, attach NADI 83 State Plane CA VI (Y'�.,Y): 6049053.77, electronic survey area map 1217357336 ,ifpossible) I Was Eelgrass Detected: z Yes, Eelgrass was found at this site. X No, Eelgrass was not found at tliis sate. Description of Addition of sand to existing sandy beach. Permitted Rork: (describe briefly the work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth mange: r water depths range between (describe the physical and oximately +4 ft to -6.6 ft M LLW. biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide Substratements jand ranged from coarse sands insight into variability, if type: *shell fragments inthe shallower Imawn_ Please provide �antts s (+4 to frPLL,) to sand in for ail numerical eeper depths (-1 to -6.6 ft 2 tom. ,LTV). information. Temperature: Water temperature was in the 67 - 70 degree Fahrenheit range. Salinity. I Salinity variable, from 20s to 35 ppt, i depending on depth and the time of Dominant I Dominant 47 flora was Enteromorpha i flora: i irEtes inaiis . Dominant I Striped sea slug (M7vanax inermis), fa: pogge(raliclonasp,Mela- s (MytilusgalZoprovincialis), hydroids (Coryrzolpha palma), topsmelt (4therinops affinis), bay goby (Levidogobius lepidus), juvenile barred sand bass (FaraZabrax nebulifer), white surfperch (phanerodon furcatus) Exotie NO exotics were observed. species encountered: Other site descrrpt�og notes: Description of survey Survey date .iune 6, 2005 from 1045 to 1115. Effort: and time (please describe the surveys period: T conducted including type of survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey Horizontal 10 feet on either side of the diver. methods employed, date of visibility in A ork;, and survey density water: (estimated percentage of the bottom actually dewed). survey type The underwater survey was conducted Describe any limitations and methods: * using a snorltiel. Transects were swam encountered doing the approximately every 1-2 meters along survey efforts. the shoreline out to the pier Iine. `iransect visual width was L approximately 20 feet (10 feet on each side of the diver). Bottom type, common marine life, and the presence or absence of Zostera marina was .noted. Depths were standardized to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLV�) based upon time of observation and tidal corrections for the Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Isar NOAA tidal survey station. S� vey I 'fie surrey was conducted by ltfr_ personnel: I Stephen W'bit�aker. �S{-eniore �} MarinI! iLli! 61 [ f Ci2 �I i Coastal Re.^5. ou ces .I Managemnent. t area size i'{ 6 n e Su�7ey 'fie total_ Project e_ s._..., � �,-tu,. � I den s" area of r otential F�ect was 1.2v0 square feet (including buffer areas). S -vey None limitations: T I 1 I Ot�e�- €ormation:Troject �-ea Location and Photos aph (attached) (use this space to providany additional informati or references to attached materials such as maps, reports, etc.) Felgrass Survey Reporting Form (version 1.0, 6/20/03) Ai 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is the property immediately to the north of 26 Balboa Coves 26 and 27 Balboa Coves Beach Nourishment Project Area (Photograph shows area in front of 26 Balboa Coves) SURVEY REPORT 26 and 27 RP-Ibaa Covers - evipart Reach, C A- (We ort Ray) Caulerpa Survey Repartinb FGrTF This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the invasive ex-otic alga Caulerpa Laxifolia that are required to be conducted under fedenal or State p�-rrnits and authorizations issued by the U-S. Amy Corps of Engineers or Regional Water Quality Control Boards legions 8 & 99). The form has been designed to assist in controlling the costs of reporting while ensuring that the required information necessary to identify and control any potential impacts of the authorized actions on the spread of Ca-alerpa. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modiuCacion through publication of revisions to the Cauleraa survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized pernuttee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For further information on these protocols, please contact: Robert Hoffinan, National Marine Fisheries Service (NOA.A. Fisheries), (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218). Report mate: June 6, 2005 I Dame of boy, estuary, Newport Bay lagoon, or harbor: Specific Location Name: 2627 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach., CA (address or common reference) Site Coordinates: NAD 83 State Plane CA VI (X, ): 6049053.77, 2173573.36 (UTM, Lat./Long., datum, accuracy level, and an electronic survey area map or hard copy of the map mast be included) Survey Contact: Personnel Conducting Survey (if other than above): (name, phone, Dick Ware, (949) 412-9446, rware-erna@earthlink.net 'tie survey eras conducted 'Sy IAr. Steve 'Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Permit Reference: PENDING (ACOE Permit No., RWQCB Order or Cert. No.) Is this the first or second This i.s the first survey cone for this project. survey for this project? Was Caulerpa Detecteel?: t Yes, Caulerna was found at this site and (if Caulerpa is found, please has been contacted on date. immediately contact NOAA x No, Caulerpa was not found at this site. Fisheries or CDFC personnel identified above) Description of Permuted ; ka'ditlon of sand to cydac na sanriv ` cash, appr ox _rnatety 60 R long by Work: (describe briefly the 30 ft; wide. work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth range: +4 ft to -6.6 ft IvI LW Substrate type: SedLnnents ranged frona. coarse sands and shell fragrnents in the shallower depths (+4, to 0 to sand in the deeper depths (-1 to -6.6 y ,describe the physical and biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide insight into-+T) variability, if known. Please provide units for all numerical Temperature: 65 degrees B Salinity: 30-33 ^pt information). Dominantflora: Enteromorpha mtestinalis Dominantfauna: Striped sea slog (Navanax inermzs), sponge (Haliclona sp.), bay mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), hydroids (Corymorpha palma), topsmelt (Atherinops affrnis), bay goby (Lepidogobius lepidus), juvenile barred sand bass (Paralabrax nebulifer), and white surfperch Exotic species Done encountered (including any other Caulerpa Other site description notes: Description of Survey Effort: (please describe the surveys Survey date and time period: .Tune 6, 2005 from 1045 to 1115. Horizontal 10 feet on either side of the diver. conducted including type of visibility in water_ ,Survey type and The underwater survey was conducted using survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey methods: snorkel during a 3.4 ft I\MLW ebbing tide. methods employed, date of Biologist noted bottom type, dominant bottom work, and survey density . dwel_ling organisms, depth and the presence or . (estimated percentage of the absence of Caulerpa along (12) transects each bottom actually viewed). approximately 20 feet long. Depths were standardized to Dean Lower Low Water (MLLW) based upon time of observation and tidal Describe any Iimitatio-is encountered during the survey efforts. Other Information: (use this space to provide additional information or references to attached maps, corrections for the Newport entrance, Corona del briar tidal survey station. Sun ey per sonnek Mz- Steve Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Survey density die total beach nourishment project area size within the Area of Potent al Bfect is 1,200 sq i <. Of the 1,2700 sq tht ha the APE, 1,200 sq ft of I' seafloor were sure=eyed. 'fhis accounts for 100 % of the area within the proposed beach nourishment area. Survey ihnitations_ I No survey limitations. See project Area Location and Project Area Photos (attached) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form (version 1.2, 10/31/04) 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is immediately North of 26 Balboa Coves 2627 Balboa Coves, Newport Bay, CA Project Site SME' GAIN SIZE ANALYSIS REP' It t :' ASSOC1,4 TED LABOk,4 TOES 906 North Batavia - Orange, California 92868 - 7141771-6900 CLIENT Coastal Resources Management (11261) ATIM Rick Ware PMB 327, 3334 E. Coast Hwy. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 PROJECT 26/27 Balboa Cove, Newport Beach, Sediment Analysis SUBWTTER Client COMMENTS FAX 314,/338-1209 LAB REQUEST 151625 REPORTED 06/14/2005 RECEIVED 06/06/2005 This laboratory request covers the following listed sarnples which were analyzed for the paratnrters indicated on the attached Analytical Result Report. All analyses were conducted using the appropriate rnethods as indicated on the report_ This cover letter is an integral part of the final repoft Order No. 625901 625902 Client Sample Identification Donor Sand Material Receiver Site Material Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to your company. Please feel free to call if there are any questions regarding this report or if we can be of further service. ASSOOCCIAT/ED LABORATORIES by, Tito L. Parola President NOTE: Unless noted in lvriting , all samples will be discarded by appropriate disposalprotocol 30 days from date reported. TESTING & CONSULTIArG The reports oPtheAssmiated Laboratories amoon6dential property ofourclients and Chemical may not berepmdu=d orusod forpublication in part or in full without ourivritten Micrnbiolovical permission. This is for the mutual protection of the public, our clients, and ourselves. Environmerrral Lab request 151625 cover, page 1 of 1 Order #: 1 6259011 CHent Sample ID: Donor Sand Material Ma. SOLID Date Sampled: 05/06/2005 Time Sampled: 12:00 An, a f yte Rl a s u It ft DLR Un, -9 is Dats-,Anafyst Sift, and Clair - E, P4JCE-91-1 Great -ex than 2000 % 06108105 BGS Sand (2000-62.5 microns) % 06/08/05 BGS Order #: 625902 Matrix: SOLID Date Sampled- 05106/2005 Time S2m- led: 12:00 Analyte Client Sample ED- Receiver Site Material Result DLR Units DatefAnalyst S:T.,t and Cl---,, - KPA]CE-8121 -1 Greater than 2000 11.9 Sand (2000-62.5 microns) 88,7 DLR = Detection limit for reporCmg purposes, ND = Not Dut,=-t5d below indicated detection limit ARU �C[A TED T4 ROP4 TOMM. V Analyfical Results ReDoft. Lab Pequest 151625 r--%&, page 1 of 1 % 06/09/05 BGS % 06/09/05 BGS STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Govemor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast Area Office 200 Oceangate, Suite 1000 Long Beach, CA 90802-4302 July 247 2005 (562)590-5071 Mr. Tom Rossmiller City of Newport Beach/Division of Harbor Resources 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Subject: Condition Compliance — Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended & Conformance with Consisteocy Certification CC-078-99 F- CC-077-01 Dear Mr. Rossmiller: Commission staff have received information submitted as evidence of compliance with Coastal Development .Permit 5-99-282, as amended, and/or as evidence of conformance with Consistency Certifications CC-078-99 or CC-077-01 for the following sites in the City of Newport Beach: City Harbor Permit # Site Address Beach Disposal Q cu. ds Ocean Disposal Q t cu. ds Cumulative Total* for 2005 175-630 630 Via Lido Nord 167 0 1011-26 26 & 27 Balboa Coves 165 0 Sub -total 5793 1200 Year-to-date total aAaI Commission staff have reviewed the information submitted and determined that the above referenced dredging events conform with Consistency Certifications CC-078-99 and/or CC-077-01 and that no further federal consistency review is necessary from the Commission for the dredging components of the projects. In addition, the proposed beach disposal events have been reviewed and found by the Executive Director to be consistent with Special Conditions 1-3 and 9-12 of Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended. No further review is necessary from the Commission for the beach disposal components of the projects. Please be advised that only the projects described in the materials submitted for the sites listed above have been found to conform with Consistency Certification CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or conform with the terms and conditions of Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended. Any change in the projects may cause them to lose their status as consistent with CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or CDP 5-99-282, as amended. This certification is based on information provided by the recipient of this letter. If, at a later date, this information is found to be incorrect or incomplete, this letter will become invalid, and any development occurring at that time must cease until a new determination regarding conformance with CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or CDP 5-99- 282, as amended, is obtained. If you have any questions, please contact me at (562) 590-5071 or Mr. Mark Delaplaine at (415) 904-5200 Sincerely, Karl Schwing Supervisor, Regulation & Planning, Orange County Area Cc: Mr. Mark Delaplaine, California Coastal Commission Ms. Cori Farrar, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Not to Exceed 500 cubic yards per dredging and beach disposai event t Not to Exceed 1,000 cubic yards per dredging and off -shore disposal event $ Not to Exceed 20,000 cubic yards per year California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region Alan C. Lloyd, Ph.D. 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, California 92501-3348 Arnold Schwarienegger Agency Secretary Phone (951) 782-4130 — FAX (951) 781-6288 — T TY (951) 782-3221 Governor http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/santaana January 5, 2006 Chris Miller Harbor Resources City of Newport Beach 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS CERTIFICATION FOR THE PROPOSED EXCAVATION AT 26 AND 27 BALBOA COVE, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (ACOE REFERENCE NO. NOT AVAILABLE) Dear Mr. Miller: On December 1, 2005, we received an application for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Standards Certification (Certification) for the proposed excavation at 26 and 27 Balboa Cove in the City of Newport Beach. This letter responds to your request for certification that the proposed project, described in your application and summarized below, will comply with State water quality standards outlined in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin (1995) and subsequent Basin Plan amendments: Project Description: Excavation of Newport Harbor between the low tide line and the ordinary high water mark at 26 and 27 Balboa Cove. The excavated material will be removed using a skid steer loader and placed on the adjacent beach in order to reinforce and protect the existing bulkhead there and restore sand to the beach. An estimated 25 cubic yards of material will be moved. The site is located within Section 28 of Township 6 South, Range 10 West of the U.S. Geological Survey Newport Beach, California, 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps (33 deg. 37.237 min. N/117 deg. 56.041 min. W). Receiving water: Newport Harbor. Fill area: 0.007 acres (300 square feet) of permanent impact to a marine harbor. California Environmental Protection Agency i?#D. • Recycled Paper City of Newport Beach - 2 - January 5, 2006 Dredge/Fill volume: Federal permit N/A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 19 Should the proposed project impact state- or federally -listed endangered species or their habitat, implementation of measures identified in consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game will ensure those impacts are mitigated to an acceptable level. Appropriate Best Management Practices will be implemented to reduce construction -related impacts to Waters of the State. This project is less than.one acre. Therefore, coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board's General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, Water Quality Order 99-08 DWQ, is not required. You have applied for a Nationwide Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. You have applied for a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project qualifies under a Class 4 Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(g). This 401 Certification is contingent upon the execution of the following conditions: 1. The discharger shall survey for Caulerpa taxifolia, an invasive marine seaweed, to help locate and prevent its spread using generally accepted protocols. If Caulerpa taxifolia is found prior to or during implementation of the project, the applicant shall not begin or continue at that location until authorized by Regional Board staff. If the invasive seaweed is discovered, it is not to be disturbed, and the Regional Board shall be notified within 48-hours of the location and date of the discovery. In addition, any sightings of Caulerpa taxifolia should be reported to the California Department of Fish and Game (William Paznokas at (858) 467-4218 (wpaznokas(cD-dfa.ca.gov)) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (Robert Hoffman at (562) 980-4043 (bob. hoffman(o)_noaa.gov)) within 24-hours of discovery. Further information regarding'a Caulerpa taxifolia sighting can be obtained at www.sccat.net. Should no Caulerpa be observed during the project, the applicant shall notify the Regional Board of this fact when all construction has been completed. Please contact Wanda Marquis -Smith at (951) 782-4468 concerning issues related to Caulerpa taxifolia. 2. The proposed work shall not occur within water. California Environmental Protection Agency 7��,• Recycled Paper City of Newport Beach - 3 - January 5, 2006, Under California Water Code, Section 1058, and Pursuant to 23 CCR §3860, the following shall be included as conditions of all water quality certification actions: (a) Every certification action is subject to modification or revocation upon administrative or judicial review, including review and amendment pursuant to Section §13330 of the Water Code and Article 6 (commencing with Section 3867) of this Chapter. (b) Certification is not intended and shall not be construed to apply to any activity involving a hydroelectric facility and requiring a FERC license or an amendment to a FERC license unless the pertinent certification application was filed pursuant to Subsection §3855(b) of this Chapter and that application specifically identified that a FERC license or amendment to a FERC license for a hydroelectric facility was being sought. (c) Certification is conditioned upon total payment of any fee required under this Chapter and owed by the applicant. Although we anticipate no further regulatory involvement, if the above stated conditions are changed, any of the criteria or conditions as previously described are not met, or new information becomes available that indicates a water quality problem, we may formulate Waste Discharge Requirements. In the event of any violation or threatened violation of the conditions of this certification, the violation or threatened violation shall be subject to any remedies, penalties, process or sanctions as provided for under state law. For purposes of section 401(d) of the Clean Water Act, the applicability of any state law authorizing remedies, penalties, process or sanctions for the violation or threatened violation constitutes a limitation necessary to assure compliance with the water quality standards and other pertinent requirements incorporated into this certification. In response to a suspected violation of any condition of this certification, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) may require the holder of any permit or license subject to this certification to furnish, under penalty of perjury, any technical or monitoring reports the Regional Board deems appropriate. The burden, including costs, of the reports shall be reasonable in relation to the need for the reports and the benefits to be obtained from the reports. In response to any violation of the conditions of this certification, the Regional Board may add to or modify the conditions of this certification as appropriate to ensure compliance. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 3857, we will take no California Environmental Protection Agency �� Recycled Paper City of Newport Beach - 4 - January 5, 2006 further action on your application. Please notify our office five (5) days before construction begins on this project. This letter constitutes a Water Quality Standards Certification issued pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 401. 1 hereby issue an order certifying that any discharge from the referenced project will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301 (Effluent Limitations), 302 (Water Quality Related Effluent Limitations), 303 (Water Quality Standards and Implementation Plans), 306 (National Standards of Performance), and 307 (Toxic and Pretreatment Effluent Standards) of the Clean Water Act, and with other applicable requirements of State law. This discharge is also regulated under State Water Resources Control. Board Order No. 2003-0017-DWQ (Order No. 2003-0017- DWQ), "General Waste Discharge Requirements for Dredge and Fill Discharges That Have Received Water Quality Certification" which requires compliance with all conditions of this Water Quality Standards Certification. Order No. 200-0017-DWQ is available at www.swrcb.ca.gov/resdec/waorders/2003/wqo/Wgo2003-0017.pdf Should there be any questions, please contact Adam Fischer at (951) 320-6363, or Mark Adelson at (951) 782-3234. Sincerely, 4"., GERARD J. THIBEAULT Executive Officer cc: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Office — Dan Swenson State Water Resources Control Board, OCC — Jorge Leon State Water Resources Control Board, DWQ-Water Quality Certification Unit — Oscar Balaguer, California Department of Fish and Game, Ontario Office — Jeff Brandt U.S. EPA, Tim Vendlinski, Supervisor of the Wetlands Regulatory Office WTR- 8 California Environmental Protection Agency i�� Recycled Paper REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: Office of the Chief Regulatory Branch DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOS ANGELES DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 532711 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053-2325 January 25, 2006 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NATIONWIDE PERMIT AUTHORIZATION Mr. Chris Miller City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources Division PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658-8915 Dear Mr. Miller: This is in reply to your letter (No. 200501678-CJF) dated November 3, 2005, concerning our permit authority under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1344) over your proposal to conduct minor dredging and beach nourishment of 25 cubic yards of sand over a 0.007-acre area located at 26 and 27 Balboa Coves in Newport Bay, in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Specifically, the activity includes the use of mechanized equipment (a Bobcat or skid steer) to remove 25 cubic yards of material from the low tide line and deposit it above the high tide line to reinforce existing bulkhead and restore sand to the beach. The Corps of Engineers has determined your proposed activity complies with the terms and conditions of Nationwide Permit Numbers 18 for Minor Discharges (Sections 10 and 404) and 19 for Minor Dredging (Sections 10 and 404) as described in enclosure 1. Furthermore, you must comply with the following non -discretionary Special Conditions: 1. The permitted activity shall not interfere with the right of the public to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. 2. No modifications or work shall occur to the docking structure. 3. A pre -construction survey of the project area for Caulerpa taxifolia will be conducted in accordance with the Caulerpa Control Protocol (see http://swr.ucsd.edu/hcd/ccpvl.htm) not earlier than 90 days prior to planned construction and not later than 30 days prior to construction. The results of that survey shall be transmitted to NOAA Fisheries and CDFG at least 15 days prior to initiation of proposed work. In the event that Caulerpa is detected within the project area, no work shall be conducted until such time as the infestation has been isolated, treated, and the risk of spread is eliminated. -2- 4. No debris, soil, silt, sand, sawdust, rubbish, cement or concrete washings thereof, oil or petroleum products, from construction shall be allowed to enter into or placed where it may be washed by rainfall or runoff into waters of the United States. Therefore, the permittee shall employ all standard Best Management Practices to ensure that toxic materials, silt, debris, or excessive erosion do not enter waters of the United States during project construction. Upon completion of berthing improvements, any excess material or debris shall be removed from the work area and disposed of in an appropriate upland site. 5. The permittee shall discharge only clean construction materials suitable for use in the oceanic environment. 6. The permittee shall notify the Army Corps of Engineers of the date of commencement of operations and the date of completion of operations at least five days prior to such completion. 7. The permittee shall notify the Commander Eleventh Coast Guard District, and the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office / Group LA -LB not less than 14 calendar days prior to commencing work. The notifications, either letter, fax, or e-mail, shall include as a minimum the following information: a. Project description including the type of operation (i.e. dredging, diving, construction, etc). b. Location of operation, including Latitude / Longitude (NAD 83). c. Work start and completion dates and the expected duration of operations. The Coast Guard need to be notified if these dates change. d. Vessels involved in the operation (name, size and type). e. VHF -FM radio frequencies monitored by vessels on scene. f. Point of contact and 24 hour phone number. g. Potential hazards to navigation. h. Chart number for the area of operation. Addresses: Commander,11th Coast Guard District U.S. Coast Guard (can) Marine Safety Office / Group LA -LB ATTN: Local Notice to Mariners Attn: Waterways Management Coast Guard Island, Building 50-3 1001 South Seaside Ave., Bldg 20 Alameda, CA 94501-5100 San Pedro, CA 90731 TEL: (510) 437-2986 FAX: (510) 437-3423 TEL: (310) 732-2020 FAX: (310) 732-2029 8. The Permittee or their contractors shall not remove, relocate, obstruct, willfully damage, make fast to, or interfere with any aids to navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Eleventh Coast Guard District in writing with a copy to the Contracting Officer, not less than 30 calendar days in advance of the time he plans to operate any equipment adjacent to any aids to -3- navigation which requires relocation or removal. Should any federal aids to navigation (AtoN) be affected by this project, the permittee shall contact the US Coast Guard AtoN office at (510) 437-2982. 9. If the work requires that private aids to navigation be established, the permittee or contractor should contact Mr. Brian Aldrich of the US Coast Guard at (510) 437-2983. 10. Upon the US Coast Guard s receipt of the notification to start work, a copy of the applicant's letter will be sent to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) of Los Angeles/Long Beach for review. The COTP may modify the deployment of marine construction equipment or mooring systems to safeguard navigation during the project. Questions concerning lighting, equipment placement, and mooring should be directed to the COTP at (310) 383-1600. 11. The permittee shall send a post -project survey to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service for chart updating: Gerald E Wheaton, NOAA, Regional Manager, West Coast and Pacific Ocean, DOD Center Monterey Bay, Room 5082, Seaside, CA 93955-6711. 12. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration. This letter of verification is valid through March 19, 2007. All nationwide permits expire on March 19, 2007. If you either contract the work or begin construction on or before March 19, 2007 you will have an additional 12 months to complete the activity under the attached nationwide permit terms and conditions. If the work is not under construction or contract by March 19, 2007 the work will be subject to regulations in effect at the time when you re -apply for a permit. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. If the Corps of Engineers modifies, reissues, or revokes any nationwide permit at an earlier date, we will issue a public notice announcing the changes. A nationwide permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. Also, it does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others or authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. Furthermore, it does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations required by law. se Thank you for participating in our regulatory program. If you have any questions, please contact Corice J. Farrar of my staff at (213) 452-3296. Sincerely, VM1 - Mark Durham Chief, South Coast Section Regulatory Branch Enclosure -5- LOS ANGELES DISTRICT U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NATIONWIDE PERMIT Permit Number: 200501678-CJF Name of Permittee: City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources Division Date of Issuance: January 25, 2006 Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification and return it to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch ATTN: CESPL-CO-R-200501678-CJF P.O. Box 532711 Los Angeles, California 90053-2325 Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by an Army Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this nationwide permit you may be subject to permit suspension, modification, or revocation procedures as contained in 33 CFR 330.5 or enforcement procedures such as those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit condition(s). Signature of Permittee Date NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 18 and 19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Nationwide Permit 18 and 19 Terms: Your activity is authorized under Nationwide Permit Numbers 18 and 19 subject to the following terms: Nationwide Permit Number 18 - Minor Discharges. Minor discharges of dredged or fill material into all waters of the US if the activity meets all of the following criteria: a. The quantity of discharged material and the volume of area excavated do not exceed 25 cubic yards below the plane of the ordinary high water mark or the high tide line; b. The discharge, including any excavated area, will not cause the loss of more than 1/10-acre of a special aquatic site, including wetlands. For the purposes of this NWP, the acreage limitation includes the filled area and excavated area plus special aquatic sites that are adversely affected by flooding and special aquatic sites that are drained so that they would no longer be a water of the US as a result of the project; c. If the discharge, including any excavated area, exceeds 10 cubic yards below the plane of the ordinary high water mark or the high tide line or if the discharge is in a special aquatic site, including wetlands, the permittee notifies the District Engineer in accordance with the "Notification" General Condition. For discharges in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the notification must also include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands (also see 33 CFR 330.1(e)); and d. The discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project and is not placed for the purpose of a stream diversion. (Sections 10 and 404) Nationwide Permit Number 19: Minor Dredging. Dredging of no more than 25 cubic yards below the plane of the ordinary high water mark or the mean high water mark from navigable waters of the US (i.e., section 10 waters) as part of a single and complete project. This NWP does not authorize the dredging or degradation through siltation of coral reefs, sites that support submerged aquatic vegetation (including sites where submerged aquatic vegetation is documented to exist, but may not be present in a given year), anadromous fish spawning areas, or wetlands, or the connection of canals or other artificial waterways to navigable waters of the US (see 33 CFR 322.5(g)). (Sections 10 and 404) 2. Nationwide Permit General Conditions: The following general conditions must be followed in order for any authorization by an NWP to be valid: 1. Navigation. No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on navigation. 2. Proper Maintenance. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety. 3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls. Appropriate soil erosion and sediment controls must be used and maintained in effective operating condition during construction, and all exposed soil and other fills, as well as any work below the ordinary high water mark or high tide line, must be permanently stabilized at the earliest practicable date. Permittees are encouraged to perform work within waters of the United States during periods of low -flow or no -flow. 4. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the necessary life -cycle movements of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody, including those species that normally migrate through the area, unless the activity's primary purpose is to impound water. Culverts placed in streams must be installed to maintain low flow conditions. 5. Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on mats, or other measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance. 6. Regional and Case -By -Case Conditions. The activity must comply with any regional conditions that may have been added by the Division Engineer (see 33 CFR 330.4(e)). Additionally, any case specific conditions added by the Corps or by the state or tribe in its Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determination. 7. Wild and Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur in a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System; or in a river officially designated by Congress as a "study river" for possible inclusion in the system, while the river is in an official study status; unless the appropriate Federal agency, with direct management responsibility for such river, has determined in writing that the proposed activity will not adversely affect the Wild and Scenic River designation, or study status. Information on Wild and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the appropriate Federal land management agency in the area (e.g., National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). 8. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty fishing and hunting rights. 9. Water Quality. (a) In certain states and tribal lands an individual 401 Water Quality Certification must be obtained or waived (See 33 CFR 330.4(c)). (b) For NWPs 12,14,17,18, 32, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44, where the state or tribal 401 certification (either generically or individually) does not require or approve water quality management measures, the permittee must provide water quality management measures that will ensure that the authorized work does not result in more than minimal degradation of water quality (or the Corps determines that compliance with state or local standards, where applicable, will ensure no more than minimal adverse effect on water quality). An important component of water quality management includes stormwater management that minimizes degradation of the downstream aquatic system, including water quality (refer to General Condition 21 for stormwater management requirements). Another important component of water quality management is the establishment and maintenance of vegetated buffers next to open waters, including streams (refer to General Condition 19 for vegetated buffer requirements for the NWPs). This condition is only applicable to projects that have the potential to affect water quality. While appropriate measures must be taken, in most cases it is not necessary to conduct detailed studies to identify such measures or to require monitoring. 10. Coastal Zone Management. In certain states, an individual state coastal zone management consistency concurrence must be obtained or waived (see Section 330.4(d)). 11. Endangered Species. (a) No activity is authorized under any NWP which is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for such designation, as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), or which will destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species. Non-federal permittees shall notify the District Engineer if any listed species or designated critical habitat might be affected or is in the vicinity of the project, or is located in the designated critical habitat and shall not begin work on the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of the ESA have been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. For activities that may affect Federally -listed endangered or threatened species or designated critical habitat, the notification must include the name(s) of the endangered or threatened species that may be affected by the proposed work or that utilize the designated critical habitat that may be affected by the proposed work. As a result of formal or informal consultation with the FWS or NMFS the District Engineer may add species -specific regional endangered species conditions to the NWPs. (b) Authorization of an activity by a NWP does not authorize the "take" of a threatened or endangered species as defined under the ESA. In the absence of separate authorization (e.g., an ESA Section 10 Permit, a Biological Opinion with "incidental take" provisions, etc.) from the USFWS or the NMFS, both lethal and non -lethal "takes" of protected species are in violation of the ESA. Information on the location of threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat can be obtained directly from the offices of the USFWS and NMFS or their world wide web pages at http://www.fws.gov/r9endspp/endspp.html and http://www.nftns.gov/prot—res/esahome.html respectively. 12. Historic Properties. No activity which may affect historic properties listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places is authorized, until the District Engineer has complied with the provisions of 33 CFR Part 325, Appendix C. The prospective permittee must notify the District Engineer if the authorized activity may affect any historic properties listed, determined to be eligible, or which the prospective permittee has reason to believe may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and shall not begin the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act have been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. Information on the location and existence of historic resources can be obtained from the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic Places (see 33 CFR 330.4(g)). For activities that may affect historic properties listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places, the notification must state which historic property may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the location of the historic property. 13. Notification. (a) Timing: where required by the terms of the NWP, the prospective permittee must notify the District Engineer with a preconstruction notification (PCN) as early as possible. The District Engineer must determine if the notification is complete within 30 days of the date of receipt and can request additional information necessary to make the PCN complete only once. However, if the prospective permittee does not provide all of the requested information, then the District Engineer will notify the prospective permittee that the notification is still incomplete and the PCN review process will not commence until all of the requested information has been received by the District Engineer. The prospective permittee shall not begin the activity: (1) Until notified in writing by the District Engineer that the activity may proceed under the NWP with any special conditions imposed by the District or Division Engineer; or (2) If notified in writing by the District or Division Engineer that an Individual Permit is required; or (3) Unless 45 days have passed from the District Engineer's receipt of the complete notification and the prospective permittee has not received written notice from the District or Division Engineer. Subsequently, the permittee's right to proceed under the NWP may be modified, suspended, or revoked only in accordance with the procedure set forth in 33 CFR 330.5(d)(2). (b) Contents of Notification: The notification must be in writing and include the following information: (1) Name, address and telephone numbers of the prospective permittee; (2) Location of the proposed project; (3) Brief description of the proposed project; the project's purpose; direct and indirect adverse environmental effects the project would cause; any other NWP(s), Regional General Permit(s), or Individual Permit(s) used or intended to be used to authorize any part of the proposed project or any related activity. Sketches should be provided when necessary to show that the activity complies with the terms of the NWP (Sketches usually clarify the project and when provided result in a quicker decision.); (4) For NWPs 7, 12, 14,18, 21, 34, 38, 39, 41, 42, and 43, the PCN must also include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands, vegetated shallows (e.g., submerged aquatic vegetation, seagrass beds), and riffle and pool complexes (see paragraph 13(f)); (5) For NWP 7 (Outfall Structures and Maintenance), the PCN must include information regarding the original design capacities and configurations of those areas of the facility where maintenance dredging or excavation is proposed; (6) For NWP 14 (Linear Transportation Crossings), The PCN must include a compensatory mitigation proposal to offset permanent losses of waters of the US and a statement describing how temporary losses of waters of the US will be minimized to the maximum extent practicable; (7) For NWP 21 (Surface Coal Mining Activities), the PCN must include an Office of Surface Mining (OSM) or state -approved mitigation plan, if applicable. To be authorized by this NWP, the District Engineer must determine that the activity complies with the terms and conditions of the NWP and that the adverse environmental effects are minimal both individually and cumulatively and must notify the project sponsor of this determination in writing; (8) For NWP 27 (Stream and Wetland Restoration), the PCN must include documentation of the prior condition of the site that will be reverted by the permittee; (9) For NWP 29 (Single -Family Housing), the PCN must also include: (i) Any past use of this NWP by the Individual Permittee and/or the permittee's spouse; (ii) A statement that the single-family housing activity is for a personal residence of the permittee; (iii) A description of the entire parcel, including its size, and a delineation of wetlands. For the purpose of this NWP, parcels of land measuring 1/4-acre or less will not require a formal on -site delineation. However, the applicant shall provide an indication of where the wetlands are and the amount of wetlands that exists on the property. For parcels greater than 1/4-acre in size, formal wetland delineation must be prepared in accordance with the current method required by the Corps. (See paragraph 13(f)); (iv) A written description of all land (including, if available, legal descriptions) owned by the prospective permittee and/or the prospective permittee's spouse, within a one mile radius of the parcel, in any form of ownership (including any land owned as a partner, corporation, joint tenant, co- tenant, or as a tenant -by -the -entirety) and any land on which a purchase and sale agreement or other contract for sale or purchase has been executed; (10) For NWP 31 (Maintenance of Existing Flood Control Projects), the prospective permittee must either notify the District Engineer with a PCN prior to each maintenance activity or submit a five year (or less) maintenance plan. In addition, the PCN must include all of the following: (i) Sufficient baseline information identifying the approved channel depths and configurations and existing facilities. Minor deviations are authorized, provided the approved flood control protection or drainage is not increased; (ii) A delineation of any affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands; and, (iii) Location of the dredged material disposal site; (11) For NWP 33 (Temporary Construction, Access, and Dewatering), the PCN must also include a restoration plan of reasonable measures to avoid and minimize adverse effects to aquatic resources; (12) For NWPs 39, 43 and 44, the PCN must also include a written statement to the District Engineer explaining how avoidance and minimization for losses of waters of the US were achieved on the project site; (13) For NWP 39 and NWP 42, the PCN must include a compensatory mitigation proposal to offset losses of waters of the US or justification explaining why compensatory mitigation should not be required. For discharges that cause the loss of greater than 300 linear feet of an intermittent stream bed, to be authorized, the District Engineer must determine that the activity complies with the other terms and conditions of the NWP, determine adverse environmental effects are minimal both individually and cumulatively, and waive the limitation on stream impacts in writing before the permittee may proceed; (14) For NWP 40 (Agricultural Activities), the PCN must include a compensatory mitigation proposal to offset losses of waters of the US. This NWP does not authorize the relocation of greater than 300 linear -feet of existing serviceable drainage ditches constructed in non -tidal streams unless, for drainage ditches constructed in intermittent non -tidal streams, the District Engineer waives this criterion in writing, and the District Engineer has determined that the project complies with all terms and conditions of this NWP, and that any adverse impacts of the project on the aquatic environment are minimal, both individually and cumulatively; (15) For NWP 43 (Stormwater Management Facilities), the PCN must include, for the construction of new stormwater management facilities, a maintenance plan (in accordance with state and local requirements, if applicable) and a compensatory mitigation proposal to offset losses of waters of the US. For discharges that cause the loss of greater than 300 linear feet of an intermittent stream bed, to be authorized, the District Engineer must determine that the activity complies with the other terms and conditions of the NWP, determine adverse environmental effects are minimal both individually and cumulatively, and waive the limitation on stream impacts in writing before the permittee may proceed; (16) For NWP 44 (Mining Activities), the PCN must include a description of all waters of the US adversely affected by the project, a description of measures taken to minimize adverse effects to waters of the US, a description of measures taken to comply with the criteria of the NWP, and a reclamation plan (for all aggregate mining activities in isolated waters and non -tidal wetlands adjacent to headwaters and any hard rock/mineral mining activities); (17) For activities that may adversely affect Federally -listed endangered or threatened species, the PCN must include the name(s) of those endangered or threatened species that may be affected by the proposed work or utilize the designated critical habitat that may be affected by the proposed work; and (18) For activities that may affect historic properties listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places, the PCN must state which historic property may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the location of the historic property. (c) Form of Notification: The standard Individual Permit application form (Form ENG 4345) may be used as the notification but must clearly indicate that it is a PCN and must include all of the information required in (b) (1)-(18) of General Condition 13. A letter containing the requisite information may also be used. (d) District Engineer's Decision: In reviewing the PCN for the proposed activity, the District Engineer will determine whether the activity authorized by the NWP will result in more than minimal individual or cumulative adverse environmental effects or may be contrary to the public interest. The prospective permittee may submit a proposed mitigation plan with the PCN to expedite the process. The District Engineer will consider any proposed compensatory mitigation the applicant has included in the proposal in determining whether the net adverse environmental effects to the aquatic environment of the proposed work are minimal. If the District Engineer determines that the activity complies with the terms and conditions of the NWP and that the adverse effects on the aquatic environment are minimal, after considering mitigation, the District Engineer will notify the permittee and include any conditions the District Engineer deems necessary. The District Engineer must approve any compensatory mitigation proposal before the permittee commences work. If the prospective permittee is required to submit a compensatory mitigation proposal with the PCN, the proposal may be either conceptual or detailed. If the prospective permittee elects to submit a compensatory mitigation plan with the PCN, the District Engineer will expeditiously review the proposed compensatory mitigation plan. The District Engineer must review the plan within 45 days of receiving a complete PCN and determine whether the conceptual or specific proposed mitigation would ensure no more than minimal adverse effects on the aquatic environment. If the net adverse effects of the project on the aquatic environment (after consideration of the compensatory mitigation proposal) are determined by the District Engineer to be minimal, the District Engineer will provide a timely written response to the 14. 15 applicant. The response will state that the project can proceed under the terms and conditions of the NWP. If the District Engineer determines that the adverse effects of the proposed work are more than minimal, then the District Engineer will notify the applicant either: (1) that the project does not qualify for authorization under the NWP and instruct the applicant on the procedures to seek authorization under an Individual Permit; (2) that the project is authorized under the NWP subject to the applicant's submission of a mitigation proposal that would reduce the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal level; or (3) that the project is authorized under the NWP with specific modifications or conditions. Where the District Engineer determines that mitigation is required to ensure no more than minimal adverse effects occur to the aquatic environment, the activity will be authorized within the 45-day PCN period. The authorization will include the necessary conceptual or specific mitigation or a requirement that the applicant submit a mitigation proposal that would reduce the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal level. When conceptual mitigation is included, or a mitigation plan is required under item (2) above, no work in waters of the US will occur until the District Engineer has approved a specific mitigation plan. (e) Agency Coordination: The District Engineer will consider any comments from Federal and state agencies concerning the proposed activity's compliance with the terms and conditions of the NWPs and the need for mitigation to reduce the project's adverse environmental effects to a minimal level. For activities requiring notification to the District Engineer that result in the loss of greater than 1/z-acre of waters of the US, the District Engineer will provide immediately (e.g., via facsimile transmission, overnight mail, or other expeditious manner) a copy to the appropriate Federal or state offices (USFWS, state natural resource or water quality agency, EPA, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and, if appropriate, the NMFS). With the exception of NWP 37, these agencies will then have 10 calendar days from the date the material is transmitted to telephone or fax the District Engineer notice that they intend to provide substantive, site -specific comments. If so contacted by an agency, the District Engineer will wait an additional 15 calendar days before making a decision on the notification. The District Engineer will fully consider agency comments received within the specified time frame, but will provide no response to the resource agency, except as provided below. The District Engineer will indicate in the administrative record associated with each notification that the resource agencies' concerns were considered. As required by Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the District Engineer will provide a response to NMFS within 30 days of receipt of any Essential Fish Habitat conservation recommendations. Applicants are encouraged to provide the Corps multiple copies of notifications to expedite agency notification. (f) Wetland Delineations: Wetland delineations must be prepared in accordance with the current method required by the Corps (For NWP 29 see paragraph (b)(9)(iii) for parcels less than'/4-acre in size). The permittee may ask the Corps to delineate the special aquatic site. There may be some delay if the Corps does the delineation. Furthermore, the 45-day period will not start until the wetland delineation has been completed and submitted to the Corps, where appropriate. Compliance Certification. Every permittee who has received NWP verification from the Corps will submit a signed certification regarding the completed work and any required mitigation. The certification will be forwarded by the Corps with the authorization letter and will include: (a) A statement that the authorized work was done in accordance with the Corps authorization, including any general or specific conditions; (b) A statement that any required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit conditions; and (c) The signature of the permittee certifying the completion of the work and mitigation. Use of Multiple Nationwide Permits. The use of more than one NWP for a single and complete project is prohibited, except when the acreage loss of waters of the US authorized by the NWPs does not exceed the acreage limit of the NWP with the highest specified acreage limit (e.g. if a road crossing over tidal waters is constructed under NWP 14, with associated bank stabilization authorized by NWP 13, the maximum acreage loss of waters of the US for the total project cannot exceed 1/3-acre). 16. Water Supply Intakes. No activity, including structures and work in navigable waters of the US or discharges of dredged or fill material, may occur in the proximity of a public water supply intake except where the activity is for repair of the public water supply intake structures or adjacent bank stabilization. 17. Shellfish Beds. No activity, including structures and work in navigable waters of the US or discharges of dredged or fill material, may occur in areas of concentrated shellfish populations, unless the activity is directly related to a shellfish harvesting activity authorized by NWP 4. 18. Suitable Material. No activity, including structures and work in navigable waters of the US or discharges of dredged or fill material, may consist of unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc.) and material used for construction or discharged must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts (see Section 307 of the CWA). 19. Mitigation. The District Engineer will consider the factors discussed below when determining the acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation necessary to offset adverse effects on the aquatic environment that are more than minimal. (a) The project must be designed and constructed to avoid and minimize adverse effects to waters of the US to the maximum extent practicable at the project site (i.e., on site). (b) Mitigation in all its forms (avoiding, minimizing, rectifying, reducing or compensating) will be required to the extent necessary to ensure that the adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. (c) Compensatory mitigation at a minimum one -for -one ratio will be required for all wetland impacts requiring a PCN, unless the District Engineer determines in writing that some other form of mitigation would be more environmentally appropriate and provides a project -specific waiver of this requirement. Consistent with National policy, the District Engineer will establish a preference for restoration of wetlands as compensatory mitigation, with preservation used only in exceptional circumstances. (d) Compensatory mitigation (i.e., replacement or substitution of aquatic resources for those impacted) will not be used to increase the acreage losses allowed by the acreage limits of some of the NWPs. For example, 1/a-acre of wetlands cannot be created to change a 3/4-acre loss of wetlands to a 1/2-acre loss associated with NWP 39 verification. However, 1/2-acre of created wetlands can be used to reduce the impacts of a 1/2-acre loss of wetlands to the minimum impact level in order to meet the minimal impact requirement associated with NWPs. (e) To be practicable, the mitigation must be available and capable of being done considering costs, existing technology, and logistics in light of the overall project purposes. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferably in the same watershed. (f) Compensatory mitigation plans for projects in or near streams or other open waters will normally include a requirement for the establishment, maintenance, and legal protection (e.g., easements, deed restrictions) of vegetated buffers to open waters. In many cases, vegetated buffers will be the only compensatory mitigation required. Vegetated buffers should consist of native species. The width of the vegetated buffers required will address documented water quality or aquatic habitat loss concerns. Normally, the vegetated buffer will be 25 to 50 feet wide on each side of the stream, but the District Engineers may require slightly wider vegetated buffers to address documented water quality or habitat loss concerns. Where both wetlands and open waters exist on the project site, the Corps will determine the appropriate compensatory mitigation (e.g., stream buffers or wetlands compensation) based on what is best for the aquatic environment on a watershed basis. In cases where vegetated buffers are determined to be the most appropriate form of compensatory mitigation, the District Engineer may waive or reduce the requirement to provide wetland compensatory mitigation for wetland impacts. (g) Compensatory mitigation proposals submitted with the "notification" may be either conceptual or detailed. If conceptual plans are approved under the verification, then the Corps will condition the verification to require detailed plans be submitted and approved by the Corps prior to construction of the authorized activity in waters of the US. (h) Permittees may propose the use of mitigation banks, in -lieu fee arrangements or separate activity -specific compensatory mitigation. In all cases that require compensatory mitigation, the mitigation provisions will specify the party responsible for accomplishing and/or complying with the mitigation plan. 20. Spawning Areas. Activities, including structures and work in navigable waters of the US or discharges of dredged or fill material, in spawning areas during spawning seasons must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Activities that result in the physical destruction (e.g., excavate, fill, or smother downstream by substantial turbidity) of an important spawning area are not authorized. 21. Management of Water Flows. To the maximum extent practicable, the activity must be designed to maintain preconstruction downstream flow conditions (e.g., location, capacity, and flow rates). Furthermore, the activity must not permanently restrict or impede the passage of normal or expected high flows (unless the primary purpose of the fill is to impound waters) and the structure or discharge of dredged or fill material must withstand expected high flows. The activity must, to the maximum extent practicable, provide for retaining excess flows from the site, provide for maintaining surface flow rates from the site similar to preconstruction conditions, and provide for not increasing water flows from the project site, relocating water, or redirecting water flow beyond preconstruction conditions. Stream channelizing will be reduced to the minimal amount necessary, and the activity must, to the maximum extent practicable, reduce adverse effects such as flooding or erosion downstream and upstream of the project site, unless the activity is part of a larger system designed to manage water flows. In most cases, it will not be a requirement to conduct detailed studies and monitoring of water flow. This condition is only applicable to projects that have the potential to affect waterflows. While appropriate measures must be taken, it is not necessary to conduct detailed studies to identify such measures or require monitoring to ensure their effectiveness. Normally, the Corps will defer to state and local authorities regarding management of water flow. 22. Adverse Effects from Impoundments. If the activity creates an impoundment of water, adverse effects to the aquatic system due to the acceleration of the passage of water, and/or the restricting its flow shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. This includes structures and work in navigable waters of the US, or discharges of dredged or fill material. 23. Waterfowl Breeding Areas. Activities, including structures and work in navigable waters of the US or discharges of dredged or fill material, into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. 24. Removal of Temporary Fills. Any temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected areas returned to their preexisting elevation. 25. Designated Critical Resource Waters. Critical resource waters include, NOAA-designated marine sanctuaries, National Estuarine Research Reserves, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, critical habitat for Federally listed threatened and endangered species, coral reefs, state natural heritage sites, and outstanding national resource waters or other waters officially designated by a state as having particular environmental or ecological significance and identified by the District Engineer after notice and opportunity for public comment. The District Engineer may also designate additional critical resource waters after notice and opportunity for comment. (a) Except as noted below, discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the US are not authorized by NWPs 7,12,14,16, 17, 21, 29, 31, 35, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44 for any activity within, or directly affecting, critical resource waters, including wetlands adjacent to such waters. Discharges of dredged or fill materials into waters of the US may be authorized by the above NWPs in National Wild and Scenic Rivers if the activity complies with General Condition 7. Further, such discharges may be authorized in designated critical habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species if the activity complies with General Condition 11 and the USFWS or the NMFS has concurred in a determination of compliance with this condition. (b) For NWPs 3, 8, 10, 13,15, 18,19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, and 38, notification is required in accordance with General Condition 13, for any activity proposed in the designated critical resource waters including wetlands adjacent to those waters. The District Engineer may authorize activities under these NWPs only after it is determined that the impacts to the critical resource waters will be no more than minimal. 26. Fills Within 100-Year Floodplains. For purposes of this General Condition,100-year floodplains will be identified through the existing Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. (a) Discharges in Floodplain, Below Headwaters. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the US within the mapped 100-year floodplain, below headwaters (i.e. five cfs), resulting in permanent above -grade fills, are not authorized by NWPs 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44. (b) Discharges in Floodway, Above Headwaters. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the US within the FEMA or locally mapped floodway, resulting in permanent above - grade fills, are not authorized by NWPs 39, 40, 42, and 44. (c) The permittee must comply with any applicable FEMA-approved state or local floodplain management requirements. 27. Construction Period. For activities that have not been verified by the Corps and the project was commenced or under contract to commence by the expiration date of the NWP (or modification or revocation date), the work must be completed within 12-months after such date (including any modification that affects the project). For activities that have been verified and the project was commenced or under contract to commence within the verification period, the work must be completed by the date determined by the Corps. For projects that have been verified by the Corps, an extension of a Corps approved completion date may be requested. This request must be submitted at least one month before the previously approved completion date. 28. The permittee shall send a post -project survey to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service for chart updating: Gerald E Wheaton, NOAA, Regional Manager, West Coast and Pacific Ocean, DOD Center Monterey Bay, Room 5082, Seaside, CA 93955-6711. 3. Regional Conditions for the Los Angeles District In accordance with General Condition Number 6, "Regional and Case -by -Case Conditions", the following Regional Conditions, as added by the Division Engineer, must be met in order for an authorization by any Nationwide to be valid: 1. For coastal watersheds from the southern reach of the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County to the San Luis Obispo County/Monterey County boundary, all road crossings must employ a bridge crossing design that ensures passage and/or spawning of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is not hindered in any way. In these areas, bridge designs that span the stream or river, including designs for pier- or pile -supported spans, or designs based on use of a bottomless arch culvert simulating the natural stream bed (i.e., substrate and streamflow conditions in the culvert are similar to undisturbed stream bed channel conditions) shall be employed unless it can be demonstrated the stream or river does not support resources conducive to the recovery of federally listed Anadromous salmonids, including migration of adults and smolts, or rearing and spawning. This proposal also excludes approach embankments into the channel unless they are determined to have no detectable effect on steelhead. 2. For the State of Arizona and the Mojave and Sonoran (Colorado) desert regions of California in Los Angeles District (generally north and east of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Santa Rosa mountain ranges, and south of Little Lake, Inyo County), no nationwide permit, except Nationwide Permits 1 (Aids to Navigation), 2 (Structures in Artificial Canals), 3 (Maintenance), 4 (Fish and Wildlife Harvesting, Enhancement, and Attraction Devices and Activities), 5 (Scientific Measurement Devices), 6 (Survey Activities), 9 (Structures in Fleeting and Anchorage Areas), 10 (Mooring Buoys), 11 (Temporary Recreational Structures), 20 (Oil Spill Cleanup), 22 (Removal of Vessels), 27 (Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities), 30 (Moist Soil Management for Wildlife), 31 (Maintenance of Existing Flood Control Projects), 32 (Completed Enforcement Actions), 35 (Maintenance Dredging of Existing Basins), 37 (Emergency Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation), and 38 (Cleanup of Hazardous and Toxic Waste), or other nationwide or regional general permits that specifically authorize maintenance of previously authorized structures or fill, can be used to authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into a jurisdictional special aquatic site as defined at 40 CFR Part 230.40-45 (sanctuaries and refuges, wetlands, mudflats, vegetated shallows, coral reefs, and riffle -and -pool complexes). 3. For all projects proposed for authorization by nationwide or regional general permits where prior notification to the District Engineer is required, applicants must provide color photographs or color photocopies of the project area taken from representative points documented on a site map. Pre - project photographs and the site map would be provided with the permit application. Photographs should represent conditions typical or indicative of the resources before impacts. 4. Notification pursuant to general condition 13 shall be required for projects in all special aquatic sites as defined at 40 CFR Part 230.40-45 (sanctuaries and refuges, wetlands, mudflats, vegetated shallows, coral reefs, and riffle -and -pool complexes), and in all perennial watercourses or waterbodies in the State of Arizona and the Mojave and Sonoran (Colorado) desert regions of California in Los Angeles District (generally north and east of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Santa Rosa mountain ranges, and south of Little Lake, Inyo County), excluding the Colorado River from Davis Dam downstream to the north end of Topock and downstream of Imperial Dam. 5. Notification pursuant to general condition 13 shall be required for projects in all areas designated as Essential Fish Habitat by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (i.e., all tidally influenced areas). 6. Notification pursuant to general condition 13 shall be required for projects in all watersheds in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles and Ventura counties bounded by Calleguas Creek on the west, by Highway 101 on the north and east, and by Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Ocean on the south. 7. Individual permits shall be required for all jurisdictional vernal pools. 8. Individual permits shall be required in Murrieta Creek and Temecula Creek watersheds in Riverside County for new permanent fills in perennial and intermittent watercourses otherwise authorized under NWPs 39,42 and 43, and in ephemeral watercourses for these NWPs for projects that impact greater than 0.1 acre. 9. Individual permits shall be required in San Luis Obispo Creek and Santa Rosa Creek in San Luis Obispo County for bank stabilization projects, and in Gaviota Creek, Mission Creek and Carpinteria Creek in Santa Barbara County for bank stabilization projects and grade control structures. 4. Further information: 1. Congressional Authorities: You have been authorized to undertake the activity described above pursuant to: (X) Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403). (X) Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). 2. Limits of this authorization. (a) This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations required by law. (b) This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. (c) This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others. (d) This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. 3. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for the following: (a) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted activities or from natural causes. (b) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest. (c) Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused by the activity authorized by this permit. (d) Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work. (e) Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit. 4. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided. 5. Reevaluation of Permit Decision. This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time the circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit. (b) The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false, incomplete, or inaccurate (See 4 above). (c) Significant new information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original public interest decision. Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension, modification, and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 330.5 or enforcement procedures such as those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. The referenced enforcement procedures provide for the issuance of an administrative order requiring you to comply with the terms and conditions of your permit and for the initiation of legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any corrective measure ordered by this office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office may in certain situations (such as those specified in 33 CFR 209.170) accomplish the corrective measures by contract or otherwise and bill you for the cost. 6. This letter of verification is valid for a period not to exceed two years unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued, revoked, or expires before that time. 7. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted activity, although you may make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition H below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity or should you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this office, which may require restoration of the area. 8. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished with the terms and conditions of your permit. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 January 25, 2006 California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region Attn: Adam Fischer 3737 Main Street, STE 500 Riverside, CA 92501-3348 RE: 26 & 27 Balboa Coves — 401 Certification Fees Dear Mr. Fischer, Enclosed is a check (#5682) for $500 to satisfy the requirements for the 401 Certification for 26 & 27 Balboa Coves. Please contact me if you should require further information. Thank you, Chris Miller Harbor Resources Supervisor (949) 644-3043 emiller@city.newport-beach.ca.us m & m spiegel memo date: January 20, 2006 attn: Chris Miller Harbor Resources Supervisor City of Newport Beach, CA Re: 26 & 27 Balboa Coves - 401 Certification Chris, Just to follow-up to our phone conversation and your e-mail. Enclosed is my check# 5682 for $500.00 made out to "California Regional Water Quality Control Board". Hopefully and with your great help, this will be the "last hurdle". Thanking you again, Marc A*4f Marc & Marlene Spiegel 26 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, CA 92663-3226 Phone: 949-646-9626 Fax: 949-646-1936 Mobil: 714-272-7233 e-mail: marc7@pacbell.net 12/21/2005 16:58 9517816288 RWQCB PAGE 02/05 California Regional Water (duality Control Board Santa .Ana Region Alan C. Lloyd, Ph.D. 1737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, Califomia 92501-3348 Agency Secretory Phone (951) 782-4130 — FAX (951) 7a 1-6288 — TTY (951) 792-32.21 http://www.watci,boards.ca.gov/santaana De 5 Chris Miller Harbor Resources City of Newport Beach 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Arnold Schwarxenegger Governor CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS CERTIFICATION FOR THE PROPOSED EXCAVATION AT 26 AND 27 BALBOA COVE, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (ACOE REFERENCE NO. ???????????) Dear Mr. Miller: On December 1, 2005, we received an application for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Standards Certification (Certification) for the proposed excavation at 26 Balboa Cove in the City of Newport Beach. This letter responds to your request for certification that the proposed project, described in your application and summarized below, will comply with State water quality standards outlined in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin (1995) and subsequent Basin Plan amendments: Project Description: Excavation of Newport Harbor between the low tide line and the ordinary high water mark at 26 and 27 Balboa Cove. The excavated material will be removed using a skid steer loader and placed on the adjacent beach in order to reinforce and protect the existing bulkhead there and restore sand to the beach. An estimated 25 cubic yards of material will be moved. The site is located within Section 28 of Township 6 South, Range 10 West of the U.S. Geological Survey Newport Beach, California, 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps (33 deg. 37.237 min. N/117 deg. 56.041 min. W). Receiving water: Newport Harbor. Fill area: 0,007 acres (300 square feet) of permanent impact to a marine harbor. California Environmental Protection agency .+ Recycled Paper 12/21/2005 16:58 9517816288 RWQCB PAGE 03/05 City of Newport Beach - 2 - Dec 28, 2005 Dredge/Fill volume: N/A u Federal permit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 19 Should the proposed project impact state- or federally -listed endangered species or their habitat, implementation of measures identified in consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game will ensure those impacts are mitigated to an acceptable level. Appropriate Best Management Practices will be implemented to reduce construction -related impacts to Waters of the State, This project is less than one acre. Therefore, coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board's General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, Water Quality Order 99-08 DWQ, is not required. You have applied for a Nationwide Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. You have applied for a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project qualifies under a Class 4 Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(g). This 401 Certification is contingent upon the execution of the following conditions: 1. The discharger shall survey for Caulerpa taxifolia, an invasive marine seaweed, to help locate and prevent its spread using generally accepted protocols. if Caulerpa taxifolia is found prior to or during implementation of the project, the applicant shall not begin or continue at that location until authorized by Regional Board staff. If the invasive seaweed is discovered, it is not to be disturbed, and the Regional Board shall be notified within 48whours of the location and date of the discovery. In addition, any sightings of Caulerpa taxifolia should be reported to the California Department of Fish and Game (William Paznokas at (858) 467-4218 (wpaznokas0dfg.ca.gov)) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (Robert Hoffman at (562) 9804043 (bob.hoffman ae noaa.gov)) within 24-hours of discovery. Further information regarding a Caulerpa taxifolia sighting can be obtained at www.sccat.net. Should no Caulerpa be observed during the project, the applicant shall notify the Regional Board of this fact when all construction has been completed. Please contact Wanda Marquis -Smith at (951) 782-4468 concerning issues related to Caulerpa taxifolia. 2. The proposed work shall not occur within water. California ,Environmental Protection Agency 0 Recycled Paper 12/21/2005 ,16:58 9517816288 RWQCB PAGE 04/05 40, h4k Cit y of Newport Beach - 3 Dece11*4pr 5 Under California Water Code, Section 1068, and Pursuant to 23 CCR §3860, the following shall be included as conditions of all water quality certification actions: (a) Every certification action is subject to modification or revocation upon administrative or judicial review, including review and amendment pursuant to Section §13330 of the Water Code and Article 6 (commencing with Section 3867) of this Chapter. (b) Certification is not intended and shall not be construed to apply to any activity involving a hydroelectric facility and requiring a FERC license or an amendment to a FERC license unless the pertinent certification application was filed pursuant to Subsection §3855(b) of this Chapter and that application specifically identified that a FERC license or amendment to a FERC license for a hydroelectric facility was being sought. (c) Certification is conditioned upon total payment of any fee required under this Chapter and owed by the applicant. Although we anticipate no further regulatory involvement, if the above stated conditions are changed, any of the criteria or conditions as previously described are not met, or new information becomes available that indicates a water quality problem, we may formulate Waste Discharge Requirements. In the event of any violation or threatened violation of the conditions of this certification, the violation or threatened violation shall be subject to any remedies, penalties, process or sanctions as provided for under state law. For purposes of section 401(d) of the Clean Water Act, the applicability of any state law authorizing remedies, penalties, process or sanctions for the violation or threatened violation constitutes a limitation necessary to assure compliance with the water quality standards and other pertinent requirements incorporated into this certification, In response to a suspected violation of any condition of this certification, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) may require the holder of any permit or license subject to this certification to furnish, under penalty of perjury, any technical or monitoring reports the Regional Board deems appropriate. The burden, including costs, of the reports shall be reasonable in relation to the need for the reports and the benefits to be obtained from the reports. In response to any violation of the conditions of this certification, the Regional Board may add to or modify the conditions of this certification as appropriate to ensure compliance. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 3857, we will take no California. Environmental Protection Agency %D Recycled Paper 12/21/2005 16:58 9517816288 City of Newport Beach PAGE 05/05 -4- De ' 2005 further action on your application. Please notify our office five (5) days before construction begins on this project. This letter constitutes a Water Quality Standards Certification issued pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 401: 1 hereby issue an order certifying that any discharge from the referenced project will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301 (Effluent Limitations), 302 (Water Quality Related Effluent Limitations), 303 (Water Quality Standards and Implementation Plans), 306 (National Standards of Performance), and 307 (Toxic and Pretreatment Effluent Standards) of the Clean Water Act, and with other applicable requirements of State law. This discharge is also regulated under State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2003-0017-DWQ (Order No. 2003-0017- DWQ), General Waste Discharge Requirements for Dredge and Fill Discharges That Have Received Water Quality Certification" which requires compliance with all conditions of this Water Quality Standards Certification. Order No. 200-0017-DWQ is available at www.swreb-ca.-goylte.s.deo/wciorders/2003/Wqo/�NMo2003-0017.pdf Should there be any questions, please contact Adam Fischer at (951) 320-6363, or Mark Adelson at (951) 782-3234. Sincerely, Al GERARD J. THIBOEAULT Executive Officer cc: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Office — Dan Swenson State Water Resources Control Board, OCC — Jorge Leon State Water Resources Control Board, DWQ-Water Quality Certification Unit -- Oscar Balaguer, California Department of Fish and Game, Ontario Office — Jeff Brandt U.S. EPA, Tim Vendlinski, Supervisor of the Wetlands Regulatory Office WTR- 8 California E, nuironmental ]protection Agency Recycled Asper DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOS ANGELES DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 532711 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053-2325 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: November 21, 2005 Office of%the Chief Regulatory Branch Mr. Chris Miller City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources Division PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658-8915 Dear Mr. Miller: Reference is made to your request (No. 200501678-CJF) dated, November 3, 2005, for Department of the Army authorization to conduct minor maintenance dredging and beach nourishment of 25 cubic yards of sand over a 0.007-acre area located at 26 and 27 Balboa Coves in Newport Bay, in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County California. Specifically, the activity includes the use of mechanized equipment (Bobcat/skidsteer) to remove 25 cubic yard of material from the low tide line and deposit it above the high tide line to reinforce the existing bulkhead and restore sand to the beach. While this activity, along with the attached special conditions, meets the general terms and conditions for authorization under Nationwide Permit Numbers 18 and 19 [Federal Register, January 15, 2002, pp. 2020-20951, we note that you do not have Section 401 water quality certification from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Therefore, your request is denied without prejudice. You will receive authorization from the Corps when you have met the requirements outlined below. According to 33 CFR 330.4, 401 state water quality certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, or waiver thereof, is required prior to authorization of your project. You must therefore obtain Section 401 certification or waiver, or provide the Corps with evidence that 60 days have passed since you applied to the RWQCB for certification. Be aware that any conditions on your Section 401 certification will become conditions on your Nationwide Permit authorization. When you receive your Section 401 certification or waiver (or when 60 days have passed since you applied), you should contact the Corps Project Manager for this project, Corice J. Farrar, at (213) 452-3296. Please reference application 200501678-CJF in Action E-0 �eD DRED ING PERMIT Harbor Resources Divisio Address: 2 6 � z,? Sal Vocl Cows Pier Permit #: / a) - 2 c Stat Date: Application Received 11� � ; Eelgrass Inspection Eelgrass present N Date: Gl 61i710'f es H. R. Approval to Comme s: Completed Submit to Agencies C � Date: 6/A or Sent to Corps/Costal D e: 710 b OK from Corps Yes l i Z 0 J� Yes No OK from Coa tal H. R. Date: Dredging pproval Initials: Comp Comp tion Report Date: C ments: IN Miller, Chris From: Adam Fischer [afischer@waterboards.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 8:14 AM To: Miller, Chris Subject: RE: fees for 26 balboa cove dredge project That will be fine. The project was just posted for public notice on Monday and we can't issue the certification until January 2 at the earliest because of our 21-day notice requirement. --Adam >>> "Miller, Chris"<CMiller@city.newport-beach.ca.us> 12/14/2005 5:18 PM >>> Adam, The homeowner will be submitting a check to you, but it probably wont' be for a couple of weeks or so. We'll try not to delay this any more than we have to. Thanks, Chris -----Original Message ----- From: Adam Fischer [mailto:afischer@waterboards.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 1:10 PM To: Miller, Chris Subject: fees for 26 balboa cove dredge project Mr. Miller: Thank you for your application for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Standards Certification. In your application, you requested that fees be waived for the project. Board staff has no authority to waive fees under the current fee structure. The project falls under category v, low impact discharges and a fee of $500 is due. There is a 21-day public notice period that we have to satisfy. I expect to have this project posted by the end of the week. --Adam 1 1 _ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOS ANGELES DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS . P.O. BOX 532711 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053-2325 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: November 21, 2005 Office of the Chief Regulatory Branch Mr. Chris Miller City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources Division PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658-8915 Dear Mr. Miller: Reference is made to your request (No. 200501678-CJF) dated, November 3, 2005, for Department of the Army authorization to conduct minor maintenance dredging and beach nourishment of 25 cubic yards of sand over a 0.007-acre area located at 26 and 27 Balboa Coves in Newport Bay, in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Specifically, the activity includes the use of mechanized equipment (Bobcat/skidsteer) to remove 25 cubic yard of material from the low tide line and deposit it above the high tide line to reinforce the existing bulkhead and restore sand to the beach. While this activity, along with the attached special conditions, meets the general terms and conditions for authorization under Nationwide Permit Numbers 18 and 19 [Federal Register, January 15, 2002, pp. 2020-20951, we note that you do not have Section 401 water quality certification from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Therefore, your request is denied without prejudice. You will receive authorization from the Corps when you have met the requirements outlined below. According to 33 CFR 330.4, 401 state water quality certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, or waiver thereof, is required prior to authorization of your project. You must therefore obtain Section 401 certification or waiver, or provide the Corps with evidence that 60 days have passed since you applied to the RWQCB for certification. Be aware that any conditions on your Section 401 certification will become conditions on your Nationwide Permit authorization. When you receive your Section 401 certification or waiver (or when 60 days have passed since you applied), you should contact the Corps Project Manager for this project, Corice J. Farrar, at (213) 452-3296. Please reference application 200501678-CJF in your letter. Your authorization could then be issued without further delay or processing. Furthermore, you must comply with the following non -discretionary Special Conditions: 1. The permitted activity shall not interfere with the right of the public to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. 2. No modifications or work shall occur to the docking structure. 3. A pre -construction survey of the project area for Caulerpa taxifolia will be conducted in accordance with the Caulerpa Control Protocol (see http://swr.ucsd.edu/hcd/ccpvl.htm) not earlier than 90 days prior to planned construction and not later than 30 days prior to construction. The results of that survey shall be transmitted to NOAA Fisheries and CDFG at least 15 days prior to initiation of proposed work. In the event that Caulerpa is detected within the project area, no work shall be conducted until such time as the infestation has been isolated, treated, and the risk of spread is eliminated. 4. No debris, soil, silt, sand, sawdust, rubbish, cement or concrete washings thereof, oil or petroleum products, from construction shall be allowed to enter into or placed where it may be washed by rainfall or runoff into waters of the United States. Therefore, the permittee shall employ all standard Best Management Practices to ensure that toxic materials, silt, debris, or excessive erosion do not enter waters of the United States during project construction. Upon completion of berthing improvements, any excess material or debris shall be removed from the work area and disposed of in an appropriate upland site. 5. The permittee shall discharge only clean sand suitable for use in the oceanic environment. 6. The permittee shall notify the Army Corps of Engineers of the date of commencement of operations and the date of completion of operations at least five days prior to such completion. 7. The permittee shall notify the Commander Eleventh Coast Guard District, and the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office / Group LA -LB not less than 14 calendar days prior to commencing work. The notifications, either letter, fax, or e-mail, shall include as a minimum the following information: a. Project description including the type of operation (i.e. dredging, diving, construction, etc). b. Location of operation, including Latitude / Longitude (NAD 83). c. Work start and completion dates and the expected duration of operations. The Coast Guard need to be notified if these dates change. d. Vessels involved in the operation (name, size and type). e. VHF -FM radio frequencies monitored by vessels on scene. f. Point of contact and 24 hour phone number. g. Potential hazards to navigation. h. Chart number for the area of operation. Addresses: Commander,11th Coast Guard District (oan) Coast Guard Island ATTN: Local Notice to Mariners Building 50-3 Alameda, CA 94501-5100 TEL: (510) 437-2986 FAX: (510) 437-3423 U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office / Group LA -LB ATTN: Waterways Management 1001 South Seaside Ave., Bldg 20 San Pedro, CA 90731 TEL: (310) 732-2020 FAX: (310) 732-2029 8. The Permittee or their contractors shall not remove, relocate, obstruct, willfully damage, make fast to, or interfere with any aids to navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Eleventh Coast Guard District in writing with a copy to the Contracting Officer, not less than 30 calendar days in advance of the time he plans to operate any equipment adjacent to any aids to navigation which requires relocation or removal. Should any federal aids to navigation (AtoN) be affected by this project, the permittee shall contact the US Coast Guard AtoN office at (510) 437-2982. 9. If the work requires that private aids to navigation be established, the permittee or contractor should contact Mr. Brian Aldrich of the US Coast Guard at (510) 437-2983. 10. Upon the US Coast Guards receipt of the notification to start work, a copy of the a.pplicant:s letter will be sent to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) of Los Angeles/Long Beach for review. The COTP may modify the deployment of marine construction equipment or mooring systems to safeguard navigation during the project. Questions concerning lighting, equipment placement, and mooring should be directed to the COTP at (310) 383-1600. 11. The permittee shall send a post -project survey to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service for chart updating: Gerald E Wheaton, NOAA, Regional Manager, West Coast and Pacific Ocean, DOD Center Monterey Bay, Room 5082, Seaside, CA 93955-6711. 12. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration. If you have any questions, please contact Corice J. Farrar of my staff at (213) 452-3296. Sincerely, vt'1 Mark Durham Chief, South Coast Section Regulatory Branch obi I F v EWPp1P LIFOB�lP Action DREDGING PERMIT Harbor Resources Division Address: 2 6 � z�? sQI6c, cow-5- Pier Permit #: / o „- z. G Status Date: Application Received 611-2/0 Eelgrass Inspection Eelgrass present Nox Date: 6 r' 611 7/6�( Yes H. R. Approval to Comments: Completed Submit to Agencies 01< Cio ate - r Sent to Corps/Costal Date: 612 /&31- OK from Corps Yes No [ Z l �� Yes No OK from Coastal H. R. Date: Dredging Approval Initials: Completion Report Date: Received Comments: 2s x zoj-��W-t _ 16 d rds CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 829 Harbor island Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92659 949-644-3034/Fax 949-723-0589 July 15, 2005 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Corice Farrar, Regulatory Branch P. O. Box 532711 Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325 National Marine Fisheries Service Attn: Bob Hoffman, Southwest Region 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 4200 Long Beach, CA 90802-4213 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Attn: Jack Fancher 6010 Hidden Valley Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009-4219 California Fish and Game Attn: Marilyn Fluharty 4949 View Ridge Ave. San Diego, Ca 92124 CA Coastal Comm./Karl Schwing P. O. Box 1450 200 Oceangate, 10`h Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4416 Re: Notification of Commencement of Work Under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers RGP 54 CONDITION COMPLIANCE, CDP 5-99-282, CC-077-01, CC-078-99 Dear Sirs: As required by the above, we are forwarding you the attached exhibits relative to a pending dredging application. Please note that this application reflects a change of scope from a previously submitted application for this address on June 24, 2005. The reason for the change of scope is because the original proposal requested importing sand, via hand carried wheel barrows, from a land based location then placing it on the beach. Per the current RGP54 permit, importing sand is not permitted. Consequently, the applicant has decided to push sand up from the low tide line to above the high tide line via a small tractor. Because of the increased expense of this operation, he has contacted his neighbors who are also in need of sand near their bulkheads to see if they could help share the burden. Therefore, the total cubic yards has increased from 60 to 165. In addition, the neighbors who are in need of the dredging, live on the opposite side of the Cove in close proximity. (See attached aerial.) There are two concerns that may arise when evaluating this new proposal. 1. Eelgrass and Caulerpa surveys: The survey for the original application was completed by Rick Ware with Coastal Resources Management in front of 26 & 27 Balboa Coves. This current revised proposal requests dredging activities at 26 & 27 as well as on the opposite side of the Cove in front of 34 — 39 Balboa Coves. Harbor Resources is requesting that the original eelgrass and caulerpa survey cover these newly proposed areas based on the fact that the sites are in close proximity and eelgrass has not been found in this extreme corner of the harbor to the best of our memories. The City could perform an inspection on Friday, July 22 at approximately 6:30 am during a negative tide. Since the RGP54 expires on Sunday, July 24, 2005, we request that we email you the results on the 22"d so we fall within the deadline criteria. However, please inform us if you feel this is not warranted. Unfortunately, the City is not qualified to perform a Caulerpa survey. The City requests that CRM's survey be accepted for these new addresses. 2. Grain Size Analysis: The applicant only sampled in front of 26 & 27 Balboa Coves instead of the other addresses. In light of the pending permit expiration and the length of time and expense for another grain size analysis, the City is requesting that the original sampling cover these newly proposed areas for the same reasons mentioned above. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience so the applicant and City may react accordingly, prior to Friday, 5:00 pm. Sincerely, Chris Miller Harbor Resources Supervisor (949) 644-3043 cmiller(a-)-city. newport-beach.ca. us �wPo�� STATE & FEDERAL AGENCY DREDGING APPLICATION UPermit No. Payment: S4465.00 (41 e- Check No: 45L o6 Date: Project Location: Latitude/Longitude: r 336� , r->V ` Cubic Yards to be Dredged: Method of Dredging: R Nature of Dredged Material (Grain ize data): Disposition( of Dredged Material- P2(i "f adcd r ig4 Meth .d f Material Disposition: Effect of Dredging on Contiguous Bulkheading and Beaches: t" 2 I VC, c- J e-055C 5- Sa d 13-ea c (� Project Begins: VPO� o�'��ZcEe 23cr Project EndsCE5 fvcam. Di u d� Marc Spiegel CBS,LLC 26 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, CA 92663 6-9626 marc7@pacbell.net Ph Fax: +1-949-66-1936 Cell: +1-714-272-7233 Page 2 Dredging Application I, 04 V %- f ,(Applicant/Applicant's agent), hereby certify that I have read the U. . Army Cor s of Engineers permit, RGP#54 and the California Coastal Commission permit #5-99-282 for maintenance dredging in Newport Harbor and that I will comply with all of the conditions of those permits. I will further hold the City harmless from and indemnify them against any claim for damages arising out of the exercise of these permits. In addition, I, as the applicant shall reimburse the City of Newport Beach for all attorney's fees and other costs expended by them in defending any claim, lawsuit, or judgment arising out of the activities of the applicant carried on under the authority of such permit. M0, f-c a te��p 4' Applicant — Pleasb Prin Contractor — P ase Print Date Signed: A li gent 4- 0 cd R CITY OF NWPO_ CITY OF NENPORT BERCH ZN PRCIFIC t7C ERN VICINITY MRP NNW MY, OUFUM 9-8L GRASS I 4SPECTION (NO tk GRASS WI HIN 15' OF PROJEC � I tk dMAIS IN TH PROJECT AREA ��i►ri� �l,{��/l7 �G� EEL GRASS INSPECTION NO EEL GRASS WITHIN 15' OF PROJECT EEL GRASS IN THE MY BRYPROJECTAR�A� _ U _ O y► 9�/j sec - SIGNATURE Celyaa �/ SIGNATURE 6 lt,7 loIr PERMIT # DATE - HARBOR RESOURCES DIV. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 6Ii7/or' wEsr \� 'ATM PROFILE V = 40' SOUNDINGS FRE EXPRESSED IN FEET AND DENOTE ELEVATIONS,BRSED ON MERN LOWER LOW WRTER. rt� a� PLM VIBN Im = 40' IHPPLICRNT'S NME IJOB ADDRESS IDATE June 17th, 2005 M & M Spiegel 26 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, CA 92663-3226 Dear Mr. Spiegel: Please find attached Coastal Resources Management's Phase 1 eelgrass (Zostera marina) survey report, Caulerpa taxifolia survey report, and sediment grain size analysis report for your proposed beach nourishment project. This information should be provided to Mr. Chris Miller, at the City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources Division. His contact number is (949) 644-3043. The results of the survey indicate that no eelgrass or Caulerpa algae was found within the proposed beach nourishment sites at 26 and 27 Balboa Coves or within a perimeter of 15 feet around the proposed beach nourishment sites. Sediments in the proposed beach nourishment donor material consist of 97.4% sand or coarser material. Sediments at the proposed receiver site are 100% sands or coarser material (dry weight basis). Please give me a call if you have any questions. Sincerely, COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT �jicl Uce-4 Rick Ware President/Senior Marine Biologist Coastal Resources Management PMB 327, 3334 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Ca 92625 (949) 412 9446 (office/cell); (940) 675-2970 (fax); nvare.crm c earthlink.net EELGRASS SURVEY REPORT PHASE 1 LEVEL SURVEY 26 and 27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (Newport Bay) Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (Version 1.0, June 20, 2003) This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the eelgrass, Zostera marina, that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Coastal Commission. The form has been designed to assist in identifying eelgrass while ensuring that the required information is consistently documented. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the eelgrass survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For fiuther information on these protocols, please contact: Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service, (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218. * Required Information Site Name: 26-27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (common reference) Survey Contact: Rick Ware, (949) 412-9446, rware.crm@earthlink.net (name, phone, a -mail) Permit Reference: Coastal Commission and ACOE Permits Pending (ACOE Permit No., CCC Permit No.) Hydrographic System: Developed Harbor (bay, estuary, lagoon, or harbor) Specific Location: 26-27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (UTM, Lat./Long., datum, accuracy level, attach NAD 83 State Plane CA VI MY): 6049053.77, electronic survey area map 2173573.36 if possible) Was Eelgrass Detected: * Yes, Eelgrass was found at this site. * z No, Eelgrass was not found at this site. Description of Addition of sand to existing sandy beach. Permitted Work: (describe briefly the work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth range: * Water depths range between (describe the physical and approximately +4 ft to -6.6 ft MLLW. biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide Substrate Sediments ranged from coarse sands insight into variability, if type: * and shell fragments in the shallower known. Please provide units depths (+4 to 0 ft MLLW) to sand in for all numerical the deeper depths (-1 to -6.6 ft MLLW). information. Temperature: Water temperature was in the 67 - 70 degree Fahrenheit range. Salinity: Salinity variable, from 20s to 35 ppt, depending on depth and the time of year. Dominant flora: Dominant flora was Enteromorpha intestinalis . Dominant Striped sea slug (Navanax inermis), fauna: Sponge (Haliclona sp.), Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), hydroids (Corymorpha palma), topsmelt (Atherinops affinis), bay goby (Lepidogobius lepidus), juvenile barred sand bass (Paralabrax nebulifer), white surfperch (Phanerodon furcatus) Exotic No exotics were observed. species encountered: Other site description notes: Description of Survey Effort: (please describe the surveys conducted including type of survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey Survey date and time period: June 6, 2005 from 1045 to 1115. Horizontal 10 feet on either side of the diver. methods employed, date of visibility in work, and survey density water: (estimated percentage of the bottom actually viewed). Survey type The underwater survey was conducted Describe any limitations and methods: * using a snorkel. Transects were swam encountered during the approximately every 1-2 meters along survey efforts. the shoreline out to the pierhead line. Transect visual width was approximately 20 feet (10 feet on each side of the diver). Bottom type, common marine life, and the presence or absence of Zostera marina was noted. Depths were standardized to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) based upon time of observation and tidal corrections for the Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Mar NOAA tidal survey station. Survey The survey was conducted by Mr. personnel: * Stephen Whitaker, Senior Marine Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Survey The total project area size within the density: Area of Potential Effect was 1,200 square feet (including buffer areas). Survey None limitations: Other Information: (use this space to provide See Project Area Location and Photograph (attached) any additional information or references to attached materials such as maps, reports, etc.) Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (version 1.0, 6/20/03) 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is the property immediately to the north of 26 Balboa Coves 26 and 27 Balboa Coves Beach Nourishment Project Area (Photograph shows area in front of 26 Balboa Coves) CAULERPA TAXIFOLIA (INVASIVE ALGAE) SURVEY REPORT 26 and 27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (Newport Bay) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the invasive exotic alga Caulerpa taxifolia that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regions 8 & 9). The form has been designed to assist in controlling the costs of reporting while ensuring that the required information necessary to identify and control any potential impacts of the authorized actions on the spread of Caulerpa. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the Caulerpa survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For further information on these protocols, please contact: Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218). Report Date: June 6, 2005 Name of bay, estuary, Newport Bay lagoon, or harbor: Specific Location Name: 2627 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (address or common reference) Site Coordinates: NAD 83 State Plane CA VI (X,Y): 6049053.77, 2173573.36 (UTM, Lat./Long., datum, accuracy level, and an electronic survey area map or hard copy of the map must be included) Survey Contact: Rick Ware, (949) 412-9446, rware.crm@earthlink.net (name, phone, a -mail) Personnel Conducting The survey was conducted by Mr. Steve Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Survey (if other than above): (name, phone, e-mail) Permit Reference: PENDING (ACOE Permit No., RWQCB Order or Cert. No.) Is this the first or second This is the first survey done for this project. survey for this project? Was Caulerpa Detected?: Yes, Caulerpa was found at this site and (if Caulerpa is found, please has been contacted on date. immediately contact NOAA x No, Caulerpa was not found at this site. Fisheries or CDFG personnel identified above) Description of Permitted Addition of sand to existing sandy beach, approximately 60 ft long by Work: (describe briefly the 30 ft wide. work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth range: +4 ft to -6.6 ft MLLW Substrate type: Sediments ranged from coarse sands and shell fragments in the shallower depths (+4 to 0 MLLW) to sand in the deeper depths (-1 to -6.6 MLL (describe the physical and biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide insight into variability, if known. Please Temperature: 65 degrees F provide units for all numerical information). Salinity: 30-33 ppt Dominantflora: Enteromorpha intestinalis Dominant fauna: Striped sea slug (Navanax inermis), sponge (Haliclona sp.), bay mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), hydroids (Corymorpha palma), topsmelt (Atherinops affinis), bay goby (Lepidogobius lepidus), juvenile barred sand bass (Paralabrax nebulifer), and white surfperch Phanerodon rcatus . Exotic species None encountered (including any other Caulerpa species): Other site description notes: Description of Survey Survey date and June 6, 2005 from 1045 to 1115. Effort: time period. - (please describe the surveys Horizontal 10 feet on either side of the diver. conducted including type of visibility in water. Survey type and methods: The underwater survey was conducted using snorkel during a 3.4 ft MLLW ebbing tide. Biologist noted bottom type, dominant bottom dwelling organisms, depth and the presence or absence of Caulerpa along (I2) transects each approximately 20 feet long. Depths were survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey methods employed, date of work, and survey density (estimated percentage of the bottom actually viewed). standardized to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) based upon time of observation and tidal Describe any limitations encountered during the survey efforts. Other Information: (use this space to provide additional information or references to attached maps, corrections for the Newport entrance, Corona del Mar tidal survey station. Surveypersonneb I Mr. Steve Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Survey density: The total beach nourishment project area size within the Area of Potential Effect is 1,200 sq ft. Of the 1,200 sq ft in the APE, 1,200 sq ft of seafloor were surveyed. This accounts for 100 % of the area within the proposed beach nourishment area. Survey limitations: I No survey limitations. See Project Area Location and Project Area Photos (attached) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form (version 1.2, 10/31/04) 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is immediately North of 26 Balboa Coves 26_27 Balboa Coves, Newport Bay, CA Project Site SEDEWENT GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS REPORT LA\ ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES 806 North Batavia - Orange, California 92868 - 7141771-6900 FAX 7141538--1209 CLIENT Coastal Resources Management (11261) LAB REQUEST 151625 ATTN: Rick Ware PMB 327, 3334 E. Coast Hwy. REPORTED 06/14/2005 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 RECEIVED 06/06/2005 PROJECT 26/27 Balboa Cove, Newport Beach, Sediment Analysis SUBMITTER Client COMMENTS This laboratory request covers the following listed samples which were analyzed for the parameters indicated on the attached Analytical Result Report. All analyses were conducted using the appropriate methods as indicated on the report. This cover letter is an integral part of the final report. Order No. 625901 625902 Client Sample identification Donor Sand Material Receiver Site Material TTtank you for the opportunity to be of service to your company. Please feel free to tall if there are any questions regarding this report or if we can be of further service. ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES by, Tito L. Parola President NOTE. Unless notified in writing, all samples will be discarded by appropriate disposal protocol 30 days from date reported ThemportsoftheAssociated Laboratoriesareconfidanial property TESTING & CONSULTING p pertyoCourclirntsand Chemical may not bereptoduced orusod Corpublication in part or in full without ouruiitten Microbiological permission. This is for the mutual protection of the public, our clients, and ourselves, Environmental Lab request 151625 cover, page 1 of 1 Order #: 625901 Client Sample ID: Donor Sand Material Matrix: SOLID Date Sampled: 05/06/2005 Time Sampled: 12:00 Analyse Result DLR Units Date/Analyst Silt and Clay - EPA/CE-81-1 _ ._._Greater than 2000 -- -- _ Sand (2000-62.5 microns)—_ -----°%_.. L- - 87.91 --- - % - Order #: 1 6259021 Client Sample ID: Receiver Site Material Matrix: SOLID Date Sampled: 05/06/2005 Time Sampled: 12:00 Analyse Silt and Clay - EPA/CE-81-1 _— 06/08/05 BGS 06/08/05 BGS Result DLR Units Date/Analyst Greater than 2000 11.9 % 06/09/05 BGS Sand 2000-62.5 microns 88.7 % 06/09/05 BGS DLR = Detection limit for reporting purposes, ND = Not Detected below indicated detection limit ASSOC U TFD LAB_n_ATORLES Analytical Results Report Lab Request 151625 results, page 1 of 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast Area Office 200 Oceangate, Suite 1000 Long Beach, CA 90802-4302 July 24, 2005 (562)590-5071 Mr. Tom Rossmiller City of Newport Beach/Division of Harbor Resources 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Subject: Condition Compliance — Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended & Conformance with Consistency Certification CC-078-99 R CC-077-01 Dear Mr. Rossmiller: Commission staff have received information submitted as evidence of compliance with Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended, and/or as evidence of conformance with Consistency Certifications CC-078-99 or CC-077-01 for the following sites in the City of Newport Beach: City Harbor Permit # Site Address Beach Disposal Q - cu. ds Ocean Disposal Qtyt cu. ds Cumulative Total' for 2005 175-630 630 Via Lido Nord 167 0 1011-26 26 & 27 Balboa Coves 165 0 Sub -to t 1 5793 1200 1 Y ar-to-date total 986 Commission staff have reviewed the information submitted and determined that the above referenced dredging events conform with Consistency Certifications CC-078-99 and/or CC-077-01 and that no further federal consistency review is necessary from the Commission for the dredging components of the projects. In addition, the proposed beach disposal events have been reviewed and found by the Executive Director to be consistent with Special Conditions 1-3 and 9-12 of Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended. No further review is necessary from the Commission for the beach disposal components of the projects. Please be advised that only the projects described in the materials submitted for the sites listed above have been found to conform with Consistency Certification CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or conform with the terms and conditions of Coastal Development Permit 5-99-282, as amended. Any change in the projects may cause them to lose their status as consistent with CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or CDP 5-99-282, as amended. This certification is based on information provided by the recipient of this letter. If, at a later date, this information is found to be incorrect or incomplete, this letter will become invalid, and any development occurring at that time must cease until a new determination regarding conformance with CC-078-99 and CC-077-01 and/or CDP 5-99- 282, as amended, is obtained. If you have any questions, please contact me at (562) 590-5071 or Mr. Mark Delaplaine at (415) 904-5200 Sincerely, Karl Schwing Supervisor, Regulation & Planning, Orange County Area Cc: Mr. Mark Delaplaine, California Coastal Commission Ms. Cori Farrar, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Not to Exceed 500 cubic yards per dredging and beach disposal event t Not to Exceed 1,000 cubic yards per dredging and off -shore disposal event $ Not to Exceed 20,000 cubic yards per year 2 neighbors who are in need of the dredging, live on the opposite Side of the Cove in close proximity. (See attached aerial.) There are two concerns that may arise when evaluating this new proposal. 1. Eelgrass and Caulerpa surveys: The survey for the original application was completed by Rick Ware with Coastal Resources Management in front of 26 & 27 Balboa Coves. This current revised proposal requests dredging activities at 26 & 27 as well as on the opposite side of the Cove in front of 34 — 39 Balboa Coves. Harbor Resources is requesting that the original eelgrass and caulerpa survey cover these newly proposed areas based on the fact that the sites are in close proximity and eelgrass has not been found in this extreme comer of the harbor to the best of our memories. The City could perform an inspection on Friday, July 22 at approximately 6:30 am during a negative tide. Since the RGP54 expires on Sunday, July 24, 2005, we request that we email you the results on the 22"d so we fall within the deadline criteria. However, please inform us if you feel this is not warranted. Unfortunately, the City is not qualified to perform a Caulerpa survey. The City requests that CRM's survey be accepted for these new addresses. 2. Grain Size Analysis: The applicant only sampled in front of 26 & 27 Balboa Coves instead of the other addresses. In light of the pending permit expiration and the length of time and expense for another grain size analysis, the City is requesting that the original sampling cover these newly proposed areas for the same reasons mentioned above. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience so the applicant and City may react accordingly, prior to Friday, 5:00 pm. Sincerely, Gl�-�5 Md�i Chris Miller Harbor Resources Supervisor (949) 644-3043 cmiller(@city.newport-beach.ca.us EWP -"NN July 15, 2005 CITY Or NEWPOP l BEACH 829 Harbor island Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92659 949-644-3034/Fax 949-723-0589 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Corice Farrar, Regulatory Branch P. O. Box 532711 Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325 National Marine Fisheries Service Attn: Bob Hoffman, Southwest Region 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 4200. Long Beach, CA 90802-4213 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Attn: Jack Fancher 6010 Hidden Valley Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009-4219 California Fish and Game Attn: Marilyn Fluharty 4949 View Ridge Ave. San Diego, Ca 92124 CA Coastal Comm./Karl Schwing P. O. Box 1450 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4416 South - �Cosf o Region jt/C ?. 0 2005 BOAS aAL�Q�N/A M/ss/ON Re: Notification of Commencement of Work Under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers RGP 54 CONDITION COMPLIANCE, CDP 5-99-282, CC-077-01, CC-078-99 Dear Sirs: As required by the above, we are forwarding you the attached exhibits relative to a pending dredging application. Please note that this application reflects a change of scope from a previously submitted application for this address on June 24, 2005. The reason for the change of scope is because the original proposal requested importing sand, via hand carried wheel barrows, from a land based location then placing it on the beach. Per the current RGP54 permit, importing sand is not permitted. Consequently, the applicant has decided to push sand up from the low tide line to above the high tide line via_a small tractor. Because _of_the increased expense of this operation, he has contacted his neighbors who are also in need of sand near their bulkheads to see if they could help share the burden. Therefore, the total cubic yards has increased from 60 to 165. In addition, the ��WPO C9LrFOR�l Action DREDGING PERMI i Harbor Resources Division Address: 2 6 � z,? C6w-5- Pier Permit M /o)i- 2 Status Date: Application Received Eelgrass Inspection Eelgrass present NoX Date: d 1�7�U� Yes H. R. Approval to Comments: Completed Submit to Agencies �l �� G� �J Date:61111cr Sent to Corps/Costal Date: Yes No OK from Corps Yes No OK from Coastal H. R. Date: Dredging Approval Initials: Completion Report Date: Received Comments: �vw 'O��, S T ATE & FEDERAL AGENCY DREDGING APPLICATION v Permit No. 10 il- z b Payment: Sy 6s.0 0 C� Check No: *#'5(.G6 Date: ``�LIFpR�l Project Location: Latitude/Longitude: 1� 33"3 u'� t [ , C> Cubic Yards to be Dredged: Method of Dredging: per, — Nature of Dredged Material (Grain size data): Disposition of Dredged Material, r r•P�r(�i RiQ� Meth .d f Material Disposition: r Pv 5 _n(i Effect of Dredging on Contiguous Bulkheading and Beaches: Project Begins: Uk" /W (6,:ctf --: r Project Ends;A j frrc. ,Sid:?` Marc Spiegel C &_S,I 26 Balboa Coves. Page 2 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dredging Application Phone: +1=949-646-9626 marc7a@pacbell.net Fax: +1-949-646-1936 Cell: +1-714-272-7233 I, CX t ,(Applicant/Applicant's agent), hereby certify that I have read the U. . Army Cor s of Engineers permit, RGP#54 and the California Coastal Commission permit #5-99-282 for maintenance dredging in Newport Harbor and that I will comply with all of the conditions of those permits. I will further hold the City harmless from and indemnify them against any claim for damages arising out of the exercise of these permits. In addition, I, as the. applicant shall reimburse the City of Newport Beach for all attorney's fees and other costs expended by them in defending any claim, lawsuit, or judgment arising out of the activities of the applicant carried on under the authority of such permit. Maf-c- �ip-rev,,W' Applicant — Pleasb Print 'U 1 Contractor — P ase Print 6 T- 1 i -- Date Signed: A li gent EEL CRASS INSPECTION IVU ��L caRASa �� � Mai i � yr rRvvcv i L CRASS IN THE PROJECT AREA G, � j-� �iV (�v SeC A � al''Gt �e �Ls's5 �.•v�' y SIGNATURE PERMIT# DATE a zs CITY OF NEWPORT B June 17th, 2005 M & M Spiegel 26 Balboa Coves Newport Beach, CA 92663-3226 Dear Mr. Spiegel: Please find attached Coastal Resources Management's Phase 1 eelgrass (Zostera marina) survey report, Caulerpa taxifolia survey report, and sediment grain size analysis report for your proposed beach nourishment project. This information should be provided to Mr. Chris Miller, at the City of Newport beach Haiuur Resources Division. His contact number is (949) 644-3043. The results of the survey indicate that no eelgrass or Caulerpa algae was found within the proposed beach nourishment sites at 26 and 27 Balboa Coves or within a perimeter of 15 feet around the proposed beach nourishment sites. Sediments in the proposed beach nourishment donor material consist of 97.4% sand or coarser material. Sediments at the proposed receiver site are 100% sands or coarser material (dry weight basis). Please give me a call if you have any questions. Sincerely, COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT "Rick (1� Rick Ware President/Senior Marine Biologist Coastal Resources Management PUB 327, 3334 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Ca 92625 (949) 412 9446 (officelcell); (940) 675-2970 (fax); rware.crmnearthlink.net EELGRASS SURVEY REPORT PHASE 1 LEVEL SURVEY 26 and 27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (Newport Bay) Form (Version 1 This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the eelgrass, Zostera marina, that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Coastal Commission. The form has been designed to assist in identifying eelgrass while ensuring that the required information is consistently documented. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the eelgrass survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For further information on these protocols, please contact: Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service, (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218. * Required Information Site Name: (common reference Survey Contact: 26-27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA Rick Ware, (949) 412-9446, r,.=,,are.crm@earthlink.net Permit Reference: Coastal Commission and ACOE Permits Pending (ACOE Permit No., CCC Permit No.) Hydrographic System: Developed Harbor (bay, estuary, lagoon, or Specific Location: 26-27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (UTK Lat./Long., datum, accuracy level, attach NAD 83 State Plane CA VI MY): 6049053.77, electronic survey area map 2173573.36 ifpossible) Was Eelgrass Detected: I * Yes, Eelgrass was found at this site. X No, Eelgrass was not found at this site. Description of Addition of sand to existing sandy beach. Permitted Work - (describe briefly the work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: (describe the physical and Depth range: * Water depths range between approximately +4 ft to -6.6 ft MLLW. biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide Substrate Sediments ranged from coarse sands insight into variability, if type: * and shell fi-agments in the shallower known. Please provide units depths (+4 to 0 ft MLLW) to sand in for all numerical the deeper depths (-1 to -6.6 ft MLLW). Water temperature was in the 67 - 70 information. Temperature: degree Fahrenheit range. Salinity: Salinity variable, from 20s to 35 ppt, depending on depth and the time of Survey The survey was conducted by Mr. personnel: * Stephen Whitaker, Senior Marine echnician, of Gaastal Resources - Management Survey The total project area size within the density: Area of Potential Effect was 1,200 square feet (including buffer areas). Survey None limitations: Other Information: See Project Area Location and Photograph (attached) (use this space to provide any additional information or references to attached materials such as maps, reports, etc.) Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (version 1.0, 6/20/03) 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is the property immediately to the north of 26 Balboa Coves 26 and 27 Balboa Coves Beach Nourishment Project Area (Photograph shows area in front of 26 Balboa Coves) CAULERPA TAX WOLIA (INVASIVE ALGAE) SURVEY REPORT 26 and 27 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (Newport Bay) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the invasive exotic alga Caulerpa taxifolia that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regions 8 & 9). The form has been designed to assist in controlling the costs of reporting while ensuring that the required information necessary to identify and control any potential impacts of the authorized actions on the spread of Caulerpa. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the Cmderpa survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survev work is following the latest protocols. For further information on these protocols, please contact. Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218). Report Date: June 6, 2005 Name of bay, estuary, Newport Bay lagoon, or harbor: Specific Location Name: 2627 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, CA (address or common reference) Site Coordinates: NAD 83 State Plane CA VI (X,Y): 6049053.77, 2173573.36 (UTM, UtA-ong., datum, accuracy level, and an electronic survey area map or hard copy of the map must be included) Survey Contact:. Rick Ware, (949) 412-9446, rware.crm@earthlink.net (name, phone, e-mail) Personnel Conducting The survey was conducted by Mr. Steve Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of Coastal Resources Management. Survey (if other than above): (name, phone, e-mail) Permit Reference: PENDING (ACOE Permit No., RWQCB Order or Cert. No.) Is this the first or second This is the first survey done for this project. survey for this project? Was Caukrpa Detected?: Yes, Caulerpa was found at this site and (if Caulerpa is found, please has been contacted on date. immediately contact NOAA Fisheries or CDFG personnel x No, Caulerpa was not found at this site. identified above) Description of Permitted Addition of sand to existing sandy beach, approximately 60 ft long by Work: (describe briefly the 30 ft wide. work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth range: +4 ft to -6.6 ft MLLW Substrate type: Sediments ranged from coarse sands and shell (describe the physical and biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide insight into variability, if known. Please provide units for all numerical fragments in the shallower depths (+4 to 0 MLLW) to sand in the deeper depths (-1 to -6.6 MLLW)• Temperature: 65 degrees F Salinity: 30-33 ppt information). Dominant flora: Enteromorpha intestinalis Dominant fauna: Striped sea slug (Navanm inermis), sponge (Haliclona sp.), bay mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), hydroids (Corymorpha palms), topsmelt (Atherinops affinis), bay goby (Lepidogo&vs lepidus), juvenile barred sand bass (Paralabrax nebulifer), and white surfperch Phanerodon catus . Exotic species None encountered (including any other Caulerpa species): Other site description notes: Description of Survey Survey date and June 6, 2005 from 1045 to 1115. Effort: time period: Horizontal 10 feet on either side of the diver. (please describe the surveys conducted including type of visibility in water: Survey type and The underwater survey was conducted using survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey methods: snorkel during a 3.4 ft MLLW ebbing tide. methods employed, date of work, and survey density (estimated percentage of the bottom actually viewed)_ Biologist noted bottom type, dominant bottom dwelling organisms, depth and the presence or absence of Caulerpa along (12) transects each approximately 20 feet long. Depths were standardized to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) based upon time of observation and tidal corrections for the Newport entrance, Corona del Mar tidal survey station. Describe any limitations Survey personnel- Mr. Steve Whitaker, Senior Field Technician, of encountered during the Coastal Resources Management survey efforts. Survey density: The total beach nourishment project area size within the Area of Potential Effect is 1,200 sq ft. Of the 1,200 sq ft in the APE, 1,200 sq ft of seafloor were surveyed. This accounts for 100 % of the area within the proposed beach nourishment area. Survey limitations: No survey limitations. Other Information: (use See Project Area Location and Project Area Photos (attached) this space to provide additional information or references to attached maps, reports, etc-) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form (version 12, 10/31/04) jM - �.�r�•;.- .L 1. a�.. �� � ' fir+ � � m±r 3 s 26 Balboa Coves (outlined in red). 27 Balboa Coves is immediately North of 26 Balboa Coves SE]DINlENT GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS REPORT 806 North Batavia - Orange, California 92868 - 7141771-6900 CLIENT Coastal Resources Management (11261) ATTN: Rick Ware PMB 327, 3334 E. Coast Hwy. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 PROJECT 26/27 Balboa Cove, Newport Beach, Sediment Analysis SUBMITTER Client COMMENTS FAX 7141538--1209 LAB REQUEST 151625 REPORTED 06/14/2005 RECEIVED 06/06/2005 This laboratory request covers the following listed samples which were analyzed for the parameters indicated on the attached Analytical Result Report All analyses were conducted using the appropriate methods as indicated on the retort. This cover letter is an integral part of the final report Order No. 625901 625902 Client Sam>Dle identification Donor Sand Material Receiver Site Material Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to your company. Please fees free to call if there are any questions regarding this report or if we can be of further service. ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES by, Tito L. Parola President NOTE.- Unless notified in writing, all samples will be discarded by appropriate disposalprotocol 30 days from date reported TESTING & CONSULTING Thereports ofthcAssociated Laboratories arcconfidential property ofourclieots and Chemical may not bereproduced orusod forpublication in part or in full without ourwritim Microbiological permission. This is for the inutual protection of the public, our clients, and ourselves. EnWronmental Lab request 151625 cover, page 1 of 1 Order #: 1 6259011 Client Sample ID: Donor Sand Material .Matrix: SOLID Date Sampled: 05/06/2005 Time Sampled: 12.00 Analyte Result DLR UnitB Date/Analyst Silt and Clay - EPA/CE-81-1 Greater tban2000 _ — _ _— 9.51 __% _ 06/08/05 BGS Sand (2000-62.5 microns) _L_ 87.91 _ %_ 06/08/05 _ BGS _ Order #: I 625902 Client Sample ID: Receiver Site Material Matrix: SOLID Date Sampled: 05/06/2005 Time Sampled: 12:00 Analyse Result DLR Units Date/Analyst Silt and Clay - EPA/CE-81-1 — -- -------- Greater than 2000 [ -- — 11.91 - — _ _—% _ 06/09/05 BGS Sand 2000-62.5 microns 88.7 % 06/09/05 BGS DLR = Detection limit for reporting purposes, ND = Not Detected below indicated detection limit ASSOC'U TEn LA BORATORMV Analybcai Results Resort Lt Lab Request 151625 results, page 1 of 1