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CC 2023-12-12_10.a_CUP23-002 Stream Gauge_PPCONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-002; AG CREEK STREAM GAUGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Council 12/12/23 1 Background 1940s – USGS installation Downcutting and erosion making fish passage barrier more severe 2008 – SLO CO BOS approve MOU to improve gauge Funding through NFWF and CDFW CCSE  CLC 5/12/2015 – CC approves fee waiver 8/4/2015 – PC reviews/approves project City Council 12/12/23 2 Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) 10/26/2023 SAC Supportive and discussed: Road closures Neighborhood impacts Project commencement notification Changes from previous review Obtain all necessary permits City Council 12/12/23 3 Planning Commission (PC) 11/7/2023 – recommend approval as submitted Discussed: Stream diversion Pre- versus post-volumes Timeline for street closure City Council 12/12/23 4 Permit Requirements AGMC 16.44.050.C.6: “Creeks shall remain in their natural state … unless approved by the CC in conjunction with a CUP application…” Responsible for obtaining approvals from CDFW and CCRWQCB prior to construction CLC seeking fee waiver to be determined by CC City Council 12/12/23 5 Fee Waiver Request CLC requesting fee waiver -- $6,388 Staff supportive CLC provides community benefit Implements GP policies – enhanced creek function Health of City’s creek network beneficial to public City Council 12/12/23 6 City Council 12/12/23 7 City Council 12/12/23 8 Planning Commission 11/07/2023 9 Project Description Modify existing concrete weir Weir: a small dam/barrier commonly used to measure water flow Lower the jump height of the weir Open 3.3 miles of AG Creek to Steelhead Construction access from Myrtle Street Crane to lower equipment and remove concrete Will require short term road closure with approved traffic control plan Electrical connection from Stanley Ave City Council 12/12/23 10 Project Description City Council 12/12/23 11 Project Description Creek diverted around work area during construction Applicant using quick-set concrete with 24-hour cure time Contractor to investigate connection of outfall structure City Council 12/12/23 12 Project Description City Council 12/12/23 13 Project Description City Council Commission 11/07/2023 14 Project Description City Council Commission 12/12/23 15 Project Description City Council 12/12/23 16 Conditions of Approval Encroachment Permit w/ approved TCP Noise impacts mitigated by use of temporary power Neighborhood notification 30 days in advance CDFW, NFWF, CCRWQCB permits No tree removal – post-project planting plan SWPPP Fence replacement City Council 12/12/23 17 General Plan Consistency General Plan Objective C/OS2 – “Safeguard important environmental and sensitive biological resources…” GP Policy C/OS2-1.6: “Protect … natural Creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest and movement. Further the restoration of degraded habitat…” City Council 12/12/23 18 Environmental Review Exempt from CEQA review: CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) None of the exceptions to categorical exemptions set forth in Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to this project City Council 12/12/23 19 Questions? 12/12/23 City Council 20