ITEM 23 ATTACHMENT 1 - CEQA Checklist

City of Pleasanton—Merritt Property Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 190 In summary, the Housing Element Update FEIR concluded that development consistent with the Housing Element Update would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects. Impacts would be less than significant. Wastewater Treatment Capacity The Housing Element Update FEIR indicated that the 2.17 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater generated by new development consistent with the Housing Element Update would represent less than 5 percent of total treatment capacity of the RWTF and LWRP, and the RWTF and LWRP would have the capacity to handle the increase in wastewater. The City has entered into numerous sewage reservation agreements that guarantee capacity to various properties/projects. Most approved, but not yet constructed, commercial/office development utilize capacity the City has “reserved” for them out of its original sewage treatment plant and wastewater discharge capacities. Because the City has secured both treatment plant and export capacity by agreement with the DSRSD and its participation in the Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency (LAVWMA) Expansion Project, sewage treatment and disposal capacity would not be a constraint in the short- or mid-term. Therefore, the City has secured capacity for its continued existing and future wastewater flows. In addition, the City’s capacity in the discharge pipeline would allow growth in dry-weather flows as well as accommodate its wet-weather flows for many future years.31,32 Development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be required to comply with the policies and actions of the General Plan regarding wastewater. New development would also be subject to the latest adopted edition of the California Plumbing Code and CALGreen Code including the provisions for water efficient fixtures and toilets. All new development is required to pay its fair share of the City’s planned sewer system improvements including treatment, distribution, reuse, and export facilities. The Sanitary Sewer Master Plan is audited bi-annually and updated every 5 years. These updates allow for the consideration of development and 31 City of Pleasanton. 2019. Sewer System Management Plan. December. 32 City of Pleasanton. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan 2005-2025. Section 9—Water Element. July.