Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07231996 - C65 Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS a - Costa FROM: FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMITTEE co`.'"t1 DATE: JULY 23, 1996 SUBJECT: REPORT ON A PROJECT TO IMPROVE SURVIVAL RATES OF MIGRATING SALMON SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS AUTHORIZE Chair to a sign a letter to the California.Fishery Restoration Foundation expressing support for their proposal entitled "Pilot San Joaquin Salmon Outmigrant Survival Improvement Project" which is designed to improve survival rates of migrating salmon by transporting juvenile salmon from the Tuolome River to San Francisco Bay in submerged, flow-through cylinders. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND On May 15, 1996,the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that it write a letter in support of the California Fishery Restoration Foundation's proposed project. The purpose of this project is to increase salmon populations by increasing the number of juvenile salmon from the San Joaquin River watershed which safely reach the ocean and later return to the tributaries of the San Joaquin River to spawn. The California Fishery Restoration Foundation proposes to do this by transporting Merced Hatchery juvenile salmon from the upper Tuolome River to the San Francisco Bay using mobile, flow-through tubes towed by a boat and designed to contain the fish and protect them from predators and siphons while allowing for proper imprinting of migration routes. This method is expected to be more effective than either direct release into the upper Tuolome River or trucking to downstream areas because the tubes simultaneously protect the fish while allowing for imprinting. The California Fishery Restoration Foundation has indicated that a letter of support from the County would help their effort to gain funding and regulatory approval for their project. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): Ly �K Thomas Studley Chair, Fish & Wildlife Committee ACTION OF BOARD ON July 23, 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ----------- I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND AYES: NOES: CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: John Kopchik (510) 335-1227 ATTESTED July 23, 1996 cc: Community Development Department PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK 0 THE County Administrator's Office BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY II T ATOR TY :JK JJkopc:bof&wfrz.let c } April 2, 1996 A Proposal PILOT SAN JOAQUIN SALMON OUTMIGRANT SURVIVAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1996/97 Fishery Restoration Grants Program Prepared for: Grant Proposals California Department of Fish & Game Inland Fisheries Division P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 Prepared and Submitted by: California Fishery Restoration Foundation 36000 Fremont Blvd., Suite 45 Fremont, CA 94536 and NEWWEST Technologies 131 Stony Circle, Suite 500 P.O. Box 7286 Santa Rosa, California 95407-0286 Sa.iD pow CCWI+�t . HATcEt Sc Y BERN cr�v o on � 0 0 o 'raJ CR6l.ff EYE � Tvu> CAOLE•E'(E �-- --- � 51Dt vices S V3 PEN 5 J SpEN''�� C:hg%-e E�(E CYE ID A(XCS • TLw Lp"BLS r-YE �sZeew GA4LL EYE so�.ip NATGtI COVER Qv 0 I A STr.r3�•.�1C 0. � 6 c� FIU r 0 5T&LL- COUPt- (So o �n C3ou"Ep TTD -rvz- SuSPe1�S1�A Gsw-g:: STAItNLtss STEED--?M TYF%-$-%jWb&ED b 00oQ WM4 Sc?zsl,*D oeaNkNL - STo.iN STEIEL SczEEN mr—s" WELDED .. , Ta I� T4�i POOR FRAM- U.S.NAYY TYPS $CEP. AWAY LATCH. TILS U41T tnPY CSE TOWED BEHIUD VEpSEL �K SUSpENpE'p C3'� CflC31.E OETWtE13 VUN�aCrNs OF- Ho05E Bot T CAoust) -ICL136 MRY Q6 l.pc,}c2ED � vJ��l TD fm\00 Z-uC3v Tv �EScEND To �cpTN o� 130 F'EEr • ANSPORT CYLINDER (FATC) =w Y lir � T ` `CA �9yi K S T F •. .' 1t "'I A f ♦SI r. �S G MONITORING PROGRAM The experimental group of 50,000 smolts will be coded-wire tagged/adipose fin clipped ("CWT/Ad") by New West and delivered to Mossdale Landing in May by DFG. We propose to use coded-wire 1/2 tags to identify these fish. All remaining or another subsample of fish from the same stock is expected to be tagged by CDFG prior to their release. The precise migration rate for the experimental group will be defined by CDFG but generally it is not expected to exceed the documented rate of about 21 days for hatchery fish in recent CDFG/FWS studies. Recoveries of these tagged fish in ocean fishery and spawning escapement surveys will occur over the three to five year period following the releases. The results from. these efforts will enable CDFG to evaluate how well the experimental- group transported in a FATC survived in relation to the controls and possibly other tagged groups that migrated in the natural channels without the assistance of FATC systems. We expect this study to also yield data on straying rates, growth, year of return and other important management parameters. In addition, the proposed monitoring progam will include DFG general health inspections at 2-3 sites during the transportation process. Data gathering will include but not limited to a record of all mortalities which occur and any obvious causes, measurements of water temperature and dissolved oxygen on four hour intervals during the experimental transportation, documentation of the time, location and approximate tidal phases from the tide book and when the temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements were taken. A small subsample of 8-10 fish will be taken at the outset of transport at Mossdale and at two other times downstream during the shielded migration. These subsamples will be analyzed by a laboratory to determine general changes in gill enzyme and thyroid hormone activity levels. Also, feed furnished by DFG will be used and DFG prescribed feeding protocol will be followed during transport. REPORTING A brief annual report, in a format acceptable to DFG will be prepared. It will summarize the tag codes and the number of fish included in the study, all pertinent dates, the transport times along the migration route, the water quality and tidal information, feeding and mortality rates, any unique behavioral reponses observed, mechanical changes or problems encountered and the manner in which they were resolved. In addition, the report will contain CDFG general health inspection summaries and the results of the enzyme and hormone testing. When available, tag recovery information from the ocean fisheries or escapement surveys by DFG or others will also be included in these reports. Copies of these reports will be submitted each year in draft by July and in a final form by August to DFG, Region 4 Anadromous Fisheries Supervisor. 4 - SUMMARY COST ESTIMATE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Amount of Project Requested Cost Share Total ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personnel Costs No.of Hourly Level of Staff Hours Rate Supervisory/Sr.Professional 2392 $12 $14,352 $ 14,352 $ 28,704 Professional/Technical 1932 8 7,728 7,728 15,456 Report/clerical 140 6 420 420 840 Payroll Burden @ 28 % 6,300 6,300 12,600 Total Personnel Costs $28,800 $ 28,800 $57,600 Materials and Supplies Fuel (63 days @ $55/day) $ 3,465 $ 0.0 $ 3,465 Tools and Instruments 5,500 0.0 5,500 Coded-wire 1/2 Tags 9,000 0.0 9,000 Oxygen 1,500 0.0 1,500 Safety Items and Clothing 350 0.0 350 Total Materials and Supplies $19,815 $ 0.0 $19,815 Operating Expenses Transportation Costs $ 7,650 $ 0.0 $ 7,650 Subsistence (205 days @ $65/day) 13,325 0.0 13,325 Boat Rental (63 days @ $255/day) 0.0 16,065 16,065 FATC System Lease (63 days @ $250/day) 0.0 15,750 15,750 Communications 1,800 0.0 1,800 Inspection 900 0.0 900 Laboratory Analysis 4,500 0.0 4,500 NEWEST Technologies 18,000 9,000 27,000 Other (permits, insurance etc.) 7,750 0.0 7,750 Total Operating Expenses $53,925 $ 40,815 $94,740 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Cost $102,540 $ 69,615 $172, 155 G & A ( 10% of Total Cost) 10,254 6,962 17,256 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Estimated Budget (TEB) $ 112,794 $ 76,577 $189,411 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Percent Cost Share: 40% 5 STATE OF CAUFORMA VENDOR DATA RECORD STD.204(REV.12.94)(REVERSE) t ARE YOU SUBJECT TO NONRESIDENT ARE YOU A RESIDENT OR A NONRESIDENT? WITHHOLDING? Eachcorporation,individual/sole proprietor,partnership,estate Paymentsmadeto nonresident vendors,including corporations. or trust doing business with the State of California must individuals, partnerships, estates and trusts, are subject to indicate their residency status along with their vendor withholding. Nonresident vendors performing services in identification number. California or receiving rent, lease or royalty payments from A corporation will be considered a "resident" if it has a property(real or personal)located in California will have 7% permanentplace ofbusiness inCalifornia.Thecorporationhas of their total payments withheld for state income taxes. a permanent place of business in California if it is organized However,no with is required if total payments to the and existing under the laws of this state or, if a foreign vendor are$1500 or less for the calendar year. corporation has qualified to transact intrastate business. A A nonresident vendor.may request that income taxes be corporation that has not qualificdtotransactintrastatebusiness withheld at alowerrateorwaived bysending acompleted form (e.g.,acorporationengigedexclusively ininter-state commerce) FTB 588 to the address listed below. A waiver will generally will be considered as having a permanent place of business in be granted when a vendor has a history of filing California this state only if it maintains apermanentoff icein thisstate that returns and making timely estimated payments. If the vendor is permanently staffed by its employees. activity is carried on outside of California or partially outside For individuals/sole proprietors,the term"resident"includes of California, a waiver orreduced withholding rate may be every individual who is in California forother than a temporary granted. For more information,contact: or transitory purpose and any individual domiciled in California Franchise Tax Board who is absent fora temporary or transitory purpose.Generally, Withhold at Source Unit an individual who comes to California fora purpose which will Attention: State Agency Withholding Coordinator extend over a long or indefinite period will be considered a P.O.Box 651 resident. However, an individual who comes to perform a Sacramento.CA 95812-0651 particular contract of short duration will be considered a Telephone: (916)8454900 nonresident. FAX: (916)8454831 For withholding purposes, a partnership is considered a resident partnership if it has a permanent place of business in If a reduced rate of withholding or waiver has been California. An estate is considered a California estate if the authorized by the Franchise Tax Board, attach a copy decedent was a California resident at the time of death and a -to this form. trust is considered a California trust if at least one trustte is a California resident. More information on residency status can be obtained by calling the Franchise Tax Board at the numbers listed below: From within the United States,call ...... 1-800-852-5711 From outside the United States,call ..... 1-916-854-6500 For hearing impaired with TDD,call.... 1-800-822-6268 PRIVACY STATEMENT Section 7( )of the Privacy Act of1974(Public Law 93-5791)requires that any federal,state,or local governmental agency which requests• an individual to disclose his social security accountnumbershall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatoryorvoluntary, by-which statutory or other authority such number is solicited,and what uses will be made of it. The State of California requires thatall parties entering into business transactions that may lead to payments)from the State must provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as required by the State Fe�rriue and Taxation Code, Section 18646 to facilitate tax compliance enforcement activities and to facilitate the preparation ofForm itx9 and other information returns as required by the Internal Revenue Code,Section 6109.The TIN for individual and sole proprietorships is the Social Security Number(SSN). It is mandatory to furnish the information requested.Federal law requires that payments for which the requested information is not provided be subject to a 31%withholding and state law imposes noncompliance penalties of up to 520,000. You have the right to access records containing your personal information,such as your SSN.To exercise that right,please contact the business services unit or the accounts payable unit of the state agencyres)with which you transact business: Please call the Department of Finance,Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit at(916)324-0385 if you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement.Questions related to residency or withholding should be referred to the telephone numbers listed above.All other questions should be referred to the requesting agency listed in Section 1. VENDOR DATA RECORD (Required in lieu of IRS W-9 when doing business with the State of California) STO.W4(REV.13.9+) + .NOTE. Governmental entities, federal, state, and local(inchuding school districts)are not required to submit this form. SECTION 1 must be completed by the requesting state agency before forwarding to the vendor OEPARTMENTIOFFICE I PURPOSE: Information contained in this form DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME will be used by state agencies to prepare Infor- 8'TAEET ADDRESS PLEASE mation Returns(Form 1099)and for withholding RETURN •1416 NINTH STREET on payments to nonresident vendors. Prompt TO: CITY.STATE ZIP CODE SACRAMENTO CA 95814 return of this fully completed form will prevent delays when processing payments. (See Privacy Statement on reverse.) VENDORS BUSINESS NAME SOLE PROPRIETOR-ENTER OWNERS FULLNAME HERE(Wt FrA ALL) MAILING ADDRESS(Nm4wr ane SInN or P.a Bar Nwnbw) _ (Cay.Son.anelp C4oy1 z/!r 3G CHECK ONE BOX ONLY NOTE:State and VENDOR MEDICAL CORPORATION M.&.ivdw+osry. PARTNERSHIP local governmental P�0:w�a>oawror ovnamwr) m:ov unc«c) -'PMTY TYPE entities,including EXEMPT CORPORATION(Non profit) ESTATE OR TRUST school districts are not required to ALL OTHER CORPORATIONS INDMDUAL/SOLE PROPRIETOR submit this form. SOCIALSECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED FOR INDIVIDUALISOLE PROPRIETOR BY AUTHORITY OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 16646(See reverse) NOTE:Payment will VENDORS not be processed TAXPAYER FEDERAL EMPLOYERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(FEIN) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (/ without an accom- D.NUMBER A45A 1,rug I I I I �I 18 — 17` — 3 I I� I ( panying taxpayer f I.D. number. IF VENDOR ENTRY TYPE IS A CORPORATION.PARTNER. IF VENDOR ENTnY TYPE IS INOIVIDUALISOLE PROPRIETOR. SMP.ESTATE OR TRUST.ENTER FEIN. ENTER SSN. JCHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES) NOTE: California Resident-Qualified to do business in CA or a permanent place of a. An estate is a VENDOR business in CA resident if ESIDENCY decedent was a STATUS ' Nonresident(See Reverse)Payments for services by nonresidents California resident may be subject to state withholding at time of death. b. A trust is a WAIVER OF STATE WiTHHOLOWG FROM FRANCHISE TAX BOARD ATTACHED resident If at least one trustee is a SERVICES PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA California resi- dent. See reverse. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the Information provided on this document Is true and correct If my residency status should change,I will promptly inform you. RTIFYING GNATURE ALM40FUZEO VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME(Too or Pritr) SIGNATURE DATE TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 ' ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM PROJECT LOCATION: City County PROJECT ADDRESS: �3��L�D F�Ef11p�}T "61010 'CZE mb�v.i C filo(F q45-.-3-(v PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1k) ZVVti I - T CZ R SVS Pvl2 T-A-T 1 W E 2U(JUV 1 L£ s- ;btlTSt<,Y.0Icy) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: (CEQA requires that an explanation of all 'yes"and "maybe"answers be provided along with'this checklist, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified You may attach separate sheets with the explanations.) I. EARTH. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in geological substructures? _ b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? E Changes in'deposition or erosion of beachsands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? H. WATER. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or freshwaters? _ b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? _ _ c. Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? d. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, C including, but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen, petroleum products,or turbidity? _ • T 1 + Yes Maybe No e. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? f. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? g. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? III. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species, including upland, riparian and aquatic plants? _ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? IV. ANIMAL LIFE. .Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds; land animals, including reptiles; fish and shellfish; benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species or animals? _ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. . Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? e. Result in activities during sensitive life stages, i.e. nesting, spawning, T incubation, fry emergence, etc. V. NOISE. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? VI. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial alteration of, or conflict with, the present or planned land use of an area, i.e. mining or timber harvest? VII. NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? -2- Yes Maybe No VIII. RISK OFUPSET. Will the proposal involve. a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides or chemicals) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? IX, TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Will the proposal result in; a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? _ X. PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Parks or other recreational facilities? _ �1 b. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? XI. HUMAN HEALTH. Will the proposal result in: a. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? XII. AESTHETICS. Will the proposal result in: a. The obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public? b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? XIII. RECREATION. Will the proposal result in: a. Impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities including boating or kayaking? XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal.• a. Result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? _ b. Result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? c. Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? -3- , Yes Maybe No XV. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a. Potential to degrade: Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Short-term: Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time. Long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Cumulative: Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect on the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Substantial adverse: Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? XVI. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. (If more room is needed attach explanations to checklist.) VII. DISCUSSION OF LAND USE IMPACTS. (If more room is needed attach explanations to checklist.) (Note: This is only a suggested form pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15063(d). Public agencies are free to devise their own format for initial studies. However, the DETERMINATION is an essential component of this form.) -4- U7 0•bS Phil The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk ofthehBoard Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 1510).-2371 Martinez, California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Fc 1 Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District �� Mark DeSsulnier,4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District rTq"roir�`t' July 23, 1996 Mr. Tom Frazee California Fishery Restoration Foundation 36000 Fremont Blvd., #45 Fremont, CA 94536 f Dear Frazee: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has authorized me to convey our support for the California Fishery Restoration Foundation's "Pilot San Joaquin Salmon Outmigrant Survival Improvement Project." The Board concurs with the favorable recommendation of your project provided by the Fish and Wildlife Committee and offers this letter of support to assist your efforts to restore the County's fisheries Sincerely, Jeff Smith, Chair Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors JS:jk H:k..ykopcV&wfrzbd.let 'Thiel Board of SupervisorsContra Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 County OI Int (sto)646-2371 Martinez,California 94553-1293 (C u y Jim Rogers,tst District aE L 1 Jeff Smith,2nd District e z-_ Gayle Bishop,3rd District •; Mark DeSaulnler,4th District ��.- i!a Tom Torlakson,5th District s C Gr�-4 COi7ti� July 23, 1996 Mr. Tom Frazee California Fishery Restoration Foundation 36000 Fremont Blvd., #45 Fremont, CA 94536 Dear Frazee: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has authorized me to convey our support for the California Fishery Restoration Foundation's "Pilot San Joaquin Salmon Outmigrant Survival Improvement Project." The Board concurs with the favorable recommendation of your project provided by the Fish and Wildlife Committee and offers this letter of support to assist your efforts to restore the County's fisheries Sincerely, Jeff Smith, Chair Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors JS:jk H:\..y ko pc\fBwfrzbd.let