Environmental Assessment

951 Pages·2013·26.97 MB·English

by  Joe Broadhead

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS
HORSESHOE GRANDE
FEE-TO-TRUST PROJECT
LEAD AGENCY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
PACIFIC REGION
2800 COTTAGE WAY
ROOM W-2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-1846
COOPERATING AGENCIES
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CA
SEPTEMBER 2013

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................. I
Executive Summary Horseshoe Grande Fee-to-Trust Project ....................................................................... ES-1
Purpose and Need ............................................................................................................................. ES-1
Proposed Action (A and B) .............................................................................................................. ES-1
Alternatives ...................................................................................................................................... ES-2
Alternative 1.......................................................................................................................... ES-3
Alternative 2.......................................................................................................................... ES-3
Alternative 3.......................................................................................................................... ES-3
Alternative 4.......................................................................................................................... ES-3
Environmental Consequences and Summary Matrix ....................................................................... ES-4
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.2 Contextual Background ........................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action ............................................................................. 1-5
1.3.1 Tribal Self-Determination and Government Operations ............................................. 1-9
1.3.2 Economic Necessity .................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4 Overview of the Fee-to-Trust Process ................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 Environmental Review Process ............................................................................................. 1-10
1.5.1 Notice of Intent ......................................................................................................... 1-11
1.5.2 Scoping ..................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.5.3 Cooperating Agencies ............................................................................................... 1-11
1.6 Regulatory Approvals ............................................................................................................ 1-13
2.0 Proposed Action and Alternatives ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Proposed Action (A and B) ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive .......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 2-26
2.2 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................ 2-31
2.2.1 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ...................................................... 2-31
2.2.2 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................... 2-37
2.2.3 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................. 2-43
2.2.4 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 2-49
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2.3 Alternatives Considered but not Analyzed ............................................................................ 2-49
2.3.1 Winchester Property.................................................................................................. 2-50
2.3.2 On-Reservation Property .......................................................................................... 2-52
2.3.3 Selection of Proposed Action .................................................................................... 2-53
3.0 Description of Affected Environment ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Land Resources ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Topography ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Geology ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3 Soils ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.1.4 Seismicity .................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.1.5 Mineral Resources .................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2 Water Resources .................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.2.1 Surface Water ........................................................................................................... 3-12
3.2.2 Groundwater ............................................................................................................. 3-29
3.2.3 Water Quality ............................................................................................................ 3-33
3.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................................. 3-38
3.3.1 Setting ....................................................................................................................... 3-38
3.3.2 Existing Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................... 3-39
3.3.3 Regulatory Requirements .......................................................................................... 3-44
3.4 Biological Resources ............................................................................................................. 3-45
3.4.1 Setting ....................................................................................................................... 3-45
3.4.2 Present Vegetation Communities .............................................................................. 3-45
3.4.3 Regulatory Framework ............................................................................................. 3-49
3.4.4 Drainage Patterns and Waters of the United States .................................................. 3-51
3.4.5 Survey Results .......................................................................................................... 3-52
3.4.6 Federally-Listed Species ........................................................................................... 3-53
3.4.7 Additional Species Considered ................................................................................. 3-68
3.5 Cultural and Paleontological Resources ................................................................................ 3-79
3.5.1 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................... 3-79
3.5.2 Paleontological Resources ........................................................................................ 3-88
3.6 Economic and Socioeconomic Conditions ............................................................................ 3-89
3.6.1 Economic and Fiscal Conditions .............................................................................. 3-89
3.6.2 Market Conditions and Tourism ............................................................................... 3-95
3.6.3 Demography and Social Conditions ......................................................................... 3-97
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3.7 Resource Use Patterns .......................................................................................................... 3-117
3.7.1 Transportation Networks ........................................................................................ 3-117
3.7.2 Land Use ................................................................................................................. 3-130
3.7.3 Agriculture .............................................................................................................. 3-138
3.8 Public Services ..................................................................................................................... 3-141
3.9 Other Resources ................................................................................................................... 3-156
3.9.1 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................... 3-156
3.9.2 Noise ....................................................................................................................... 3-162
3.9.3 Visual Resources ..................................................................................................... 3-168
3.9.4 Recreational Resources ........................................................................................... 3-179
4.0 Environmental Consequences ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Land Resources ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive .......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive .......................................................................................................... 4-5
4.1.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ........................................................ 4-7
4.1.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) ...................... 4-8
4.1.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................... 4-9
4.1.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 4-10
4.2 Water Resources .................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-11
4.2.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-16
4.2.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ...................................................... 4-22
4.2.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................... 4-27
4.2.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................. 4-32
4.2.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 4-37
4.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................................. 4-39
4.3.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-39
4.3.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-46
4.3.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ...................................................... 4-49
4.3.4 Alterative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) ...................... 4-51
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4.3.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................. 4-54
4.3.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 4-56
4.4 Biological Resources ............................................................................................................. 4-56
4.4.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-56
4.4.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-64
4.4.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ...................................................... 4-65
4.4.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................... 4-65
4.4.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................. 4-66
4.4.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 4-67
4.5 Cultural and Paleontological Resources ................................................................................ 4-68
4.5.1 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................... 4-68
4.5.1.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with
Realignment of Lake Park Drive ................................................................. 4-68
4.5.1.2 Proposed Action B - Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment
of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................... 4-68
4.5.1.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ......................................... 4-69
4.5.1.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino
Relocation) ................................................................................................... 4-69
4.5.1.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Development .................................................. 4-70
4.5.1.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ............................................................................ 4-70
4.5.2 Paleontological Resources ........................................................................................ 4-70
4.5.2.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................... 4-70
4.5.2.2 Proposed Action B - Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment
of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................... 4-71
4.5.2.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ......................................... 4-71
4.5.2.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino
Relocation) ................................................................................................... 4-71
4.5.2.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Development .................................................. 4-71
4.5.2.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ............................................................................ 4-72
4.6 Economic and Socioeconomic Conditions ............................................................................ 4-72
4.6.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-73
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4.6.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-84
4.6.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex ...................................................... 4-85
4.6.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................... 4-87
4.6.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) .................................. 4-88
4.6.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ......................................................................................... 4-89
4.7 Resource Use Patterns ............................................................................................................ 4-91
4.7.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ........................................................................................................ 4-93
4.7.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-109
4.7.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex .................................................... 4-124
4.7.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................. 4-138
4.7.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) ................................ 4-153
4.7.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ....................................................................................... 4-167
4.8 Public Services ..................................................................................................................... 4-167
4.8.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-167
4.8.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-183
4.8.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex .................................................... 4-197
4.8.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................. 4-212
4.8.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) ................................ 4-225
4.8.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ....................................................................................... 4-239
4.9 Other Values ........................................................................................................................ 4-240
4.9.1 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-240
4.9.2 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-275
4.9.3 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex .................................................... 4-301
4.9.4 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................. 4-327
4.9.5 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) ................................ 4-353
4.9.6 Alternative 4 – No Action ....................................................................................... 4-380
4.10 Cumulative Effects ............................................................................................................... 4-383
4.10.1 Geographic Boundary and Time Frame .................................................................. 4-385
4.10.2 Cumulative Environment ........................................................................................ 4-385
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4.10.3 Proposed Action A – Hotel/Casino Complex with Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-389
4.10.4 Proposed Action B – Hotel/Casino Complex without Realignment of
Lake Park Drive ...................................................................................................... 4-436
4.10.5 Alternative 1 – Reduced Hotel/Casino Complex .................................................... 4-459
4.10.6 Alternative 2 – Hotel and Convention Center (No Casino Relocation) .................. 4-482
4.10.7 Alternative 3 – Commercial Enterprise (No Casino or Hotel) ................................ 4-503
4.10.8 Alternative 4 – No Action ....................................................................................... 4-525
4.11 Indirect Effects ..................................................................................................................... 4-525
4.11.1 Indirect Effects from Project Implementation ........................................................ 4-526
4.11.2 Indirect Effects from Off-Site Traffic Mitigation ................................................... 4-547
4.11.3 Indirect Effects from Off-Site Pipeline Construction ............................................. 4-552
4.12 Growth-Inducing Effects ..................................................................................................... 4-555
4.12.1 Potential Housing Growth....................................................................................... 4-555
4.12.2 Potential Commercial and Industrial Growth ......................................................... 4-561
5.0 Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Land Resources ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 Topography ................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Geology ....................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 Soils ............................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.4 Seismic Hazards .......................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4 Mineral Resources ...................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Water Resources ...................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Surface Water ............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.2 Groundwater ............................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.3 Water Quality .............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.1 Construction Effects.................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.2 Operational Effects ..................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4 Biological Resources ............................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5 Cultural and Paleontological Resources ................................................................................ 5-11
5.5.1 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................... 5-11
5.5.2 Paleontological Resources ........................................................................................ 5-12
5.6 Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice .......................................................................... 5-12
5.7 Resource Use Patterns ............................................................................................................ 5-13
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5.7.1 Transportation Networks .......................................................................................... 5-13
5.7.2 Land Use ................................................................................................................... 5-28
5.7.3 Agriculture ................................................................................................................ 5-30
5.8 Public Services ....................................................................................................................... 5-31
5.8.1 Water Supply ............................................................................................................ 5-31
5.8.2 Wastewater Service ................................................................................................... 5-31
5.8.3 Solid Waste Service .................................................................................................. 5-31
5.8.4 Electricity and Natural Gas ....................................................................................... 5-31
5.8.5 Telephone Services ................................................................................................... 5-33
5.8.6 Law Enforcement ...................................................................................................... 5-33
5.8.7 Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services .................................................... 5-33
5.8.8 School Services ......................................................................................................... 5-34
5.9 Other Values .......................................................................................................................... 5-34
5.9.1 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................. 5-34
5.9.2 Noise ......................................................................................................................... 5-36
5.9.3 Visual Resources ....................................................................................................... 5-39
6.0 List of Coordination and Consultation ................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Lead Agency ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
7.0 List of Preparers .................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Lead Agency ............................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Environmental Consultants ...................................................................................................... 7-1
8.0 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................ 8-1

TABLES
Table ES-1 Executive Summary Matrix ................................................................................................. ES-5
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Table 1-1 Project Site Parcels ................................................................................................................. 1-2
Table 2-1 Proposed Developments by Approximate Square-Footage .................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2 Prescribed Best Management Practices ................................................................................ 2-11
Table 2-3 Proposed Action B: Proposed Developments by Approximate Square-Footage ............... 2-26
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