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I. Introduction In addition to the expansion,the project includes the realignment of Little Johns Creek to run from east to west along the northern edge of the existing landfill and then north to south along the western edge of the existing landfill to meet the current creek path. The realigned creek would be lined to prevent infiltration of liquids to or from the landfill. Realigning the creek would eliminate floodplain areas within the existing landfill and maximize use of the site for landfilling. em orary holding areafo r hazardous materials project would also include a secured t screened from the landfill operations. Materials temporarily stored at this facility would be collected and transported by a licensed hazardous material handler to an appropriately permitted disposal site. The site plan provides for future recycling and composting activities. Separate environmental review would be required for these activities. The City of Stockton Department of Community Development Planning Division prepared this Environmental Impact Report(EIR)to assess the impacts of property acquisition,construction and operation of the proposed landfill expansion, and to evaluate alternatives to the project. This EIR is intended to serve the following purposes: • to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA); • to inform the general public,the local community,and responsible and interested public agencies of the nature of the proposed project,its possible environmental effects,possible measures to mitigate those effects,and alternatives to the proposed project; and • to enable the City of Stockton Department of Community Development Planning Division to consider the environmental consequences of the proposed landfill when reviewing and recommending on certification of EIR,prezoning,reviewing General Plan confornuty,and approving Location and Development Plan; • to enable San Joaquin County Public Health Services to consider the environmental consequences of the proposed landfill when deciding whether to grant a solid waste facility permit; and • to determine environmental impacts of acquiring the Brocchini parcel. B. NEED FOR THE PROJECT The City of Stockton has operated a landfill at this location since 1960. The landfill is operated for the DPW by a private contractor,Gambi Enterprises,Inc. The DPW provides disposal services for the residents and commercial sector within the incorporated areas of Stockton. The I.2