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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: James Funk, Director /'.
Dept: Development Services C , , .
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Subject: Adopt the Negative Declaration
for street improvements associated with the
Pepper Linden Drive Extension (proposed
Campus Parkway) from Kendall Drive to
Northpark Boulevard and installation of a
traffic signal at Pepper Linden Drive and
Kendall Drive.
Date: February 25,2003
File: 1.7007
MCC Date: 03/03/03
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
7/15/02 Allocation of $500,700 and $86,800 in the 2002/03 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) for Pepper Linden Drive Extension street construction from Kendall Drive to Northpark
Blvd. and a traffic signal at the intersection of Pepper Linden Drive and Kendall Drive
(Account No. 126-369-5504-7007 and 250-370-5504-7262).
Recommended Motion:
That the Negative Declaration for street improvements to Pepper Linden Drive (proposed
Campus Parkway) from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard and installation of traffic signal
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Contact person: Raymond A. Casey, Deputy Director/City Engineer Phone: 3305
Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Notice of Intent, Initial Study & Map Ward: 5
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None
Source: (Acct. No.) 126-369-5504-7007 &
250-370-5504-7262
Acct. Description: Pepper Linden Street Improvement
Pepper Linden / Kendall Drive Traffic
Signal
Finance:
Council Notes
Agenda Item No, --L1-
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City of San Bernardino - Request for Council Action
Staff Report
Subject:
Adopt the Negative Declaration for street improvements associated with the Campus Parkway
Pepper Linden Drive Extension (proposed Campus Parkway) from Kendall Drive to Northpark
Boulevard and installation of a traffic signal at Pepper Linden Drive (proposed Campus
Parkway) and Kendall Drive.
Back~round:
The Development Services Department/Public Works Division has been working closely with
California State University San Bernardino to develop a plan to relieve traffic congestion on
University Parkway from the 1-215 freeway and Northpark Boulevard. This project has been
included in the Circulation element of the City's General Plan for some time and has been part
of the Capital Improvement Program for several years. The Pepper Linden Drive (proposed
Campus Parkway) improvements will provide a new street connecting Northpark Boulevard to
Kendall Drive through vacant properties owned by private parties, San Bernardino Municipal
Water Department and the Economic Development Agency. The roadway has been designed
and will be graded for four lanes of traffic and a 14-foot raised median but, because of
financial limitations only two lanes (one in each direction) will be paved at this time. The
pavement for the initial phase of construction will be a total of 24 feet wide separated by an
unimproved median, with room for future expansion as traffic demand increases. In addition,
the project will include the installation of a traffic signal at Campus Parkway and Kendall
Drive.
The Division of Public Works staff of the Development Services Department prepared an Initial
Study for this project as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As base
information for the Initial Study, Natural Resources Assessment, Inc. prepared "Focused Habitat
Assessment for the California Gnatcatcher (CAGN) and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat
(SBKR), Pepper Linden Road Extension, San Bernardino," dated November 30, 2001. The
biological assessment survey and trapping study did not observe or capture species. The Notice
of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and the Initial Study was distributed to the State
"Office of Planning and Research," posted and made available for the mandatory public review.
The State Clearinghouse documents indicate that reviewing agencies included Resources
Agency; Department of Fish and Game, Region G; Department of Parks and Recreation;
Department of Water Resources; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 8; Air Resources
Board, Transportation Projects; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8; Native
American Heritage Commission; and State Lands Commission. No comments were received
during the public review period. In addition, staff relied on more recent investigations in
preparing the Initial Study (and later reported in documents on file with the Development
Services Department) which indicated that field surveys and reports (prepared by Tom Dodson
& Associates, dated September 11, 2002, for the Coastal California Gnatcatchers; and Natural
Resources Assessment, Inc., dated August 27, 2002, titled "Presence/Absence Trapping Studies
for the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, Reserve
Area, San Bernardino, California") found that no CAGN were observed during the survey and no
SBKR were trapped.
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City of San Bernardino - Request for Council Action
Staff Report
Given that the Council has directed staff to move forward with the necessary property acquisition
to complete this project, this action is being brought forward together with the name change
request for Pepper Linden to Campus Parkway at the next Council meeting in preparation for
starting construction.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to adopt the Negative Declaration for this project.
Funding for this project in the amount of $500,700 in account No. 126-369-5504-7007 and
$86,800 in account No. 250-370-5504-7262 was approved in the 2002/03 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for the construction of Pepper Linden Drive (24' width of paving) from Kendall
Drive to Northpark Blvd. and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Campus
Parkway and Pepper Linden Drive (proposed Campus Parkway) and Kendall Drive traffic
signal.
Recommendation:
That the Negative Declaration for street improvements to Pepper Linden Drive (proposed
Campus Parkway) from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard and installation of traffic signal
at Pepper Linden Drive (Campus Parkway) and Kendall Drive be adopted.
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City of San Bernardino, California
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To:
Valerie Ross, City Planner
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Mehran Sepehri, Senior Engineer
Subject:
Scheduling Initial Study Report for Pepper Linden Avenue from Kendall
Dr to Northpark Blvd on Environmental Review Committee (ERC),
regular meeting date May 23, 2002.
Date:
May 6, 2002
CC:
Ray Casey, City Engineer
Y oun Kim, Senior Engineer
The City has a plan to construct two travel lanes of a future 4 lane roadway for Pepper
Linden Avenue from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard. This project also includes
grading the roadway to full width (4 lane), construction of storm drainage system,
planting of trees and landscaping the parkway, installation of traffic signal at Pepper
Linden Avenue and Kendall Drive and acquisition of Right-of-Way to accommodate the
ultimate 4 lane street configuration including slope easements.
As you know prior to construction the City is required to complete the CEQA process for
this project. Please include attached Initial Study report for your May 23, 2002
Environmental Review Committee meeting. We are recommending a Negative
Declaration for the project. Please let me know when I have to take the Negative
Declaration to the City Council for adoption.
If you need additional information please let me know. As always thank you for your
assistance and help.
CITY OF SAN BERl'l/ARDINO
INITIAL STUDY
FOR
Public Works Project # PWP 01-03
File # 7007
PROJECT DESCRlPTION/LOCA TION:
Street Improvements of Pepper Linden Avenue
From Kendall Dr to Northpark Blvd
In the City of San Bernardino
DATE: May 6, 2002
APPLICANT:
Division of Public Works / City Engineer
Department of Development Services
City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino CA 92418
PREPARED BY:
Mehran Sepehri
Senior Civil Engineer
REVIEWED BY
Independently reviewed, analyzed and judgement exercised
in making the determination, by the Environmental Review
Committee in May 23. 2002, pursuant to Section 21082
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
City of San Bernardino
Development Service Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(909) 384-5111
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a
proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from CEQA.
The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal, not exempt from CEQA,
qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be
prepared.
1.
Project Title:
2.
Lead Agency Name:
Address:
3.
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Street Improvements of Pepper Linden A venue from Kendall Dr to
Northpark Blvd in the City of San Bernardino. Initial Study Public Works
Project # PWP 01-03, & Project # 7007
City of San Bernardino
300 North '0' Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Mehran Sepehri, P.E.
(909) 384-5127
4. Project Location (Address/Nearest cross-streets):
Pepper Linden A venue from Kendall Dr to Northpark Blvd in the City of San Bernardino.
5.
Project Sponsor:
Address:
City of San Bernardino
300 North 'D' Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
6. General Plan Designation: 4 Lane Major Arterial Highway
7. Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, including but not lirnited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets, if necessary):
The work to be done consists , in general, of construction of two lanes of a future 4 lane arterial
highway known as Pepper-Linden Street from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard. The project
includes grading the roadbed full width and acquisition of right of way to accommodate the ultimate
4 land configuration. A drainge pipe and planting of trees in the parkway area, and installation of
traffic signal at Pepper-Lined Street and Kendall Drive are also part of this projet.
8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
Vacant land
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, fInance approval, or participation agreement):
N/A
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
D Land Use and Planning ~ Transportation/Circulation ~ Public Services
D Population and Housing ~ Biological Resources D Utilities and Service Systems
~ Geological D Energy and Mineral Resources D Aesthetics
D Water D Hazards D Cultural Resources
~ Air Quality D Noise D Recreation
D Mandatory Findings of Significance
Determination.
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino, Environmental Review
Committee finds:
That the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and 0
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, IZI
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
will be prepared.
That the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an 0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, 0
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant
effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Will the
proposal result in:
a) A conflict with the land use as designated 0 0 0 [8J
based on the review of the General Plan
Land Use Plan/Zoning Districts Map?
b) Development within an Airport District as 0 0 0 [8J
identified in the Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Report
and the Land Use Zoning District Map?
c) Development within Foothill Fire Zones 0 0 0 [8J
A & B, or C as identified on the Land
Use Districts Zoning Map?
d) Other? 0 0 0 [8J
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Will the
proposal:
a) Remove existing housing (including 0 0 0 [8J
affordable housing) as verified by a site
survey/evaluation?
b) Create a significant demand for additional 0 0 0 [8J
housing based on the proposed use and
evaluation of project size?
c) Induce substantial growth in an area 0 0 0 [8J
either directly or indirectly (e.g., through
projects in an undeveloped area or an
extension of major infrastructure)?
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III. EARTH RESOURCES: Will the proposal result
m:
a) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) on 0 0 ~ 0
slopes of 15 % or more?
b) Development and/or grading on a slope 0 0 0 ~
greater than 15 % natural grade based on
review of General Plan HMOD map?
c) Erosion, dust or unstable soil conditions 0 0 ~ 0
from excavation, grading or flu?
d) Development within the Alquist-Priolo 0 0 0 ~
Special Studies Zone as defined in Section
12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 47, of
the City's General Plan?
e) Modification of any unique geologic or 0 0 0 ~
physical feature based on field review?
t) Development within areas defined as 0 0 0 ~
having high potential for water or wind
erosion as identified in Section 12.0-
Geologic & Seismic, Figure 53, of the
City's General Plan?
g) Modification of a channel, creek or river 0 0 0 ~
based on a field review or review of
USGS Topographic Map ?
h) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 ~
landslides, mudslides, subsidence or other
similar hazards as identified in Section
12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figures 48,
51, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan?
i) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 ~
liquefaction as shown in Section 12.0-
Geologic & Seismic, Figure 48, of the
City's General Plan?
j) Other? 0 0 0 ~
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IV. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage 0 0 0 [8J
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff due to impermeable
surfaces that cannot be mitigated by
Public Works Standard Requirements to
contain and convey runoff to approved
storm drain based on review of the
proposed site plan?
b) Significant alteration in the course or flow 0 0 0 [8J
of flood waters based on consultation with
Public Works staff?
c) Discharge into surface waters or any 0 0 0 [8J
alteration of surface water quality based
on requirements of Public Works to have
runoff directed to approved storm drains?
d) Changes in the quantity or quality of 0 0 0 [8J
ground water?
e) Exposure of people or property to flood 0 0 0 [8J
hazards as identified in the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Flood
Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel
Number , and Section 16.0-
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Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's
General Plan?
t) Other? 0 0 0 [8J
V. AIR QUALITY. Will the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or 0 0 [8J 0
contribute to an existing or projected air
quality violation based on the thresholds
in the SCAQMD's "CEQA Air Quality
Handbook"?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 0 0 0 [8J
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or 0 0 0 [8J
temperature, or cause any change in
climate?
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d) Create objectionable odors based on D D D (8J
information contained in the Preliminary
Environmental Description Form?
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Could
the proposal result in:
a) A significant increase in traffic volumes D D D (8J
on the roadways or intersections or an
increase that is significantly greater than
the land use designated on the General
Plan?
b) Alteration of present patterns of D D (8J D
circulation?
c) A disjointed pattern of roadway D D D (8J
improvements?
d) Impact to rail or air traffic? D D D (8J
e) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or D D D (8J
off-site based on the requirements in
Chapter 19.24 of the Development Code?
f) Increased safety hazards to vehicles, D D D (8J
bicyclists or pedestrians?
g) Conflict with adopted policies supporting D D D (8J
alternative transportation?
h) Inadequate emergency access or access to D D D (8J
nearby uses?
i) Other? D D D (8J
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Could the
proposal result in:
a) Development within the Biological D D D (8J
Resources Management Overlay, as
identified in Section lO.O-Natural
Resources, Figure 41, of the City's
General Plan?
b) Impacts to endangered, threatened or rare D D D (8J
species or their habitat (including, but not
limited to, plants, mammals, fish, insects
and birds)?
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c) Impacts to the wildlife disbursal or 0 0 0 [gJ
migration corridors?
d) Impacts to wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, 0 0 0 [gJ
riparian and vernal pool)?
e) Removal of viable, mature trees based on 0 0 0 [gJ
information contained in the Preliminary
Environmental Description Form and
verified by site survey/evaluation (6" or
greater trunk diameter at 4' above the
ground)?
f) Other? 0 0 0 [gJ
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy 0 0 0 [gJ
conservation plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a 0 0 0 [gJ
wasteful and inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a 0 0 0 [gJ
known mineral resource that would be of
future value to the region and the
residents of the State?
IX. HAZARDS. Will the proposal:
a) Use, store, transport or dispose of 0 0 0 [gJ
hazardous or toxic materials based on
information contained in the Preliminary
Environmental Description Form, No.
G(l) and G(2) (including, but not limited
to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation)?
b) Involve the release of hazardous 0 0 0 [gJ
substances?
c) Expose people to the potential 0 0 0 [gJ
health/safety hazards?
d) Other? 0 0 0 [gJ
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X. NOISE. Could the proposal result in:
a) Development of housing, health care 0 0 0 [gJ
facilities, schools, libraries, religious
facilities or other noise sensitive uses in
areas where existing or future noise levels
exceed an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterior and
an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior as identified
in Section 14.0-Noise, Figures 57 and 58
of the City's General Plan?
b) Development of new or expansion of 0 0 0 [gJ
existing industrial, commercial or other
uses which generate noise levels above an
Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterior or an Ldn of 45
dB(A) interior that may affect areas
containing housing, schools, health care
facilities or other sensitive uses based on
information in the Preliminary
Environmental Description Form No.
G( I) and evaluation of surrounding land
uses No. C, and verified by site
survey levaluation?
c) Other? 0 0 0 [gJ
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have
an effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 [gJ
b) Medical Aid? 0 0 0 [gJ
c) Police protection? 0 0 0 [gJ
d) Schools? 0 0 0 [gJ
e) Parks or other recreational facilities? 0 0 0 [gJ
t) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 0
g) Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 0 0
roads?
h) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 0
XII. UTILITIES: Will the proposal, based on the
responses of the responsible Agencies,
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Deparnnents, or Utility Company, impact the
following beyond the capability to provide
adequate levels of service or require the
construction of new facilities?
a) Natural gas? D D D ~
b) Electricity? D D D ~
c) Communications systems? D D D ~
d) Water distribution? D D D ~
e) Water treannent or sewer? D D D ~
t) Storm water drainage? D D D ~
g) Result in a disjointed pattern of utility D D D ~
extensions based on review of existing
patterns and proposed extensions?
h) Other? D D D ~
XIII. AESTHETICS.
a) Could the proposal result in the D D D ~
obstruction of any significant or important
scenic view based on evaluation of the
view shed verified by site
survey/evaluation?
b) Will the visual impact of the project D D D ~
create aesthetically offensive changes in
the existing visual setting based on a site
survey and evaluation of the proposed
elevations?
c) Create significant light or glare that could D D D ~
impact sensitive receptors?
d) Other? D D D ~
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Could the proposal
result in:
a) Development in a sensitive archaeological D D D ~
area as identified in Section 3.0-
Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General
Plan?
b) The alteration or destruction of a D D D ~
prehistoric or historic archaeological site
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by development within an archaeological
sensitive area as identified in Section 3.0-
Historical, Figure 8. of the City's General
Plan?
c) Alteration or destruction of a historical 0 0 0 18:1
site, structure or object as listed in the
City's. Historic Resources Reconnaissance
Survey?
d) Other? 0 0 0 18:1
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 0 18:1
regional parks or other recreational
facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 18:1
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XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to 0 0 0 [8J
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) Does the project have the potential to 0 0 0 [8J
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals?
c) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 [8J
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable
future projects.)
d) Does the project have environmental 0 0 0 [8J
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
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REFERENCES. The following references and reports cited in the Initial Study are on file in the
Development Services Department in Planning, Building Services or Public Works/Engineering Division.
1. City of San Bernardino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino General Plan Land Use Plan/Zoning Districts Map.
3. City of San Bernardino Development Code (Title 19 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code).
4. City of San Bernardino Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey.
5. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Map.
6. South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
7. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
8. Public Works Standard Requirements - water.
9 Public Works Standard Requirements - grading.
10 The Natural Resources Assessment, Inc report for Kangaroo rat. No Kangaroo rat was detected.
11 The Tom Dodson & Associates report for Gnatcatcher. No Gnatcatcher was detected.
DISCUSSION OF SPECIFIED CHECKLIST RESPONSES
The following responses are numbered to correspond to checklist in the previous section
III. EARTH RESOURCES
b) Grading a slope will be mitigated by chapter 70 Uniform Building code standard and geotecnical
inspection during grading activities.
c) Excavation necessary for street extension will be mitigated by Standard Public Works Grading
Requirements to minimize dust pollution.
V. AIR QUALITY
a) Air quality is affected by both the rate and location of pollutant emissions and by
meteorological conditions which influence movement and dispersal of pollutants. Atmospheric
conditions such as wind speed, wind direction, and air temperature gradients, along with local
topography, provide the link between air pollutants, and air quality.
The project is in the northeast portion on the South coast Air Basin (SCAB), which includes
Orange county, and portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The
SCAB is an area of 6,600 square miles bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San
Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto mountains to the north and east. The mountains
which reach heights of up to 11,000 feet above sea level (msl), act to prevent airflow and thus
the transport of air pollutants out of the basin.
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The San Bernardino Valley portion of the SCAG is designated non-attainment for nitrogen
dioxide, sulfates, particular matter, and ozone.
(a) SCAQMD adopted the Final 1994 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) revision in
September 1994 and a draft 1997 update in August 1996 to establish a comprehesive
control.
(b) Fugitive dust generated by construction activities during development and operation of the
project would add to ambient PM," levels but will not exceed SCAQMD threshold of
150lbs/day with mitigation. Implementation of the following mitigation measure will
ensure impacts from fugitive dust generation during construction and operational activities
will be less that significant and will aid the City in meeting General Plan Policies 10.10.2
and 10. lOA:
(c) Policy 10.10.2 Require dust abatement measures during grading and construction
operations.
(d) Policy 10. lOA Cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and
incorporate pertinent local implementation provisions of the Air Quality Management Plan.
(e) Implementation of SCAQMD Rule 403 and standard construction practices during all
operations capable of generating fugitive dust, will include but not be limited to the use of
best available control measures, including:
I) Water active grading areas and staging areas at least twice daily as needed;
2) Ensure spray bars on all processing equipment are in good operating condition;
3) Apply water or soil stabilizers to form crust in inactive construction areas and unpaved
work areas;
4) Suspend grading activities when wind gusts exceed 25 mph;
5) Sweep public paved roads if visible soil material is carried off site;
6) Enforce on site speed limits on paved surfaces to 15 mph; and
7) Discontinue construction activities during Stage I smog episodes.
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VI.
TRANSPORT ATION/CIRCULA TION
b) The proposed Pepper-Linden Drive is a new section of roadway between Northpark
Boulevard and Kendall Drive. The traffic from California State University, San
Bernardino, will have an alternate route to the Interstate 10 Freeway from the
existing University Avenue.
XI.
PUBLIC SERVICE
g) The proposed new roadway, landscape median, parkway and traffic signal will
require more maintenance to the public facilities. The City's Public Services and
Development Services Departments are already to maintain these facilities.
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Mitigation Monitoring / Reporting Program
For Public Works Project PWP No. 01-03
Introduction
This mitigation monitoring and compliance program has been prepared for use by the
City of San Bernardino Development Services Department (City) as it implements
mitigation measures for this project. This program has been prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and Agency CEQA
Guidelines.
CEQA Section 21081.6 requires adoption of a reporting and/or monitoring program for
those measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects on
the environment. The law states that the monitoring or reporting program shall be
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
The Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (MMRP or Program) contains the
following elements:
1. The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to
ensure compliance. Each mitigation measure contained within the Initial Study for
implementation by the City is listed on a separate sheet.
2. A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each mandatory
mitigation action. This procedure designates who will take the action, what action
will be taken and when, and to whom and when the compliance will be reported.
3. The program contains a separate Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance Record for
each action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent actions and dates will be
logged, and copies of permits, correspondence or other relevant data will be attached.
Copies of the records will be retained by the City of San Bernardino as part of its
project files.
4. The program has been designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes to
compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those
responsible for the program. If changes are made, new monitoring compliance
procedures and records will be developed and incorporated into the program. The
total program, including any modifications, will be retained by the City as part of the
project files.
The individual measures and the accompanying monitoring / reporting actions follow,
They are numbered in the same sequence as presented in the Project Initial Study.
MITIGATION MEASURE
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III. EARTH RESOURCES
a) Earth movement on slope of a 15% or more will be mitigated with procedure specify
in Report of Geotechnical Study prepared by Hilltop Geotechnical, Inc. dated June 3,
1997.
c) Erosion, dust or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading will be mitigated
by application of water or soil stabilizers for dust control. Erosion control plan will
be implemented for grading during the rainy season.
IMPLEMENT A nON AND VERIFICA nON
I. The City Engineer will review all street improvement plans prior to advertise for bid.
2. The City's Public Works inspector will review all grading opertions during
construction.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
I. The City and contractor shall maintain copies of approved street improvement plans
in the project file and at job sites.
2. Copies of the inspection reports shall be kept in the project file.
WHEN REQUIRED
I. Prior to notice to proceed.
2. During site inspections.
COMMENTS
I. Street improvements plans approved by City Engineer.
VERIFICATION BY: City Engineer.
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MITIGATION MEASURE
Page 3
V. AIR QUALITY
Implementation of SCAQMD Rule 403 and standard construction practices during all
operations capable of generation fugitive dust will include but not be limited to the use of
best available control measures and reasonably available control measures such as:
I) Water active grading areas and staging areas at least twice daily as needed;
2) Ensure spray bars on all processing equipment are in good operating condition;
3) Apply water or soil stabilizers to form crust on inactive construction areas and
unpaved work areas;
4) Suspend grading activities when wind gusts exceed 25 mpg;
5) Sweep public paved roads if visible soil material is carried off-site;
6) Enforce on-site speed limits on unpaved surface to 15 mph; and
7) Discontinue construction activities during Stage I smog episodes.
IMPLEMENT A TION AND VERIFICATION
I. These requirements will be made a part of the Standard Requirements for the prooejct
through the Public Works and Building Services Divisions. The applicant will be
required to comply with all Public Works and Building Services Standard
Requirements regarding grading.
2. The City shall verify that the recommendations contained in the mitigation measures
1-7 are incoporated as notes on the grading plans approved for this project.
3. The City Engineer will review all grading plans prior to issuing a grading permit.
4. Complance shall be verified during construction inspections.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
I. The City and the applicant shall maintain copies of any approved grading plans in the
project files.
2. Copies of the inspection reports shall be kept in the project files of the applicant and
the City.
WHEN REQUIRED
I. Prior to issuance of grading permits.
2. During site inspections.
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MITIGA TrON MEASURE
Page 4
AIR QUALITY continued
COMMENTS
I. Grading Plans approved by City Engineer.
VERIFICATION BY: City Engineer
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MITIGA nON MEASURE
Page 5
VI. TRANSPORTATION/ CIRCULATION
d) The proposed Pepper/Linden Drive will reduce existing traffic on University
Avenue between Northpark Blvd. and Interstate 10 Freeway. Proposed traffic
signal will be installed at the intersection of Pepper Linden Drive and Kendall
Drive to provide a safety to the new intersection.
IMPLEMENT A nON AND VERIFICA nON
I. The City Engineer will review street improvement plans and traffic signal plans prior
to advertising for the bid.
2. The City's Public Works inspector will review the installation of traffic signal.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
I. The City and contractor shall maintain copies of the approved street improvement
plans and traffic signal plans in the project files.
2. Copies of the inspection report shall be kept in the project file.
WHEN REQUIRED
I. Prior to notice to proceed.
2. During site inspection.
COMMENTS
1. Grading Plans approved by City Engineer.
VERIFICATION BY: City Engineer
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AUG 2 B 2002 !.0
S TAT E 0 F C A L I FOR N I A CITY OF S ~
DEVELOP~~ ~ERNARDINO ~ * ~
Governor's Office of Planning and Researm~~~VICES ( . J
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State Clearinghouse "''''''''~
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Gray Davis August 26, 2002
GOVERNOR
Tal Finncy
INTERIM DIRECTOR
Mehran Sepehri
City of San Bernardino
300 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Subject: Public Works Project #PWP 01-03
SCH#: 2002071130
Dear Mehran Sepehri:
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named Negative Declaration to selccted state agencies for
review. The review period closed on August 23, 2002, and no state agencies submitted comments by that
date. This letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements
for dr~ft environmental documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Please call the State Clearinghouse at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the
environmental review process. If you have a question about the above-named project, please refer to the
ten-digit State Clearinghouse number when contacting this office.
Sincerely,
~rt~
Director, State Clearinghouse
1400 TENTH STREET P.O. BOX )044 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812-)044
916-445-0613 FAX 916-32}-3018 www.opr.ca.gov
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SCH#
Project Title
Lead Agency
Type
Description
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2002071130
Public Works Project #PWP 01-03
San Bernardino, City of
Neg Negative Declaration
Construction of Pepper Linden Drive from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard, Improvements
include acquisition 01 right-ol-way, grading the road to lull width, and constructing two ianes of an
ultimate four-lane,
Lead Agency Contact
Name Mehran Sepehri
Agency City 01 San Bernardino
Phone 909 384-5111
email
Address
City
Fax
300 North D Street
San Bernardino
State CA Zip 92418
Project Location
County San Bernardino
City
Region
Cross Streets Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard
Parcel No_
Township Range
SecUon Base
Proximity to:
Highways
Airports
Railways
Waterways
Schools
Land Use
4 Lane Major Arterial Highway
Project Issues
Air Quality; Geologic/Seismic; Public Services; Traffic/Circulation; Biological Resources
Reviewing
Agencies
Resources Agency; Department of Fish and Game, Region 6; Department of Parks and Recreation;
Department of Water Resources; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 8; Air Resources Board,
Transportation Projects;' Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8; Native American Heritage
Commission; State Lands Commission
Start of Review 07/2512002
End of Review 08/23/2002
Date Received 07/2512002
Note: Blanks in data lieids result from insufficient information provided by lead agency,
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT
FROM:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
TO:
I2J
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
I2J COUNTY CLERK
County of San Bernardino
385 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415
SUBJECT:
Filing of Notice ofIntent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with Section 21080c of
the Public Resources Code and Sections 15072 and 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Project Title: Public Works Project # PWP 01-03
Stale Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to Clearinghouse): 2002071130
Lead Agency Contact Person:
Area Code/Telephone:
Mehran Sepehri
909.384.5111
Project Location (include county): The project site is located in the City/County of San Bernardino.
Project Description: Construction of Pepper Linden Drive from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard. Improvements
include acquisition of right-of-way, grading the roadbed to full width, and constructing two lanes of an ultimate four-lane
arterial.
This is to notify the public and interested parties of the City of San Bernardino's intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the above referenced project The mandatory public review period will begin on Wednesday, July 17,2002 and
will end on Friday, August 23, 2002. The Initial Study and supporting Technical Studies are available for public review at the
public counter in the Development Services Department, located on the third floor of City Hall (address listed above) and the
Feldheym Library, 555 W. 6" Street, San Bernardino, 92410.
The project site is not listed in the State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List pursuant to Govemment
Code Section 65962.5(E).
Following the public review period, the project and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will be reviewed by the City's
Development/Environmental Review Committee on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room-A located
on the fourth floor of City Hall.
Signature YaW.iu(J,&- rMH
Date: Julv 17 2002
Title: Senior Civil Eneineer
Date received for filing at OPR:
SCH # 2002071130
Notice of Completion and Environmental Document Transmittal Form
1.
2.
3.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
Project Title:
Lead Agency:
Contact Person:
Street Address:
City:
County:
Zip:
Phone:
Public Works Project #PWP 01-03
City of San Bernardino
Mehran Sepeheri
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
92418
909.384.5111
Project Location:
4.
4a.
4b.
4c.
Sa.
5b.
6.
County: San Bernardino
City/Community: San Bernardino
Assessor's Parcel No.: N/A
Section: 7 Twp. IN
Cross Street: Kendall Drive
For Rural, Nearest Community:
Within 2 miles: a. State Hwy #: 1-215
b. Airports:
c. Railways:
d. Waterways:
Range: 4W
7.
Document Type
CEQAOI. D NOP
02. D Early Cons
03. ~ Neg Dec
04. D Draft EIR
05. D Supplement/Subsequent EIR
(Prior SCH No.: )
06. D NOE
07. D NOC
08. D NOD
NEPA 09.DNOI
10. D PONSI
11. D Draft EIS
12. D EA
OTHER 13. D Joint Document
14. D Final Document
15. D Other
8. Local Action Type
01. D General Plan Update 06. D Specific Plan
02. D New Element 07. D Community Plan
03. D General Plan Amendment 08. D Redevelopment
04. D Master Plan 09. D Rezone
11. D Use Permit
12. D Waste Mgmt Plan
13. D Cancel Ag Preserve
14. ~ Other-Public Works Pro
Project
05. D Annexation
10. D Land Division (Subdivision,
Parcel Map, Tract Map, etc.)
Reviewing Agencies
o Resources Agency
o Boating / Waterways
o Conservation
[8J Fish and Game
o Forestry
[8J Caltrans District 8
o Dept. of Transportation Planning
o Aeronautics
o California Highway Patrol
o Housing and Community
Development
o Colorado River Board 0 Statewide Health Planning
o Dept. Water Resources 0 Health
o Reclamation 0 Food and Agriculture
o Parks and Recreation 0 Public Utilities Commission
o Office of Historic Preservation 0 Public Works
o Native American Heritage Commission 0 Corrections
o S.F. Bay Conservation and Development Commission 0 General Services
o Coastal Commission 0 OLA
o Energy Commission 0 Santa Monica Mountains
o State Lands Commission 0 TRPA
[8J Air Resources Board 0 OPR - OLGA
o Solid Waste Management Board 0 OPR - Coastal
o SWRCB: Sacramento 0 Bureau of Land Management
o RWQCB: Region #_ 0 Forest Service
o Water Rights 0 Other
o Water Quality 0 Other
For SCH USE Only:
Date Received at SCH
Date Review Starts
Date to Agencies
Date to SCH
Clearance Date
Notes:
Catalog Number
Applicant
Consultant
Contact
Address
9. Development Type
01. 0 Residential
02. 0 Office
03. 0 Shopping/Commercial
04. 0 Industrial
05. 0 Water Facilities
06. [gJ Transportation
07. 0 Mining
08. 0 Power
09. 0 Waste Treatment
10. Docs Related
11. 0 Other:
Units:
Sq.ft.:
Sq.ft.:
Sq.ft.:
MGD:
Type: Construction of new street
Mineral:
Type:
Type:
Acres:
Acres:
Acres:
Acres:
Employees:
Employees:
Employees:
Watts:
10. Total Acres: 9
11. Total Jobs Created: N/ A
12. Project Issues Discussed In Document
01. 0 Land Use Planning
02. 0 Population & Housing
03. [gJ Earth Resources
04. [gJ Air Quality
05. [gJ Transportation/Circulation
06. [gJ Biological Resources
07.0 Energy & Mineral Resources
08. 0 Hazards
09. 0 Hazards
10.0 Noise
11. [gJ Public Services
12.0 Utilities
13.0 AestheticsNisual
14.0 Cultural Resources
15.0 Recreation
13. Funding (approx.) Gas Tax $500,700
14. Present Land Use and Zoning: RL, Residential Low and RU-1, Residential Urban
IS. Project Description: Construction of Pepper Linden Drive from Kendall Drive to Northpark
Boulevard. Improvements include acquisition of right-of-way, grading the roadbed to full width, and
constructing two lanes of an ultimate four-lane arterial.
Signature of Lead Agency Representative:
YAJLW;C.fOO-- ft MIl
16.
01/:;0/01/
Date
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT
FROM:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
TO:
t8I
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
t8I COUNTY CLERK
County of San Bernardino
385 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415
SUBJECT:
Filing of Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with Section 21080c of
the Public Resources Code and Sections 15072 and 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Project Title: Public Works Project # PWP 01-03
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to Clearinghouse):
Lead Agency Contact Person:
Area Codeffelephone:
Mehran Sepehri
909.384.5111
Project Location (include county): The project site is located in the City/County of San Bernardino.
Project Description: Construction of Pepper Linden Drive from Kendall Drive to Northpark Boulevard. Improvements
include acquisition of right-of-way, grading the roadbed to full width, and constructing two lanes of an ultimate four-lane
arterial.
This is to notify the public and interested parties of the City of San Bernardino's intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the above referenced project. The mandatory public review period will begin on Wednesday, July 17,2002 and
will end on August 16, 2002. The Initial Study and supporting Technical Studies are available for public review at the public
counter in the Development Services Department, located on the third floor of City Hall (address listed above) and the
Feldbeym Library, 555 W. 6~ Street, San Bernardino, 92410.
The project site is not listed in the State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5(E).
c
Following the public review period, the project and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will be reviewed by th~ City's
Development/Environmental Review Committee on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in Conferen~~ Room;AJocated
on the fourth floor of City Hall. '.
Signa/:,,4.~. /. r ./t~ Date: Julv 17.2002
/I"e- ~r-..... "i--I,,,;,{ r.
Date received for filing at OPR:
Title: Senior Civil Enflineer