REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 6, 2024
FROM
TREVOR LEJA, Assistant Executive Officer, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
California Environmental Quality Act Finding for the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations on Cajon Boulevard Project in the Devore Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations on Cajon Boulevard Project in the Devore Area is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15301(c) Class 1 (existing facilities) and Section 15303(d) Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
2. Approve the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations on Cajon Boulevard Project in the Devore Area, as defined in the Notice of Exemption.
3. Direct the Department of Public Works to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF FLOOD CONTROL ENGINEER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations on Cajon Boulevard Project in the Devore Area (Project) will be funded with Measure I Local Streets Program - San Bernardino Valley Subarea funds. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department of Public Works (Department) 2023-24 Measure I Local Streets Program - San Bernardino Valley Subarea budget (66500002142 17TX1799) and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project consists of replacing guardrails, asphalt concrete dikes and other minor incidental improvements as needed at various locations on Cajon Boulevard. This Project was prioritized by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors (Board) as part of the Measure “I” Local Street Pass-Through Funds Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project List for 2023-24 through 2027-28 on August 8, 2023 (Item No. 47).
On November 9, 2023, The Department’s environmental staff reviewed this Project and determined that a categorical exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301(c) Class 1 and Section 15303(d) Class 3 is appropriate. The Class 1 exemption allows for repair and maintenance activities on existing roads, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities that involve negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The Class 3 exemption allows for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities, or structures including water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements of reasonable length to serve such construction. When the Board considers the environmental finding, the filing and posting of a Notice of Exemption, in accordance with the CEQA, is recommended.
The Project aligns with the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives to ensure the development of a well-planned, balanced, and sustainable county and to provide for the safety of county residents.
PROCUREMENT
The Department plans to bring the Project’s plans and specifications, as well as a recommendation to advertise for competitive bids, to the Board for consideration in Spring 2024.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on January 9, 2024; Finance (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on January 22, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on January 22, 2024.