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DATE: February 1, 2017 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $75,000 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
RELOCATION OF UTILITY FACILITIES FOR THE RAMON ROAD
BRIDGE WIDENING OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER, CITY PROJECT
NO. 08-25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Engineering Services Department
SUMMARY
This action will approve a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Southern California
Edison ("SCE") in the amount of $75,000, authorizing the City to pay a deposit for SCE
to perform certain engineering services related to the relocation of SCE's utilities
located within Landau Boulevard at Ramon Road, associated with the Ramon Road
Bridge Widening Over the Whitewater River, City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project
No. BHLS-5282(040). In this case, SCE has prior legal rights that precede
establishment of public rights-of-way, and the cost to relocate SCE's facilities in Landau
Boulevard are an eligible reimbursable cost of this project.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Approve Agreement No. Preliminary Engineering Agreement No. 1 with
Southern California Edison in the amount of $75,000 to prepare preliminary design
plans for the relocation of a 66kV Overhead (OH) transmission power line along
Landau Boulevard at Ramon Road, EA 08-925238, Federal Aid Project No. BHLS-
5282(040); and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents.
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BACKGROUND
On January 30, 2008, the City of Palm Springs, the City of Cathedral City, and the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians submitted a letter to the Coachella Valley Association
of Governments (CVAG) requesting funding for a Project Study Report (PSR) to identify
the project details and overall scope for the widening of Ramon Road to its full 6-lane
width, extending from San Luis Rey Drive to Landau Boulevard, including widening of
the existing bridge over the Whitewater River. This capital improvement project has
been called the Ramon Road Widening (from San Luis Rey Dr. to Landau Blvd.)
including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City Project No. 08-25, (the "Project').
A location map is provided below. A vicinity map illustrating a 500-ft radius from the
roadway segment is included as Attachment 1.
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On May 9, 2009, following approval of funding from CVAG, City Council awarded a
Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") to CNS Engineers, Inc., ("CNS"), to prepare a
Project Study Report ('PSR") to identify the project details and overall scope for the
Project. CNS subsequently completed the PSR resulting in a funding package
requesting over $25 million in federal Highway Bridge Program ("HBP") funds for
widening the Ramon Road Bridge and adjacent bridge approaches. The existing
Ramon Road bridge is eligible for funding under the HBP, which is administered by the
state of California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"). The HBP federal funds
cover 88.53% of eligible project costs, requiring an 11.47% local match.
Pursuant to a funding agreement with CVAG and Cathedral City, the local funding
amounts will be funded by CVAG with 75% Regional Measure A funds with the
remaining 25% split between Palm Springs and Cathedral City. This reduces the City's
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responsibility of the $36 million total project cost to approximately $1.35 million to be
funded with Local Measure A funds.
On April 28, 2010, Caltrans representatives advised the City that its funding request
was approved, and subsequently programmed a total of $25,236,000 for all phases of
this project. On June 7, 2011, Caltrans authorized the City to proceed with the Project
Approval and Environmental Document ("PA/ED") phase of the Project. Subsequently,
in May 2014 the City Council adopted the environmental document for the Project, and
on June 1, 2015, Caltrans authorized the City to proceed with the Plans, Specifications
and Estimates ("PS&E") phase of the Project following approval of the environmental
document. The City is currently in the Right of Way ("R/W") phase of the project with
authorization from Caltrans to proceed with this phase given on June 9, 2016.
STAFF ANALYSIS
During the R/W phase, utility searches and inquiry from various public utilities confirmed
that a Southern California Edison ("SCE") transmission pole located on the southwest
corner of Landau Boulevard and Ramon Road requires relocation as part of the Project.
The City's R/W consultants have provided documentation that SCE had obtained a
Transmission Easement in 1977 which extends outside of public right-of-way onto
private property. It is within this transmission easement that SCE installed a
transmission pole, on or about the same time as the construction of the original Ramon
Road bridge in the 1980s; the transmission pole is located outside of SCE's franchise,
and relocating the transmission pole to facilitate the widening of the existing Ramon
Road bridge will incur costs for which the public agencies are responsible. An exhibit
showing the various rights-of-way is included as Attachment 2 for reference.
As a result of these findings, the City is responsible for all costs associated with the
necessary relocation of SCE's transmission pole. A Preliminary Engineering Agreement
with SCE authorizing payment of a deposit of $75,000 for SCE's design services for the
relocation of the transmission pole is included as Attachment 3. The preliminary
engineering costs as well as construction costs for the relocation of SCE's transmission
pole are eligible costs of the Project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code requires Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). In accordance
with the CEQA Guidelines, the City acting as "Lead Agency" pursuant to CEQA,
previously completed an environmental analysis of the potential impacts resulting from
construction of the Project. On May 7, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
23544, adopting and ordering the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Project. Subsequently, on May 14, 2014, staff filed a Notice of Determination with the
Riverside County Clerk and State Clearing House; a copy of the Notice of Determination
is included as Attachment 4.
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The Project is funded, in part, by federal funds, requiring local oversight by the State of
California, Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"). As a federally funded project, the
Project is subject to environmental review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy
Act ("NEPA"). On June 9, 2014, Caltrans, acting as the lead agency pursuant to NEPA,
made an environmental determination that the Project does not individually or
cumulatively have a significant impact on the environment as defined by NEPA and is
excluded from the requirements to prepare an Environmental Assessment ("EA") or
Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS"), and that it qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion
in accordance with 23 USC 327. Subsequently, on January 21, 2016, Caltrans
completed a NEPA re-validation confirming that the prior NEPA determination for the
Project remains valid, approved to move to the next phase of the project and no further
environmental documentation was required. A copy of the NEPA environmental
documents is included as Attachment 5.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding is available for payment of $75,000 for preliminary design services to
Southern California Edison. All costs for the Project are funded from Local and
Regional Measure A (Fund 134), the Federal HBP Grant, and reimbursements from
Cathedral City, (Fund 261) and distributed as follows:
• Capital Project Fund, Account No. 261-4491-50245; $66,397.50
• Regional Measure A Fund, Account No. 134-4497-50245; $6,451.88
• Capital Project Fund, Account No. 261-4491-50304; $1,075.31
• Local Measure A Fund, Account No. 134-4498-50245; $1,075.31
SUBMITTED:
arcus L. Fuller, FAPA, P.E., P.L.S. David H. Ready, . -
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer City Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Right of Way Easement Exhibit
3. SCE Agreement
4. CEQA NOD
5. NEPA CE
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December 12,2016
Steve Hosford
City of Palm Springs-CNS Engineers, Inc.
11870 Pierce Street, Suite 265
Riverside, CA 92505
Subject: Request for Engineering Advance
Project Location: Ramon Road Bridge from San Luis Rey to Landau Blvd
Project ID# 1329
Dear Steve Hosford:
Southern California Edison Company('SCE") requires an engineering advance in the amount of$75,000.00 to
proceed with the following activities: designing a relocation plan for SCE's Transmission facilities affected by
your project, preparing a cost estimate for the proposed relocation plan,and related activities (hereinafter,
"Design and Estimation"), Distribution facilities will be reviewed at a later date.
You agree to pay to SCE the actual costs incurred in the course of Design and Estimation, recognizing that the
actual costs may differ from the amount above. If this project is cancelled,SCE will calculate the actual costs
SCE has incurred through the date of cancellation and provide you with a final invoice. If the actual costs
exceed the amount of the engineering advance,you agree to pay SCE the difference.If the actual costs are
less than the engineering advance,SCE will deduct the actual costs from the engineering advance,and will
refund the difference to you. If the project is not cancelled,any unused funds from the engineering advance
will be applied to the total actual cost of the project.
Please issue your payment in the above-described amount payable to Southern California Edison,and forward
it to the Accounts Receivable address indicated on the enclosed Invoice,or follow the instructions on the
Invoice for making a wire or ACH payment.
Please return a countersigned copy of this letter agreement to my office at the following address: 300 N.
Pepper Ave., Bldg. B, Rialto,CA 92376,
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I will be managing your project;therefore, if I may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to telephone
me at (909) 820-5679. Please notify me immediately if the project is delayed,cancelled, or if there are
changes in building plans,work schedules or completion dates.
Sincerely,
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Senior Project Manager signing on behalf of
James Lee
Project Manager
Transmission Project Management
I have read and understood the above letter agreement,and acknowledge and agree to the terms herein as
an authorized representative of City of Palm Springs-CNS Engineers. Inc..
By: Date:
Applicant Signature
Title:
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CC: Amanda Gazard,Anna Smith
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SCE Contact James Lee
Telephone# 909-820-5679
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Description Amount
Advance Payment-Engineering Advance $75,000.00
SCE Project# : 1329
If paying by check, please follow instructions on bill stub below
Instructions for wire or ACH payments:
JP Morgan Chase Bank
New York, NY
ABA#: 021000021 Acct#: 323-394434
SCE Taxpayer ID No. 95-1240355
Ref: Customer# 10210970 - Document#7590061392 -James Lee
Failure to properly identify your customer and document number may delay your project
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
DISTRICT COUNTY ROUTE POST MILE EA
San Luis Rey Dr.to
8 RIVERSIDE RAMON RD. Landau Blvd 08-925238
FEDERAL AID NUMBER OWNER'S PLAN NUMBER
BHLS-5282(040) CP 08-25
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION E ❑
On the project YES NO On the Utilities YES NO
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT NO. #1 DATE
The City of Palm Springs, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", in cooperation with the City
of Cathedral is proposing to improve Ramon Road between San Luis Rey Drive and Candlewood
Drive. Caltrans will provide Project oversight and upon completion of the Project, City of Palm
Springs and Cathedral City will continue to own and maintain Ramon Road.
Southern California Edison, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER", owns and maintains
66kV OH transmission power along Landau Boulevard (the "Utility Facilities")
within the limits of the CITY's Project which requires
relocation plans
to accommodate the CITY's Project.
It is hereby mutually agreed between City of Palm Springs and OWNER as follows:
I. WORK TO BE PERFORMED
In accordance with Notice to Owner dated August 4, 2016, OWNER shall prepare their
Preliminary design plans. Any revision to the OWNER's plan described above, after
approval by CITY, shall be agreed upon by both parties hereto under a Revised Notice to
Owner. Such Revised Notices to Owner, approved by CITY and 13.07-2 (REV 7/2005) agreed
to/acknowledged by the OWNER, will constitute an approved revision of the OWNER's plan
described above and are hereby made a part hereof. No redesign or additional engineering,
after approval by CITY, shall commence prior to written execution by the OWNER of the
Revised Notice to Owner and may require an amendment to this Agreement in addition to
the revised Notice to Owner.
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II. LIABILITY FOR WORK
Existing facilities are located in their present position pursuant to rights superior to those of the
CITY and preliminary design will be at 100% CITY'S expense.
III. PERFORMANCE OF WORK
Engineering services for preparation of plans are to be furnished by the Utility OWNER and
approved by CITY. Cost principles for determining the reasonableness and allowability of
OWNER's costs shall be determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31; 23
CFR, Chapter 1, Part 645; and 18 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 101, 201 and OMB Circular A-87, as
applicable.
Use of out-of-state personnel (or personnel requiring lodging and meal "per diem" expenses)
will not be allowed without prior written authorization by CITY's representative. Requests
for such authorization must be contained in OWNER's estimate of actual and necessary
relocation costs. OWNER shall include an explanation why local employee or contract labor
is not considered adequate for the relocation work proposed. Per Diem expenses shall not
exceed the per diem expense amounts allowed under the State's Department of Personnel
Administration travel expense guidelines.
Work performed directly by OWNER'S employees falls within the exception of Labor Code
section 1720(a)(1) and does not constitute a public work under Section 1720(a)(2) and is not
subject to prevailing wages. OWNER shall verify compliance with this requirement in the
administration of its contracts referenced above.
IV. PAYMENT FOR WORK
CITY shall pay its share of the actual and necessary cost of the herein described work, within
45 days after receipt of OWNER'S itemized bill, signed by a responsible official of
OWNER'S organization and prepared on OWNER's letterhead, compiled on the basis of the
actual and necessary cost and expense incurred and charged or allocated to said work in
accordance with the uniform system of accounts prescribed for OWNER by the California
Public Utilities Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or Federal
Communications Commission, whichever is applicable.
Not more frequently than once a month, but at least quarterly, OWNER will prepare and
submit itemized progress bills for costs incurred, not to exceed OWNER's recorded costs as
of the billing date less estimated credits applicable to completed work. Payment of progress
bills, not to exceed the amount of this Agreement, may be made under the terms of this
Agreement. Payment of progress bills which exceed the amount of this Agreement may be
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made after receipt and approval by CITY of documentation supporting the cost increase and
after an Amendment to this Agreement has been executed by the parties to this Agreement.
The OWNER shall submit a final bill to CITY within 360 days after the completion of the
work described in Section I above. If CITY has not received a final bill within 360 days after
notification of completion of OWNER's work described in Section I of this Agreement, and
CITY has delivered to OWNER fully executed Director's Deeds, Consents to Common Use
or Joint Use Agreements for OWNER's facilities (if required), CITY will provide written
notification to OWNER of its intent to close its file within 30 days. OWNER hereby
acknowledges, to the extent allowed by law, that all remaining costs will be deemed to have
been abandoned. If CITY processes a final bill for payment more than 360 days after
notification of completion of OWNER's work, payment of the late bill may be subject to
allocation and/or approval by City of Palm's Board of Directors.
The final billing shall be in the form of an itemized statement of the total costs charged to the
project, less the credits provided for in this Agreement, and less any amounts covered by
progress billings. However, CITY shall not pay final bills which exceed the estimated cost of
this Agreement without documentation of the reason for the increase of said cost from the
OWNER and approval of documentation by CITY. Except, if the final bill exceeds the
OWNER's estimated costs solely as the result of a revised Notice to Owner as provided for
in Section I, a copy of said revised Notice to Owner shall suffice as documentation. In either
case, payment of the amount over the estimated cost of this Agreement may be subject to
allocation and/or approval by the City of Palm Springs Board of Directors.
In any event if the final bill exceeds 125% of the estimated cost of this Agreement, an
Amended Agreement shall be executed by the parties to this Agreement prior to the payment
of the OWNER'S final bill. Any and all increases in costs that are the direct result of
deviations from the work described in Section I of this Agreement, shall have the prior
concurrence of CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.
Detailed records from which the billing is compiled shall be retained by OWNER for a
period of three years from the date of the final payment and will be available for audit by
CITY, State, and/or Federal auditors. Owner agrees to comply with Contract Cost Principles
and Procedures as set forth in 48 CFR Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., 23 CFR Chapter 1, Part
645 and/or 18 CFR Chapter 1, Parts 101, 201, et al., 2 CFR Part 200 et al., to the extent they
are applicable. OK
Owner's execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed as a
waiver or release of Owner's right to challenge or otherwise dispute the application of any
statute, regulation or ordinance cited herein in relation to Owner's right to receive and retain
payments for the work.
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V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
All costs accrued by OWNER as a result of CITY's request of August 4, 2016 to review,
study and/or prepare relocation plans and estimates for the project associated with this
Agreement may be billed pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If CITY's project which precipitated this Agreement is canceled or modified so as to
eliminate the necessity of work by OWNER, CITY will notify OWNER in writing and CITY
reserves the right to terminate this Agreement by Amendment. The Amendment shall
provide mutually acceptable terms and conditions for terminating the Agreement.
OWNER shall submit a Notice of Completion to CITY within 30 days of the completion of
the work described herein.
It is understood that said highway is a Federal aid highway and accordingly, 23 CFR,
Chapter 1, Part 645 is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference; provided,
however, that the provisions of any agreements entered into between CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS and the OWNER pursuant to State law for apportioning the obligations and costs
to be borne by each, or the use of accounting procedures prescribed by the applicable Federal
or State regulatory body and approved by the Federal Highway Administration, shall govern
in lieu of the requirements of said 23 CFR 645.
This Agreement is for preliminary design and as such, CITY represents and warrants that
this Agreement is not subject to 23 CFR 635.410, the Buy America provisions.
The terms of this Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefits of the Parties hereto.
THE ESTIMATED COSTS TO CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED WORK IS $75,000.
Signatures on Following Page
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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT NO.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this Agreement on the dates below.
Owner:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
a public entity
APPROVED APPROVED
By: By:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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Notice of Determination Appendix D
To: From:
® Office of Planning and Research Public Agency: City of Palm Springs, Ping Services
U.S. Mail., Street Address: Address: 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
P.O. Box Tenth St., Rm 113 Contact: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
Sacramentoto,, Sacramento,
CA 95812-3044 Sacramento,CA 95814
Phone: 760-323-8269
® County Clerk
County of: Riverside Lead Agency(if different from above):
Address: 2720 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92507 Address:
Contact:
Phone:
SUBJECT.Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public
Resources Code.
State Clearinghouse Number(if submitted to State Clearinghouse): 2014031055
Project Title: Ramon Road Widening Project Between San Luis Rey R Landau Blvd
Project Applicant: City of Palm Springs
Project Location (include county):Ramon Road in the Cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City,Riverside Co.
Project Description:
The City is the lead agency for the widening of Ramon Road between San Luis Rey on the west and Landau Blvd on
the east,and including the Ramon Road bridge over the Whitewater River. The project occurs in both Palm Springs _
and Cathedral City.The project involves the buildout of a segment of Ramon Road from four travel lanes to six, and
connecting this segment to other six-lane segments of Ramon Road,with intersection,bridge and ancillary
improvements.
This is to advise that the City of Palm Springs has approved the above
(® Lead Agency or❑ Responsible Agency)
described project on May 7,2014 and has made the following determinations regarding the above
(date)
described project.
1. The project[[I will ®will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
®A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures[®were ❑were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan [®was [I was not]adopted for this project.
5. A statement of Overriding Considerations[❑was ®was not]adopted for this project.
6. Findings[®were ❑were not]made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval, or the
negative Declaration,is available to the General Public at:
Palm Springs City Hall,3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs,CA 92262
Signature (Public Agency): Title: Principal PlannE
E and Robertson Date: J• $� � Date Received for filing at OPR:Authority cited: Sections 21083, Public Resources Code.Reference Section 21000-21174, Public Resources Code.
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION/CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION FORM
061RIV/Palm Springs BHLS 5282(040)
Dist.-Co.-Rte. or Local P.M./P,M. EA/Project EA/Project No. Federal-Aid Project No. Local Project)/Project No.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:(Briefly describe project including need,purpose,location,limits,right-of-way requirements,and
activities involved in this box.Use Continuation Sheet 7f nece
The proposed improvements consist of widening Ramon Road between San Luis Rey Drive and Landau Boulevard.
The widening of Ramon Road will be from a four-lane arterial to a six-lane arterial(three lanes in each direction),
including widening/replacement of the Whitewater River Bridge(BR No.56CO287),seismic retrofit and scour
countermeasures as necessary. In addition,installation of new guard rails,bridge supports within the Whitewater River
Channel,curb and gutter improvements,installation of a median and sidewalks across the bridge, restriping of travel
lanes and crosswalks,and the reconstruction of a median east of Landau Boulevard. The project will require the
acquisition of partial parcels to accommodate for improvements and relocation of utilities as needed.
CEGA COMPLIANCE(for State Projects of
Based on an examination of this proposal and supporting information,the following statements are true and exceptions do not apply
(See 14 CCR 15300 at seq.):
• If this project falls within exempt class 3,4,5,6 or 11,8 does not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern
where designated,precisely mapped and officially adopted pursuant to taw.
• There wilt not be a significant cumulative effect by this project and successive projects of the same type in the same place,over time.
• There is not a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
• This project does not damage a scenic resource within an officially designated state scenic highway.
• This project is not located on a site included on any list compiled pursuant to Govt.Code§66962.6(Cortese List').
• This project does not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
CALTRANS CEQA DETERMINATION (Check one)
❑ Exempt by Statute.(PRC 21080 1;14 CCR 15260 at seq.)
Based on an examination of this proposal,supporting information,and the above statements,the project is:
❑ Categorically Exempt Class . (PRC 21084;14 CCR 15300 et seq.)
❑ Categorically Exempt General Rule exemption.[This project does not fall within an exempt class,but it can be seen with
certainly that there Is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment(CCR 150611b][3].)
WA NIA
Print Name:Environmental Branch Chief Print Name:Project Manager/DLA Engineer
NIA WA
Signature Date Signature Date
NEPA COMPLIANCE
In accordance with 23 CFR 771.117,and based on an examination of this proposal and supporting information,the State has
determined that this project:
• does not individually or cumulatively have a significant impact on the environment as defined by NEPA all is excluded from the
requirements to prepare an Environmental Assessment(EA)or Environmental Impact Statement(EIS),and
• has considered unusual circumstances pursuant to 23 CFR 771.117(b.
CALTRANS NEPA DETERMINATION (Check one)
❑ 23 USC 326: The State has determined that this project has no significant anpacts on the environment as defined by NEPA,and
that there are no unusual circumstances as described in 23 CFR 771.117(b).As such,the project is categorically excluded from
the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental
Policy Act The State has been assigned,and hereby certifies that It has carried out the responsibility to make this determination
pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 23,United States Code,Section 326 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated June 07,2013,
executed behireen the FHWA and the State.The State has determined that the project is a Categorical Exclusion under.
❑23 CFR 771.117(c):activity(c)(_j
❑23 CFR 771.117(d):activity(d)LJ
❑Activity_ listed in Appendix A of the MOU between FHWA and the State
® 23 USC 327: Based on an examination of this proposal and supporting information,the State has determined that the project is a
CE under 23 USC 327.
Aaron Burton I Sean Yeung
Print Name:Enviro P4, l f Print Name:P Octj Manager/DLA Engineer
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Sina'g atuturere Date Signature Date
Date of Categorical Exclusion Checklist completion: 5/19114 Date of ECR or equivalent:5/19114
Briefly list environmental commitments on continuation sheet. Reference additional information,as appropriate(e.g.,CE checklist,
additional studies and design conditions).
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Continuation Sheet
081RIvfPalm Springs BHLS 5282(040)
Dist-Co.-Rte. or Local Agency) P.M./P.M. EAIPr ject No. Federa4Aid Project No. Local ProjeWproject No.
Continued from page 1:
Project Description:
The proposed improvements consist of widening Ramon Road between San Luis Rey Drive and Landau Boulevard.
The widening of Ramon Road will be from a four-lane arterial to a six-lane arterial(three lanes in each direction),
including widening/replacement of the Whitewater River Bridge(BR No.56CO287),seismic retrofit and scour
countermeasures as necessary. In addition,installation of new guard rails,bridge supports within the Whitewater River
Channel,curb and gutter improvements,installation of a median and sidewalks across the bridge,resthping of travel
lanes and crosswalks,and the reconstruction of a median east of landau Boulevard. The project will require the
acquisition of partial parcels to accommodate for improvements and relocation of utilities as needed.
Air Quality:
A-1—A dust control plan shall be prepared and implemented during all construction activities, include ground
disturbance,grubbing,gradding, and soil export.
A-2—The project shall adhere to all requirements set forth in Caltrans Standard Specifications Sections 14 and 18.
A-3—During all bridge expansion work including any necessary demolition and all renovation, SCAQMD rule 1403 shall
be adhere to.
A-4—The disturbance of asbestos containing material will be conducted in accordance to Title 8 CCR Section 1529.
Writent notification to the nearest Cal/OSHA district office is required at least 24 hours prior to certain asbestos-related
work.
A:--The project shall adhere to the nuisance odor requirement by not discharging air quality contaminants that could
affect a substantial number of people,businesses or properties. SCAQMD Rule 402.
Noise:
N-1 A proposed barrier falls under the Caltrans reasonable and feasible criteria as presented in the NSR,as such,all
affected property owners must support the proposed noise abatement measure,location,and materials to be used for
construction. A survey must be completed to determined if all affected property owners support such measure. Please
coordinate with Caftrans staff.
Biology
B-1-30 days or less prior to ground disturbing activities,a one-day pre-contruction survey for burrowing owl is
recommended. In the event owls are found to next within the project area or its area of influence,owl avoidance,
minimization,and mitigation of impacts shall be in accordance to CDFW guidance.
S-2—Any vegetation or tree removal,grading,or bridge disturbance and/or retrofitting occurring between February 15
(February 1 for burrowing owq and August 31 shall require a qualified biologist to conduct at least one nesting bird
survey and more if deemed necessary.
Hazardous Waste:
H-1—During removal and handling of yellow stripping paint,the construction contractor must implement a Lead
Compliance Plan prepared by a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
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