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Citv Council Staff Report
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-10, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.
SRTS-5282 (039)
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Public Works & Engineering Department
SUMMARY:
The Public Works & Engineering Department received a federal grant in the amount of
$382,500 through the Safe Routes to School ("SRTS") program from the California
Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") for design and construction of various
improvements in the vicinity of Cahuilla, Cielo Vista, Katherine Finchy, and Vista Del
Monte Elementary Schools, and Raymond Cree Middle School. The plans and
specifications are completed, and in accordance with 7.03.040 of the Procurement and
Contracting Code the Council is required to approve and adopt plans, specifications and
working details, and authorize the bid request for all public projects in excess of
$100,000. Approval of plans, specifications and estimate will allow staff to proceed with
bidding of this capital project, with an estimate cost of $350,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and
solicit bids for the Safe Routes to School Project, City Project No. 08-10, Federal Aid
Project No. SRTS-5282 (039).
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In July 2008, the Public Works and Engineering Department applied to Caltrans for the
SRTS Program funding for infrastructure improvements at four elementary schools and
one middle school in Palm Springs. The application provided details on a collaborative
community -based project at five school sites in the City, designed to increase the safety
of students walking and biking to and from school. The City requested $382,500 in
federal funding for this project.
ITEM NO. A
City Council Staff Report
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Approval of PS&E and Authorize for Bid CP 08-10, Safe Routes To School
In October 2008, after a competitive review, Caltrans approved the requested funding
amount. A total of 481 applications were submitted by local agencies from around the
State, and only 119 were approved for funding.
The project includes construction of pedestrian safety improvements: curb and gutter,
sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, bulb -outs, chokers, countdown signals, and bike
lanes along school routes in the vicinity of Cahuilla, Cielo Vista, Katherine Finchy, and
Vista Del Monte Elementary Schools, and Raymond Cree Middle School.
Staff has prepared the plans and specifications for bidding this project, and coordinated
with property owners along Calle Palo Fiero regarding the proposed sidewalk
construction and its impact to existing front yard landscaping and other improvements.
Letters were sent to the affected property owners on September 17, 2015 included as
Attachment 2. Staff has answered telephone inquiries about the project and is not
aware of anyone opposing the project. With the exception of a few red curbs installed
at intersections to provide for safety or sight distance requirements, this project will not
remove any existing street parking.
The City operates under a "Master Agreement" with the State of California, through its
Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"), identified as the "Administering Agency —
State Agreement No. 08-5282" for use of federal funds on City projects. Under the
terms of the Master Agreement, the City is required to comply with certain State and
federal requirements, including pre -approval and authorization to proceed with
construction prior to bidding a project. Staff has successfully coordinated with Caltrans
to obtain authorization to proceed with construction of the Project; a copy of the
Caltrans authorization letter is included as Attachment 3.
The contract bid documents were prepared by the Public Works & Engineering
Department and are ready to formally solicit construction bids for the Project. With the
City Council's approval, staff will advertise the project in the Desert Sun, submit the
Notice Inviting Bids to plan rooms, and provide the bid documents available free of
charge to prospective bidders. A copy of the contract bid document for the Project is on
file with the Public Works & Engineer Department.
The specifications identify the following tentative schedule for the bid process:
Notice Inviting Bids to be posted:
Deadline for receipt of bids:
Contract awarded by City Council:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
October 22, 2015
3:00 PM, December 1, 2015
December 16, 2015
Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code requires Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Guidelines
are required to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to
have a significant effect on the environment and which are exempt from the provisions
of CEQA. In response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources identified classes 2
City Council Staff Report
October 21, 2015 -- Page 3
Approval of PS&E and Authorize for Bid CP 08-10, Safe Routes To School
of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment, and are declared to
be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental
documents. In accordance with Section 15301 "Existing Facilities," Class 1 projects
consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities; therefore, the Safe Routes to School Project, City Project No.
08-10, is considered categorically exempt from CEQA, and a Notice of Exemption has
been prepared and has been filed with the Riverside County Clerk. A copy of the Notice
of Exemption is included as Attachment 4.
On August 12, 2013, Caltrans, acting as the lead agency pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act ("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 ("EX) or Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS'), and has
considered unusual circumstances pursuant to Section 6004 of 23 CFR 771.117(b). On
the basis of this determination under federal delegation pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title
23, United States Code, Section 326 and a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
dated June 7, 2013, executed between the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA")
and the state of California, Caltrans has determined that the Project qualifies for a
Categorical Exclusion in accordance with 23 CFR 771.117(c) pursuant to activity (c)(3).
On May 28, 2015, an administrative environmental Re -Validation was approved by
Caltrans. Copies of the NEPA Categorical Exclusion and environmental Re -Validation
forms are included as Attachment 5.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City has received $344,000 in federal aid funds for construction of the Project, as
shown in the Caltrans authorization; these funds will be allocated to the Capital Project
Fund (Fund 261) in Account No. 261-4491-50299. Caltrans previously approved
$38,500 in Design funds in the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year. The final construction estimate is
$350,000. Staff is recommending that an additional appropriation of $36,000 be
allocated from the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 133) from unscheduled capital projects
(Account 133-4298-50000) to a new account for the Project in Account 133-4298-50299
to account for the estimated shortfall. The Project budget and estimated expenditures
are identified in Table 1 below.
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City Council Staff Report
October 21, 2015 -- Page 4
Approval of PS&E and Authorize for Bid CP 08-10, Safe Routes To School
Table 1
Table of Project Costs
SRTS Funding (FY 11/12)
SRTS Funding (FY 15/16)
Gas Tax
Design and Environmental
Project Administration (Estimated)
Construction Inspection/Admin. (Estimated)
Construction Cost (Estimated)
Balance Remaining
SUBMITTED:
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Marcus L. Fuller, MP .E., P.L.S.
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Letter to Affected Homeowners
3. Caltrans Authorization
Amount
$38,500
$344,000
$36,000
($38,500)
($5,000)
($25,000)
($350,000)
$0
David H. Ready, Esc —
City Manager
4. CEQA Notice of Exemption
5. NEPA Categorical Exclusion and Re -Validation
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City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works and Engineering
3200 L. 7ahgwrz C.myun Way • Palrn Springs, CA 9216?
Tel: 17601 3-3-8?53 • Pati. (760) 322-8360 • Wcb: wwwpalmspringsca.guN
September 17, 2015
William J Diggs and Sandra L Diggs
792 E Mesquite Ave,
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Re: Safe Routes to School Project. City Project No. 08-10
Dear property owners:
Via Registered Mail — Return Receipt
The City of Palm Springs has obtained a federal grant as part of the "Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Program, 2-nd Cycle", to improve students' safety around four elementary schools in Palm Springs.
Surveys were conducted among students, parents, teachers, law enforcement and community
members, which provided valuable information and suggestions regarding changes that would
increase safety in schools vicinity and school routes. An important part of this SRTS project is the
construction of new concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk along the west side of Camino Real
between San Lorenzo Rd. and Calle Palo Fierro. There is no existing sidewalk on this segment of
Camino Real, and the students walking to and From Cahuilla Elementary School are forced to walk
in the street, a very unsafe condition.
Our records show that you are the owners of the property located at 792 E Mesquite Ave (APN No.
508-192-030) in Palm Springs, which is adjacent to this project and will benefit from the new
sidewalk construction. We have prepared construction plans for a 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the
curb, within the City's right-of-way, which is at 40 feet from the road centerline. Within the City's
right-of-way there are landscaping and other private improvements, which will need to be relocated
or removed.
The purpose of this letter is to show you the construction plan and to identify what private
improvements will need to be relocated or removed. Our intent is to coordinate with each property
owner to minimize any impacts to front yard landscaping and other improvements as a result of this
project.
In order to construct the sidewalk, the existing landscaping improvements will require removal or
relocation. If we proceed as planned, some items will be removed by our construction contractor.
However, plants will not be transplanted by our construction contractor, unless it is done so by a
private arrangement between you and the contractor, or done by others prior to our project.
Pagel. 08
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Our intention with this project is not to cause any degradation to your property, but to improve
pedestrian safety along Camino Real. Please forward your comments or concerns regarding the
potential removal or relocation of existing improvements to construct the new sidewalk.
We expect that the project will begin construction in December 2015 or January 2016, and it will be
at no expense to you. We have enclosed a portion of the construction plan adjacent to your property
for your information.
If you have any questions or wish any additional information, you may contact me at (760) 323-8253,
extension 8743.
Sincerely,
George F. Farago, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
Public Works & Engineering Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
City of Palm Springs
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Attachment 3
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SIATI 01;CNJF0RNIA-,'JUSi N1-CS rRANSPORTATION ANn IIOIISIN(i A(iFNCY _
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE
464 W 4T11 STREET, Gh Floor. MS-760
SAN 13F.RNARDINO, CA 92401-14(N)
PHONE (909)383-4030
FAX (909)383-5936
TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov/distg/
September 10, 2015
Marcus L. Fuller
Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dear Mr. Ansari:
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08-RIV-0-PSP
SRTSL-5282 (039)
Install pedestrian safety improvements and
Bikeways along School Routes
In the vicinity of Cahuilla ES, Ciclo Vista ES,
Katherine Finchy ES, Vista del Monte E, and
Raymond Cree MS.
We have reviewed and processed your obligation submittal for the above -referenced project through Caltrans
Headquarters and the Federal Highway Administration (FH WA). You are hereby authorized to begin the
Construction phase of your project. Enclosed is a copy of the authorizing document (E-76) for your records.
Please consult your Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Chapter 15, for proper Advertising and Award
procedures. The City shall follow its normal procedure in awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and
assuring us that all federal requirements have been met, including an approved Quality Assurance Program.
Please notify this office in writing of the date of the bid opening. After the bid opening and award, please send us
the following items:
• A complete award package as outlined in Chapter 15, section 15.7.
• One copy of plans and specifications, as advertised.
Prospective bidders should be reminded of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements contained in
Chapter 9 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
Please be reminded of the invoice processing requirements and reimbursement process in Chapter 5 of the LAPM.
Invoices for reimbursement cannot be submitted until after funds are encumbered via an executed Program
Supplemental Agreement (PSA) and/or an executed Finance Letter.
If you have any questions, please call me or my staff, Alberto Vergel De Dios at (909) 809-3944.
Sincerely,
Sean Yeung, V I
t/
District local Assistance Engineer
Attachment. E-76
c: Grace Alvarez, RCTC
Anna Alonso, Caltrans Construction Oversight Engineer
Savat Khamphou, City of Palm Springs
George Farago, City of Palm Springs
Page 1 of I
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AMENDMENT MODIFICATION SUMMARY - (E-Ili)
FEDERAL AID PROGRAM
DLA LOCATOR:
08-RIV-0-PSP
PREFIX:
SRTSL
PROJECT NO.
5282(039)
SEO NO:
2
STATE PROJ NO: 08925232L
AGENCY:
PALM SPRINGS
ROUTE:
TIP DATA
MPO:
SCAG
FSTIP YR:
14/15
STIP REF:
209-7000-1050
DISASTER NO.
BRIDGE NO'S:
FROG CODE
LINE NO
IMPV TYPE
LU20
10
15
LU2E
30
28
LU2E
31
17
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION:
IN THE VICINITY OF VARIOUS SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
TYPE OF WORN:
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS & CL. II BIKE LANES
PREV AUTH / AGREE DATES:
FED RR NO'S:
PE: 04/21/2011
PUG CODES:
RlW:
PROJ OVERSIGHT:
DELEGATEDILOCAL ADMIN
CON
ENV STATUS / DT:
DELEG TO STATE USC 326/SEC 6004 08/12/2013
SPR:
RW STATUS / DT:
1 08116/2015
MCS:
INV FITE:
OTH:
BEG MP:
0
END MP:
0
FUNC SYS
URBAN AREA
URBIRURAL
DEMO 0
C
INDIO-COACHELLA
URBAN
C
INDIO-COACHELLA
URBAN
C
INDIO-COACHELLA
URBAN
FUNDING SUMMARY
PHASE
PROJECT COST
PREV. OBLIGATION
$38,500.00
PE
THIS REQUEST
$000
SUBTOTAL
$38,500 00
PREV. OBLIGATION
$0.00
R/W
THIS REQUEST
$0.00
SUBTOTAL
$0.00
PREV. OBLIGATION
50.00
CON
THIS REQUEST
$344,000,00
SUBTOTAL
$344.000-00
TOTAL:
$382.500.00
FEDERAL COST
AC COST
$38.500.00
$0.06
$0.00
$0 00
$38,500.00
SO.DO
$0.00
$0.D0
$0.00
50.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$344,000.00
SO 00
$344,000.00
$0.00
$382,500.00
$0 00
STATE REMARKS
1227/2010 This Is a request for Preliminary Engineenng funding for the installation of pedestrian safety improvements and bikeways along school routes in the vinomity of Cahuilla Elementary School, Cielo Vista ES, Kathenne
Finchy ES, Vista Del Monte ES, and Raymond Cree Middle School in the City of Palm Springs. This project will used HU20 (SRTS-1) funds at a maaimum reimbursement raeo of 100.00%up to $38,500 for
Preliminary Engineering. sl
01/04/2011 OIIW10 Need paperwork
O1/26111 NEED EPSP MPO/RANDY
021OVI1 TOTAL COST FED P/C FED FUNDS(LU20) LOCAL
PREL ENG'G $38.500 $38,500 $38,500 0
TOTAL $38.500 $38.500 $38,500 0
SRTS PROJECT Infrastructure pri ID: S0208040 CYCLE 2 AU
04/19/2011 04/19/111 Seq 1 - authorized $38,500 of LU20 halls for the PE Phase. The City shall not begin final desgn/PS&E prior to approval of the NEPA environmental document. The scope & limits of the project are as
indicated in the approved SRTS Application. On 4111/11. HQ DLA-Office of Safety Programs approved a change in scope to Location N 7 in the Application - the City made this change In order to comply with the
CA MUTCD. The Median Landscaping & Inigaeon Item shown in the City's SRTS Application Construction Estimate is not an SRTS eligible item and the City shall indicate all costs Involving this item as non-
participating.
The draft Advantage Id is. 0800020450.
Supplemental documentation provided to FHWA as part of this Seq 1 E-76 are: FL dated Ill Ill 1. FSTIP Sheet, and the FTIP Back-up List,
OW2612015 SEQ 2. This is a request for Construction Contract and Construction Engineering funding using Safe Route to School funds. The project would install pedetdan safety improvements and bikeways along school
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routes in the vicinity of Cahuilla Elementary School, Cielo Vista ES, Katherine Finchy ES, Vista Del Monte ES, and Raymond Cree Middle School in the City of Palm Springs. The project release date was on
10/15/2006 Cycle 2 Item no. 89 project ID S0208W and programmed In SCAG's 2015 FTIP amendment no. 1 and approved on 12115/14 for FY 14.15 with project ID SRTS2-08.005. NEPA clearance was
approved on 08/222013 and was revalidated on 05/2812015. Encroachment Permit 08.14-N-SN-0459 was issued on 09MW2014 with a nder issued on 06101/2015 Right of Way certification was approved on
08/1812015. Maximum reimbursement rate is 100%.
08/19/2015 SEO 2 Agreement End Date cn 06130/2021.
09/02/2015 Sequence #2 is a request for construchon and construction englneenng funding to install pedestrian safety Improvements consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA-compbam curb ramps, cross -gutters, and
pavement markings and stnping for Class II bicycle larrea along school routes in the vicinity of Cahuilla Elementary, Cielo Vista Elementary, Katherina Finchy Elementary, and Vista Del Monte Elementary Schools
and Raymond Cree Middle School in the City of Palm Springs using infrastructure Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) funds awarded on 10/15108 as a SRTS Cycle 2 project and programmed for FY 14.15 in
Amendment #1 approved on 12115114 to SCAGs 2015 FTIP. Funding for preliminary engineering work was previously obligated. The NEPA decision approved on 8112113 was revaluated on 5128115. Federal
funding is rapped at $382.500 for all phase$ of work with a maximum reimbursement rabo of 100%. Encroachment permit #08-14-N-SN-D459 was issued by Celtrans for work to performed within the SR 111 right
of way. Reimburse with previously-oblgated LU20 SRTS infrastructure funds for preliminary engineering and with new LU2E SRTS infrastructure funds at 100%on a pro rate reimbursement basis up to the federal
amounts shown for construction and construction engineering. Cycle 2 Prot. No. 89, SRTS ID #50208040 and 4SRTS2-06-005
09102/2015 Advantage ID 08D0020450.
FEDERAL REMARKS
AUTHORIZATION
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH REQUEST. CON
FOR: CONSTRUCTION 8 CENG.
DOCUMENT TYPE: AMOD
SIGNATURE HISTORY FOR PROJECT NUMBER 5282(039) AS OF 09114/2015
FHWA FMIS 4.0 SIGNATURE HISTORY
MOD # SIGNED BY SIGNED ON
JERILYNN FOGLE
09/09/2015
ZYLKIA MARTIN -MAMBO
09/09/2015
VENESHIA SMITH
09/1012015
JERILYNN FOGLE
04/2112011
GARY J. SWEETEN
042112011
TASIA PAPAJOHN
0421/2011
FHWA FMIS 3.0 SIGNATURE HISTORY
CALTRANS SIGNATURE HISTORY
DOCUMENT TYPE SIGNED BY SIGNED ON
AMEND(MOD LOUIE, PATRICK 09M4/2015
L
w
PREPARED IN FADS BY: VERGEL DE DIOS, ALBERTO
ON
08/1912015
806-3944
REVIEWED IN FADS BY LOUIE, PATRICK
ON
09104/2015
653-7349
SUBMITTED IN FADS BY- LOUIE, PATRICK
ON
09/04/2015
FOR CALTRANS
PROCESSED IN FADS BY, FOGLE, JERILYNN
ON
D910712015
FOR FHWA
APPROVED IN FMIS BY: VENESHIA SMITH
ON
09110/2015
Attachment 4
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Notice of Exemption
Form D
To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research
From:
(Public Agency)
City of Palm Springs
PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street, Room 212
3200
E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Palm
Springs, CA
92262
County Clerk
(Address)
County of Riverside
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92502-0751
Project Title: Safe Routes to School - Cycle 2
(SRTS)
Project Location - Specific:
Paseo Dorothea (Cielo Vista Elem. School), Camino Real, Mesquite Ave. (Cahuilla), Via
Miraleste (Vista Del Monte), and Ave. Caballeros (Katherine Finchy and Raymond tree).
Project Location — City: Palm Springs
Description of Project:
Project Location — County: Riverside
The Safe Routes to School project consists of crosswalks, pedestrian warning signs,
bike lanes, countdown signals, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements at
four elementary schools and one middle school.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: city of Palm Springs
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Palm Springs
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑ Ministerial (See.21080(b)(1); 15268);
❑ Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
❑ Emergency Project (See. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
VI Categorical Exemption. State type and section number:
❑ Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
15301(c) & (f) Existing Facilities
Reasons why project is exempt:
This Safe Routes to School project will add safety improvements in conjunction with
existing facilities: crosswalks, pedestrian warning signs, bike lanes, sidewalk, ADA
curb ramps and countdown signals within the City's existing right of way.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Savat Khamphou, P.E. Area CodelTelephone/Extension: (760) 323-8253
if filed by applicant:
1. Attach certift ?dorne of ption finding.
2. Has a Notice o on filed by the public agency approving the project? ❑ Yes ❑ Na
Signature: Date: Title: Asst. Dir. of Public
1n/o rks
JZ Signed by Lead Agency
Date received for filing at OPR:
Signed by Applicant January 2004
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION/CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION FORM
08-RIV-PALM SPRINGS NIA NIA SRTSL 5282 (039)
DisCo.-Rte. (or Local Agency) P.M./P.M. E.AIProiect No. Federal -Ad Protect No. (Local ProjectyProject No.
PROJECT,f)ESCRIPTION: (Briefly describe project including need, purpose, location, limits, right-of-way requirements, and
activities involved in this box. Use Continuation Sheet, if necessary)
The City of Palm Springs proposes to install pedestrian safety improvements and bikeways along school routes. The
improvements will take place in the vicinity of Cahuilla Elementary School, Cielo Vista Elementary School. Katherine Finchy
Elementary School. Vista del Monte Elementary School and Raymond Cree Middle School. All work will be completed
within the City's right-of-way.
CEQA COMPLIANCE (for state Prgects only)
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.):
• This project falls within exempt class 3, 4, 5, 6 and/or 11, and 4 does not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical
concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law.
• There will 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 § 65962 5 ("Cortese List")
• This orutect does not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
CALTRANS CEQA DETERMINATION (Check one)
❑ Exempt by Statute. (PRC 21060[b]: 14 CCR 15260 et seq )
Based on an examination of this proposal, supporting information, and the above statements, the project is:
❑ Categorically Exempt Class (PRC 21064; 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 certainty,
that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment (CCR 15061[b][3).)
NIA NIA
Print Name Environmental Branch Chief Print Name: Project ManagerlDLA Engineer
NIA NIA
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 of 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
• 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 impacts 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 between
the FHWA and the State. The State has determined that the project is a Categorical Exclusion under
® 23 CFR 771.117(c): activity (c)(3)
❑ 23 CFR 771.117(d): activity (dam)
❑ Activity _ listed In Appendix A of the MOU between FHWA and the State
❑ 23 USC 327: Based an an examination of this proposal and supporting information, the State has determined that the project is a CE
under 23 USC 327
Aaron P. Burton _ Sean Yeung
Print Name: Enviro nta n4'!1��- �;,.ref Print erne: Proj ManagerfDLA Engineer[/ictrrf)
gnature Date Signature i/ Date
Date of Categorical Exclusion Checklist completion August 7, 2013 Date of ECR or equivalent: August 7, 2013
Briefly list environmental commitments on continuation sheet Reference additional information, as appropriate (e.g.. CE checklist,
additional studies and design conditions).
June 7, 2013
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION/CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION FORM
Continuation Sheet
08-RIV-PALM SPRINGS NIA WA SRTSL 5282 (039)
Dist.Co,-Rte (or Local Agency) P.M./P.M. EA/Project No. Federal -Aid Project No. (Local ProjectlProject No
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Cultural Aooroval: August 7. 2013
Cultural Environmental Commitments:
CR-1: If human remains are discovered during construction, work in that area must halt immediately and the Riverside County Coroners
Office must be notified immediately understate law, and a qualified archaeologist and Native American monitor shall be contacted Should
the Coroner determine the human remains to be Native American; the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
CR-2 If archaeological resources are discovered during construction activities on -site, the contractor shall stop all work and the County
shall retain a qualified archaeologist to evaluate the significance of the potential finding and identify an appropriate course of action.
Salvage operations shall follow requirements pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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