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Home My WebLink About _ 4.11(c)--Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 Project � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 17, 2024 FROM: Michael Webb, Public Works ITEIVI NO. 4.11(c) Director ***APPROVED BY*** � �c a� � �bEi� 'c�r�Csl7�reetcsr 1�f1?t2t}`?� r5�' �p�i��,C�i �r� �, 1?�'1(l�'2{�? mwebb@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.11(c)--Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 Project Recommendation Approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Airport Raad Improvement Project Phase 2: (1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) Approve the Airport Road Improvement Projec� Phase 2 as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Aet Guidelines §15074. Fiscal Impact Approval of the Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 (Project) along with adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) allows the project to move toward the final design and construction phases. There is no fiscal impact as a direct result of adopting the MND, MMP, and approving the project. The project construction costs are estimated to be approximately $1.5 million and has been budgeted through the Public Works' Streets Division. Alternative Action The City Council (Council) may chaase not to adopt the MND and the MMP, and not approve the project as described. Without approval, the project would not be able to proceed as a City of Redding (City) project, as it would not comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Report to Redding City Council December 12,2024 Re: 4.12(c)--Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 Project Page 2 BackgroundlAnalysis The project will improve safety along the Airport Road corridor by providing paved shoulders for cyclists and pedestrians and turn lanes for motorists. The project would span approximately 0.75 mile along Airport Road, from 190 feet south of Bi11y J�ean Gane to Hartnell Avenue. Phase I (successfully completed in 2019) made similar improvements along Airport Road from Electro Way to Bi11y Jean Lane. This project will provide two 12-foot-wide travel lanes; 8-foot-wide paved shoulders with 3 feet of shoulder backing. A northbound left-turn pocket will be added at the intersection with Billy Jean Lane and the existing southbound right-turn pockets at Preserve Boulevard and Argyle Road will be lengthened. Road widening will be intermittent (based on current widths) and vary from zero to 15-feet. Widening will alternate between the east and west sides of the road and, in some locations, the road wi11 be widened along both sides. Utility relocation may include fire hydrants and utility poles with their associated electrical, cable, and telephone lines. The anticipated utility relocation work will require soil disturbances ranging from 2-8 feet in depth. Trenching for underground lines would require a depth of 2-feet, fire hydrant relocation would require a depth of three to four-feet, and utility pole relocation would require a depth of six to 8- feet. Drainage in the area consists primarily of roadside ditches, with only a few culverts. Relocation of the ditches would require a maximuin vertical depth of two-feet. Approximately 125-feet north of Billy Jean Lane, an existing 30-inch diameter and 77-foot long reinforced concrete culvert will be extended eight feet to the west and six-foot concrete flared end sections will be added to the inlet and the outlet. An Tnitial Study(IS) was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the CEQA. It describes why the project is being proposed and the potential impacts to the existing environment. The IS shows that the proposed project could have a signifieant effect on biological resources, but with implementation of mitigation measures, those impacts will be reduced to a level considered less than significant. The mitigation and conservation measures to be implemented are common practices and include, but are not limited to, biological pre-construction surveys, impact minimization, compensatory mitigation, and erosion control. Based on the conclusions made in the IS, an MND was prepared. The MND describes the project, including mitigation measures, and makes the determination that there will be no significant effect on the environment provided that the defined mitigation measures are implemented as part of the project. In addition, an MMP has been written and incorporated into the MND (CEQA Section 21081.6). The MMP will be used by City staff, contractors, agencies, and monitoring personnel during and after the project to ensure effective implementation of the adopted mitigation measures outlined in the MND. The IS/MND/MMP documents were sent to the State Clearinghouse for a 30-day public review period and distribution to pertinent state agencies. They were sent to local resource agencies, the Shasta County Clerk, and posted on the Public Works Department website. A public notice was also sent to landowners in the vicinity of the projeet and posted in the local newspaper. Two comment letters were received during the public review period. Report to Redding City Council December 12,2024 Re: 4.12(c)--Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 Project Page 3 Environmentccl Review The City is the lead agency for the project pursuant to CEQA. As the lead CEQA agency, the Council is authorized to adopt the MND per Redding Municipal Code Section §18.24.070.E and state 1aw. Upon adoption of the MND and approval of the project by the Council, a Notice of Determination wi11 be filed with the Shasta County C1erk's Office and the State Clearinghouse, completing the environmental review process. The TS/MND is available in the Public Works Department and is currently available online at �t� s;%/�vv�v��.c°i� c�t��cldi�«. �c�v/c�csver��rm��1d� a��1z��t��s/ ublic ��arks/�noji�°��a�1��ta1 ��Z�a��<$�n7. ��atli�ac�c;�.�a� • Council PrioNity/City NfanageN Goal This agenda item is a routine operational item. Attachments ^Mitigated Negative Declaration ^Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program ^Location Map ^Comments Airport Road Improvements Project Phase 2 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AIRPORT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE 2 (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2024-1011 04) SUBJECT Airport Road Improvements Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Redding(City)is proposing the Airport Road Improvements Project in the City of Redding, Shasta County, California. The purpose of the project is to unprove travel safety along the Airport Road corridor by providing paved shoulders for cyclists and pedestrians and turn lanes for motorists. The project would require road widening, earthwork, culvert extension, drainage modifcation,vegetation removal,utility relocation,paving, guardrail replacement, sign installation, and striping. The project would provide two 12-foot wide travellanes with 8-foot paved shoulders including 3-feet of shoulder backing. A north bound left turn pocket would be constructed at Bi11y Jean Lane and the southbound right turn pockets at Preserve Boulevard and Argyle Road would be lengthened. The road widening would be intermittent (based on current widths) and vary from 0— 15 feet. Widening would alternate between the east and west sides of the road, and in some locations the road would be widened along both sides. Drainage in the area consists primarily of roadside ditches, with only a few culverts. Relocation of existing ditches would be included with the project. Approximately 125 feet north of Billy Jean Lane an existing One 30-inch diameter and 7'7-foot long reinforced concrete culvert will be extended 8-feet to the west, and 6-foot concrete flared end sections will be added to the inlet and the outlet. Utility relocation may include fire hydrants and utility poles with their associated electrical, cable, and telephone lines. This work would require a vertical disturbance ranging from 2-8 feet. The majority of work would occur within City and County right-of-ways; however, temporary use permits to enter and construct on adjacent private lands may be needed to conform driveways, relocate utilities, or modify drainage. Permanent right-of-way acquisition would not be required. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Airport Road in the project area is bordered by a mix of commercial,industrial,residential,retail, and undeveloped properties. Airport Road in the project area is bordered by a mix of commercial,industrial, residential,retail, and undeveloped properties. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION The City of Redding conducted an Initial Study(attached)that determined that the proposed project could have significant environmental effects on biologica] resources. Implementation of specific mitigation measures identified below will avoid or mitigate the potentially significant environmental effects identified, and the preparation of an environmental impact report wi11 not be required. If there are Airport Road Improvement Project Phase 2 Pa�e 1 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ated Negative Declaration substantial changes that alter the character or impacts of the proposed project, another environmental impact determination will be necessary. Prior to approval of the project, the lead agency may conclude,at a pub]ic hearing,that certain mitigation measures identified in the Mitigatecl Negative Declaration are infeasible or undesirable. In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Section 15074.1,the lead agency may delete those mitigation measures and substitute other measures that it determines are equivalent or more effective. Tl�e lead agency would adopt written findings that the new measure(s)is(are) equivalent or more effective in mitigating or avoiding potential significant effects and that it would not cause any potentially significant effect on the environment. 1) Based on the whole record(including the Tnitial Study and any supporting documentation) and the mitigation measures incorporated into the project,the City of Redding has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 2) The Mitigated Negative Declaration,with its supporting documentation,reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency,which is the City of Redding. DOCUMENTATION The attached Initial Study documents the reasons to support the above determination. MITIGATION MEASURES The following mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project to minimize potential effects on biological resources: • MM-l.All on-site construction personnel shall receive instruction regarding the presence of listed species and the importance of avoiding impacts to these species and their habitat. • MM-2.To compensate for direct impacts on potential habitat for vernal pool tadpole shrimp and vernal pool fairy shrimp,the City wi11 purchase the appropriate mitigation credits from a U.S.Fish and Wildlife(USFWS)-approved mitigation bank or another site to be approved by the U�SFWS.Permanent impacts will be mitigated at a minimum ratio of 3:1 (three acres preserved for each acre of potential habitat removed). Temporary impacts will be mitigated on-site at a 1:1 ratio. • MM-3.If vegetation removal or construction activities will occur during the nesting season for birds(February 1 through August 31),a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey"7 days before construction activities begin. If nesting birds are found, California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)will be notified and consulted.An appropriate buffer, as determined by CDFW and the qualified biologist, shall be placed around the nest until the young have fledged. If construction activities cease for a period greater than 7 days, additional preconstruction surveys shail be required. PUBLIC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION Draft copies or notice of this Mitigated Negative Declaration were distributed to: Pa�e 2 Airport Road Improveinent Project Phase 2 October 2024 City of Reddin� Mitigated Ncgative Declaration Public Works Department,En�ineerin�Division ■ State Clearinghouse ■ Shasta County Cierk ■ California Department of Fish and Wildlife District 1 ■ Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board ■ California Native Plant Society ■ Native American Heritage Commission ■ State Office of Historic Preservation ■ All property owners within 300 feet of the property boundary PUBLIC REVIEW (X) Draft doeument referred for comments October 25 2024—N�ovember 25 2024 Date O No comments were reeeived during the public review period. (X ) Comments were received but did not address the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration findings or the accuraey/completeness of the Initial Study. N�o response is necessary. The letters are attached. O Comments addressing the findings of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and/or accuracy or eompleteness of the Initial Study were received during the public review period. The letters and responses follow(see Attachment D,Response to Comments). Copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration,the Initial Study, documentation materials, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program may be obtained at the Public Works Department,Engineering Division,City of Redding,777 Cypress Avenue,Redding,CA 96001. Contact: Tiffany Lightle, Associate Environmental Specialist, (530)225-4171 or tlightle@cityofredding.org. Date of � Draft Report: October 24,2024 By: � Name/Title: Tif any Li tle Associate Environmental Specialist Date of Final Report: December 18, 2024 Attachments: A. Project Location Map B. Initial Study C. Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program D. 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The MMP/ECP includes a brief discussion of the legal basis for, and the purpose of, the program, discussion, and direction regarding complaints about noncompliance; a key to understanding the monitoring matrix; and the monitoring matrix. LEGAL BASIS OF AND PURPOSE FOR THE M1TIGATION MONITORING PROGRAlYI California Public Resources Code Section 210$1.6 requires public agencies to adopt mitigation monitoring or reporting programs whenever certifying an environmental impact report(EIR) or a mitigated negative declaration(MND). This requirement facilitates implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)process. The MMP contained herein is intended to satisfy the requirements of CEQA as they relate to the Initial Study/.Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. It is intended to be used by City of Redding(City) staff,participating agencies,project contractars, and mitigation monitoring personnel during implementation of the project. Mitigation is defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 1.5370 as a ineasure that does any of the following: ■ Avoids impacts altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action. ■ Minimizes impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation. ■ Rectifies impacts by repairing,rehabilitating, ar restoring the impacted environment. ■ Reduces or eliminates impacts over tiine by preseroation and maintenance operations during the life of the project. ■ Compensates for impacts by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments. The intent of the MMP is to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of adopted mitigation zneasures and permit conditions. The 1VIMP will provide for monitoring of construction activities as necessary, onsite identification and resolution of environmental problems, and proper reporting to City staff. In addition to meeting the CEQA MMP requirements,this document incorporates environmental commit�nents, standard practices, conservation measures,and best management practices (BMPs). The environmental commitments may be part of the project design, standard contract specifications, City requirements, or conservation measures. These conunitments are part of the project,but they do not constitute mitigation under CEQA as they have not been incorporated to reduce a potentially significant im�pact. Airport Road Improvements Project Phase 2 Pa�e 1 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ation Monitorin�Program MITIGATION MONITORING/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM TABLE The MMP/ECP Table identifies the mitigation ineasures and commit�nents proposed for the project. The tables have the following columns: ■ Mitigation Measure: Lists the mitigation measures identified within the Initial Study for a specific potentially signi�cant impact, along with the number for each measure as enumerated in the Initial Study. ■ Environmental Commitment: Lists the commitments identified within the project that are not related to a potentially signi�cant CEQA impact,but further ensure environmental resource protection. ■ Timing: Identi�es at what point in time,review process, or phase the mitigation measure wi11 be completed. ■ Agency/Department Consuitation: References the City departme�nt or any othe�r public agency witl�. which coordination is required to satisfy the identified mitigation measure. ■ Verification: Spaces to be initialed and dated by the individual designated to verify adherence to a specific mitigation measure. NONCOMPLIANCE COMPLAINTS Any person or agency may file a complaint asserting noncoinpliance with the mitigation measures and commitments associated with the project. The complaint sha11 be directed to the City in written form, providing specific information on the asserted violation. The City shall investigate and determine the validity of the complaint. If noncompliance with a mitigation measure has occurred,the City shall take appropriate action to remedy any violation. The compliant shall receive written confirmation indicating the results of the investigation or the final action corresponding to the particular noncompliance issue. Pa�e 2 Airport Road I�nprovements Project Phase 2 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ation Monitorin�Program MITIGATION MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COlVIMITMENT PROGRAM TABLE FOR T�IE AIRPORT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE 2 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2024-101104) ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS The following environmental commitments will be incorporated into the project to further protect environmental and biological resources: Tirningl Enforcementl Uerificatic�n Best Manage�nent Practices ' Implernentatian ' Mt�nitoring {Date and Initials}; Air Quality(AQ}; AQ-1.Nontoxic soil stabilizers shall be applied according to manufacturer's specification to all Preconstruction/ City/ inactive construction areas. Construction Construction. Management AQ-2.All grading operations shall be suspended when winds(as instantaneous gusts)exceed preconstruction/ City/ 20 miles per hour. Construction Construction Management AQ-3.All stockpiles,access roads,and disturbed or exposed areas shall be watered, Preconstruction/ City/ as necessary,to prevent airborne dust. Conshuction Construction Management AQ-4.Pursuant to the California Vehicle Code(Section 23114(e)(4))(California Legislative Preconstnzction/ City/ Information 2016),all trucks hauling soil and other loose material to and from the construetion Construction Construction site shall be eovered or shall maintain at least 6 inches of freeboard(i.e.,minimum vertical Management distance between top of load and the trailer). AQ-5.All public roadways used by the project contractar shall be maintained free from dust, Preconstruction/ City/ dirt,and debris caused by construction activities. Streets shall be swept at the end of the day if Construction Construction visible soil materials are carried onto adjacent public pavcd roads. Management Airport Road Improvements Project Pha�e 2 Pa�;e 3 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ation Monitorin�Program Timing/ Enforcementl �erifzeatian Best Management Practices Imp�ementation ; NLonitoring (I}at�and Initia�s), Biological Resources(BIO} BIO-1.A Stormwater Pollurion Prevention Plan(SWPPP),as required by the City of Redding Preeonstruction/ City/ Stonnwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance,wiil be prepared to address Construction Construction BMPs that will be used to prevent erosion and sediment loss within the project site.BMPs such Management as silt fence,mulching and seeding,and straw wattles will be placed where needed to prevent sediment from leaving the site during and after construction. BIO-2.Appropriate sediment con�rol measures(e.g.,silt fences,straw wattles)will be in place Preconstruction/ City1 prior to the onset of construction activities near waters of the United States and in project areas Construction Construction where there is a potential for surface runoff to drain into jurisdictionai waters. Sediment control Management measures will be monitored and maintained until construction activities have ceased. BIO-3.High visibility fencing,flagging,or markers wi11 be installed along the edges of the work Preconstruction/ City/ zone near avoided waters and riparian areas.In addition,equipment entry and exit points;and Construction Construction stagin�,stora�e,and stockpile areas must be elearly marked prior to the entry of inechanized Management equipment or vehieles into the eonstruetion area. Cultaral Resaurces(CR)� CR-L If previously unidentified cultural materials are unearthed durin�eonstruction,it is the Construction City/ City's policy that work be halted in that area until a qualified archaeologist ean assess the Construction significance of'the find.Additional archaeological surveys will be needed if the proposed project Management undertaking liinits are extended beyond the present survey area of potential effect limits. CR-2.If human remains are diseovered during project activities,all activities near the find will Construction City/NAHC/ be stopped,and the Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner's Office will be notified.If the eoroner County Coroner determines that the remains may be those of a Na�ive American,the coroner will contact the N�ative American Heritage Commission(NAHC).Treatment of the remains will be conducted in accordance with further direction of the County Coroner or NAHC,as appropriate. Hazards and Hazardaus Materials(HAZ} HAZ-L Hazardous materials,including fuels,oils,cement,and solvents will be stored and Constnzction City/ contained in an area protected from direct runoff and away from areas where they couid enter Construction waters of the United States. Management HAZ-2.Construction equipment will be inspected daily for leaks.Leaking fluids will be Construction CityJ contained upon deteetion,and equipment repairs will be made as soon as practicable,or the Construction leaking equipment will be moved offsite. Management Airport Road Improvements Project Phase 2 Pa�e 4 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ation Monitorin�Program Timing/ Enforcementl �erifzeatian Best Management Practices Imp�ementation ; NLonitoring (I}at�and Initia�s), HAZ-3.Secondary containment sueh as drip pans or absorbent materials will be used to catch Construction City/ spills ar leaks when removing or changing fluids. Secondary containment will be used for Construction storage of all hazardous materials. Management HAZ-4.Spill contaimnent and clean-up materials will be kept onsite at all times for use in the Construction City/ event of an accidental spill, Construction Management HAZ-5.Absorbent materials will be used on small spills ra�her than hosing down ar burying the Construction City/ spill.The absorbent material will be promptly removed and disposed of properly. Construction Management Hydralogy and Water QualitY(V�'Q) WQ-1.Ail construction work and stockpiling of materials will be confined to the project Construction City/ disturbance area. Construction Management WQ-2.Temporary stockpiling of excavated or imported material will be placed in upland areas. Construction City/ Construction. Management WQ-3.Excess soil will be used onsite or disposed of at a regional landfill ar other appropriate Construction City/ facility. Construction Management CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT MITIGATION MEASURES Resource-specific mitigation measures that will be used during project implementation include the following: �� Timing/ Enfor�cement/ � Yeri�ication�� Mitigation NLeasure(MM) ', Implernentation ' M�nitoring (Date and Initials); Bialagical Resaurces{BIO) MM-1.All on-site construction personnel shall receive instrucrion regarding the presence of Preconstruction/ City1 listed speeies and the importance of avoiding impaets to these species and their habitat. Construction Construcrion Management Airport Road Improvements Project Phase 2 Pa�e 5 October 2024 City of Reddin� Public Works Department,Engineering Division Miti�ation Monitorin�Program �� TimingJ Enf�o-rcement! ` "t�erifaeati�c�n�� Mitigation Measure(MM} , Implernentation ' l�onitoring (I)ate and Initials); MM-2.To compensate for direct impaets on potential habitat for vernal pool tadpole shrimp Construetion City/ and vernal pool fairy shrimp,the Ciry will purchase the appropriate mitigation credits from a Construcrion U�,S.Fish and Wildlife(U�SFWS)-approved mitigaYion bank or another siYe to be approved by Management the USFW S.Permanent impacts will be mitigated at a ininimum ratio of 3:1 (three acres preserved for each acre of potential habitat removed). Temporary impacts will be mitigated onsite at a 1:1 ra�io. MM-3.If vegetation removal or construction activities will occur during the nesting season for Construction City/ birds(February 1 through August 31),a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction Construction survey 7 days before construction activities begin.If nesting birds are found,California Management Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)shall be notified and consulted.An appropriate buffer,as determined by CDFW and the qualified biolo�ist,sha11 be plaeed around the nest until. the young have fledged.If construction activities cease for a period�reater than 7 days, additional preeonstruction surveys shall be required. Airport Road Improvements Project Phase 2 Pa�e 6 October 2024 ` ,., , , ` . , � __ , y ,� �� , �..� ` ,, , � -� � o� ` �� J� � .-� � �`�- / v � .. . � � � �. � \ {,f � \'\ \ � r i \�£ Er ' _ ,• , !� l � — _ � ..� �G� v� � i �� _ _ - �- , _ f � � �-� 1��p�. ,�... ..� � � f / 1- _ _ _ , ✓ � f,� ' l�� L� f - �, � \. t ., � I�/ �. _ , 1 �� ,PJe _. e.. 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The agency review period was managed by the State Clearinghouse(SCH) and closed on November 25, 2024. The public review period was managed by staff and closed on November 25, 2024. Two comment letters were received during the public and agency review period. None of the comments received address the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration findings or the accuracy/completeness of the Initial Study and therefore do not require written responses. In addition, comments received on the public draft IS/MND do not identify new significant impacts or significant new information that would require recirculation of the draft IS/MND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5. Comments that are unrelated to the CEQA document have been routed to the appropriate department or division, and the commenter has been contacted directly by staff. Letter 1 Docusi�n Envelope ID:4421�CD2-D4&4-4A21-�B91-QDB9G1733DQ8 k �, , State of�aliforr�ia—�iatural Resc�urc�s R�ency ��1��. �csv��rr�r �� C7E��RTME��1T t�F �IS�I�Ai��WILQLI�� 1��t��.��t� ��r� �' '�� `��'� ° IUarthern �2egion G� �` 6�1 Lt�cusf Street ,`t�+ `" 1�edding, �A 96401 � vrx+.ls'ef�t�l��lv .5.�::.;.'',.C.,�(,�=:r'. �IC7V�1�'i1�7�:C `�i�, �� T1��Gt'1� �ii,�ft�'��' Assc�ciate �nvironmental Specialist City c�f Redding Pubfic Works C��partment Engineering aivisiar� 777 �y�ress Aver�ue ��dding; CA 9bC�01 �il<��iml��:l;y'�.�I��c�'�:'��I,��:C ��wR s � r. � � ' r i �� T � r s �; �i��ST� �C�Ui�T�, ST�TE �LE�RI �H�USE �U �ER ��2410i 1�� Dear T�ffany Lightle: The �alifc�rnia C7e�artmen# c�f Fish a�d V�lildlif� (CaFW) has reviewed the Initia( St�t�y ar�d 1vlitigat�d Negafive C�ec[aration (IS/tv9NDj, dated 4cfober 2024, f�r th� abav�=ref�rencec! proj�ct �Prc�jecf}. CC�FW a�preeiat�s fihis o�p�r�unity to ��mm�nt on the Prc�j�ct, pursuar�f ta the Ccsliforr�i� Envirc�nmen#al C�uality Act {CEC�Aj �uic��lin�s�: F ,s �i� CDFW is �alifc�rr�ic�°s Trustee Ac�ency far fish an�l wiidlife resc��arc�s an� holz�s thc�s� r�sc�urces ir� trust by statut� for all the q�eopie of fhe state (Fish � G; c�c�e, §� �i �.�; subd, �a) � i��; �u�. �es�urce� co�e, � 2��70; c�c�,� �uid�lines � 15�86, subd. (aJJ. CD�W, in its Trustee Ager�cy ca�acity, hc�s jurisdic#�an �ver the conservatic�n, �rc�tectic�n, ar�c� mane��emen� �f fish;w1dlife, native plants, and habitafi r�ecessary far biologically susfiainabie �c�p�latic�ns c�f th�se species (Id., � l�tJ2). Simil�rly, ��r �urpos�s c�f CEC��,, C'DFW is charged by law to provide, as avaiicsble. bic�lc�gic�1 expertise durir�g public agency �r�vironmer�tal r�view effc�rts, fo��sing specff�cally c�r� prc�jects ancl related activ�#ies t�at have the poter�tial fic� aclversely affect fish and w�ldlife resc�urces. � GEQA is cc�dified in the Califc�rnia Pvblic R�saurces Cade in secti�n 21�00 et seq. The '"CEQA Guiclelines" ar� foun�l in Title 14 of th� Califc�rnic� Cc�de af Regula#ians, cQmrrrencing with secti�n 15�Q0. �c�ns��in� �'a��c��nia's `�il�cllli��a5'anc� �� aacusign Envelppe ID;4421RCd2-D484-4A21-8B91-ODB9G1733D08 Tiff�ny Lightl�, Assc��iafie Envirc�nmenfial Specialisf City of Redding Public Wcarks Department R�ovember 22, �U24 Page 2 �DFW is alsQ s�bmittinr� cc�mmen#s as a R�spc�ns�ble Agency u�cler CEQA (Pub. �esources Cr�t��, � 21�69; CECC�A Guidelir�es; § �538i J. CaFW' expecfs �i�afi it mc�y need tc� exercise re�ulatc�ry authdrify as pravided by the Fish and �ame Code. Lidc�vvise; tc� the ext�r�t irn�lerner�fiatic�n c�f the Prt�ject as prc�posed may res�dfi ir� "take" �s defir��d by sfic�t� lavv, �af c�ny speci�s �arr�t�;cfed ur�der fihe Calift�rnia E�dan�ered Spec�es Act (CESAj (F�sh � �: Cc�de> � 2t�50 et s�q.) or stafe listed re�re plar�#s pursuar�fi tc� th�; Nc��iv� Plant Prc��ection Rcfi (NPP�, Fis� � G. C�de � 1940 efi seq.j, authc�rizc�tic�r� as p�rc�videcl by the appli�c�ble �►sh ar�d Garr�e CQde may be required: r�j��t ��ri fi�r�; The prc�j�c# area is Ic�cc.�ted alor�g �,irp�rfi R�ad in Redding, Caiifc�rnia frc�m Harfnell Avenue fc� Biliy Jear� Lane. T�e Project as cl�scribed ir� fhe 1SMND, is as fall�ws: ",Tl�e prajeet wc�ulc� provide twc� 12-foot wide firavel laries with 8-fc�ot paved shc�ulders rnciu�in� 3-�eet of shc�vJderbcrc�in�. A nc�rth bc�und left turn �ocket wc�uld b� �onsfructed at Billy Jean Lane and the sc�uthbourid right turn pockets at Preserve Boulevard anc!Argyfe Rc�ad wc�uld be lerrgfhe�ed. The road widenr'ng wavld i�e intermrffent (based c�n currer�t widthsJ ar�c� vary frc�rn Q- I5 fieet. Widenit�g would'alternate between the east and west sides c�f the re�ad, anc� in some facations thc raac� would be wi��ned a�Qng �ath s�des. C�rar'rrage irr the area cr�nsisfi�primarily of rc�ac�sid� ditches, with onPy a few culverts; RelQ�afic�n nf exisfir,g difches wQuld be included wifh the praject: Apprc�ximately 125 f�et north c�f 8illy Jean Lane c�n �xisting One 3t7=i�c1� diameter an�( 77-fc�c��fc�ng reinf�rced cc�ncrete cvlvert will be extended 8-feet fe� the wes�, and 6-facat cc�ncrete flared encl sectiQns wi{! k�e add�d to the inlet ar�d the c�utlet." � �r�� ti�ras CC�FW sficaff rec�gnize fha# the Gity c�f R�dding (Lead AgerrcY) have tak�r�; many c�f the apprc�priate steps needed fifl evaluafie fhis PrQject's im�acts fc� bi�ic��ical resources: CdFW offers the folle,wir�g camments ancl recomm�ndations fc� furfher as�isfi fihe Lec�d Agency in aclequately identifyir�g, avc�ic�in�; and minimizin� pc�terrtially significanf, dir�ct, and indirect im�act� an b�c�lc�c�icc�l resvurc�s with fihe irr�plementcstic�n �f fihe Projecf. �fl�r� �r� 5tr� I ��s The ISNI�lD indicates apprc�xirr�ately �:001 c�cre c�f�ecasc�n�l w�#1and, U,C�tJ4 acre c�f fresh �merc��nt wefianc�, and 0,001 acre afi intermitt�n� stream wc�ulc� be poeusign Envelope ID:4421RCD2-[�484-4A21-8B91-0DB9G1733D08 l�iffany Lightl�, Associate Env►ronmer�tal Sp�cialist City c�f R�ddir�g Public Works De�artrrient i�c�vem��r 22, 2�24 Page 3 p�rmc�nently im}�acted wifih �he im�lementatic�r� c�f the Prc�jecfi. �,c�ditior�ally, th� I5M�JC� ►ndicafies appraximately 0.�24 c�cre of r�c��-vegetc�#ed clitch would be relocafi�c� tc� accomrn�cic�#� fhe n�w wid�h of the rc�c�dway a�d pc�fiential indir�cfi irnpc��ts may �ccur due tc� erasic�n an�l sedimentatic�r�, accider�fial fu�l leaks; ar�d spills: The I�N1i�d prc�pased Mitigati�n Nte��ure 2, �ar im�acts fc� wetlar�ds vv�ich states "To com�ensate for direct im�acts on ,�c�fential habitat fr�r vernal ,�c�r�l tad��le shrimp and vernal pool fatry shrimp, the City wiil purct�ase the crppr��ricste mifigation credits frc�m a U.S. Fish ar�d �lilclirf� {USFWSJ-a,�prc�vec� mitigatic�� ban��r ar�other site to k�e ap�rc�ved by the USFWS. Permanent im�acts will be miti�ate�' afi a min�mum rati� c�f 3:1 (�hr�e acres presenred for each acre of pc�tet�tial habrfaf re�nc�vedJ. Tempc�rary impacts will be mitig�ted c�n-site at a i:1 ratac�:„ Vernal poals �rcavid� unique wetlanci habitc�t �or mar�y spe�ial status and endemic g�lanf ar�d aquc��ic wildlife speci�s.The Fish ar�c� �am� Commissiar� palicy r�garding wetland re�ourc�s discc��rag�s devel�pment or cc�nversicr� r�f w�tlar�d� fihafi results ar� any net Igss c�f w�filand acr�a�� c�r hak�itat vc�lue�: Hak�itai� cc�nv�rsior�, canstructic�n, grading, c�nd fill activ�ti�s wi#hin these f�c�fiur�s also hc�s the pc�fiential tQ im�act de�wnsfr�am wc�t�rs �s a resuifi r�f Pr��ect site impacts leading t� �rc�sian, scour, and changes in str�am marphc�ivgy. A mi#igafiion ratrc� of 3;l, c�r mc�re, begins t4 address fhe temporal and fur�cfic�r�al ioss of#he wetlands in the Pr�ject area, �sn�9 accc�unts fc�r the loss of a resc�u�c� a�d l�abitc�t #yp� fihat has declir�ed more than 90`�� throughc�uf Calif�rnic��_ There#ore, Ct�FW suppc�rts the mitiga#ic�n ratic� af a minimum o# 3.� fc�r #he perman�n� impacfis to w�tlands in the Prc�j�cfi ar�a, an�l Ic�c�ks f�rwc�rd tv reviewing t�e La�� and Str�ambed ,�It�ration r�c�tificc�tian, as nated in the ISMND; L k� r� �tr� � It r ti�r� r�� r�# Fish and �ame Cc�de secfit�n 1602 r�quGres any p�rsc�r�, state or lacai �ov�rr�menfic�l agency, c�r public utilify ta r��tify CDFW prior tc� b�gir�ning any ac�ivity fhat may d� ar�e �r m�r� af the fc�llc�wing: � Subsf�sr�tfal{y divert �r c�b�truef th� natural flov�r �f th� bed, chann�i, �r bank c�fi ar�y r�ver, strec�m, c�r lake; c�r � Substan#ialiy change or us� ar�y mc�t�rial fram th� bed> chann�l, or bank Qf any river, stret�m, or fake; Qr � https:/Jfgc.ca,gc�v/Abc�ut/Pc�iicies/Miscellanedus#V�letlands 3 htfps;/jwildlife.�a.gov/��ns�rvatic�n/Plr�ntsJVernal-Pools Dacusign Envelope l�:4421ACD2-Q484-4A21-8B99-QQ89G1733�U8 Tiffany Lightle, Assc�ciate Eravirc�nm�r�tal Speciafis# C►ty c�f Redding Puk�lic VVc�rks Depar�mer�� Nc�v'ember 22, 2024� Pac,�'e 4 � Deposit c�r dispc�s� of d�bris, wt�si�e, or ather rr��fierial cc�ntaining cru�abled; flaked, c�r �rc�unc� pc�vern�nt wher� if mc�y pc�ss ir�tc� ar�y rav�r, sfiream, or i��e. To e�btain ir�formatian ak�o�t the 1602 i�r�fiification prc�cess, please acces� the 9 ��-��r��..��rc� E��;��a�.�3�.,�,��_��f's��,�_��r�4��W��,�: Sa� � �� c�#a CEC�A requires tha# ir�formatEon developed in e�virc�nmenfic�l dQcuments is inccar�orated intc� a databc�s� v�hich may b� used tc� make subsequer�t �r supplemenfial env6rc�nmet�t�! determir+atic�r�s. (Puk�lic �esaurces Cc�de, § 210U3, s�bd: (e).) Accc�rdingly> pfease r�pc�rt any spe�ial status species and natcaral cQmmunities detected during surveys tc� fhe �_�_��t��._�?_.__��_��,¢._},:�� {+`�:'�`��°;�, ��;��-��:��:� (CNQi�6). r� ��at� ��ll �� i CDFW is charr��d with preservinc� and pratecfiing th� stafe's diverse ecc�sys#erns and wildllfe; therefQre, CC7FW maintains a sfirc�ng commifiment tc� collabe�r�fie with other sfate ag�ncies. CC�fW ►s �nthusiasfic ta cc�ntinue assisting the Lea�l Agency�n impl�men#inc� cc�mpr�hensive avoidance ar�d m'rr�imizc�tian strategies for th� benefit af Cali#orraia's ser�sitive res�urc�s anc� aligni�g r�gulatc�ry framewc�rks. ��r��l�s�� L3FW appreciates the ap}�ortunifiy tc�camment crn fh� iSt�h�D �nd to assisf the Lead A�er�cy in idenfifying, avoiding, minimizing �nd mi#igatir�g pc�fienfially significant Prc�ject impac#s fc� biolac�ical resources. lf you have c�nY quesfiic�ns; please c�nfiact Erika lacc�na, Senic�r Envirc�nmental Scientr�f (Specia[isfi} by �+��.�1 al f��€ ��i_^`i',�17'�f....�,.d�,..k��.l.w�� 'v"�§E�.R��..`.�LL��.��Ev'��. . � . �ICI��":I"Uw�/, �Oacu3lgned�py:� �� . iQ82ADE7363R474.,�. Tina Bartlett, Regianal Mc�nag�r N�rthern Re�ic�n � ht�ps:/1wildlife.ca.g�vJCor�servatic�nlEnvirc�nmentai-ReviewJ��A � htt�s;liwildlifie,ca.g�v/DataJCN�DB docusign Envelope 1L:4421,4CC?2-D484-4A21-8B91-ODB9G1733D48 Tif�any Lightle, �ssc�ciat� E�vironr�ner�fai Sp�e�i�list Cifiy c�f R�dcling Puk�lic Works Dept�rtmer�t Nc�vember 22, 2Q24 �ag� 5 ec: State Clearinghouse �3i��1 � �= t ��]��€ 8�"f.;`.i✓', `�"� �t � tW.� � g�a"�� EI'I�� IC�CC�i'1Cy Califc�rn►a I�epcsrtr�nent �fi Fish and Wildli�e i��_' ��'t i{ ��4 �:;� �t' i�{ (�#1 �_.� � C�°�?..w Letter 2 From: Ben Abrahamsen <benCc�frontierc�,cam> Sent:Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:12 PM To: Lightle, Tiffany<�Ei htle(�citvafreddin ,or�> Subject:Airport Road Phase 2 Project Inquiry Cx��1�}C"��I:T��is ert��il;:�r€�;[r��t�d fr�rrs r��.t�s€��r t}�fk�City uf Red�i3��; }?l�e�st�he car{xF��€with Iir7kGa�.�r�tt�chr��^.,, Hi Tiffany, I live on Billy Jean Lane, and I read your mitigated negative declaration statement regarding Airport Road Phase 2 project. Are the plans developed yet for this project? We're thrilled to hear the improvements. Turning left onto Billy Jean lane when travelling northbound on Airport Road has always been hazardous. Will the new left-turn pocket provide for safe turning onto Billy Jean Lane from Airport? Will there be a southbound right turn pocket for Billy Jean Lane as well? I understand that you are not the designer, so you may not be able to answer these questions. But, if you're able to pass them along to the responsible party, I would appreciate it. Thank you! r Mechanical Engineer 530.232.6160 ext. 110��ag� wvorvvofron�ierceocorrr ' , ��a 2727 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002