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Home My WebLink About _ 4.11(e)--Consider Approval of the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025 FROM: Michael Webb, Public Works ITEM NO. 4.11(e) Director ***APPROVED BY*** ie ael � iiEali� oaks L)arector �3(?9/242� t�s�a a �, t�t � 10(1(202� mwebb@cityofredding.org sbade@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.ll(e)--Consider Approval of the Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Pro'ect Recommendation Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project: (1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) Approve the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074. Fiscal Impact Approval of the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project (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 proj ect. Alterna�ive Action The City Council (Council) may choose to not adopt the MND and the MMP, and not approve the project as described. This project could not proceed without the approval of these documents, as it would not be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Background/Analysis The existing bridge, built in 1960, has narrow travel lanes and no shoulders for pedestrian and bicycle use. The existing bridge, which is 32-feet-wide and 100-feet-long, would be replaced with a 52-foot-wide and 109-foot-long bridge. The new bridge would incorporate two 12-foot lanes, eight-foot shoulders, and six-foot sidewalks. Th�roadway wi11 be modified on the east and Report to Redding City Council October 1,2025 Re: 4.11(e)--ConsiderApproval of the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 2 west sides of the bridge to conform to the new bridge width. The purpose of the project is to improve safety conditions for vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and to improve the hydraulic capacity of Olney Creek at the bridge. The project includes: sidewalk improvements; ADA compliant curb, gutter, and rainps; and lighting improvements. Construction work will consist of vegetation removal, access ramps, temporary clear water diversion, bridge demolition, earthwork, falsework, drilling, vibratory hammers, trenching, utility relocation, drainage installation and modification, bridge construction, rock slope protection, revegetation, paving, striping, and sign replacement/installation. The improvements will be constructed in the City of Redding's (City) right of way and within easement areas. The bridge will be constructed over two seasons, with one side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the first year, and the second side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the following year. Traffic control will consist of a single lane of alternating traffic, controlled by temporary signals. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 and continue through 2028. The current total project cost is estimated at $8.5 million dollars. An Initial St�udy (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 significant effect on biological resources, but with implementation of mitigation measures, those impacts will be reduced to a level considered less than significant. The mitigation measures and conservation measures to be implemented are common practices and include, but are not limited to, biological pre-construction surveys, in- water work windows, water quality monitoring, impact minimization, exclusionary fencing, 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 project and posted in the local newspaper. One comment letter was received during the public review period. Environmental Review The City is the lead agency for the project pursuant to CEQA. As the ]ead CEQA agency, the Council is authorized to adopt the MND per Redding Municipal Code Section §18.24.070.E and state law. Upon adoption of the MND and approval of the project by the Council, a Notice of Determination will be filed with the Shasta County Clerk's Of�'ice and the State Clearinghouse, completing the environmental review process. The IS/MND is available in the Public Works Department and is currently available online at �� sell�wwocit�c�fr�ddi� .�r �d� �z��t�l �hli�-wc�rk�/��vi�carzt��r�ta1-i�raarza ��rz�r��. Report to Redding City Council October 1,2025 Re: 4.11(e)--ConsiderApproval of the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 3 The California Department of Transportation will conduct an independent review of the project as it applies to the National Environmental Policy Act. No further action is required. Council Priority/City Manage� Goals • This is a routine operational item. 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The purpose of the project is to i�nprave safety conditions for vehicle,bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and to improve the hydraulic capacity of Olney Creek at the bridge. The existing bridge,built in 1960,has narrow travel lanes and no shoulders for pedestrian and bicycle use. The existing briclge,which is 32 feet wide and 100 feet long, would be replaced with a 52-foot-wide and 109-foot-Iong bridge. The new bridge would ineorporate two 12-foot lanes, 8-foot shoulders,and 6-foot sidewalks.The roadway will be modified on the east and west sides of the bridge to conform to the new bridgc width. The project includes: sidewalk improvements; ADA compliant curb, gutter, and ramps; and lighting improvements. Construction work will consist of v�getation removal, acc�ss ramps, temporary cl�ar water diversion, bridg� deinolition, �arthwork, fais�work, drilling, vibratory hammers, trenchin�, utiliry relocation, drainage installation and modification,bridge construction,rock slope protection,revegetation, paving, striping, and sign replacem�ntlinstallation. The iinprov�ments will be constructed in the City right of way and within easement areas. The bridge will be constructed over two seasons, with one side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the first year,and the second side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the following year.Traffic control will consist of a single lane of alternating traffic,controlled by temporary signals. Construction is antieipated to begin in 2027 and continu�through 2028. ENVIRONiVIENTAL SETTING This project is located 0.60 nule east of Eastside Road near State Route 273 in south Redding, Shasta County, California. It is also located within the Enterprise, CalifoNnia 7.5-minute U.S, Geological Survey (I.TSGS) quadrangle at a longitude and latitude of-122.36904 and 40.51320 deeimal degrees, respeetively. The approximatel�1.63-acre project area largely consists single family residences,a co�nunity park(Cascade Park),and open space.Olney Creek flows south through the project area to the confluence with the Sacramento River. Riparian vegetation is located along Olney Creek to the north and south of the project area. Elevations in the projeet area are between approximately 420 and 450 feet above mean sea level and the topography along the Olney Creek terrace is nearly lev�l. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION The City of Redding conducted an Initial Study(attached)that deterinined that the proposed project could have signifieant environmental effects on biologieal resources. Implementation of specific mitigation Uirvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 1 September 2025 Ciry of Redding Public Warks Department,�ngineering Divisian Mitigated Negative Declaratioi� ineasures identified below will avoid or mitigate the potentially significant environ�nental effects identified, and the preparation of an environmental impact report will not be reauired. If there are substantial changes that alter the character or impacts of the propos�d projeet,anather environmental impact determination will be necessary. Prior to approval of the project, the lead agency may conclude, at a public hcaring, that certain mitigation measures idantified in the Mitigated N�gative Declaration are infeasible or undesirable. In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15074.1, the lead agency may delete those mitigation ineasures and substitute other measures that it determines are equivalent or more effective. The lead agency would aciopt writt�n findings that the new measur�(s) is(are) aquivalent or more effective in mitigating or avoiding potential significant effects and that it would not cause any potentially significant affeet on the environment. 1) Based on the whole record(including the Initial Study and any supporting documentation) and the mitigation measures incorporated into the praject,the City of Redding has detennined that there is no substantial evidence that the projeet will have a significant effect on the environment. 2) The Mitigated Negative Deelaration,with its supporting documentation,reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency,which is the City of Redding. DOCUMENTATION The attaehec3 Initial Study documents t�ie reasons to support the above determination. MITIGATION MEASURES Tha following mitigation measures will be ineorporated into the projeet to minimize potential effeets on biological resources: MM-L The in-stream project construction period will be limited to the dry season(Ju�e 1-0etober 15). If � water is present d'uring eonstruction, a temporary stream diversion will be used to divert water away from ln-streain construction and maintain flow and fish passage. MM-2.Prior to any in-stream wark,the area will be visually inspected for fish presence.If presence of fish � is noted, species data will be collected, and they will be herded away from the area using seines. If appropriate, seines eould be plaeed upstream and downstream of the projeet area to prevent fish from entering the area. All translocation or removal of fishes will be conducted by qualified fisheries biologists. MM-3. Any grav�ls or materials used for the temporary stroam diversion will be rounded fish spawning gravel that is properly disinfected or cleaned prior to installation.The materials will be washed at 1�ast once and have a cleanliness value of 85 or higher based on Caltrans Test No. 227. MM-4. Environmental awareness training for construction personnel will be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to onset of worlc to brief them on how to recognize foothili yellow-l�gged frog,western pond turtle, and other special-status animals that inay occur in the project area. Page 2 Girvan Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project September 2025 Ciry of Redding Mitigated Negative Declaration Public Works Department,�ngineering Division MM-5. If foothill yellow-legged frogs or western pond turtles (including nests) are encountered in the project area during construction and couid be harined by construetion activities,work will stop in the area and the City will eonsult with the California Department of Fish and Wiidlife(CDFW}. MM-6. If construction or vegetation removal occurs during the nesting season,February 1 through August 31 for birds and November 1 through July 15 for raptors, a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey to loeate active nests. The pre-construction survey will be performed no more than 7 days prior to the unplementation of construetion activities. If a lapse in construction activities oceurs for 7 days or longer, another pre-construction survey will be performed. If an active nest is found, a qualified biologist (in consultation with the CDFV� will cietermin� the extent of a buffar zone to ba established araund the nest. MM-7. To the extent practicable,reinoval of large trees (greater than 10" dbh) with cavities, crevices, ar snags shall occur befora bat maternity colonies form(i.e.,prior to March 1) or after young are volant(i.e., after August 31). If eonstruction, including the removal of large trees, occurs during the bat non-volant season (March 1 through August 31), a quali�ed professional shall conduet a pre-construction survey of the study area�o locate maternity colonies and identify measures to protect eolonies from disturbance.The preconstruction survey will be performed no more than 7 days prior to the implementation of construction activities. Zf a lapse in construction activities occurs for 7 days or longer, another pre-construction survey will be p�rformed. If a maternity colony is located within or adjacent to the study ar�a, a disturbance free buffer shall be established by a qualified professional, in consultation with CDFW, to ensure the colony is protected from project activities. PUBLIC REVIEW D]STRIBUTION Draft copies or notice of this Mitigated Negative Declaration were distributed to: ■ State Clearinghouse ■ Shasta County Clerk ■ California Department of Transportation Distriet 2 ■ California Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 1 Inland • Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board ■ Califonua Highway Patrol ■ Native Ameriean Heritage Commission ■ State Offic�of Historic Preservation ■ All property owners within 300 feet of the project area boundary PUBLIC REVIEW (X) Draft docuinent referred for comments 7/24/2025-8/22/2025 Date O No comments were received d'uring the public review period. O Comments were reeeived but did not address the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration�ndings or the accuraey�completeness of the Initial Study. No response is necessary. The letters are attached. Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replaeement Project Page 3 September 2025 �iky�r�"1��c�c6it�� Pu�lic�^'�rr��,�a��`t�n��t„�€��ar�e�r�r��L7ivis�€a� �v�it��¢cd��g�kive L�e�Iao•�tic�r� �� c��r��ts��dr�ssin�#��din�;s�f��°��tig��€�t�,��tiv�I��clar�.tic�r��zad1��°�ccc�r��y�r cc��let�tt�ss ��`�1�� t��t�al �t�d� t�a�re ��wr�� dE��°i��t�� u�alic r�vi��° �r�r�ad. Th� l�t�ers �as�i resp��s�s��see��ch��t I:��pcin��c��a��trn��t��; +�t��a��s c��`�h� iti��d��:�ti�r��tita�,t��ti�l��y,r��c�rzx�en#�ti�a� �at�r��ls,��+�� it��ti�n I1�tr�itt�r'r��'rr��°� ��b�t�b#�i�a�d a��e ubli� ��k� �p�rf�n�nt��ir��rir�� i�e��t��,�ity a��e��iit��,'�'�'7�y��°e�s A°v�r��a�, �c�c�in��,�1 ��I��d ��ct: ��aer��i�y; ��vir�n�t��tal��arnp��:�r�� n��r,(S�i�}��4�4+��r ak�il�y��iil��"��ddin�.�r�. ��t�+a�` Ii�ra��pc�r�. `�1�31'2t��S F3y; � - ��t��elTii:l�: ��a�b�r K�li�y Envxra��t�I�c��npli ��11r��r ��t�a�` �� e��r�: �,"��d2�1�� A�t�c��n�s: �; P��t Lc��i��n N��p �. [��ial �t�td� �: ��t��tir�n Mc�nit�r��r3 ��vir°c�r��n��l C�arn�i��t�'rc��°atn �; �c��sn�nts a��cf Res�a�a�se��a�e�t�s{i�'ar�y) Pag�� ir��z�C�v�r�3lt��y�;ree6��3rid�e��plac��ne€�t Prr�j�c� Se�tc.��r'��iC� MITIGATION MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM GIRVAN ROAD OVER OLNEY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2025071047) MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CONTENTS This document is the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program(MMPBCP)for the Girvan over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project(project). The MMP/ECP incl�udes 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 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM California P�ublic Resources Code Section 21081.6 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 contractors, and mitigation monitoring personnel during implementation of'the project. Mitigation is defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15370 as a measure that does any of the following: ■ Avoids impacts aitogether 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, or restoring the impacted environment. ■ Reduces or eliminates impacts over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the proj ect. ■ Compensates for impacts by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments. The intent of the NIMP is to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of adopted mitigation measures and permit conditions. The MMP 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 commitments, standard practices,conservation measures, and best management practices (BMPs).The environmental cominitments may be part of the project design, standard contract specifications, City requirements, or conservation measures. These commitments are part of the project,but they do not constitute mitigation under CEQA as they have not been incorporated to reduce a potentially signi�cant impact. Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 1 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program MITIGATION MONITORING/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM TABLE The MMP/ECP Tab1e identifies the mitigation ineasures and commitments 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 significant 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 significant CEQA impact,but further ensure environmental resource protection. ■ Timing: Identifies at what point in titne,review process, or phase the mitigation measure wi11 be completed. ■ Agency/Department Consultation: References the City department or any other public agency with 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 noncompliance with the mitigation measures and commitments associated with the proj ect. The complaint shall 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 coinplaint. If noncompiiance 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. Page 2 Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program MITIGATION MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM TABLE FOR T�IE GIRVAN ROAD OVER OLNEY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (STATE CLEARINGFIOUSE NO. 2025071047) ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS The following environmental commitments will be incorporated into the project to further protect environmental and biological resources: Tirningl Enforcementl Veri�cati+�n' Best Management Practices ' Imp�ementation ' M�rnitoring (I}ate and Initia�is) Air Quality(AQ) AQ-1.Nontoxic soil stabilizers shall be applied according to manufacturer's specification to all Construction City/ inactivc construction arcas. Construction Management AQ-2.All grading operations shall bc suspendcd whcn winds(as instantancous gusts)exceed 20 Construction City/ milcs per hour. Construction Management AQ-3.Watcr all stockpiles, acccss roads,and disturbed or cxposcd areas,as ncccssary,to Construction City/ prevent airborne dust. Construetion Management AQ-4.Pursuant to the California Vehiele Code(Seetion 23114(e)(4))(California Legislative Construction City/ Information 2016),all trucks hauling soil and other loose material to and from the construction Construction site shall be covered 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 uscd by the project contractor shall be maintained frce from dust, Construction City/ dirt,and dcbris causcd by construction activities. Strcets shall be swcpt at the end of the day if Construction visible soil materials are carried onto adjaeent publie paved roads. Management Biol�gical Re�ources(BIU} Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 3 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program ' Timing! Enforcementf "'�erifcation' Best Management�'ractices impiementation M�rnitoring {Date ant�Initials) BIO-1. Turbidity Monitoring.If there is adequate strcam flow during in-stream work,a qualified City/ water quality professional will monitor turbidity and suspcnded scdiment levels at locations 50 Construction Construction feet upstream of and 300 feet downstream of the in-stream work area during eonstruetion Manageinent activities that have the greatest likelihood(i.e.,in-water excavation)to adversely affect water quality.Water quality monitoring will occur regularly throughout each day during in-stream excavation. Turbidity and other water quality results will be reported daily to the City construction manager and relayed to NMFS as deemed necessary. BIO-2.Limited Vegetation Removal/Exclusionary Markers.Areas where vegetation needs to be Preconstruction/ City/ removed will be identified in advance of ground disturbanee and limited to only those areas that Construction Construction havc been approved by Yhc City.Arcas to bc avoidcd will bc cicarly identificd in the construction Management drawings and contractor wark plans.Exclusionary highly visible markers will be installed around riparian and other areas that are not to bc disturbed.All pedestrian and vehicular traffic,into thc avoided areas delineated by the exclusionary markers,will be prohibited during construction. The exclusionary markers will be inspected and maintained on a regular basis throughout project construction. BIO-3.Equipmen2 Cleanliness. All equipmcnt and imporYed fill inaterial will be weed-frce prior Preconstruction/ City/ to cntering thc projcct arca. Construction Construction Management BIO-4. Use of Na2ive Species.Any secd mixes or othcr vegctative matcrial used for Construction City/ revegeYation of disturbed arcas will consist of locally adaptcd native plant matcrials to thc Construction extcnt practicablc. Manageinent BIO-5.Pre-Cons2ruction Planning.The width of the construction disturbance zone within the Preconstruction City/ riparian habitat will bc miniinized through carefiui prc-construction pianning.Riparian vegetation Construction within temporary eonstruction zones wi11 be eleanly eut to ground level and then eovered with a Manageinent layer of clean gravel or topsoil as necessary to protect plant viability and prevent damage to remaining root structures during construction. BIO-6.Na2ural Regrowth/Replacement of Riparian Habitat. The teinporary disturbancc areas Construcrion City/ are anticipatcd to rcgrow naturally and passively,as the roots will be protected during Construction construction.Inspections will occur during thc second year of construction and onc year after Management eonstruction eompletion.If these areas do not grow back naturally the disturbed riparian habitat will be replanted using riparian species that have been recorded along Olney Creek in or near the projeet area,including narrowleaf willow(Salix exigua)and Fremont eottonwood(Populus fi^emontii). Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 4 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program ' Timing! Enforcementf "'�erifcation' Best Management�'ractices impiementation M�rnitoring {Date ant�Initials) Cultural Resources(CR}; CR-L If cultural matcrials arc discovered during construction,work activity within a 30-foot ConstrucYion City/ radius of the discovery will bc stoppcd and thc area sccurcd until a qualified archacologist can Construction assess thc naturc and significance of the find in consultation with SHPO. Manageinent CR-2.If hu.man remains are discovered 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 Native American,the City will eontact the Native Ameriean Heritage Commission(NAHC). Treatment of the remains will be eonducted in accordance with further direction of the County Coroner or NAHC,as appropriate. Geology and Soils(GEiD/SOIL) ; GEO/SOIL-l. City of Redding Grading Ordinance.This ordinance requires preparation of an Preconstruction/ City/ erosion and sediment eontrol plan for projects affecting more than one aere(Redding Municipal Construction Construction Codc Titic 16).The crosion and scdimcnt control plan requires prcparation and dcscripYion of Ma�nagement any BMPs that will be used during construction and post-construction,if ncedcd. GEO/SOIL-2. City of'Redding Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Preconstruc�ion/ City/ Ordinance.This ardinance rcquires prcparation of a Stormwatcr Pollution Prcvcntion Plan Construction Construction (SWPPP)for projects affccting grcatcr than 1 acrc(Rcdding M�unicipal Code Title 14).The Management objcctivcs of thc SWPPP are to idcntify thc sourccs of scdimcnt and other pollutants that may affect wa�ter quality associated with stormwater discharges and to deseribe and ensure the implementation of BMPs to reduee those sourees of sediment and other pollutants in stormwater discharges. Hazards and Hazard8us Maferial(HAZ) HAZ-L Hazardous materials,including fuels,oils,cement,and solvents will be stored and Construction City/ contained in an area protected from direct runoff and away from areas where they could enter Construction waters of the United States. Ma�nagement HAZ-2.Construction equipment wi11 be inspected daily for leaks. Leaking fluids will be Construction City/ contained upon detection,and equipment repairs will be made as soon as praetieable,or the Construction leaking equipment will be moved offsite. Management HAZ-3. Secondary contaimnent such as drip pans or absorbcnt matcrials will be used to catch Construction City/ spills or lcaks when rcmoving or changing fluids. Sccondary containmcnt will bc uscd for Construction staragc of all hazardous matcrials. Manageinent Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 5 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program ' Timing! Enforcementf "'�erifcation' Best Management�'ractices impiementation M�rnitoring {Date ant�Initials) HAZ-4. Spill containment and clean-up materials will bc kept onsite at all times for use in the Construction City/ cvcnt of an accidcntal spill. Construction Management HAZ-5.Absorbent materials will be used on small spills rather than hosing down or burying the Construction City/ spill.The absorbent material will be promptly removed and disposed of properly. Construetion Management Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 6 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT MITIGATION MEASURES Resource-specific mitigation measures that will be used during project implementation include the following: Timingf Enforcernentl ` Verification Mitigation 1Vleasure(MM} ; Irnplement�tion Manitoring (�ate ant�Initiais) Biological Resources(BIO) MM-1. The in-stream project construction period will be liinited to thc dry scason(Junc 1— Prcconstruction/ City/ October 15). If water is prescnt during construction,a temporary streain diversion will be used to Construction Construction divcrY water away from in-stream construction and maintain flow and fish passage. Managcmcnt MM-2.Prior to any in-stream work,the arca will be visually inspected for fish prescnce.If Construction City/ presence of fish is noted,speeies data will be collected,and they will be herded away from the Construction area using seines.If appropriate,seines could be placed upstream and downstream of the project Management area to prevent fish from entering the area.All translocation or removal of fishes will be conducted by qualified fisheries biologists. MM-3.Any gravels or materials used for the temporary stream diversion will be rounded fish Construction City/ spawning gravel that is properly disinfected or cleaned prior to installation. The materials will Construction bc washcd at lcast oncc and havc a cicanliness valuc of 85 or highcr bascd on Caltrans Tcst No. Management 227. MM-4.Enviromnental awarencss training far construction personnel will bc conductcd by a Construction City/ qualified biologist prior Yo onseY of wark to bricf thcm on how to rccognizc foothill ycllow- Construction leggcd frog,western pond turtle,and other special-status animals that may occur in the projcct Managcmcnt arca. MM-5.If foothill ycllow-legged frogs or western pond turYles(including ncsts)are cncountcrcd Prcconstruction/ City/ in the proj ect area during construction and could be harmed by construction activities,work will Construction Construction stop in the area and the City wi11 consult with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Managcmcnt (CDF�. MM-6.If construction or vegetation removal occurs during the nesting season,February 1 Construction City/ through August 31 for birds and November 1 through Ju1y 15 for raptars,a qualified biologist Construction shall conduct a preconstruction survey to locate aetive nests.The pre-construetion survey will be Management performed no more than 7 days prior to the implementation of eonstruction aetivities.If a lapse in construction activities occurs for 7 days or longer,another pre-construction survey will be perf'ormed.If an active nest is found,a qualified biologist(in consultation with the CDFW)will determine the extent of a buffer zone to be established around the nest. Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 7 September 2025 City of Redding Public Works Department,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program Tirning/ Enforcementl Verification Mitigation Me�sure(MM) Impiementatic�n ' M�rnitaring (Date and Initiais)', MM-7.To the cxtcnt practicable,rcmoval of largc trecs(greatcr than 10"dbh)with cavities, Construction City/ crcviccs,or snags shall occur beforc bat maYernity colonics form(i.c.,prior to March 1)or after Construction young are volant(i.e.,after August 31).If construction,including the removal of large trees, Managcmcnt occurs during the bat non-volant season(March 1 through August 31),a qualified professional shall conduct a pre-construction survey of the study area to locate maternity colonies and identify measures to proteet eolonies from disturbanee.Tl�e preeonstruetion survey will be performed no more than 7 days prior to the implementation of construetion aetivities.If a lapse in construetion activities oeeurs for 7 days or longer,another pre-eonstruetion survey will be performed. If a maternity colony is locatcd within or adjaccnt to the study area,a disturbance free buffer shall be cstablishcd by a qualified profcssional,in consultation with CDFW,to ensure thc colony is protected from project activities. Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Page 8 September 2025 Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project Response to Public Comments Received on CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, State Clearinghouse#20250'7104'7 In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Mitigated N�egative Declaration(IS/MND)for the Girvan Road over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement:Project was made available to the public and interested agencies for a minimum 30-day review period. The agency review period was managed by the State Clearinghouse (SCH) and closed on August 22, 2025. The public review period was managed by staff and also closed on August 22, 2025. All written comments received during the public and agency review period are attached, along with written responses to environmental issues raised by commenters on the IS/MND. 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 150'73.5. This technical memorandum is being used to summarize comments and support adoption of the public draft IS/MND. Response to Comments One comment letter was received regarding the IS/MND. The comment letter was submitted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The letter is attached to this technical memorandum: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Letter A) 1. Letter A was submitted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)and includes 11 comments. Comment 1. Natural Environment Study: Response: A Natural Environment Study(Stantec 2022a)was prepared to review special-status species and other sensitive biological resources that occur or have the potential to occur in the project area and vicinity. In addition, a Biological Assessment/Essential Fish Habitat Assessment (BA/EFHA) was prepared to assess potential impacts of the proposed project on federally listed salmon and steelhead(Stantec 2022b). Information from these technical reports is included in Section IV. Biological Resources (page 12-19) of the IS/MND. Article 5, Section 15063, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) identifies both the purpose and required contents of an Initial Study. CEQA Section 15603 does not require an IS/MND to include the supporting technical studies. As indicated on page 7 of the IS/MND these studies are on file at the City of Redding and electronic copies of the reports are available upon request. Recirculation of the IS/MND is not required or warranted. Comment 2. Crotch's Bumble Bee Response: Crotch's Bumble Bee was considered during the environmental phase of the project, and it was determined that the project and surrounding areas do not provide suitable nesting or foraging habitat for this species. The project area is 1.63 acres with 54%being comprised of the bridge, roadway, compacted dirt staging area, and an urban park. The remaining 46%is a linear stretch of Valley Oak Woodland, Valley Foothill Riparian, Riverine and Barren/Grassland that is immediately adjacent to the roadway. Surrounding land uses include the creek corridor, an urban grass/turf park, residential subdivisions, and roadways. Crotch bumble bees occur in California, southwestern N�evada, and Baja California. The bees inhabit open grassland and scrub habitats. Important food plants include Asclepias, Chaenactis, Lupinus, Phacelia, and Salvia. The species was historically common throughout much of the southern two-thirds of California,but now appears to be absent from most of it. California N�atural:Diversity Database, Bumble Bee Watch, and iNaturalist indicate that no records of the Crotch bumble bee have been found within a five-mile-radius of the project area. Further, the project site consists primarily of urban built environment with a little oak woodland and annual grassland understory; the site does not offer an abundance of floral resources,thus making it unlikely that bumble bees would depend on the project site as foraging habitat. Therefore, it is unlikely that Crotch's bumble bee would be present on the project site or adversely affected by project implementation. Comment 3.In-St�eam Wo�k Window Response: The in-stream work window has been modified and now has an end date of October 15. Comment 4. Fish Presence and T�anslocation Response: The measure has been modified to include species data collection. Comment 5.Avoidance and Protection of Bats Response: As indicated in the mitigation measure, a bat survey will be conducted by a qualified biologist and if suitable roosting habitat is identified the City and the biologist will consult with CDFW. Comment 6.Limited Vegetation Removal/Exclusionary Fencing Response: The Biological conservations measures were provided by the N�ational Marine Fisheries Service's Letter of Concurrence for the project, and this language cannot be modified. However, the City can include requirements in the plans and specifications that include highly visible markers in the riparian corridor, rather than exclusionary fencing, thus addressing wildlife entrapment concerns. Comment 7. California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Response: The City will coordinate with CDFW in compliance with CESA. Comment 8.Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA) Response: The City will coordinate with CDFW to obtain a LSAA (permit)upon completion of CEQA. 2 Comment 9.Data Submittal Response: The City will update pertinent data as required by CEQA. Comment 10. Conclusion Response: Correction, the City has prepared and circulated a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Initial Study,and Mitigation and Monitoring Program,rather than a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) as all project effects can be mitigated to a"less than significant impact". 3 Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A State of California—Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Northern Region 601 Locust Street Redding, CA 96001 www.wildlife.ca.gov Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A The City of Redding is proposing to replace the Girvan Road Bridge (06C-0341) over Olney Creek. The purpose of the project is to improve safety conditions for vehicle, bicycie, and pedestrian traffic and to improve the hydraulic capacity of Olney Creek at the bridge. The Project includes sidewalk improvements; ADA compiiant curb, gutter, and ramps; and lighting improvements. Construction work wili consist of vegetation removai, access ramps, temporary clear water diversion, bridge demolition, earthwork, falsework, drilling, vibratory hammers, trenching, utility relocation, drainage installation and modification, bridge construction, rock slope protection, revegetation, paving, striping, and sign replacement/installation. The improvements wili be constructed in the City right of way and within easement areas. The bridge wiil be constructed over two seasons, with one side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the first year, and the second side of the bridge being removed and reconstructed the following year. Traffic control wiil consist of a single lane of aiternating traffic, controlled by temporary signals. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 and continue through 2028 Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Populus fremontii Salix Fraxinus latifolia Acer negundo Rubus armeniacus Vitis californica Quercus lobata Qvercus dougiasii Pandion haliaetus, Haliaeetus leucocephalus Actinemys marmorata, Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Comment 1 - Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Comment 2 - Bombus crotchii Comment 3 - The in-stream project construction period will be limited to the dry season (June 1-October 31). If water is present during construction, a temporary stream diversion wiil be used to divert water away from in-stream construction and maintain flow and fish passage Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Comment 4 - Prior to any in-stream work, the area will be visually inspected for fish presence. if presence of fish is noted, they wili be herded away from the area using seines. if appropriate, seines could be placed upstream and downstream of the project area to prevent fish from entering the area. Ali translocation or removal of fishes will be conducted by qualified fisheries biologists." Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Comment 5 - Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A O O O O if construction (inciuding the removai of large treesJ a qvalified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey of the project area to locate maternity colonies and identify measures to protect the colonies from disturbance. The preconstruction survey will be performed no more than seven days prior to the implementation of construction activities. If a lapse in eonstruction activities for seven days or longer occurs between those dates, another preconstruction survey wili be performed. If a maternity colony is found a qualified biologist (in consultation with the CDFW) will determine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be estabiished around the nest. If practicable, removal of large trees with cavities wiil occur before maternity colonies form (i.e., prior to March 1) or after young are capable of flying (i.e., after August 15J. Comment 6 - Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Comment 7 Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A Comment 8 - Comment 9 Comment 10 Comment 11 Docusign Envelope ID:AC62EOC3-9A5E-4E8D-9F20-BCE35080172A