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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 FROM: Michael Webb, Interim City
ITEM NO. 4.ll(b) Manager/Public Works
Director
***APPROVED BY***
mwebb@cityofredding.org
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mwebb@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 4.11(b)--Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Pro ram; and Ap rove the Butte Street Boogie Network Project
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Butte Street Boogie Network Project:
(1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and
Environmental Commitment Program; and
(2) Approve the Butte Street Boogie Network Project as described, thereby satisfying the
reguirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the Butte Street Boogie Network 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 fscal impact as
a direct result of adopting the MND, MMP, and approving the project.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $8,048,000 and is funded with an Active
Transportation Program (ATP) grant of$6,437,000 and Shasta Regional Transportation Agency
funds totaling $806,000, with the remaining $805,000 funded with Streets local match.
Alternative Actzon
The City Council (Council) may choose not to adopt the MND and the 1VIMP, and not approve
the project as described. Without approval, the project would not be able to proceed as a City
project, as it would not comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Report to Redding City Council August 12,2026
Re: 4.11(b)--Mitigated Neg Declaration/MMP/Approve Butte St Page 2
Background/Analysis
On July 18, 2023, the Council accepted State of California ATP grant funds and regional non-
motorized grant funds for the Butte Street Boogie Network Project. The project includes: three
new traffic circles, new and upgraded ADA curb ramps, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining
walls, lighting, multi-use pathways, and a pedestrian bridge. Construction work will consist of
earthwork, trenching, vegetation removal, utility relocation, drainage installation and
modification, tree planting, installation of irrigation, paving, striping, and sign
replacement/installation. Utilities wi11 be relocated as needed to implement the ADA compliant
improvements. Drainage improvements include the installation, modification, removal, or
replacement of the City storm drain utility infrastructure to ensure positive drainage of the non-
motorized improvements. The improvements will be constructed in the City right of way and
within easement areas. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 and continue through 2028.
The purpose of the project is to safely accommodate active transportation, including people that
walk, bike, and roll. It is needed because the roadway and trail segments included in the project
have discontinuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and for some sections, no facilities.
Pedestrians and bicyclists are required to share roadways with motor vehicles, take circuitous
detours, or use unimproved (dirt surface)paths.
An Initial 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 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 and conservation measures to be implemented are common
practices and incl�ude, but are not limited to, biological pre-construction surveys, impact
minimization, and sediment control measures.
Based on the concl�usions made in the IS, an MND was prepared. The MND describes the
project, including mitigation measures, and makes the determination that there wi11 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. Nine
comment letters were received during the public review period.
Environmental 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 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 Offiee and the State Clearinghouse,
completing the environmental review process. The IS/MND is available in the Public Works
Department and is eurrently available online at
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Report to Redding City Council August 12,2026
Re: 4.11(b)--Mitigated Neg Declaration/MMP/Approve Butte St Page 3
Council Priority/City Manage� Goals
• This is a routine operational item.
Attachments
Location Map
MND_Butte Street Boogie
MMP_Butte Street Boogie
Comments & Response to Comments_Butte Street Boogie
Previous Staff Report 7-18-23
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W�E BUTTE ST BOOGIE NETWORK PROJECT
S Cit of Reddin
Feet y g Date Printed:]uly 23,2026
0 1,000 2,000
I I AT N A IV C A I N
BUTTE STREET BC)OGIE NETW4RK PROJECT
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2026050043
SUBJECT
Butte Street Boogie Networlc Project
PROJFCT DESCRIPTION
The City of Redding proposes to eonstruct an Aetiva Transportation Project. The purpose of the projeet is
to safely accomi�odate active transportation,including people that wallc,bike and roll.It is nceded because
the roadway and trail segments inel�uded in the projeet have discontinuous pedestrian and bicycle faeilities,
and for some sections, no facilities. Pedestrians and bicyclists are required to share roadways with motor
vehicles,take circuitous detours, or use unitnproved(dirt surface}paths.
The project includes: three new 36-foot diamet�r traffie eircies,new and upgraded ADA eurb ramps,eurbs,
gutters,sidewalks,retaining walls,lightin�,multi-use pathways,and apedestrian bridge.Construction work
will consist of earthwork, trenching, vegetation removal, utility relocation, drainage installation and
modification, tree planting, installation of irrigation, paving, striping, and sign replacementlinstallation.
Utilitias will be relocat�d as n�aded to impiement the ADA compliant iinprovements. Drainage
iinprovements include the installation,modification,reinoval,or replacement of the City storm drai�l utility
infrastructure to ensure positive drainage of the non-motorized improvements. Tha improvem�nts will be
constructed tha City right of way and within easament areas. Construction is antieipated to begin in 2027
and continue thraugh 2028.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed project is in the city of Redding (City), Shasta County, California. The proposed project area
ineludes approximately 46 acras and spans a mixed-use corridor encompassing portions of Butte Street, Shasta
S�reet,West Street,Placer Street,Orange Avenue,Walnut Avenue,Almond Avenue,Pleasant Street,and Yuba
Street and includes both urbanized seginents and an open spaee area north of Benton Airpark.The open space
is characterized by rollin� hills, oak trees, and an intermittent stream with a patchy riparian eorridor. The
project is located within the Redding USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle, Section 35, Township 32 N, Range OS
W,Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION
The City of Redding conducted an Initial Study(attached)that dctermined that the proposed project could
have signifieant environmental effects on biologieal resources. Implementation of speeifie mitigation
measures identified below will avoid or mitigate the potentially signifieant environmental effeets identified,
and the preparation of an enviromnental impact report will not be required. If there are substantial changes
that alt�r the charaeter or impacts of the proposed project,another environmental impact determination will
be necessary.
Butte St�eet Soogie Netwark Project Page 1
July 2026
Ciry of Redding
Public Warks Deparhlzent,Engineering Division Mitigated Negative Declaration
Prior to approval of the project, the lead agency may conclude, at a public hearing, that certain mitigation
lneasures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are infeasible or undesirablc.In accordance with
California Environmental Quality Aet (CEQA) Section 15074.1, the lead agency may delete those
lnitigation ineasures and substitute other measures that it determines arc equivalent or inore effective. The
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 woulcl not cause any potentially signi�cant
effect on the environment.
1) Based on the whole record(including thc Initial Study and an�supporting documentation) and the
mitigation measures incorporated into the projeet,the City of Redding has determined that there is no
substantial �vidence that the project will have a signifieant effeet 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 initigation measures wi11 be incorparated into the project to minimize potential effects on
biological resourees:
MM-1.The construetion limits shali be elearly identified prior to eonstruetion and all areas containing
elderberry shrubs to be avoided during construction shali be feneed or flagged off.
MM-2.For elderberry shrubs oceurring adjacent to work locations, 15-foot avoidance buffers shall be
established around the driplines of the shrubs to help protect the shrubs and their root zones during project
activities. The avoidanee buffcrs shall be inaintained for the duration of work activities in the area.
MM-3.To the extent f�asible, all aetivities that occur within 165 feet of an elderberry shrub, shall be
conducted outside of the flight season of VELB (Mareh-July).
MM-4.The City shall monitor the work area at project appropriate intervals to assure that all avoidance
and minimization measures are implemented.
MM-5.Removal of vegetation within the driplin� of an elderberry shrub shall be limited to August
through February when adults are not active. Removal activities shall avoid damaging the elderberry
shrub, and herbicide use is prohibited.
MM-6.If construction is to occur during the nesting season for birds (February 1 through August 31) ar
raptors (November 1 through July 15) a qualified biologist will conduct a pre-construction survey to
locate activ�nes�s. The pre-cons�ruction survey will be conducted no more than seven (7) days prior to
the initiation of constructian activities. If a lapse in construction activities occurs for 7 days or longer,
another pre-construction survey will be performed. If an active nest is fouszd, a qualified biologist(in
consultation wi�h the CDFW}will determine the �xtent of a buffer zone to be established around the nest.
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Mitigated Negative Declaration Public Warks Department,Engineering Division
The pre-construction survey may be conducted concurrently witl�pre-cozlstruction survcys for other
special-status species.
MM-7.Removal of large trees (10-inch dbh or greater}with eavities, crevices, or snags shall occur before
maternity colonies form(i.e.,priar to March 1}or after young are volant(i.e., after August 15). If
construction(including the removal of large trecs) occurs during the nonvolant season(March 1 through
August 15), a quali�ed biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey of the projeet area to loeate
maternity colonies and identify mcasures to protect the colonies from disturbance. The survey should also
identify potential roosting habit for individually roosting species. The preconstruction survey will be
performed no more than s�ven days prior to the implem�ntation of construction activities. If a lapse in
construction activities for seven days or longer occurs between those dates, another preeonstruction
survey will be performed. If a inaternity colony is found a qualified biologist(in consultation with the
CDFW)will d�termine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be established around the nest. If
roosting bats are confirmed in a tree that must be trimmed or removed, CDFW bat eviction procedures
shall be followed.
PUBLIC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
Draft copies or notice of this Mitigated Negative Declaration were distributed to:
■ State Clearinghouse
■ Shasta County Clerk
■ California Department of Transportation District 2
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife District 1
■ Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
■ California Highway Patrol
■ Native American Heritage Commission
■ State Off"ice of Historic Preservation
■ All properly owners within 300 feet of the project area boundary
PUBLIC REVIEW
(X) Draft document referred for comments 4130/2026-5/29/2026
Date
O No eomments were receiv�d during the public review period.
O Comments were received but did not address th� draft Mitigated Negative Deelaration�ndings or
the accuracyleompleteness of the Initial Study. No response is necassary. The letters are attached.
(X) Comm�nts adciressing the findings of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration andlor aceuracy or
completeness of the Initial Study were reeeived during the publie review period. The letters and
responses follow(see Attachment D, Response to Comments).
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City of Ftedding
Public Works L7epaetment,Engineering Divisian Mitigated Negative Dec(aration
Copies of the Mitigated Negative Deciaratian,the Initial Study,documentatian materiats,and the
Miti�ation Monitoring Pro�ram may be obtained at fhe PuM�lic'Works Departrnent,Engineering
Division,�ity of Redding,7"7'7 Cypress Avenue,;Red�ing,CA 9G001, Contact: Amber Kelley,
Environrnentat+Compliance Manager5(5�0)2�5-4046 or ake[ley@cityofr�dding.org.
Date of ���°°
I�raft Re�ort: 4/3UI2026 BY� :a.�,���,.. �`";'"��� ��`��
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Name/Titte: Amber Kelley
Environmental Cornplian e anager
Date of
Final Report: �,. �' `.„��° .`°
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Attachments:
A. P'roject Location Map
B. Initial Study
C. Mitigation Monitaring and Environrnental Cammitment Program
D. Com�nenYs and Itesponse to Cornrnents(if any)
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND
ENVIRONIVIENTAL COlVIMITMENT PROGRAM
BUTTE STREET BOOGIE NETWORK PROJECT
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2026050043
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CONTENTS
This document is the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program(MMPBCP)for
the Butte Street Boogie Network Project(project). 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 lnatrix.
LEGAL BASIS OF AND PURPOSE FOR THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
California Public 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 M1VIP 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(Ci1y) staff,participating agencies,project contractors, and mitigation monitoring personnel
during implementation of the project.
Mitigation is defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 153'70 as a measure 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, 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 MMP is to provide for 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
coinmitments, 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 commitments are part of the project,but they do not
constitute mitigation under CEQA as they have not been incorporated to reduce a potentially significant
impact.
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Public Works Deparhnent,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 provide for 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 Ci1y shali 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.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM TABLE
FOR THE BUTTE STREET BOOGIE NETWORK PROJECT
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2026050043
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
The following environmental commitments will be incorporated into the project to further protect environmental and biological resources:
' Timing/ Enforcementi �erificatic►n
Best Management Practices Irnp�ementation ' Monitoring (Date and Initials}
Air Quality(AQ)
AQ-1.Nontoxic soii stabilizcrs will bc applied according to manufacturer's spccification to all Construction Construction
inactivc construction areas. Management
AQ-2.All grading operations will be suspendcd whcn winds(as instantancous gusts)excecd Construction Construction
20 miles per hour. Management
AQ-3.Watcr all stockpiles,acccss roads,and disturbed or cxposcd arcas,as neccssary,to prevent Construction Construction
airbornc dust. Management
AQ-4.Pursuant to the California Vehicl�Code(Section 23114(c)(4))(California Lcgislativc ConstrucYion ConstrucYion
Information 2016),all trucks hauling soil and other loose material to and from the construction Management
site will be covered or will maintain at least 6 inehes of freeboard(i.e.,minimum vertieal
distance between top of load and the trailer).
AQ-5.All public roadways used by the projeet eontractor wi11 be maintained free from dust,dirt, Construction Construction
and debris caused by eonstruction aetivities. Streets will be swept at the end of the day if visible Management
soil materials are earried onto adjacent public paved roads.
Biological Resources(BIO)
BIO-1.As requircd by the City of Rcdding Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Preconstruction/ City/Construction
Control Ordinance,an erosion and sediment control plan(ESCP)or will bc prcpared to Construction Management
address BMPs that will be used to prevent erosion and sediment 1oss.The ESCP must also
address dust control,spill control,pollution eontrol,waste management, equipment
maintenanee and fuelin ,and materials stora e within the ro'ect site.
BIO-2. Appropriate erosion and sediment eontrol measures(e.g., silt fences, s�raw wattles) Construction Construction
shall be in place prior to the onset of construction activities near jurisdictional waters and in Management
project areas where there is a potential for surface runoff to drain into jurisdictional waters.The
mcasures shall bc monitorcd and maintaincd until construction activitics havc ccased.
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Public Works Deparhnent,Engineering Division Mitigation Monitoring Program
Timing! Enforcementl "Uerific�ti�n
Best Management Practic+es ' impiementation Mc�nitaring ',(Date and Initi�ls)'
BIO-3.High visibility fencing, flagging,or markers will be installed along tl�e edges of the Construction Construction
work zone near avoided waters and riparian areas.In addition, eguipment entry and exit Management
points;and staging storagc,and stockpilc areas must bc clearly marked prior to the cntry of
mechanized e ui ment or vehicles into thc construction area.
CulturaI Resources(CR)'��
CR-1.If previously unidentified cultural materials are unearthed during construction,it is Construction City/Construction
City/Caltrans policy that work be halted in that area until a qualif'ied archaeologist ean assess the Management
significanee of the find.Additional arehaeologieal surveys will be needed if the proposed projeet
undertaking limits are extended beyond the present survey APE limits.
CR-2.If hu.man remains are discovered during project activities,all activities in the vicinity of Construction City/NAHC/
the find will be stopped and the Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner's Office shall be notified.If the County Coroner
coroncr dctermincs that thc rcmains may bc thosc of a Nativc Amcrican,thc coroncr will contact
Yhc Native Amcrican Heritagc Commission(NAHC). Treatment of thc rcmains shall be
conducted in accordancc with further direction of thc Counry Coroncr or thc NAHC,as
appropriate.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials(HAZ)
HAZ-1.Hazardous matcrials,including fucls,oils,cement,and solvcnts will be stored and ConstrucYion City/ConstrucYion
contained in an arca protcctcd from dircct runoff and away from areas whcrc thcy could cntcr Management
watcrs of the Unitcd States.
HAZ-2.Construction equipment wi11 be inspected daily for leaks. Leaking fluids will be ConstrucYion City/Construction
contained upon detection,and equipment repairs will be made as soon as praetieable,ar the Management
leaking equipment will be moved offsite.
HAZ-3. Secondary containment sucl�as drip pans or absorbent materials will be used to catcl� Construction City/Construction
spills or leaks when removing or changing fluids. Seeondary containment will be used for Management
storage of all hazardous materials.
HAZ-4. Spill containment and clean-up materials will be kept onsite at all times for use in the Construction City/Construction
event of an aecidental spill. Management
HAZ-5.Absorbent materials will be used on small spills rather than hosing down or burying the Construction City/Construction
spill.The absorbent material will be promptly removed and disposed of properly. Management
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Mitigation Monitoring Prograsn Public Warlcs Department,Engineering Division
Timing! Enforcementl "Uerific�ti�n
Best Management Practic+es ' impiementation ; Monitoring ',(Date and Initi�ls)'
Hydralogy and Water Quality(WQ)
WQ-1.All construction work and stockpiling of materials shall bc confincd to thc projcct Preconstruction/ City/Construction
disturbancc arca. Construction Management
WQ-2.Tcmporary stockpiling of excavated or importcd material shall be placed in upland arcas. Preconstruction/ City/Construction
Construction Management
WQ-3.Excess soil shall be used onsite or disposed of at a regional landfill or other appropriate Construction City/Construction
facility. Management
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Public Works Deparhnent,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:
Timingl Enforcementf Verifi�atic�n
Mitigation Nleasure(MM) Imple�nentatian M�rnitoring �bate and Initials)'
Biological Resources(BIO)
MM-1.Thc construction limits shall be clearly idcntificd prior to construction and all arcas Prcconstruction/ City/Construction
containing elderbcrry shrubs to bc avoided during construction shall bc fenced ar flaggcd off. Construction/ Managcmcnt
Post-Construction
MM-2.For eldcrberry shrubs occurring adjacent to work locations, 15-foot avoidance buffers Prcconstruction/ City/Construction
shall be established around the driplines of the shrubs to help proteet the shrubs and their root Construction Managcmcnt
zones during proj eet activities.The avoidanee buffers shall be maintained for the duration of
work activities in the area.
MM-3.To the extent feasible,all activities that occur within 165 feet of an elderberry shrub, Preconstruction/ City/Construetion
shall be eonducted outside of the flight season of VELB(Mareh-July). Construction/ Management
Post-Construction
MM-4.The City shall monitor the wark area at project appropriate intervals to assure that all Preconstruction/ City/Construction
avoidanee and minimization measures are implemented. Construetion Management
MM-5.Rcmoval of vegetation within the driplinc of an clderbcrry shrub shall be li�nited to Prcconstruction/ City/Construction
A�ugust through February when adults arc not active.Removal activitics shall avoid damaging Construction Managcmcnt
thc cldcrberty shrub,and herbicide use is prohibitcd.
MM-6.If construction is to occur during thc ncsting season for birds(Fcbruary 1 through August Preconstruction/ City/Construction
31)or raptors(Novcmbcr 1 through J�uly 15)a qualified biologist will conduct a prc-construction Construction Management
survcy to locate activc ncsts.The pre-construction survey will bc conductcd no marc than seven
(7)days prior to the initiation of construction activitics.If a lapse in construction activities occurs
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 CDFW)will determine the extent of a buffer zone to
be established around the nest.The pre-construction survey may be conducted concurrently with
pre-construction surveys for other special-status species.
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Mitigation Monitoring Prograsn Public Warlcs Department,Engineering Division
Tirning/ Enforcement/ V erification
Mitigation Me�sure(MM) ; Imp�ementatit�n ' Monitoring '(T)ate and Initials);
MM-7.Rcmoval of largc trees(10-inch dbh or greater)with cavitics,crcvices,or snags shall Preconshucrion/ City/Construction
occur beforc matcrnity colonies form(i.e.,prior to March 1)or afYcr young are volant(i.e.,afYer Construction Management
August 15).If eonstruetion(ineluding the removal of large trees)oeeurs during the nonvolant
season(March 1 through August 15),a qualified 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 construction activities for seven days or
longer occurs between those dates,another preconstruction survey will be performed.If a
materniry colony is found a qualified biologist(in consultation with the CDFW)wiil determine
the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be established around the nest.The survey should
also identify potential roosting habit for individually roosring species.If roosring bats are
confirmed in a tree that must be trimmed or removed,CDPW bat eviction procedures shall be
followed.
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Response to Public Comments Received on CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,
State Clearinghouse#2026050043
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Butte Street Boogie Network:Project was made available to the
public and interested agencies �or a minimum 30-day review period. The agency review period was
managed by the State Clearinghouse (SCH) and closed on June l, 2026. The public review period was
managed by staff and also closed on June l, 2026. 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 15073.5. This technical memorandum is being used to summarize
comments and support adoption of the public draft IS/MND.
Response to Comments
A total of nine comment letters were received regarding the IS/MND. The comment letters were
submitted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Transportation,
Roxanne Redenius, Liz Smyth, Kaitlyn Toledo, Shannon Miller, Maureen and Dean Haltom, Aaron
Morland, and Judith Townley. The letters are attached to this technical memorandum. Some letters have
been grouped based on the comment topic.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Letter A)
Letter A was submitted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and includes eight
comments.
Comment 1. Califo�nia Endange�ed Species Act (CESA)
Response: After field studies,biological impact evaluation, and incorporation of avoidance and
minimization measures, the City has determined that the project does not have the potential to
result in take of plants and animals listed under CESA.
Comment 2. Lake and St�eambed Alteration Ag�eements (LSA)
Response: Placement of the pedestrian bridge abutments above the banks of Calaboose Creek
will require the City to obtain a LSA Agreement. The City will submit an LSA application to
CDFW upon completion of CEQA.
Comment 3. Crotch's Bumble Bee
Response: It was determined that the project and surrounding areas do not provide suitable
nesting or foraging habitat for this species. 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 Natural Diversity Database,Bumble Bee Watch,
and iNaturalist indicate that no records of Crotch's bumble bee have been found within a five-
mile-radius of the project area. The nearest sighting of Crotch's Bumble :Bee is approximately
17.5 miles away (as the crow flies) on the western side of Shasta Bally in the Whiskeytown-
Shasta-Trinity N�ational Recreation Area. This sighting occurred at Coggins Park, which is a
remote site at an elevation of approximately 4,200 feet. The Coggins :Park site consists of old
growth conifers, a variety of pine tree species, and a large diversity of flowering plants.
Conversely, the Butte Street Boogie Network Project area consists primarily of urban built
environment with some oak woodland and an annual grassland understory adjacent to residential
areas and a minor collector roadway(Placer Street). The project site does not offer an abundance
of floral resources, thus making it unlikely that bumble bees would depend on the project site
for nesting or foraging habitat. For these reasons Crotch's bumble bee would not be present on
the project site or adversely affected by project implementation.
Comment 4. Bat Species
Response: Thank you for the recommendation. Mitigation measure MM-'7 will be modified to
include language addressing individual roosting bats.
Comment S. Oak Woodlands
Response: The pedestrian path runs along an existing disturbed wastewater utility access road
and construction in this area will only require the removal of a few trees. The majority of trees
that will be removed are located immediately adjacent to the north side of Placer Street where
construction of sidewalk is proposed. The tree survey included trees as small as 2-inches in
diameter at breast height and given the location adjacent to the busy roadway these trees are less
likely to provide the habitat structure that the surrounding trees currently provide. There are an
abundant number of oak trees in the open space and vicinity, and the project would not
significantly impact oak woodlands, wildlife, or wildlife corridors.
Comment 6. Revegetation and Landscaping
Response: The majority of City projects include some type of revegetation and landscaping;
however, there are many considerations that must be made to ensure safety. These include
distances from roadways, travel speed, overhead and underground utility conflicts, future
development, and in this circumstance the Clear Recovery Zone for Benton Airpark. The open
space area has been preserved in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)rules,
and the FAA would not permit any revegetation effort in this space. Street trees are typically
replaced through grant funding from the State of California. The grant for this project does not
include landscaping, and it is likely that future grants will be obtained to install or replace street
trees where appropriate.
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Comment 7. Filing Fees
Response: This is correct. If the Redding City Council approves the project, filing fees must be
paid in order for the project to be vested and final. The filing fees will be paid upon project
approval and at the time of filing the Notice of Determination.
Comment 8. Submitting Environmental Data
Response: The City will report any observation of special status species to the CNDDB using the
CNDDB field survey form.
California Department of Transportation (Letter B)
Letter B was submitted by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and includes two
comments.
Comment 1. Pedestrian Crossing at West Street
Response: The City will continue to collaborate with Caltrans on the study and design of this
crossing. The City will also obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans prior to construction.
Comment 2. Drainage Issues within Caltrans Right of Way
Response: The City understands that raised crosswalks and other improvements can modify
drainage and that careful consideration is required during the design process. The engineering
team will continue to design the project drainage systems appropriately.As the design progresses,
the City will send the plans and drainage report to Caltrans for review and comment.
Roxanne Redenius (Letter C)
Letter C was submitted by Roxanne Redenius and includes two comments/options.
Comment 1. Project Option 1
Response: Thank you for submitting your comments. Option 1 is currently included in the project
to provide low pressure connectivity to Manzanita Elementary School.
Comment 2. Project Option 2
Response: The City has evaluated other streets in the area for connectivity. The current trail
alignment was selected for, but not limited to, the following;
• The trail tying into Yuba St. provides the most direct and low pressure alternative to Placer
Street and continues to travel westward to San Francisco Street.
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• The trail length is a significant component in the grant application and changes would require
justifications and approval by the California Transportation Commission to alter the project
scope,potentially jeopardizing project funding.
• The trail near your home is within the City's street right of way(although undeveloped) and
is consistent with the land use.
• The trail on Yuba Street is designed to provide an adequate buffer, continued parking in the
City right of way, and to maintain the current property access.
For the above reasons the trail on Yuba Street will remain in the project scope; however, the
City's design team would be more than willing to meet with you and your neighbor again to
adjust the alignment as much as possible within the City right of way to accommodate your
concerns.
Lyz Smith, Kaitlyn Toledo, and Shannon Miller(Letter D)
Letter D was submitted by three residents who are in support of the project.
Comment 1. Project Option 1
Response: Thanks to each of you for submitting letters of support for this project. It's great to
hear that you are looking forward to using the new infrastructure when it's complete. We will
continue to seek grants to complete sidewalk gaps, and we will evaluate the area to determine if
additional speed tables can be installed.
Maureen and Dean Haltom(Letter E)
Letter E was submitted by the Haltom family and includes six comments.
Comment 1. Project Scope on Manzanita Hills Avenue
Response: Thank you for submitting your comments on this project. We are pleased to hear that
you are happy with the modifications that were made to the planned infrastructure on your street.
Comment 2. School Traffic on Shasta Street
Response: Thank you for making us aware of this traffic issue. While the funding for this grant
project cannot be used to create a turn lane, we will monitor traffic in the area to see if there are
other viable options to improve traffic flow on Shasta Street near the school.
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Comment 3. Bushes on Private Property
Response: While the City does not have programs for helping disabled residents with
landscaping, the County does have some agencies or groups that may be able to assist. We
suggest you contact the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency.
Comment 4. Rainwater Collection Area
Response: The only area with water that we are aware of is Calaboose Creek. Calaboose Creek
is a natural stream with a riparian corridor that runs through the open space area and into private
property. The City clears the stream at road crossings, but the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife regulates the amount of trimming and work that can be done within any natural channel
or stream. The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly sprays areas that hold water
and they also release mosquito fish into the streams and ponds.
Comment S. Birds and Wildlife
Response: Urban development such as a subdivision can push wildlife out, as the habitat
conditions are permanently modified. Construction activities for the pedestrian/bicycle
path through the open space area may temporarily discourage birds from foraging
immediately adjacent to the active equipment; however, there is abundant habitat for these
species in the project vicinity. Permanent displacement would not be anticipated when
construction is short in duration and the habitat is not permanently modified. Nocturnal wildlife
will continue to use the open space when construction personnel are not present. Pedestrian
and bieyele use does not typieally impaet birds as the activity is not stationary and the birds
are used to foraging in both the open space and urban habitat.
Comment 6. Hoineless Population and Fire Hazza�d
Response: Concerns with homeless encampments where trails are constructed is a common
concern. After implementation of multiple projects, the City has found the opposite to be true.
In areas where we have had issues with encampments, trail construction has helped
reduce encampment activity tremendously. Once a trail is built, the surrounding neighbors
will utilize the trail which removes the sense of privacy for those who are camping. The City
also has Park Rangers that drive on these trails to look for encampments, litter, and illegal
activity. Fire hazards can occur in any open space, but with public trail use, the risk of fire
hazards due to encampments will be reduced. Fire vehicles and personnel can currently access
the area by driving along the existing Wastewater Utility maintenance access roads. Once the
project is constructed there will be increased access to the open space area, as they will be able
to drive on the new paved trail.
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Aaron Morland(Letter F)
Letter F was submitted by Aaron Morland and includes 8 comments.
Comment 1. Suppo�t for the Project
Response: Thank you for submitting your comments on this project. We are pleased to hear that
you support this project and regularly use the City bike facilities.
Comment 2. Two-Way Cycle T�ack
Response: It is possible that a two-way cycle track was considered during the preliminary
planning process; however, it was never incorporated into the project and that was likely due to
constraints at the railroad crossing. The plan set that accompanied the grant application showed
a buffered Class 2 bike lane instead, and it appears that we discussed a cycle track in error in the
February 18, 2025, City Council staff report.
Comment 3. Protection Barriers for Cyclists
Response: Portions of the Class 2 bike lane along the north side of Shasta Street are protected by
on-street parking, and we will consider installing bollards or other similar vertical elements in
the bike lane buffers in areas that are not protected by parked cars.
Comment 4. Curbside Bicycle Lane
Response: We will consider this where feasible; however, features such as the on-street ADA
parking stalls must remain adjacent to the curb due to accessibility constraints.
Comment S. Reduction in Number of Travel Lanes Eastbound on Shasta Street
Response: We agree. The current version of the plans does show the roadway striping to be
reconfigured such that the eastbound direction is reduced from two lanes down to one lane.
Comment 6. Bicycle Detection
Response: The project will ensure appropriate bicycle and other modes of transportation in the
bike lane will be detected in the bike lane approach to the intersection.
Comment 7& 8. Bicycle Facilities and Improvements near Manzanita Elementary School
Response: We are pleased to implement infrastructure improvements that are bicycle,pedestrian,
ADA, and vehicle friendly.
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Judith Townley(Letter G)
Letter G was submitted by Judith Townley and includes 5 comments.
Comment 1. Sidewalk Modification and Parking Reduction
Response: Thank you for submitting your comments on this project. Studies, public outreach,
discussions with the school, and area observations were made during project planning; however,
the constructive comments from you and your neighbors has been extremely helpful. The City
met with a few of your neighbors on May 19, 2026, to discuss the project. The feedback we
received resulted in design modifications that address your concerns with sidewalk modification
and parking reduction. Following are the changes that we are making to the project:
• The bulb-outs and crosswalks on the northeast side of Manzanita Hills Avenue will be
eliminated. The bulb-outs and a single crosswalk will remain on the northwest side of the
intersection at Monte Bello.
• No new stop signs will be installed at the intersection of Manzanita Hills Avenue and Monte
Bello. The existing single stop sign on Monte Bello will remain(as it is now).
• The existing mid-block crosswalk, in front of the school, will be enhanced.
• A bulb-out and crosswalk on the south east side of Shasta Street and Manzanita Hills Avenue
will be eliminated.
• A portion of Manzanita Hills Avenue will be paved - generally from Shasta Street to the
curve on Manzanita Hills Avenue, as that represents the project study limits on Manzanita
Hills Avenue. If funding allows,paving may occur on Shasta Street near the school and west
along Pleasant Street.
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Amber Kelley
Environmental Cc�mpliance Manager
City of �edding
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
akelley@cityofreddinc�,orq
SUBJECI": REVIEW OF BUl'TE STREET BCIOGIE NET C)RK PR4JECT, SHASTA COUNTY,
STATE CCEARIIV�HC)US� NUMBER 202b�50043
Dear Amber Kelley;
The Califarr�ia Departrnent of Fish and Wildlife (C�FW) has reu�ewed #he lnitial
Study and Mitigated Negative C�eclaratian (MND)for the ab�ve-referenced
prc�jec# (Prc�jectj posted for public c�mmer�t c�n May 1, `2026. CDFW appre�iat�s
this opporfiunity ta cc�mment c�n the Prc�jec#, pursucrnfi to #he Califc�rnia
Envirc�nm�ntc�l Q�ality ,4ct {CEQA) Guidelirtes�.
Project Descr�ptr�n
The Project, as described in the MND, is a� fcrfl�ws
"The City of Reddir�g prc�poses to cc�nstruct an �ctive Transportation �'roject. The
purpase of the project is to safeJy accr�mmc�date active transpc�rfrtic�n,
including pec�pie that walk, bi�e and rolL !t is needed because fhe raaclway
and traii segments included in the project have discor�tinua�s ,�ea'estr�ar� and
bi�ycle facilities, and for some sections; no facilities. I'et�estrians and bicyclisf�
are r�equired tc� share roadways with rnotor vehicles, tak� circuitc�u� detc��rs, �r
use unimproved (dirt surfaceJ paths.
Th� project rncludes: three new 3b-foot diameter traffic circles, new and'
upc�rc�ded AC�A curb �amps, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retair�ing walls, lighting,
multi-use pathways, and a p�destric�n brid�e, Gonstruction work will consist of
earthwc�rk, trenching, vegetatic�n removal, utilifiy reic�cation, drair�age installation
and modificatic�n, tree planting, instaliatic�n c�f irrigatian, pavin�, striping, and
� California Environmental Quality Act(Pub.Resources Code,§21000 et seq.;Cal.Code Regs.,tit: 14,§ 15040 etseq.�
�c�nserving Cralifarnia's Wiidiife Sin�e 1870
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sign replacement/installation. Utilities will be reloeated as needed tc� impiemen#
the ADA campliant irnproverr�ents. Drarnage rmpravements include the
installation, modification, remaval; ar repic�cement of the City stc�rm drain utility
infrasfiructure to ensure pdsitive drainage af the non-motc�rized improvements.
The impravements wil! be canstructed the City right of way and within easement
areas. Constrvetion is anticip�ted to begirr in 2�27 and continue through 2028."
GDF 's Role
CDFW is Califc�rnia's Trust�e Agency for fish and wildlife resc�urces and holds
those resources in trust by statute for ail the people of the state (Fish & G. Code;
§� 711 .7, subd. (a) & 18L�2; Pub. Resources Cc�de, � 2107t?; CEQA Guidelines �
15386, subcl, (a)). CDFW, in its Trustee Agency capaci�y, has �urisdicfion over the
canservation, protection, and man�gement of fish, wildlife, native plants, and
habitat necessary for b'iologically sustainable populations of those species (Id., �
18(�2). Similarly, fc�r purposes t�f CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as
available, biolc�gical experfise during public agen�y enviranmental r�view
effarts, focusing specificc�lly on projects ancl related actwvities that hc�v� the
pc�tential to adversely affect fish and wil�life resources.
CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency und�r CEQA (Pub.
Resaurces Code, � 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that ifi may
need to exercise regulatory authorifiy as pr�vided by the Fish and Game Code.
Likewise, to the extent implementatian of fhe Projecfi as proposed may result in
"take" as defined by state (aw, af any species protected under the Califorr�ia
Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & G. Code, � 2050 et seq.) ar state listed
rare plants �ursuant to the Native Planfi Protection Acfi (NPPA; Fish & G. C�ade �
19Q� �t s��{,), c��athc�rizc�tic�n c�s �rnvir���! hy th� n��li��i�le Fish and �ame �cade
may be required.
Comment 1 �alifarnia Endanaered S�aecies Act (CESA�,
Please be advised that a CESA permit2 must be obtained if the Project has the
patential to result in "take" (hunt, pursue, catch, capfiure, kill, or attempt
fihereof) af piants or animals Jisted under CESA, either during consfiru�tion c�r over
fihe life of the Project. Issuance c�f a GESA permit is subject to CEQA
dcacumentatic�n; the GEQA document must specify impacts, mitigatian
measures, and a mitigation monitaring and reporting program. If fhe Project has
the potential to result in the take of a CESA-listed species, early consultation is
encouraged, as significant madificatic�n to the Project may be neeessary to
2 https://wildlife.ca.govtConservationCGESA/permitting
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minimize and fully mitigat� impacts as requir�d by Fish and Game Code section
2081 (b)(2)'.
Comment 2 Lake anci Streambed Alterafiion LSA) Ac�reemer�ts
Fish and Game Gc�de section 16�2 requires any pers+�n, state Qr local
gc�vernmenta{ agency, or public utility ta notify CDFW priar to beginning any
activity that may do c�ne or more of the following:
• Substanfiially divert or obstruct the nafiural flow di the bed, channel, or
bank af any river, stream, ar lake; or
• Substantially change or use any materiai frc�m the bed, channel, dr bank
af any river, s#ream, or lake; or
• dep�sit or dispose t�f debris, waste, ar c�ther material cantaining
crurnbled, flaked, or ground' pavement where it may pass intc� any river,
stream, c�r lake.
Wc�rk within perennial and �pherneral streams, and watercourses with a
subsurface flc�w, is generally subject to notificatian requirements. In addi�ion,
infrastructure installed' beneath su�h aqua#ic features, such as through
horizantal dire�tic�nal drilling or trenchin�, is alsa generally subjec# tc� notifiicafiian
requir�ements. Therefore, impacts ta the mainsterns, tributaries; associated
riparian habitat. �nd hydre�logically connected f(oodplains caused by the
prdposed Project may require an LSA notification.
CDFW, as a respc�nsible agency under CEQA, will cc�nsider fhe CEQA document
for the project. The CEQA document shc�uld fully iclentify the potential impacts
tc� fhe stream c�r riparian resources and pr�vide adequate avoidance,
mifigatic�n, mQni#oring and reporting commitments far cornpletion af the
agreemer�t. Lake and S�trec�mbed Alteration (LSA) �rc�grt�m staff are available
tc� assist and can be �c�ntacted at rl Isaredding@wildfife.ca.gov. Tc� c�btain
information abaUt the 1 f�02 Nc�tificatic�n process, plet�se visit the LSA Prdgram
website3.
Biological Setting
The Prajeet is locc�ted in the City of Redding al�ng Butte, Shas#a, and Placer
Streets, and within the open space area between Alrnond Avenue ancl Bufite
Street. This urbanized setting retains scattered bir�logica� resc�urces assc�ciated
witf� Calabaose Cree�, oak wc�odiand, anci mature vegetatic�n dispe�sed
thro�ghout the surrc�unding streetscape. Th� oak wat�dland in the c�pen space
3 https:llwildlife.ca.gov/Consenraticrn/EnvironmentaC-Review/LSA
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consists primarily af blue oak and `inferior live c�ak, which provide high value
habitat through acdrn production, cavify formation, and a structurally diverse
canopy that supports a wide variety of wildlife. This habitaf offers foraging and
nesting opportunifies fc�r numeraus bird species, roosting for bats, sources for
�aollwnatQrs and seasonal refuge for small mammals and inverfiebrates,
functioning as an importanfi remnant af nafive habitat within an otherwise
develaped partion of western Redding. Galaboose Creek, aCthaugh degraded
by urban runc�ff and channel modificc�tic�n, continues to support a narr�w
riparian corridc�r that provides m�vement, fQraging, and seasonal refuge fc�r
wiidiife such as fihe northwestern pand turt(e (Actinemys marmorata, state
Species of Special Cc�ncern)'. C�utside the creek corridar, c�rnamenfal and native
street trees, landsceaping, and remnant patches of vegetafion affer pockets of
urban habitat that cc�n svppart nesting birds and addifiianal roosting
opportunities for bats that may utilize tree cc�vities, exfo[rating bark, or canopies.
Despite surrounding urb�n development, these resources funcfiion collectively
as a network of small buf ineaningful habitat features, aliowing wildlife fio persist
and move thrc�ugh the Project arecs ar�d the broader west Redding landscape:
Gc� er�ts a�ci ��o menc�atians
CDFW staff recognize that the City c�f Redding (Lead Agencyj have taken some
apprapriate steps needed to evaluafie this Project's impacts to biological
resources. CDFW affers the follc�winc� comments and recommendations to
further assisfi the Lead Agency in aclequately identifying, avaicling, ar�cJ
minimizing pofentially significant; direct, and indirect impacts an bic�lt�gical
resources with the irnpJemenfiation of the Project.
Comment 3 �rofich's E�umble E�ee
Qn September 3Q, 2022, fihe Caiifarnia Fish and Game CQmmissie�n re►nstated
t,he candidc�cy of Cratch's bumble bee (Bombus cratchii, CBB) under CESA, re-
advancing these species to the eandidacy stage c�f the CESA listing process.
Candidate specie� are granted full protection under CESA and CDFW considers
impacts ta species that are �andidates for CESA listing to be significant under
C�QA. Take of any enclangered, threatened, c�r candidate species thaf results
from the Project is prohibited, except as authc�rized by state law (�ish & G. Code,
�§ 86, 2t�62, 2067, 2�68, 208C1, 2085', Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, � 786.9),.
According to the CalEfarnia Natural Diversity Datafaase (CNDDB) Biogeographic
Information and C7bservation System, fhe Project area accurs within the currentiy
knQwn range for CBB. CBB's are generalist foragers and have been repr�rted
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visiting a wide variety c�# flc>wering planfis4. Based on habitat and vegetation
description in the MN� ancl revi�w c�f the prt�perty an aerial imagery, it appears
fhat $uitable habitat for CB� may be present in the open spa�e betwe�n
Almc�nd Avenue and Butte S#reet. Hc�wever, focused surveys far CB� were not
conductec! as part c�f the NiN� nc�r were any rnec�sure� for avoidc�nee,
minimizatican, or mitigation cc�nditic�ned.
To adequately assess this Prc�ject's potentially significant impacts on specia)
status bumble bee�, the MND should include an ar�alysis af the Prc�ject's impact
on flaral resour�es, nesting habitat, and averwintering habita# found onsite. CBB
shaulcl be considered a threatenecl, endangered, or rare species under CEQA
purs�ant ta CEQA Guidelines section 15380. if found on-site, the Project covld
re�u�t in crushing ar killing CBB, recluctian in f�c�d resour�es such as necfiar and
pollen, and/ar remc�val of nestin� and averwintering sites. Ivlany bumbie bees
are threatened with �xtinctit�n due primarily to recluctions in habitat from
urbanizatic�n, intensive a�riculture, ancl invasive species i�trocluctic�ns, I�CBB
occurs within or nearby tc� the Projecf site, Prc�ject activities mc�y result in a
substantial redu�tic�n in the species' papula#ion lacally, 'which may lead to a
mand'atc�ry finding of significar�ce (CEQA Guidefines, � 15�b5).
[7ve tr� potentically suitable habitat within the Project area ar�d to avoid take of
CBB, CDFW recommends the fallowing measures are included in the MNL� to
avoid Prc�ject impacts to CB�:
Mitigc�tic�n Measure X: Surveys shal� be performed by a qualified entomQicrg�st
familiar with the spe�ies behaviar and life history to determine the
presence/absence of Cratch's burnble bee within one year prior to vegetatidn
removal andJs�r grading fc�lic�wing CaFW's Survey Consideratic�ns f�r CESA
Canclidate Burnble Bee Species�. Surveys shaN be conducted during flying
seascan when the spec�es is rnost Jikely tc� be det�cted abc�ve grc�und. S�rvey
resulfs, including negative findi�gs, shall be submi�ted to CDFW pric�r to
implementing Project-relc�te�' ground-disturbing activities. At minimum, a survey
repdrt sha�l prc�via'e the following:
a) A description and map of the surUey area, focusing �n areas that could
prc�v�de svitable nabitat for Cr�otch's burnble bee. CQ�W recomm�nds
4 Biesmeijer,Jacobus&Roberts,St�arf 8�Reemer,M.&Ohlemuller, Ralf&Edwards, Mike &� Peetees,Theo&
Sehaffers,A.F.&Patfis,Simon P�Kleukers, Roy &Thamas,Chris &Settele,Josef&Kunin,1Nilliam. (2QOb).
Paral`lel Declines in Pollinators and ins�ct-Poliinated Plants in Britain and th�Netheriands.Science (New
York, N.Y.).313.351-4: 10.1126/science 1'1278b3.
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the mcrp show surveyor(s) track lines to document that the entire site was
covered during field surveys,
bJ Field survey canditions that shalf include raame(s) of qualified
entomologrst(sJ and brref quatifications; date and tirne of survey; survey
duration; genera( weather conditrons; survey gaals, and species
searched.
cJ Map(s) showing the locatic�n c�f nests/colQnies.
dJ A description of physical (e.g,> soil, moisture, slapeJ and biological (e.g:,
plant composition� conditions where each nest/cotlony is found. A
sufficient description of brological conditions, primarily impc�cted habitaf,
sha11 inciude native �lant compositior� (e.g., density, cover, and
abundanceJ within impacted habitat (e.g., species list separated by
�egetation class; density; caver; and abundance af each species�.
MM X: Avcrrdance Plan -If Crotch's bumble bee is detected; qualifred
biologrst sha(f immedicxtely notify CDFW as further coordinatian will be required
fo avoid or mitrgate significant impacts. In addition; a Crotch's Bumble Bee
Avoidcrnce Plan shall be developea'.
At a minimum, fihe avaidance plan sha11 identify the iocation of all nests in or
adjacent tQ fhe Praject site as well as a11 inactave smali mammal burraws and
fhatched/;bunch grasses: lf an inactive burrow may be disturbed by Project
activifi�es, it shaN be resurveyed fc�r Crotch's bumble bee within seven (7J clays
prior to the scheduled disturbance. A minimum 100-foat na disturbance buf#er
LUCI�'5�lCC��� ��' �'��`(��rC5�`l�.'C� C�'1{7Ui"1C� t'1�5�� '�C) I�Gt��1C�' �rl� C'���C (7�f�i.��`Ut'�7�ClC� C1�"
acciclental take. The qu�lified biolc�gist shatl expand the buffer zone as
necessary to prevent disturbance or tc�ke. An avoidance plan shall be
submifted prior to the rssuing of the Project a grading permit.
MM X #3: incidental Take Permdf-If the Prc�ject proponent is unable to avoid
rmp�acts ta Grotch's bumble bee, the F'rc�ject proponent shall consult with CQFW
and c�btadn approprie�te take authorizatiQn (pursuant ta Fish 8� G. �'ode, � 2080
et seq,). The Proiecf proponent shcrll obtain appropriate take authorizatian prior
to the issuing c�f a grading permrt.
MM X #4; Habitat Replacement-The Project proponent shall pravide nc� less
than l:i cc�rnpensatory mitigatir�n fc�r removal or damage c�f any f4aral resc�urce
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associat�d with Crotch's bumble bee. Floral resnur�es shali be replaced as
close to their original Lacation as is feasib�e. !f fic�ra�r��ources cann�f be
replaced within 240 meters of their originc�l locatic�n, floral resources shalt be
planted in the mc�st centrally available location relative ta ide�tified Crotch's
bumble bee nests. This lacation shaN be no more than I.5 kilometers from any
identified nest. Replaced floral resovrces may be split intt� rr�ultiple patches fio
rneet distcrnce requirements for multiple nests. These flc�rai resc�urces shal� be
maintained in perpetuity and reptlanted and manc�ged as needed to ensure the
habitat is preserved,
Comment 4 g�t$
Bats are considered nan-garne mammals and are affarded protectic�n by state
law fram take andJc�r harassment (Fish & G.�ode, � 4150; Cal. Code r�f �egs., �
25� .1), �nnstructic�n activities, including grc�und disturbar��e, vegetation
remQval, and any activifies leading ta increased naise levels, may have direcfi
and/car indirect impacts c�n bats and bat rc�c�sts. Trees that contair� cavities,
crevices> ar exfc�liated bar�C have high pc�tential tc� be used by various bat
species,
While CDFW staff are pleased fio �ee the MNQ cansiders pc�tential impacts to
bats, the avoidance and minimizatican measure, MM-7, appears to only cc�nsider
impacts to maternity roc�sts and dt�es not cc�nsider impacts t� individual roosting
bats-. CDFW recc�mmends including a pre-constructic�n survey by a qualified
biolc�gist to idenfify and rnark trees withi'n the Project area #hat cor�tain any
suitable bat raosting habitat features befc�re tree removal c�ccurs; and to
include a two-step remaval process to further reduce �he risk of impacts to
indiviclually roosting bats. CDFW recarnmends incr�rporating the fo!lowir�g
revisions, shawn in bold, to MM-7 to rnore adequately avc�ic! this Prc�jects
patential impacts to bats.
MM-7: A qualified Eaiologist shall perfc�rm a pre-cor�stru+�tivn vrsuat inspe�tion of
trees Idrger than l0" diamet�r at breast height {l3BH) fo identify and cleariy mark
trees thc�t have potential roosfinc� features (e:g., ccrvifies, crewices �n waod and
bark, exfralia�ing bark Far�alonr°a/species, suitable canc�py for falia�e r�ostin�
species). Remc�val of mc�rke�t�rees should be performed in accc�rdance with the
fc�llowing� mefhods:
i. Removai af mar�Ced trees shc�u(d occur on�y during the fatic�wing time
frames and subject fa the following weather canditions, or as otherwise
approved/recommended by a quairfied biol�gest:
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o Befw�en arch 15 and Apri130, and be e+�n ,August 15 and
t��tober 1, and
o B�twe�n C?ctaber 2 and arch I4 when evening tem�eratures are
above 45°�, ane� na r�nore fhan 'l�„ of rainfaq �r►fhin a 24-hour;p�ricad
prrar to tree r�moval.
�. arked tre�s shall be remaved using a twcs-sfep proc�ss fa c�l(aw
'ndividually raostrn�t bafs the oppcar~Funity to abandon the roost prior fo
r�mo�ral. The c�-st�p removc�l process rs as fc�llows:
Q aay ,: �e�,eV� �ma"-d�ameter#rees, brush, and non-hs��bitat f�atures
df marked �rees (branches without cavifies, cre�ices, or ��fotiating
bardc) to alter existing c�+ndrt►ons around the raost fhus er►covragling
bcats to e�c�cr�fe fhe �a�ost on their o�r�. i"6�� tre� shal(fihen be(�f�f�r ��4
hoeers �� c�llaw th� bafs to ��e to �noth�r roost sit�.
o ��y 2, lf a�s �r� th�u�ht�o � wr� ark�d fre� �ararnc9�es th�t �ar�
screc�ssfa�lly �� r� o�� �rr s�t a�si e, c�et t�i� �ar�ches caff dr�tc�ct
ar�� set �h� �e�a�i�ht�gc�anst tr��s c� c��r from th� Pr�j�ct c�r�c� to
c�tic� a�ry bc�ts �r�s�nt td pc�ssiv�►y esca��. Then, re ov� t��
re �rrnder�f th� tr�e.
if construct�on (�ncluding �he remaval of large trees) must accor outside of th�
abQv�time fra �s, a qualifi�d b►olcagist shc�ll cranducf a pr�construction survey
of the projeGt ar�a fc� Ic�ca#e ma��rnity colonies and identify eas�rres t� �rofect
the colonies �ro disturban�e. The prec�nstrucfian survey wifl be�aerFor �d no
more fhan s�ven days prior fo the implementation af construction aefivifies. Jf a
lapse in cc�nstru�tion activifies for seven days ar ianger occvrs between those
dates, anofher pr�e�r�structic►n survey v�itl be perforrn�d. ifi a rnatern�fy�c�lony is
faunal a q+�aiified biofagr'st (in consuttation with the CDF wr"ti d��errt�ine fh�
extent of a constructian-fre� bufifer zone to be esta�lish�d around the n�st. If
prac#icable, r+emovai of large trees with cavrties w�ll caccur bef�re mat�rnrty
colcanies fc�rm (i.e., �riar to areh 1) err a�ter youn� ar� capable c�f flywng (i.e.,
a�fier Avg�ust 1�").
Docusign Envelope ID:EBD96721-6Q3E-824A-822A-OOAEA3E3A66C
Arnber Kelley, Envirc�nmen#al Gompliance Manager
City c�f Redding
May 18, 2026
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Comment 5 Oak Woodlar�ds
The ongoing loss afi oak woodlands througho�t Shasta County withcrut
adequt�te mitigatic�n is resulting in a cumulative tc�tal loss af oak woocllands in
our region. l�his impaet nc�t only equates to I�ss of c�ak habitat, but alsc�
cumulatively impacfs the numeraus and abundant wildlife and bc�tc�nical
resources reliant on this natural cammunity. This habitafi provides rna�y
impc�rtarrt ecc�system functions to our community by providing habitat for
wildlife, moderafiinc� temp�rafiur� extr�mes, rec�ucing soil er�sic�n, and sustair�ing
water quality. Accarcling to the IJ.S. �c�rest Service, c�f California's 63� native
terrestrial verfiebrates, mare than 30(7 species, incfuding at leasf 120 mammals,
147 birds, and around bt� amphib'ians and reptiles, utilize oak waodl'ands fc�r
food; caver, and r�prc�ductianb.
The MND states "'appraximafiely 43 trees will be remc�ved far canstructic�n of the
trail through apen spc�ce area and cc�nstructic�n of the sidewalk along Placer
Street. Approximately;31 streef and landscape trees will be rernc�v��' to
construct sidewcrlk and the traffic circles." Larger, mafiure trees within City open
spaces provicle high ecalogical value and shc�uld be avoided. Mature trees
c�ffer habitat structure that cannot be quickly replaced, support nesting and
raosfing oppartuniti�s for a variety of wildlife, in�luding cavity nesting birds,
raptors, and tree raosting bcats, while also contributing to overall habitat
cc�ntinvity in an otherwise urbanized s�tting. Wh�n remnval of trees canr�c�t be
avoided, revegetatic�n shauld be priaritized to restare ecc�lagical functian with
regiont�lly c�ppropriate na#ive vegetation.
The Iv1ND dc�es nc�t inciude a prc�posal to replc�ce c�a� waodland habitat lost
with the implem�ntatic�n of this Prc�j�ct. CDFW recr�mmends the Lead Agency
in�lude an impact analysis af oak woc�dlanc! habitat and a Revegetation
Monitc�ring Plan #c� address the need for reestablishir�g canopy cover, structur�l
diversity, or speci�s compositic�n comparable ta the impac#ed woodland
habitat. Tc� ensure that c�ak woodlt�nd functions are restared fio existing
conc��t�c�ns or b�tter, c�nc� tc� align with CEQA's requirement that rnitigation be
feasible, enforceabl�, and effecfiive, the mec�sure sht�t�Cd b� revised to include
performance standards and success criteria.
Success criteria shc�uld be based an the specific species cc�mpositic�n and
structur�l charact�ristics of the impacted r�ak commur�ity. Su�cess should nafi
b Zack;Steve;Chase,Mary K:; Geup�l, Geoffrey R.200�,The oak woodland bird conservatian plan:a
strategy for protecting and managing oak woodland habitats and assflciated birds in California. In:
Stpndiford,Richard B:,et al,tech.edifior. Pro�eedings of the Fifth Symposium on Oak W�adlands:Oaks in
Caiifc�rnia"s Challenging Lt�ndscape. Gen.Tech.Rep. P5W-GTR-i84,Albany, CA: Pc�cific Sauthwest
Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture;845-84b
Docusign Envelope ID:EB096721-6D3E-824A-822A-OOAEA3E3A&6C
Amber Kelley, Environmental Compliance Manager
City of Redding
May 18, 2026
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be determined until the mitigation area has been completely irrigation #ree for a
minimum of 3 years and the ecological rnetrics have remained stable t�ver that
period. Stability means no r�egafive trends in native species richness, diversity,
abundance, or caver within �ach vegetation lay�r, anci no pc�sitive trends in
invasive or non-native �pecies cover.
Comment 6 Reaianaliv A�pro�riate Reveqetation and Landscapin_,�,c
Reveg�tating wifh r�gionally appro{�riafie native vegetation has often not been
condifiianed in apprQved projects throuc�hout the Cifiy. CDFW
recc�mmends conditi�ning the use of native vegetation and regionally
apprapriate species for the r�-vegetatit�n of this Project. Benefits
of utilizing native vegetc�tion are numerous and include providing vital resc�urces
far native wildlife such as hummingbirds and ather beneficia►;poliinc�tars,
canserving water, reducir�g pesticide use, and reducing maintenance of
plantings.
The Califarnia Native Plant Society (GR1PS� website� in�ludes a variety af useful
information and tools fio help determine which native �pecies occur in a
particular area, information on care and maintenance c�f native species, and
contacts far purchasing native plants or seeds. The CNPS
tool Calscape8 generates a list of native plants that grow in an area based on
a specific address and can be used ta develap a planting palate for
landscaping plans. For more infQrmatican regarding #he importance of'using
native species in landscaping, please see the CNPS Guidelines fc�r Landscaping
to Pro#ect Native Vegetatian from Genetic Degradation9.
Comment 7 Fw1N�g Fees
Filing fees are applicable when a Project would have an impact on fish and/or
wildlife. Fees are payable upc�n filing of the Notice ot L�etermination by the Lead
Agency ar�d serve to help defray the cost af enviranmental review by CIJFW.
Payment of the fe� is required in arder foc the underlying Praject appr�val to be
operative, vest�d, and final. (Cai. Gode Regs, tit. 14, � a53.5; Fish & G. Code, �
71 1.4; Pub, Resaurces Code, � 21 Q89.)
Comment 8 Submiffing Envirc►nmental C�afia
CEQA requires that infc�rmatic�n develQped in environmental dc�cuments be
ir�corporated into a database, which may be vsed tQ make subsequent or
supplemental envirc�nmental determinatians. (Public Resources Code, � 21003,
'https:C/www.cnps.arg/
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9 htt�s:l/www:cnps.org/w�-contentluplQadsl��l8l�4llandscaping.pdf
Doeusign Envelope ID;EBD96721-6D3E-824A-822A-(?OAEA3E3Afi6C
Arnber Kelley, EnvirQnmental Ccamplianc� Manager
City crf Reclding
May 18, �Cl2b
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subd: (e).) Accc�rdingly, plec�se re�ort any obsenratian of s�ecial status species
tca the GRID[�B using the CN'ND� fiield survey fc�rrn�a��7�
Promoting Collr��+aration
GDFW is chargec! with preserving ancl prc�te�ting the state's cliverse ecc�systems
and wildlife; therefore, CDFW maintains a strcang �c�mmitment to ccallabcarate
with local gc�vernment entities. CDFW is enthusiastic tc� cc�ntinue assisting t�e
Lead Agency in im�lementing cc�mprehensive avc�idance and minimizc�tic�n for
the b�nefit of Galifarnia's sensitive re�ources and alit�ning regulafic�ry frameworks
and a�preciates t�e ccallakaaratian thus far. if ycau have �ny c{uestic�ns; plec�se
contc�ct Erika lacana, Seniar Environmental Scientist (Specialistj by email afi
R 1 CEQAR�ddinq@wildlife.ca.r�dv.
Sincerely,
`Doeu3ignetl:"by:
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Michael Harris, Acting Regicanal Manager
Northern Rec�i�n
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Califiornia Departmer�t c�f Fisf� and Wi]dlife
R 1 CEQAReddina@wildlife,ca:ac�v
'n Cc�liforni�Departm�nf r�f Fish and Wildlife. (201 b, Ncrvemb�r). CNDDB Onfine Field Survey Form User
Guide. Retrieved from https://nrm.dfg,ca.govJfiield5urveyJdefault.aspx
" Galifornia qepartment of Fish and Wildlife; (n.d.).Submitting data to the California Naturcri Diversffy
Database (CNt7DBJ. Retrieved frQm https://�1)dlife.ca.govJData/CNL�DB/Submitting-Data
From: Babcock,Kelly MCc�DOT Comment Letter B
To: Keliev,Amber
Cc: Battles.MichaelC�a DOT;Grah.Kathv MCa�DQT;Clark.Ski.p�a DOT
Subject: Butte Street Boogie Network Project Caitrans comments
Date: Monday,)une 1,2026 7:41:01 AM
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Good Morning Amber,
Sorry for the late reply, but Caltrans has a few comments about the City's upcoming
ATP project along Butte, Shasta and Placer Street:
Camment 1 • The project aims to improve pedestrian safety by instaliing a crossing across SR
299 at West Street in the City of Redding. The city wiil conduct traffic studies to
confirm a safe and appropriate crossing, followed by a permit review to ensure
proper design. This project will require active coordination between the City of
Redding and Caltrans District 2 Operations and Safety Teams.
Comment 2 • The information provided is not adequate to determine if the project will create
drainage issues in the Caitrans Right-of-Way. The State has no comments at
this time but will need to review project plans and a drainage report as part of
the Caltrans encroachment permit process (or sooner).
Thank you,
Kelly Babcock
Caltrans
D2 Transit Representative
Local Development Review
530.782.2965
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Comment Letters D - Three letters of support
From: Elizabeth
To: Keliey,Amber
Subject: Re: Butte Street Boogie Network Project questions
Date: Tuesday,May 5,2026 2:32:45 PM
Okay thank you so much for looking into it for me, and Pll keep my fingers crossed for the
next grant. .)
Thanks,
Liz
On Tue, May 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM Kelley, Amber<alzelle�ic cityofreddin . ov>wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I'm glad you are excited about the project! I agree, the walking path in the open space will
I really enhance that area. T did speak with the engineer and we are not going to be able to
I construct sidewalk on the south side of Shasta with this grant. We continuously apply for
these grants and we will keep this location on our list for a future grant opportunity.
Thank you,
Amber Kelley
Environmental Compliance Manager
City of Redding
(530) 225-4046 Office
(530) 949-9300 Cell
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I@c�o reddin .�org to(a�,c�o reddin,��ov. Please update your r�ecords accordingly."
From: Elizabeth<elizabethrsmo t��a��mail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:33 AM
To: Kelley, Amber<akelle� ,cit�ofreddin�.�ov>
Subject: Re: Butte Street Boogie Network Project questions
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Hi Amber, �
Thank you for your quick response! I'111ook forward to hearing about the sidewalk.
Honestly Pd be happy to have it :)because there's often erosion there into the storm drain at
the corner.
Pm also excited for the project overall - it`11 be great to have a walking/biking trail for the
open space.
Thanks,
Liz
, On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM Kelley, Amber<ak�lle�c�cit�ofredding�ov>wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for reaching out. I have reviewed the plans and it does not appear that we will
, be constructing sidewalk in front of your home (south side of South Street,between
I Almond and Walnut),but I would like to confirm that with the engineer and get back to
you.
Work conducted in the City's Right of Way would not impact your property value or
property taxes.
As indicated above, I will need to confirm regarding sidewalk construction. If the trees are
, within the City's right of way (they appear to be), and within the sidewalk alignment they
I would likely need to be removed.
I wi11 get back to you shortly with a firm answer regarding sidewalk construction. Thank
Y�u�
Amber Kelley
Environmental Compliance Manager
City of Redding
j (530) 225-4046 Office
(530) 949-9300 Cell
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From: Elizabeth<eiizabcthrsm�thna�mail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:44 PM
To: Kelley, Amber<akelle�a>cityofreddin�.�ov>
Subject: Butte Street Boogie Network Project questions
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Dear Ms. Kelley,
, I am the property owner at 2561 Shasta Street in Redding, and would like to know please
I how the proposed Butte Street Boogie Network Project would affect my property. I've
I reviewed the declaration online, and the PDF files there are pixelated when I zoom in to
see my specific area.
• Will the project require cutting down the large oak trees in my front yard?
• Will it cause an increase in my property taxes, and/or a supplemental tax to be
added? If so, any additional info you have would be helpful.
• Will a sidewalk be added on the south side of Shasta Street between Almond and
Walnut?
Any info you can share please regarding the project's impact to 2561 Shasta Street would
I be greatly appreciated. If it's easier, feel free to give me a call: 213-315-9195.
Thank you for your help!
Regards,
Liz Smyth
From: Kaitlyn T.
To: Keliey,Amber
Subject: Butte Street Boogie Project Comment
Date: Tuesday,May 19,2026 1:44:57 PM
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Dear Amber Kelley:
As someone who lives on Willis Street (within the project area), I fully support the proposed
improvements for increasing non-motorized transport accessibility in the Butte Street Boogie
project area. I hope the project goes through and I look forward to utilizing it after
completion! I would aiso support the instailation of a few speed bumps, many people speed
on the hills here.
Thank you,
Kaitlyn
From: Shannon Miller
To: Keliev,Amber
Subject: Butte Street Boogie
Date: Wednesday,May 27,2026 10:00:41 PM
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Dear Amber Kelley,
I fully support the proposed improvements for increasing non-motorized transport accessibility
in the:Butte Street Boogie project area. I hope the project goes through and I look forward to
utilizing it after completion! Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Shannon Miller
Redding, CA
Comment Letter E
From: Maureen Haltam
To: Keliey,Amber
Cc: Munns Jack;�ittau,Mike; Resner.Erin;Audette.Tenessa; Dr.Dhanuka.Paul
Subject: Butte Street Boogie Network Project
Date: Friday,May 29,2026 5:02:11 PM
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AMBER KELLEY
ENVIRONMENTA�COMPUANCE MANAGER
777 CYPRESS AVENUE
REDDING CA 96001
MAY 29, 2026
Dear Ms. Kelley
We received your email and would like to thank you for your time and for addressing our concerns regarding the
Comment 1 Proposed Butte St Boogie Network Project and the changes that were proposed to our street in particular. We,
and many of our neighbors, are pleased and very thankful for the traffic and engineering teams taking our
concerns into consideration and amending the plan as you outlined.
Our very long letter has now been amended to address just a few items that still concern us with regard to this
project.
When additions were made to the school some years back the residents in the area were asked for input. This is
when it was proposed that Shasta Street was to be put through to meet up with Manzanita Hills Avenue. We were
advised that it would lessen the traffic on our street. This was not an accurate statement. We fought for the
current traffic circles on Shasta Street as we were concerned with the then speed of the vehicles on that street and
the lives of the Manzanita students. It was proposed that both the school busses and the parents drop-off were to
be on the Manzanita Hills Avenue side. Thankfully the school listened to resident input and the busses are on the
Manzanita Nills side and the vehicle driven parent drop-off was put on the Shasta Street side. Even with that, both
Shasta Street and Manzanita Hills Avenue-and many of the surrounding streets to include Monte Bello-are lined
on both sides of the street with teacher parking and with parent vehicles for the parents that walk their children to
and from class each school day. Both South Street and Pleasant Street are blocked both morning and afternoon
each school day for 15-20 minutes minimum with parent vehicles lining the streets waiting for their turn to enter the
Comment 2 uphill cue for dropping off/picking up their child. We feel a worthwhile City resource project would be to build a
retaining wall along the South Street unused and often overgrown bank/hill area alongside the school and create a
site specific lane for the parent vehicles waiting to enter that cue,thereby curing the through-traffic bottleneck on
Shasta Street.
One of our asks was that the street be re-paved and re-lettered directly surrounding the school on a more routine
basis. You have addressed that,thank you. We appreciate that the main crosswalk will be enhanced. Directly
Comment 3 across from that crosswalk are residents who have let their landscaping overgrow the sidewalk access and with
cars parked along the road,the pass-through for families is largely blocked. Just this week we spoke with a young
lady at the residence who advised that her parents are disabled and cannot physically address the problem and
that the bushes were planted too close to the sidewalk years ago. We ourselves are senior citizens and cannot
help our neighbors in this situation. We were hoping that the City has a program for helping disabled residents
with such situations.
We are greatly concerned with the proposed pedestrian bridge and walkway through the last of the greenbelt
acres in our area. When we purchased our home it was with the understanding that the greenbelt behind the
entire length of Manzanita Hills Avenue, stretched across what was Shasta Street(not yet put through all the way),
and then stretched to placer street across from the Benton airfield and dog park area. It was FAA designated as
Comment 4 "no build"due to the Benton Airpark flight path. The City elected to permit a subdivision. [Note: The City's
rainwater collection area in that neighborhood is presently an overgrown mosquito haven].The project caused a
Comment 5 noticeable decrease in birds and wildlife. We believe that the current proposal will further disturb what is left of
those populations in our area. Humans, bikes, electric bikes will all be a deterrent to wildlife. In addition,we
Comment 6 believe this will now add to the homeless population who already frequent the"rock quarry"area in that greenbelt,
make it easier to bring their trash and debris and create the potential for more fires,which had already been an
issue in that area for years. The wildlife could literally be obliterated, not to mention all of the homes along the
edges of the greenbelt. We would like to know if there is a plan for fire safety in this project. Can firetrucks and
water lines even safely access this area,and/or the rest of the walking path areas?
Repectfuliy,
Clyde Dean Haltom Maureen Celeste Haltom
35 year residents of 1155 Manzanita Hills Avenue Redding CA 96001
cc Mayor Mike Littau
City Council Members:
Jack Munns
Erin Resner
Tenessa Audette
Dr. Paul Dhanuka
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From: Aaron Moriand
To: Keliey,Amber
Subject: Butte Street Boogey IS/MND Comments
Date: Friday,May 29,2026 1:17:41 PM
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Dear Amber Kelley,
In response to the NOI to Adopt an MND for the Butte Street Boogey Network Project issued
by mail in 2026, I have the following comments:
��������� �� 1. I support this project and wish for the City to complete it. I commute on the Shasta Street
and Butte Street portions of this route via bicycle at least 4x weekly and the current cycling
facilities are unsafe and expose cyclists to vehicles traveling at lethal speeds with no
protection on the Shasta Street section between West Street and California Street.
�;��������� 2. The original scope of the project as stated in the February 18, 2025 Council Agenda Packet
Staff Report states that one of the improvements will be:
Beginning at the corner of'Shasta Street and Calif'ornia StNeet, the project will constr�uct
a new cycle track(protected two-way bike facility) on Shasta Street f�om the new Shasta Bike
Depot, west to West Street"
It is my understanding that it is no longer feasible to construct a two-way cycle track because
the counterflowing traffic in the cycle track would require a reconfiguration of the Union
Pacific crossing gates, which would cause significant and unacceptable project delays.
������t -� However, despite not being able to complete a cycle track, the revised project scope must still
include protection for the cycle lanes on both sides of Shasta Street, such as physical and
visual deterrent like the raised concrete on the California Street bikeway or plastic bollards on
the Trinity Bikeway. Paint and painted buffer zones is not a deterrent to keep vehicles out of
cycle lanes. I commuted southbound along California Street prior to the California Bikeway
project and frequently had vehicles veering into the cycle lane. After the raised curb was
constructed in along the cycle track, the ride is much safer and vehicles do not veer into the
cycle lane.
�"s��z��z��nt 4 Further, any parallel street parking remaining on Shasta Street in this section must be on the
vehicle lane side of cycle lane so that cyclists are not between parked cars opening doors and
the travel lane, and so cyclists are protected from traveling vehicles behind parked cars.
��������t� 3. To accommodate protection for cycle lanes on Shasta Street between California and West,
the eastbound direction should be reduced to one vehicle travellane. Observed vehicle traffic
volumes are much higher in the westbound direction as vehicles continue down Shasta Street
after existing SR-44, while eastbound vehicle traffic volumes are lower due to some vehicles
using Placer or Eureka to reach SR-44.
�c�z�rz��nt 6 4. When traveling eastbound on Shasta Street approaching the Court Street traffic signal, the
current signal does not recognize cyclists. Cyclists currently have to press the pedestrian cross
signal button on the SW corner of the intersection in order to get the light to turn green to
cross Court Street. The stoplight should be reconfigured to include a dedicated bicycle signal
or a sensor to recognize cyclists approaching from the west. Vehicles often do not come from
the west for multiple signal phases, so cyclists currently must press the pedestrian cross signal
to avoid significant delay.
5. While advanced cyclists are more capable of using the less safe road facilities that exist
today, constructing safe and comfortable cycling facilities will allow beginner and moderate
�������1��°� riders to travel via bicycle, subseguently reducing vehicle traffic volumes and driver delay.
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6. I support shortening and raising the crosswalks near Manzanita Elementary to reduce
vehicle speed, increase driver awareness of the crosswalks, and shorten crossing distances for
kids. These improvements are critical to keeping kids safe on their way to and from school.
Thank you for considering my comments. If you have any questions,please reach out via
email or cell phone.
Aaron Morland
City of Redding Homeowner and Taxpayer
(503) 840-'7530 [503 area code, not 530]
aaronwmorland��,�mail.c om
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AMBER KE�LEY
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER
777 CYPRESS AVENUE
REDDING, CA 9600
May 26, 2026
Dear Ms Kelley
Cammenfi 1 I would like to express my concerns regarding the proposed construction
and sidewalk modifications on the northeast side of Manzanita Nills Avenue
as part of the Butte St. Boogie Network Project.
Public infrastructure projects should be supported by clearly demonstrated
needs, measurable public benefits, and careful consideration of the impacts
on surrounding residents. At present, it is not clear that those standards
have been sufficiently met with respect to the proposed modifications near
the school and adjacent neighborhood.
The proposal appears to reduce available parking for parents while
simultaneously increasing pedestrian, bicycle, and rolling traffic near an
elementary school serving approximately 520 students during concentrated
drop-off and pick-up periods. It is difficult to understand how these changes
will materially improve safety for students, parents, or school staff.
It also remains unclear whether sufficient direct observation and meaningful
evaluation of the actual traffic, pedestrian, parking, and operational
conditions in the area have been conducted during active school hours.
The proposed plan would permanently eliminate or significantly restrict the
already limited parking available in front of private residences along
Manzanita Hills Avenue. This would directly affect homeowners' ability to
accommodate visitors, family members, caregivers, contractors, and service
providers on a daily basis throughout the year.
Importantly, the proposal does not appear to provide factual evidence
demonstrating that the loss of these parking spaces will produce a
significant safety or operational benefit for the school community. By
contrast, the adverse impacts on nearby residents are immediate, concrete,
and long-term.
Given the expense of the proposed construction, the permanent
neighborhood impacts, and the apparent lack of clearly established
necessity, I respectfully urge the Mayor, City Council, and all relevant
committees to reconsider or postpone the project until a more thorough
factual analysis and meaningful neighborhood review process can be
completed.
Respectfully,
Judith Townley
50 year resident of 1135 Manzanita Hills Ave
Redding, CA 96001
cc Mayor Mike �ittau
City Council Members: Jack Munns
Erin Resner
Tenessa Audette
Dr. Paul Dhanuka
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023 FROM: Chuck Aukland,Public
ITEM NO. 4.11(e) Works Director
***APPROVED BY***
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SUBJECT: 4.11(e)--Accept Active Transportation Program Funds for Active Transportation
Pro ram C cle Six (6) and Adopt Bud et Resolution A ro riatin Funds
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following actions regarding allocation of awarded State of California
Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funds and regional non-motorized grant funds for
the following projects:
(1) Accept ATP funds in the amount of $7,993,000 and $1,000,000 in regional non-
motorized funds for a total of$$,993,000 for the Victor Improvement Project;
(2) Accept ATP funds in the amount of$6,437,000, and $806,000 in regional non-motorized
funds for a total of$7,243,000, for the Butte Street Improvement Project; and
(3) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 3'�d Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2023-060 appropriating $16,236,000 for the two projects.
Fiscal Impact
The total estimated cost of the Victor Improvement Project (Victor Project) is $9,992,000. The
attached budget Resolution will appropriate Active Transportation Program (ATP) fw�ds of
$7,993,000 as well as regional funds from the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA)
in the amount of$1,000,000 for this project. The remaining $999,000 wi11 come from Citywide
Transportation Impact Fee (TIF), Streets funds, or other potential local funding sources or grants.
ATP grant evaluators rank applications by numerous factors, including the amount of match
funds provided for each application. In order to receive the maximum points available for that
aspect of the grant application, the City of Redding (City) and SRTA partnered to split the
optimal match amount of 20 percent (10 percent each).
The total estimated cost of the Butte Street Improvement Project (Butte Street Project) is
$8,048,000. The Resolution will appropriate $6,437,000 in ATP funds and $806,000 in SRTA
funds. The remaining project funds in the amount of $805,000 will come from TIF, Streets
funds, or other local funding sources or grants.
Report to Redding City Council July 11,2023
Re: 4.11(e)--AcceptActive Transportation Program Funa's ATP Cycle 6 Page 2
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) may choose not to accept the ATP or regional funds from SRTA or
approve the budget resolution. The City would lose ATP and SRTA funds in the amount of
$16,236,000 and the projects may not be completed without additional funding sources.
Background/Analysis
On September 26, 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation creating the ATP program in the
Department of Transportation. The ATP consolidated several federal and state transportation
programs into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active
transportation. The ATP is administered by the Division of Local Assistance, Office of State
Programs. The purpose of the ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of
transportation. On June 7, 2022, the Council directed staff to apply for funds through ATP Cycle
Six (6) for four projects. Of the four projects submitted, two projects were awarded ATP funding
including the Victor Project and the Butte Street Project. The third project was for the Park
Marina Quick Build, which ranked highest in the state for the quick build program, but
ultimately the state decided not to fund any quick build projects for Cycle 6. The fourth project
was the Hilltop Drive application for a new mixed-use path along the corridor, which missed the
point cutoff by a few application points and was not awarded this cycle.
The proposed Victor Project is mainly located on the Victor Avenue corridor and will
reconstruct the roadway and add complete streets facilities north of Cypress Avenue to Mistletoe
Lane with a fully separated multi-use path on the west side of Victor Avenue and close the
sidewalk gaps on the east side. This wi11 continue similar improvements already constructed or in
design which originally started near Enterprise Park at the south end of the corridor and extended
north towards Hartnell Avenue. An ATP Cycle 5 project awarded to the City and currently in the
design phase, called the Victor and Cypress Avenues Active Transportation Project wiIl carry
improvements north from Hartnell Drive to Cypress Avenue. The proposed Victor Project will
continue these types of facilities north from Cypress Avenue to Mistletoe Lane. Staff will
continue to place a high priority on efforts to obtain additional funding for improvements north
on Victor Avenue from Mistletoe Lane to 01d Alturas Road.
The Victar Project will also include neighborhood "greenways" that will improve the
neighborhood streets with traffic calming and a signed bike route to connect the neighborhoods
to Mistletoe School and the retail areas to the west. It will also construct shared-use paths,
sidewalks, curb ramps, and bike lanes. The project will enhance safety by constructing mid-block
crossings with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and installing protected intersections for
safer crossings.
The proposed Butte Street Project includes a variety of improvements on the west side of
Downtown Redding. The project begins at the corner of Shasta Street and California Street, and
will construct a new eycle track (protected two-way bike faeility) on Shasta Street from the new
Shasta Bike Depot west to West Street. The project then improves many of the neighbarhood
streets along Butte Street between Placer Street on the south, Eureka Way on the north, and
Pleasant Street on the west side. It will enhance Butte Street into a neighborhood "greenway"
bike facility that will facilitate bikes through the neighborhood as an alternative to Placer S�reet
and Eureka Way. Butte S�reet will feature curb extensions for pedestrian safety, slow
Report to Redding City Council July 11,2023
Re: 4.11(e)--AcceptActive Transportation Program Funa's ATP Cycle 6 Page 3
neighborhood streets with traffic calming devices and enhanced bicycle crossings of the side
streets. It will add an off-street extension west on Butte Street through the open space and will
connect to Manzanita Elementary SchooL This project also includes funding to address Placer
Street along the Benton Airpark gap with the addition of bicycle and pedest�rian facilities in this
gap along the north side of Placer Street. The overall project will complete bicycle connections
on the west side of Downtown Redding from California Street through the neighborhoods to
Pleasant Street.
EnviNonmental Review
These actions are not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, and no
further action is required at this time. Appropriating the funding for these projects will allow the
environmental studies and engineering design work to commence.
Council PNio�^ity/City Manager Goals
• Economic Development — "Facilitate and become a catalyst for economic development
in Redding to create jobs, retain current businesses and attract new ones, and encourage
investment in the community."
• Public Safety — "Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure
and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding."
• Budget and Financial Management — "Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial
Plans for all funds."
Attachments
^Resolution
^Location Map
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE 3RD AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-060
APPROPRIATING $16,236,000 FOR THE VICTOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND FOR THE BUTTE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE
ASSOCIATED FUNDING SOURCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
THAT Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 be and is hereby amended as follows:
FUND DNISION DESCRIPTION 1NCREASE DECREASE
151 1671 Transportation Grant Projects $16,236,000
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:
USE SOURCE
OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Increase(Decrease)Revenue
151-1671-3608001-PTVIC Federal Grant-Capital-Public Works $ 6,044,000
151-1671-3629001-PTVIC State Grant Capital-Public Works $ 1,949,000
151-1671-3731001-PTVIC Contributions-Public Warks $ 1,000,000
151-1671-3629001-PTBSI State Grant Capital-Public Works $ 6,437,000
151-1671-3731001-PTBSI Contributions-Public Works $ 806,000
Increase Expenditures
151-1671-7700006-PTVIC Victor Improvement Project $ 8,993,000
151-1671-7700006-PTBSI Butte Street Improvement Project $ 7,243,000
Total $ 16,236,000 $ 16,236,000
THAT the purpose is to appropriate $16,236,000 for the Victor Improvement Project and for the
Butte Street Improvement Project and the associated funding sources for fiscal year 2023-24.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the 18th day of J�uly, 2023, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MICHAEL DACQUISTO,Mayor
ATTEST: FORIYI APPROVAL:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney
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