CITY OF ANAHEIM
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
City of Anaheim, P.O. Box 3222, Anaheim, CA 92803
To: County Clerk Office of Planning and Research County of Orange 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
P.O. Box 238, Santa Ana, CA 92702 Sacramento, CA 95814
PROJECT TITLE: Rio Vista Safe Routes to School Project.
PROJECT LOCATION:
CITY:
Project is located on streets surrounding Rio Vista Elementary School: E. Dutch Avenue, S.
Jeanine Way and N. Park Vista Street.
City of Anaheim, Orange County, California
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work includes installing new sidewalks to close an existing gap, reconstructing damaged sidewalks and driveways, and upgrading current curb ramps, including the addition of a new one. It also includes upgrading a 3,197 - linear-foot Class III bikeway. Further improvements consist of pavement repairs, new signage, and refreshed pavement markings.
Additionally, the project will enhance five crosswalks, address curb and gutter issues that cause water accumulation after rainfall, and install two new speed lumps while reconstructing an existing one.
PUBLIC AGENCY
APPROVING PROJECT:
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
APPLICANT: City of Anaheim, Public Works Department
Design Services Division
PHONE NUMBER:
(714) 765-5251
ADDRESS: 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA ZIP CODE: 92805 EXEMPT STATUS:
Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268)
Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3))
Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(2))
Categorical Exemption. State class and section number:
Class 1/Section 15301, Class 2/Section 15302, Class 4/Section 15304 and Class 19/Sections 15303 and 15319.
Statutory Exemption. State code number: _________.
Other: _________
REASONS WHY PROJECT IS EXEMPT: The project is exempt from CEQA under the following sections of the CEQA Guidelines due to its scope and nature: Section 15301 (Existing Facilities): The project involves maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure, such as reconstructing damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curb ramps, along with pavement repairs, signage and pavement markings.
These actions constitute minor alterations with no significant expansion of current use, qualifying under this exemption. Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction): The project replaces or reconstructs existing structures (sidewalks, curb ramps , speed lumps, and driveways) without expanding capacity or altering their purpose. The upgrades are within the same site and function as the or iginal facilities. Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures): The installation of new sidewalks and a curb ramp fall under this exemption as they represent small new facilities that improve public infrastructure. Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land): The project includes minor land alterations for the installation of new sidewalks and a curb ramp, which alter the land condition without significant environmental impact. Section 15319 (Annexations of Small Parcels): A small portion of land will be acquired for installing the new curb ramp, qualifying as an exempt annexation for minor facility improvements under Section 15303.
Overall, the project consists of routine maintenance, minor upgrades, and small -scale infrastructure improvements with no significant environmental impact, making it exempt from CEQA.
STAFF CONTACT PERSON & TITLE: Marco Bravo, Associate Engineer STAFF PHONE NUMBER: 714-765-5176, Ext. 5251
If filed by the applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No
Authorized Signature – Public Works Department
Associate Engineer
Title
10/9/2024
Date
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant