Agenda packet — Colton City Council, February 1, 2022 (part 3 of 8)

The proposed Project is included in the SCAG 2016 RTP (HBP ID: 1056) and the 2019 FTIP (Project ID: SBDLS08; Description: Bridge No. 54C0379, Barton Rd, over UP RR, 0.25 Mi W Route 215.

Replace 2-lane bridge with new 2-lane asphalt roadway, minor seismic contribution.  3.1.7. Has the project design concept and/or scope changed significantly from that in the regional analysis?
No.

As discussed in bullet number 3.1.6, regional conformity for the proposed Project has been demonstrated for the RTP and the FTIP. The proposed Build Alternative is consistent with the proposed Project description in the 2016 RTP/SCS, and the 2019 FTIP.  3.1.9. Examine local impacts.

Section 3.1.9 of the flowchart directs the project evaluation to Section 4 (Local Analysis) of the CO Protocol. This concludes Figure 1.

Section 4 contains Figure 3 (Local CO Analysis [Appendix E of this report]). This flowchart is used to determine the type of CO analysis required for the Build Alternative. Below is a step-by-step explanation of the flowchart. Each level cited is followed by a response, which in turn determines

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46 the next applicable level of the flowchart for the Build Alternative. The flowchart begins at Level 1:
 Level 1. Is the project in a CO nonattainment area?
No.

The Project site is in an area that has demonstrated attainment with the federal CO standard.  Level 1 (cont.). Was the area redesignated as “attainment” after the 1990 Clean Air Act? Yes.
 Level 1 (cont.). Has “continued attainment” been verified with the local Air District, if appropriate?
Yes.

The U.S. EPA designated the Basin as attainment/maintenance on June 11, 2007. (Proceed to Level 7.)
 Level 7. Does the project worsen air quality?
No.

Because the proposed Project would not meet any of the criteria discussed below, it would not potentially worsen air quality.
a. The project significantly increases the percentage of vehicles operating in cold start mode.

Increasing the number of vehicles operating in cold start mode by as little as 2% should be considered potentially significant.

The percentage of vehicles operating in cold start mode is the same or lower for the bridge under study compared to those used for the intersections in the attainment plan. It is assumed that all vehicles on the Barton Road are in a fully warmed-up mode. Therefore, this criterion is not met.
b. The project significantly increases traffic volumes. Increases in traffic volumes in excess of 5% should be considered potentially significant. Increasing the traffic volume by less than 5% may still be potentially significant if there is also a reduction in average speeds.

The proposed Project will improve safety and operation for vehicles traveling on Barton Road between La Cadena and the I-215 interchange. As shown in Table 1-3, although the Project would result in lower traffic delays and traffic congestion, the proposed Project would increase traffic volumes on Barton Road between La Cadena and the I-215 interchange.

Therefore, this criterion is not met.

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47 c. The project worsens traffic flow. For uninterrupted roadway segments, a reduction in average speeds (within a range of 3 to 50 mph) should be regarded as worsening traffic flow. For intersection segments, a reduction in average speed or an increase in average delay should be considered as worsening traffic flow.

As shown in Table 1-4, the proposed Project would present the lowest volume-to-capacity ratio for the Project’s roadway segment of Barton Road between La Cadena and the I-215 interchange in both scenarios, opening day (2023) and horizon year (2045). Because the Project would not worsen traffic flow, rather expanding existing lanes to provide improvements to traffic flow and safety, this criterion is not met.

This concludes Figure 3 (Local CO Analysis [Appendix E of this report]). Using the levels and criteria in Figure 3 of the CO protocol, the Project would be considered satisfactory, and no further analysis is needed.

4.3.2 PM Analysis
Emissions Analysis
As Table 4-2 shows for the vehicle exhaust emissions in 2023 and 2045, the No Build and Build Alternative PM10 and PM2.5 emissions from vehicle exhaust are both lower than the existing condition emissions. The fugitive PM2.5 and PM10 emissions consist of tire wear, brake dust, and re-entrained road dust emissions that are purely related to the increased regional VMT.

Hot-Spot Analysis
In November 2015, the U.S. EPA released an updated version of Transportation Conformity Guidance for Quantitative Hot-Spot Analyses in PM2.5 and PM10 Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas (Guidance) for quantifying the local air quality impacts of transportation projects and comparing them to the PM NAAQS (75 FR 79370; U.S. EPA, 2015). The U.S. EPA originally released the quantitative guidance in December 2010 and released a revised version in November 2013 to reflect the approval of California Emission Factor Model (EMFAC) 2011 and U.S. EPA’s 2012 PM NAAQS final rule. The November 2015 version reflects Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) 2014 and its subsequent minor revisions, such as MOVES2014a, to revise design value calculations to be more consistent with other U.S. EPA programs and to reflect guidance implementation and experience in the field. Note that EMFAC, not MOVES, should be used for project hot-spot analysis in California.

The Guidance requires a hot-spot analysis to be completed for a project of air quality concern (POAQC). The final rule in 40 CFR 93.123(b)(1) defines a POAQC as:
(i) New or expanded highway projects that have a significant number of or significant increase in diesel vehicles;
(ii) Projects affecting intersections that are at Level-of-Service (LOS) D, E, or F with a significant number of diesel vehicles, or those that will change to LOS D, E, or F because of increased traffic volumes from a significant number of diesel vehicles related to the project;

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48 (iii) New bus and rail terminals and transfer points that have a significant number of diesel vehicles congregating at a single location;
(iv) Expanded bus and rail terminals and transfer points that significantly increase the number of diesel vehicles congregating at a single location; and
(v) Projects in or affecting locations, areas, or categories of sites which are identified in the PM2.5 and PM10 applicable implementation plan or implementation plan submission, as appropriate, as sites of violation or possible violation.

The interagency consultation has not yet taken place and is anticipated in the future before Project approval. Once conducted, this report will be updated to report the POAQC determination from that consultation.

4.3.3 Nitrogen Dioxide Analysis
The U.S. EPA modified the NO2 NAAQS to include a 1-hour standard of 100 parts per billion in 2010.

Currently there is no federal project-level NO2 analysis requirement. However, NO2 is among the near-road pollutants of concern. Within the Project Area, it is unlikely that NO2 standards will be approached or exceeded based on the relatively low ambient concentrations of NO2 in the South Coast Air Basin and on the long-term trend toward reduction of NOX emissions. Because of these factors, a specific analysis of NO2 was not conducted for the proposed Project.

4.3.4 Mobile Source Air Toxics Analysis
The FHWA released updated guidance in October 2016 (FHWA, 2016) for determining when and how to address MSAT impacts in the NEPA process for transportation projects. FHWA identified three levels of analysis:
 No analysis for exempt projects or projects with no potential for meaningful MSAT effects;  Qualitative analysis for projects with low potential MSAT effects; and  Quantitative analysis to differentiate alternatives for projects with higher potential MSAT effects.

Projects with no impacts generally include those that (a) qualify as a categorical exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117, (b) qualify as exempt under the FCAA conformity rule under 40 CFR 93.126, and (c) are not exempt, but have no meaningful impacts on traffic volumes or vehicle mix.

Projects that have low potential MSAT effects are those that serve to improve highway, transit, or freight operations or movement without adding substantial new capacity or creating a facility that is likely to substantially increase emissions. The large majority of projects fall into this category.

Projects with high potential MSAT effects include those that:
 Create or significantly alter a major intermodal freight facility that has the potential to concentrate high levels of diesel particulate matter in a single location; or

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49  Create new or add significant capacity to urban highways such as interstates, urban arterials, or urban collector-distributor routes with traffic volumes where the annual average daily traffic is projected to be in the range of 140,000 to 150,000, or greater, by the design year; and  Are proposed to be located near populated areas or, in rural areas, in proximity to concentrations of vulnerable populations (i.e., schools, nursing homes, and hospitals).

As shown in Table 1-1, the existing traffic on Barton Road is well below the criteria of 125,000 average daily trips or 10,000 truck trips. The proposed Project is not expected to result in a substantial change to auto or truck volumes on Barton Road or adjacent streets. Consequently, the emission effects of the proposed Project would be low, and it is expected that there would be no appreciable difference in overall MSAT emissions between the No Build and Build alternatives.

Because the emission effects of the proposed Project would be low, it is expected that there would be no appreciable difference in overall MSAT emissions between the No Build and Build alternatives.

4.3.5 Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis
Greenhouse gas emissions associated with the Project would occur over the short term from construction activities, consisting primarily of emissions from equipment exhaust. There would also be long-term greenhouse gas emissions associated with Project-related changes to vehicular trips.

Recognizing that the field of global climate change analysis is rapidly evolving, the approaches advocated most recently indicate that lead agencies should calculate, or estimate, emissions from vehicular traffic, energy consumption, water conveyance and treatment, waste generation, construction activities, and any other significant source of emissions within the Project Area. As with the criteria pollutant analysis described in Section 4.2.1, the construction emissions were estimated for the proposed Project using the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s Road Construction Model (RoadMod, Version 9.0.0). The RoadMod results were used to quantify greenhouse gas emissions generated by construction of the proposed Project and are presented below in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3. Project Construction Greenhouse Gas Emissions Project Phases CO2
(tons/phase)
CH4
(tons/phase)
N2O
(tons/phase)
CO2e
(MT/phase)
Grubbing/Land Clearing (lbs/day) 32.62 0.01 0.00 29.99
Grading/Excavation (lbs/day) 1,104.64 0.33 0.02 1,014.24 Drainage/Utilities/Sub-Grade (lbs/day) 490.43 0.13 0.01 449.59 Paving (lbs/day) 78.93 0.01 0.01 73.44
Maximum (tons/phase) 1104.64 0.33 0.02 1,014.24
Total (tons/construction project) 1,706.63 0.47 0.03 1,727.58 Source: Compiled by LSA (September 2020).

CH4 = methane
CO2 = carbon dioxide
CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent N2O = Nitrous Oxide
MT = metric tons tons/phase = tons per phase
Construction would generate short-term GHG emissions from excavation, grading, hauling, and other activities. As with the criteria pollutant analysis described in Section 4.2.1, the construction emissions shown in Table 4-3 were estimated for the proposed Project using the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s Road Construction Emissions Model, Version 9.0.0.

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50 The operation of the proposed Project would have low- to no-potential for an increase in GHG emissions. Construction emissions will be unavoidable, but there will likely be long-term GHG benefits from improved operation and smoother traffic flow. Table 4-4 shows the CO2 emissions and VMT for the Project scenarios. Note that these CO2 emission numbers are only useful for a comparison of the alternatives.

Table 4-4. Modeled Annual CO2 Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled, by Alternative Alternative CO2 Emissions (metric tons/year) Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled1 Existing/Baseline Year 2019 2.18 3,106,177
Open to Traffic Year 2023
No Build 3.33 5,304,145
Build Alternative 2.89 5,304,145
20-Year Horizon/Design-Year 2045
No Build 3.44 7,574,670
Build Alternative 3.27 7,574,670
Source: LSA (September 2020)
Notes: Traffic data from Traffic Study Report, emissions calculated using EMFAC2017 with SAFE Rule adjustment factors. 1 Annual VMT values derived from Daily VMT values multiplied by 347, per CARB methodology (CARB 2008).

CARB = California Air Resources Board
CO2 = carbon dioxide
VMT = vehicle miles traveled
Although the vehicle miles traveled would increase from the Existing/Baseline (2019) scenario to the Opening year (2023) No Build and Build scenarios, the CO2 emissions for the Build scenario would be less than both the Existing/Baseline (2019) and Opening year (2023) No Build scenarios due to the reduced congestion from the Project. The same Project-related CO2 emission reduction would occur in the 20-Year Horizon scenario, which was used to be consistent with the traffic analysis and the RTP/SCS.

4.4 Cumulative/Regional/Indirect Effects
O3, secondary PM10, and secondary PM2.5 are normally regional issues because they are formed by photochemical and chemical reactions over time in the atmosphere. For these pollutants, localized impact analysis is not meaningful. However, emission analyses may be required to make some comparison with the Baseline and No Build conditions. Formation of O3 and secondary PM are a function of ROG and NOx emissions. As shown in Table 4-2, the emissions of ROG and NOx are less for the Build Alternative compared to the No Build Alternative in both 2023 and 2045. Thus, the proposed Project would not result in increases in the emissions of O3, secondary PM10, or secondary PM2.5.

The proposed Project is listed in the financially constrained list of projects in the 2016 RTP/ SCS under HBP ID 1056, which includes a regional emissions analysis for ozone and PM. As described in the Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2016 RTP/SCS, “Both the 2016 RTP/SCS which includes Amendment No. 3 meet the regional emissions and other tests set forth by the federal Transportation Conformity regulations, demonstrating the integrity of the State Implementation

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51 Plans prepared pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act for the non-attainment and maintenance areas in the SCAG region.” Further, it concludes: “Despite temporary significant construction emissions, long term criteria pollutant emissions by the County is expected to decline with implementation of the Plan.” Thus, as the proposed Project is included in the 2016 RTP/SCS, it would also not result in a significant cumulative regional air quality effect.

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5. Minimization Measures
53 5. Minimization Measures
CEQA requires that feasible measures that can eliminate or substantially reduce project impacts be addressed. The FHWA requires a project to incorporate measures to mitigate adverse impacts caused by the action and requires the project applicant to be responsible for the implementation of the measures (23 CFR 771).

5.1 Short-Term (Construction)
The following measures are required to be implemented during construction activities.

Prior to the commencement of any construction activities, the Construction Contractor will submit a Construction Emission Control Plan for review and approval to the City of Colton Department of Public Works, which will be implemented during construction. The Construction Emission Control Plan will comply with federal, State, and local regulations as specified below:
 The contractor will adhere to the Caltrans Standard Specifications for Construction, Sections

14.9-01, 14.9-02, 14-9.03, 18-1.02C, and 18-1.03 (or Greenbook equivalent specifications). Section 14-9-02 specifically requires compliance by the contractor with all applicable laws and regulations related to air quality, including air pollution control district and air quality management district regulations and local ordinances.
 Water or a dust palliative will be applied to the site and equipment as often as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. Fugitive emissions generally must meet a “no visible dust” criterion either at the point of emissions or at the right-of-way line depending on local regulations in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust).  Soil binder will be spread on any unpaved roads used for construction purposes, and on all project construction parking areas (providing an estimated 50 percent reduction of fugitive emissions) in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust).  Trucks will be washed as they leave the right-of-way as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust).  Construction equipment and vehicles will be properly tuned and maintained. All construction equipment will use low-sulfur fuel as required by CCR Title 17, Section 93114.  A dust control plan will be developed documenting sprinkling, temporary paving, speed limits, and timely revegetation of disturbed slopes as needed to minimize construction impacts to existing communities in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust).  Equipment and material storage sites will be located as far away from residential and park uses as practicable. Construction areas will be kept clean and orderly in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 402 (Nuisance).

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54  Environmentally sensitive areas will be established near sensitive air receptors. Within these areas, construction activities involving the extended idling of diesel equipment or vehicles will be prohibited to the extent feasible [as required by CCR Title 13, Section 2485(c)].  Track-out reduction measures will be used, such as gravel pads at project access points to minimize dust and mud deposits on roads affected by construction traffic, in accordance with the State Vehicle Code Section 23114, with special attention to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(2), and (e)(4).  All transported loads of soils and wet materials will be covered before transport, or adequate freeboard (space from the top of the material to the top of the truck) will be provided to minimize emission of dust during transportation in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 403.  Dust and mud that are deposited on paved, public roads due to construction activity and traffic will be promptly and regularly removed to reduce PM emissions [State Vehicle Code Section 23114, with special attention to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(2), and (e)(4)].  To the extent feasible, construction traffic will be scheduled and routed to reduce congestion and related air quality impacts caused by idling vehicles along local roads during peak travel times (consistent with the traffic control plan approved by the City of Colton Traffic Engineer).  Mulch will be installed or vegetation planted as soon as practical after grading to reduce windblown PM in the area. Note that certain methods of mulch placement, such as straw blowing, may themselves cause dust and visible emission issues and may require controls such as dampened straw [Caltrans Standard Specifications for Construction, Sections 18.1-02C (Dust Control Binders) and 18-1.03 (Construction – Dust Palliatives) or Greenbook equivalent].

5.2 Long-Term (Operational)
No avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures are required, as the Project would not produce substantial operational air quality impacts. No further action is required by the Cities.

However, Caltrans is firmly committed to implementing statewide strategies to help reduce the potential effects of GHG emissions statewide. These GHG reduction strategies are discussed below.

One of the main strategies in the Caltrans Climate Action Program to reduce GHG emissions is to make California’s transportation system more efficient. In an effort to further the vision of California’s GHG reduction targets outlined in AB 32 and SB 32, California Governor Jerry Brown identified key climate change strategy pillars (concepts), as shown in Figure 5-1, The Governor’s Climate Change Pillars: 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals. These pillars highlight the concept that several major areas of the California economy will need to reduce emissions to meet the 2030 GHG emissions target. These pillars are (1) reducing today’s petroleum use in cars and trucks by up to 50 percent; (2) increasing from one-third to 50 percent California’s electricity derived from renewable sources; (3) doubling the energy efficiency savings achieved at existing buildings and making heating fuels cleaner; (4) reducing the release of methane, black carbon, and other short-lived climate pollutants; (5) managing farm and rangelands, forests, and wetlands so they can store carbon; and (6) periodically updating the State’s climate adaptation strategy, Safeguarding California.

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55 Figure 5-1. The Governor’s Climate Change Pillars: 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals The transportation sector is integral to the people and economy of California. To achieve GHG emission reduction goals, it is vital that the State builds on its past successes in reducing criteria and toxic air pollutants from transportation and goods movement activities. GHG emission reductions will come from cleaner vehicle technologies, lower-carbon fuels, and reduction of VMT. One of Governor Brown’s key pillars sets the ambitious goal of reducing today’s petroleum use in cars and trucks by up to 50 percent by 2030.

Governor Brown called for support to manage natural and working lands, including forests, rangelands, farms, wetlands, and soils, so they can store carbon. These lands have the ability to remove CO2 from the atmosphere through biological processes, and to then sequester carbon in above-and below-ground matter.

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57 6. Conclusions
The purpose of the project is to provide safe connectivity between La Cadena and the Barton Road/I215 interchange and to facilitate efficient access between Colton and Grand Terrace. As shown in Section 4, Environmental Consequences, neither the short-term construction impacts nor the longterm operational impacts would exceed thresholds. Project improvements would have no meaningful impacts on regional traffic volumes or vehicle mix. The proposed Project would not substantially contribute to or cause deterioration of existing air quality. Furthermore, the Build Alternative would not result in any meaningful changes in regional traffic volumes, vehicle mix, or any other factor that would cause an increase in emissions impacts relative to the No Build Alternative. Minimization measures presented in Section 5, above, would be implemented to ensure that short-term construction impacts and long-term operational impacts would not exceed applicable air quality standards.

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RTP and FTIP Listings for the Project

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Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 2014/15-2019/20 Highway Bridge Program
District: County:

Responsible Agency
08 San Bernardino
See the appropriate FTIP/FSTIP for current funding commitments. This listing provides the backup project information to support the lump sum amounts programmed in the FTIP.

HBP-ID Project Description
Colton BRIDGE NO. 54C0379, BARTON RD, OVER UP RR, 0.25 MI W ROUTE 215. Replace 2 lane bridge with new 2 lane Asphalt roadway, Minor seismic contribution. The City of Colton will be the implementing agency for design and construction.

Fund Source Summary:

PE
R/W
CON
Total
Total
2,499,592 2,499,592
462,887 462,887600,000 600,000
1,062,887 2,499,592 3,562,479
Phase Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
18 LSSRP Bond
Total
51,615 51,615
940,974 2,212,889 3,153,845121,913 235,088 357,019
1,062,887 2,499,592 3,562,479
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Prior 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Beyond
Prior 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Beyond
1056
Project #:
5065(024)5421(002)
PE Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
18 LSSRP Bond
Total
409,794 409,776
53,093 53,111
462,887 462,887
-18
Prior 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Beyond
R/W Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
LSSRP Bond
Total
531,180 531,180
68,820 68,820
600,000 600,000
Prior 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Beyond
CON Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
LSSRP Bond
Total
51,615 51,615
2,212,889 2,212,889
235,088 235,088
2,499,592 2,499,592
Prior 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Beyond
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Packet Pg. 594 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Final 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
San Bernardino County Project Listing
Local Highway
(in $000`s)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
9,534 9,534 4,743 4,791 9,534
20151502 Total 11,508 11,508 5,808 5,700 11,508
ProjectID County Air Basin Model RTP ID Program Route Begin End Signage Begin Signage End System Conformity Category Amendment 20171402 San Bernardino SCAB 4TL104 NCN25 L EXEMPT - 93.126 0 Description: PTC 23,006 Agency VARIOUS AGENCIES
Grouped Projects for Bicycle and pedestrian facilities - Non - Motorized (ATP Cycle 3 State/MPO): Projects are consistent with 40 CFR Part 93.126 Exempt Tables 2 and Table 3 categories - Bicycle and pedestrian facilities (Non-motorized) Fund ENG R/W CON Total Prior 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 TotalCITY FUNDS 4,641 4,641 440 2,439 935 827 4,641ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 8,246 8,246 1,313 4,082 1,291 1,560 8,246

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - MPO
10,119 10,119 320 3,789 2,732 3,278 10,119
20171402 Total 23,006 23,006 2,073 10,310 4,958 5,665 23,006 ProjectID County Air Basin Model RTP ID Program Route Begin End Signage Begin Signage End System Conformity Category Amendment SBD31905 San Bernardino SCAB SBD31905 NCR36 L EXEMPT - 93.126 0 Description: PTC 88,065 Agency VARIOUS AGENCIES
MT. VERNON AVENUE BRIDGE (OVERHEAD) AT BNSF REPLACE GRADE SEPARATION, REPLACE 4 LANE BRIDGE WITH 4 LANE BRIDGE FROM 2ND TO 5TH STREETS (0.2 MILES SOUTH OF RTE. 66)(BRIDGE NO 54C0066) Fund ENG R/W CON Total Prior 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 TotalCITY FUNDS 417 256 8,980 9,653 411 9,242 9,653LOCAL ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION 72,764 -72,764
BRIDGE - LOCAL 3,222 1,979 72,764 77,965 3,177 2,024 72,764 77,965LOCAL BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT ACCOUNT 447 447 447 447
SBD31905 Total 3,639 2,235 82,191 88,065 3,588 84,477 88,065 ProjectID County Air Basin Model RTP ID Program Route Begin End Signage Begin Signage End System Conformity Category Amendment SBDLS08 San Bernardino SCAB SBDLS08 NCR36 L EXEMPT - 93.126 0 Description: PTC 175,650 Agency VARIOUS AGENCIES
GROUPED PROJECTS FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION - HBP PROGRAM -PROJECTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH 40 CFR PART 93.126, 127, 128 EXEMPT TABLES 2 & 3 Fund ENG R/W CON Total Prior 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 TotalAGENCY 19,444 19,444 4,361 475 662 1,225 2,101 10,620 19,444BRIDGE - LOCAL 155,633 155,633 33,663 3,668 5,111 9,454 18,290 85,447 155,633LOCAL BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT ACCOUNT 573 573 573 573
SBDLS08 Total 175,650 175,650 38,024 4,143 5,773 11,252 20,391 96,067 175,650 ProjectID County Air Basin Model RTP ID Program Route Begin End Signage Begin Signage End System Conformity Category Amendment 200866 San Bernardino MDAB REG0701 NCR78 L EXEMPT - 93.126 0 Description: PTC 8,540 Agency VICTORVILLE
BRIDGE NO. 54C0547, BEAR VALLEY ROAD, OVER BNSF RY, AMTRAK, & UP RR, 3.8 MI E OF ROUTE I-15. Widen 6 lane bridge to 7 lanes (median turn lane) and seismically retrofitting existing bridge.

Fund ENG R/W CON Total Prior 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 TotalCITY FUNDS 80 17 882 979 97 882 979 Print Date: 8/13/2018 5:02:59 PM Page: 17 of 18

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District: County:

Fund Source Summary:

PE
R/W
Total 462,887
CON
Total
2,499,592
331,700 794,587600,000 600,000931,700 3,894,179
462,887
2,499,5922,499,592
Phase Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
53,111
462,887
LSSRP Bond
Total
51,615
824,834 3,447,499106,866 395,065931,700 3,894,179
409,776
51,615
2,212,889
235,088
2,499,592
Prior 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Beyond
Prior 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Beyond
1056
Project #:
5065(024)5421(002)
PE Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
53,111
462,887
LSSRP Bond
Total
293,654 703,430
38,046 91,157
331,700 794,587
409,776
Prior 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Beyond
R/W Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
LSSRP Bond
Total
531,180 531,180
68,820 68,820
600,000 600,000
Prior 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Beyond
CON Summary:

Fed $
Local AC
Local Match
Total
LSSRP Bond
Total
51,615
2,212,889
235,088
2,499,592
51,615
2,212,889
235,088
2,499,592
Prior 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Beyond
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Transportation Air Quality Conformity Findings Checklist

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Transportation Air Quality Conformity Findings Checklist

PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name: Barton Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 8-SBDEA: Federal Aid Number: BRLS 5065(024) Document Type: ☒ 23 USC 326 CE ☐ 23 USC 327 CE ☐ EA ☐ EIS

CHECKLIST
Step 1. Is the project located in a nonattainment or maintenance area for ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO), PM2.5, or PM10 per EPA’s Green Book listing of non-attainment areas?
☐ If no, go to Step 17. Transportation conformity does not apply to the project. ☒ If yes, go to Step 2.

Step 2. Is the project exempt from conformity per 40 CFR 93.126 or 40 CFR 93.128? ☒ If yes, go to Step 17. The project is exempt from all project-level conformity requirements (40 CFR 93.126 or 128) (check one box below and identify the project type, if applicable).
☒ 40 CFR 93.1261
Project type from Table 2: Widening narrow pavements or reconstructing bridges (no additional travel lanes)
☐ 40 CFR 93.128
☐ If no, go to Step 3.

Step 3. Is the project exempt from regional conformity per 40 CFR 93.127? ☐ If yes, go to Step 8. The project is exempt from regional conformity requirements (40 CFR 93.127) (identify the project type).

Project type:
☐ If no, go to Step 4.

Step 4. Is the project located in a region with a currently conforming RTP and TIP? ☐ If yes, the project is included in a currently conforming RTP and TIP per 40 CFR 93.115. The project’s design and scope have not changed significantly from what was assumed in RTP conformity analysis (40 CFR 93.115[b]) Go to Step 8.
☐ If no and the project is located in an isolated rural area, go to Step 5. ☐ If no and the project is not located in an isolated rural area, STOP and do not proceed until a conforming RTP and TIP are adopted.

1 Please refer to Clarifications on Exempt Project Determinations to verify exempt project type from Table 2. Road diets, auxiliary lanes less than one-mile, and ramp metering may be exempt under “projects that correct, improve, or eliminate a hazardous location or feature.”

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Step 5. For isolated rural areas, is the project regionally significant per 40 CFR 93.101, based on review by Interagency Consultation?
☐ If yes, go to Step 6.
☐ If no, go to Step 8. The project, located in an isolated rural area, is not regionally significant and does not require a regional emissions analysis (40 CFR 93.101 and 93.109[e]).

Step 6. Is the project included in another regional conformity analysis that meets the isolated rural area analysis requirements per 40 CFR 93.109, including Interagency Consultation and public involvement?
☐ If yes, go to Step 8. The project, located in an isolated rural area, has met its regional analysis requirements through inclusion in a previously-approved regional conformity analysis that meets current requirements (40 CFR

93.109[e]).
☐ If no, go to Step 7.

Step 7. The project, located in an isolated rural area, requires a separate regional emissions analysis.
☐ Regional emissions analysis for regionally significant project, located in an isolated rural area, is complete. Regional conformity analysis was conducted that includes the project and reasonably foreseeable regionally significant projects for at least 20 years. Interagency Consultation and public participation were conducted. Based on the analysis, the interim or emission budget conformity tests applicable to the area are met (40 CFR 93.109[e] and

95.105).2 Go to Step 8.

Step 8. Is the project located in a CO nonattainment or maintenance area? (South Coast Air Basin only)
☐ If no, go to Step 9. CO conformity analysis is not required. ☐ If yes, hot-spot analysis requirements for CO per the CO Protocol (or per EPA’s modeling guidance, CAL3QHCR can be used with EMFAC emission factors3) have been met. Project will not cause or contribute to a new localized CO violation (40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123)4. Go to Step 9.

Step 9. Is the project located in a PM10 and/or a PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance area?
☐ If no, go to Step 13. PM2.5/PM10 conformity analysis is not required. ☐ If yes, go to Step 10.

2 The analysis must support this conclusion before going to the next step. 3 Use of the CO Protocol is strongly recommended due to its use of screening methods to minimize the need for modeling. When modeling is needed, the Protocol simplifies the modeling approach. Use of CAL3QHCR must follow U.S. EPA’s latest CO hot spot guidance, using EMFAC instead of MOVES; see:
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/transconf/projectlevel-hotspot.htm#co-hotspot. 4 As of October 1, 2007, there are no CO nonattainment areas in California. Therefore, the requirements to not worsen existing violations and to reduce/eliminate existing violations do not apply.

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Step 10. Is the project considered to be a Project of Air Quality Concern (POAQC), as described in EPA’s Transportation Conformity Guidance for PM 10 and PM 2.5? ☐ If no, the project is not a project of concern for PM10 and/or PM2.5 hot-spot analysis based on 40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123 and EPA’s Hot-Spot Analysis Guidance. Interagency Consultation concurred with this determination on . Go to Step 12.
☐ If yes, go to Step 11.

Step 11. The project is a POAQC.
☐ The project is a project of concern for PM10 and/or PM2.5 hot-spot analysis based on 40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123, and EPA’s Hot-Spot Guidance.

Interagency Consultation concurred with this determination on .

Detailed PM hot-spot analysis, consistent with 40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123 and EPA’s Hot-Spot Guidance, shows that the project would not cause or contribute to, or worsen, any new localized violation of PM10 and/or PM2.5 standards. Go to Step 12.

Step 12. Does the approved PM SIP include any PM10 and/or PM2.5 control measures that apply to the project, and has a written commitment been made as part of the air quality analysis to implement the identified SIP control measures? [Control measures can be found in the applicable Federal Register notice at: https://www.epa.gov/stateand-local-transportation/conformity-adequacy-review-region-9#ca.] ☐ If yes, a written commitment is made to implement the identified SIP control measures for PM10 and/or PM2.5 through construction or operation of this project (40 CFR 93.117). Go to Step 14.
☐ If no, go to Step 13.

Step 13a. Have project-level mitigation or control measures for CO, PM10, and/or PM2.5, included as part of the project’s design concept and scope, been identified as a condition of the RTP or TIP conformity determination? AND/OR Step 13b. Are project-level mitigation or control measures for CO, PM10, and/or PM2.5 included in the project’s NEPA document? AND
Step 13c (applies only if Step 13a and/or 13b are answered “yes”). Has a written commitment been made as part of the air quality analysis to implement the identified measures?
☐ If yes to 13a and/or 13b and 13c, a written commitment is made to implement the identified mitigation or control measures for CO, PM10, and/or PM2.5 through construction or operation of this project. These mitigation or control measures are identified in the project’s NEPA document and/or as conditions of the RTP or TIP conformity determination (40 CFR 93.125(a)). Go to Step 14. ☐ If no, go to Step 14.

Step 14. Does the project qualify for a Categorical Exclusion pursuant to 23 USC 326? ☐ If yes, go to step 15.
☐ If no, go to Step 16.

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Step 15. Is any analysis required by steps 1-13 of this form?5 ☐ If yes, then Caltrans prepares the appropriate analysis and documentation for the project file and makes the conformity determination through its signature on the CE form. No FHWA involvement is required. See the AQCA Annotated Outline. Go to Step 17.
☐ If no, then Caltrans makes the conformity determination through its signature on the CE form. No FHWA involvement is required. Go to Step 17.

Step 16. Does the project require preparation of a Categorical Exclusion, EA, or EIS pursuant to 23 USC 327?
☐ If yes, is the project located in a non-attainment/maintenance area for ozone only and considered not regionally significant/non-exempt?
☐ If yes, go to Step 17.6
☐ If no, then Caltrans submits a conformity determination request to FHWA for FHWA’s conformity determination letter. An AQCA is needed. See the AQCA Annotated Outline.

Date of FHWA air quality conformity determination:

Step 17. STOP as all air quality conformity requirements have been met.

SIGNATURE
Michael Slavick 10-8-2020
Senior Air Quality Specialist Signature Date

5 Please note that not all projects that qualify for a categorical exclusion will be exempt from air quality conformity requirements. Many types of projects that may qualify for a CE (such as the addition of auxiliary lanes less than one-mile, weaving lanes less than one-mile, turning lanes less than one-mile, climbing lanes less than one-mile, parking, road diets, ramp metering, and even many bridge projects) MAY require some level of project level conformity analysis and may even require interagency consultation. Additionally, please note that for ALL projects the project file must include evidence that one of the three following situations apply: 1) Conformity does not apply to the project area; or 2) The project is exempt from all conformity analysis requirements; or 3) The project is subject to project-level conformity analysis (and possibly regional conformity analysis) and meets the criteria for a conformity determination. The project file must include all supporting documentation and this checklist. 6 Project-level conformity analysis shows that the project will conform to the State Implementation Plan.

Because the project area is Attainment/Unclassified for carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), no hot spot analysis is required for the project-level conformity determination by 40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123. The project comes from a conforming Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Include documentation of interagency consultation review in the final CE/EA/EIS, if applicable.

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Construction Emission Calculations

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Packet Pg. 605 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Road Construction Emissions Model, Version 9.0.0
Daily Emission Estimates for -> Total Exhaust Fugitive Dust Total Exhaust Fugitive Dust Project Phases (Pounds) ROG (lbs/day) CO (lbs/day) NOx (lbs/day) PM10 (lbs/day) PM10 (lbs/day) PM10 (lbs/day) PM2.5 (lbs/day) PM2.5 (lbs/day) PM2.5 (lbs/day) SOx (lbs/day) CO2 (lbs/day) CH4 (lbs/day) N2O (lbs/day) CO2e (lbs/day)Grubbing/Land Clearing 1.11 9.87 11.99 16.52 0.52 16.00 3.79 0.46 3.33 0.02 2,118.40 0.58 0.05 2,146.36Grading/Excavation 9.30 69.99 105.01 20.31 4.31 16.00 7.22 3.89 3.33 0.16 15,939.95 4.69 0.25 16,132.72 Drainage/Utilities/Sub-Grade 6.38 50.78 69.79 18.91 2.91 16.00 6.00 2.67 3.33 0.11 10,615.45 2.73 0.14 10,726.81 Paving 1.02 13.22 12.02 0.60 0.60 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.03 3,416.85 0.56 0.25 3,504.35 Maximum (pounds/day) 9.30 69.99 105.01 20.31 4.31 16.00 7.22 3.89 3.33 0.16 15,939.95 4.69 0.25 16,132.72 Total (tons/construction project) 0.98 7.65 10.96 2.55 0.46 2.09 0.85 0.41 0.44 0.02 1,706.63 0.47 0.03 1,727.58 Notes: Project Start Year -> 2021
Project Length (months) -> 14
Total Project Area (acres) -> 2
Maximum Area Disturbed/Day (acres) -> 2
Water Truck Used? -> Yes
Phase Soil Asphalt Soil Hauling Asphalt Hauling Worker Commute Water Truck Grubbing/Land Clearing 0 000 200 40
Grading/Excavation 71 0 120 0 1,120 40
Drainage/Utilities/Sub-Grade 5 0 30 0 720 40
Paving 0 220 0 330 320 40
CO2e emissions are estimated by multiplying mass emissions for each GHG by its global warming potential (GWP), 1 , 25 and 298 for CO2, CH4 and N2O, respectively. Total CO2e is then estimated by summing CO2e estimates over all GHGs.

Total Emission Estimates by Phase for -> Total Exhaust Fugitive Dust Total Exhaust Fugitive Dust Project Phases
(Tons for all except CO2e. Metric tonnes for CO2e ) ROG (tons/phase) CO (tons/phase) NOx (tons/phase) PM10 (tons/phase) PM10 (tons/phase) PM10 (tons/phase) PM2.5 (tons/phase) PM2.5 (tons/phase) PM2.5 (tons/phase) SOx (tons/phase) CO2 (tons/phase) CH4 (tons/phase) N2O (tons/phase) CO2e (MT/phase) Grubbing/Land Clearing 0.02 0.15 0.18 0.25 0.01 0.25 0.06 0.01 0.05 0.00 32.62 0.01 0.00 29.99Grading/Excavation 0.64 4.85 7.28 1.41 0.30 1.11 0.50 0.27 0.23 0.01 1,104.64 0.33 0.02 1,014.24 Drainage/Utilities/Sub-Grade 0.29 2.35 3.22 0.87 0.13 0.74 0.28 0.12 0.15 0.01 490.43 0.13 0.01 449.59 Paving 0.02 0.31 0.28 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 78.93 0.01 0.01 73.44 Maximum (tons/phase) 0.64 4.85 7.28 1.41 0.30 1.11 0.50 0.27 0.23 0.01 1104.64 0.33 0.02 1,014.24 Total (tons/construction project) 0.98 7.65 10.96 2.55 0.46 2.09 0.85 0.41 0.44 0.02 1706.63 0.47 0.03 1,567.25 CO2e emissions are estimated by multiplying mass emissions for each GHG by its global warming potential (GWP), 1 , 25 and 298 for CO2, CH4 and N2O, respectively. Total CO2e is then estimated by summing CO2e estimates over all GHGs.The CO2e emissions are reported as metric tons per phase.

Daily VMT (miles/day)
Total PM10 emissions shown in column F are the sum of exhaust and fugitive dust emissions shown in columns G and H. Total PM2.5 emissions shown in Column I are the sum of exhaust and fugitive dust emissions shown in columns J and K.

Barton Raod Bridge Removal Project
PM10 and PM2.5 estimates assume 50% control of fugitive dust from watering and associated dust control measures if a minimum number of water trucks are specified.

Barton Raod Bridge Removal Project
PM10 and PM2.5 estimates assume 50% control of fugitive dust from watering and associated dust control measures if a minimum number of water trucks are specified.Total PM10 emissions shown in column F are the sum of exhaust and fugitive dust emissions shown in columns G and H. Total PM2.5 emissions shown in Column I are the sum of exhaust and fugitive dust emissions shown in columns J and K.

Total Material Imported/Exported
Volume (yd3/day)

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Operational Emission Calculations

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Link Length ADT VMT ADT VMT ADT VMT ADT VMT ADT VMT
Barton Road 1.02 8,776 8,952 14,986 15,286 14,986 15,286 21,401 21,829 21,401 21,829 Existing (2019) 2023 No Build 2023 Build 2045 No Build 2045 Build

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2019 Existing Condition
Roadway Link ROG CO NOx CO2 CH4 PM10 PM2.5 Benzene AcroleinAcetaldehydormaldehydButadieneNaphthalen POM Diesel PM DEOG PM10 PM2.5 Barton Road 0.542325 13.77651 3.867532 4795.031 0.167875 0.055673 0.052535 0.017903 0.000791 0.014946 0.035403 0.003669 0.000532 0.000832 0.03598 0.168287 0.582355 0.231946 Under LOS F, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 30 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) Under LOS C, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 45 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) (Based on emissions factors from EMFAC2017)
Fugitive Dust

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2023 No Build
Roadway Link ROG CO NOx CO2 CH4 PM10 PM2.5 Benzene AcroleinAcetaldehydormaldehydButadieneNaphthalen POM Diesel PM DEOG PM10 PM2.5 Barton Road 0.638085 16.8648 4.22704 7335.716 0.2197047 0.051637389 0.048119 0.020883 0.000893 0.017212 0.040846 0.004249 0.000604 0.000906 0.017087 0.194065 0.995426 0.396279 2023 Build
Roadway Link ROG CO NOx CO2 CH4 PM10 PM2.5 Benzene AcroleinAcetaldehydormaldehydButadieneNaphthalen POM Diesel PM DEOG PM10 PM2.5 Barton Road 0.470413 14.33012 3.643543 6373.55 0.1587571 0.040660786 0.03794 0.01545 0.000687 0.011078 0.027077 0.003217 0.000439 0.000658 0.014804 0.119694 0.995406 0.396271 Under LOS F, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 30 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) Under LOS C, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 45 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) Based on emissions factors from EMFAC2017
SAFE Rule Adjustment Factors for EMFAC2017 Gasoline Light Duty Vehicles Year NOx TOG EvapoTOG ExhausPM ExhaustCO Exhaust CO2
2023 1.0007 1.0006 1.0007 1.0032 1.0027 1.0126
Fugitive DustFugitive Dust

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2045 No Build
Roadway Link ROG CO NOx CO2 CH4 PM10 PM2.5 Benzene AcroleinAcetaldehydormaldehydButadieneNaphthalen POM Diesel PM DEOG PM10 PM2.5 Barton Road 0.5649 12.277805 2.3808651 7589.8738 0.1981056 0.029975 0.027911 0.019003 0.00076 0.019104 0.04353 0.003789 0.000619 0.000725 0.009527 0.221335 1.43057 0.569014 2045 Build
Roadway Link ROG CO NOx CO2 CH4 PM10 PM2.5 Benzene AcroleinAcetaldehydormaldehydButadieneNaphthalen POM Diesel PM DEOG PM10 PM2.5 Barton Road 0.502115 11.66587 2.0412313 7200.5996 0.1741198 0.027328 0.025483 0.016893 0.000698 0.016455 0.037678 0.003396 0.000534 0.000646 0.009112 0.189018 1.430511 0.568991 Under LOS F, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 30 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) Under LOS C, Assuming average vehidle speed of: 45 mph (speed limit is 45 mph) Based on emissions factors from EMFAC2017SAFE Rule Adjustment Factors for EMFAC2017 Gasoline Light Duty Vehicles Year NOx TOG EvaporaTOG ExhaustPM ExhaustCO Exhaust CO2 2045 1.0124 1.0225 1.0109 1.0303 1.0306 1.1243
Fugitive DustFugitive Dust

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ROG CO NOX
Exhaust Exhaust Exhaust Exhaust Fugitive Exhaust Fugitive 2019 Existing 0.54 13.78 3.87 0.06 0.58 0.05 0.23
No Build Alternative 2023 0.64 16.86 4.23 0.05 1.00 0.05 0.40 Change from Existing 0.10 3.09 0.36 0.00 0.41 0.00 0.16 Build Alternative 2023 0.47 14.33 3.64 0.04 1.00 0.04 0.40 Change from Existing ‐0.07 0.55 ‐0.22 ‐0.02 0.41 ‐0.01 0.16 Change from No Build ‐0.17 ‐2.53 ‐0.58 ‐0.01 0.00 ‐0.01 0.00 No Build Alternative 2045 0.56 12.28 2.38 0.03 1.43 0.03 0.57 Change from Existing 0.02 ‐1.50 ‐1.49 ‐0.03 0.85 ‐0.02 0.34 Build Alternative 2045 0.50 11.67 2.04 0.03 1.43 0.03 0.57 Change from Existing ‐0.04 ‐2.11 ‐1.83 ‐0.03 0.85 ‐0.03 0.34Change from No Build ‐0.06 ‐0.61 ‐0.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Source: Compiled by LSA (September 2020).
lbs/day = pounds per dayROG = reactive organic gasesCO = carbon monoxideNOX = nitrogen oxidesPM10 = particulate matter less than 10 microns in size PM2.5 = particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size Scenario Years
PM10 PM2.5
Table 1 Scenario Years Regional Vehicle Emissions (lbs/day)

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1,3‐Butadiene Acetaldehyde Acrolein Benzene Diesel PM Ethyl‐benzene Formaldehyde Naphthalene POM 2019 Existing 0.0037 0.0149 0.0008 0.0179 0.0360 0.1683 0.0354 0.0005 0.0008 No Build Alternative 2023 0.0042 0.0172 0.0009 0.0209 0.0171 0.0000 0.0408 0.0006 0.0009 Change from Existing 0.0006 0.0023 0.0001 0.0030 ‐0.0189 ‐0.1683 0.0054 0.0001 0.0001 Build Alternative 2023 0.0032 0.0111 0.0007 0.0154 0.0148 0.1197 0.0271 0.0004 0.0007 Change from Existing ‐0.0005 ‐0.0039 ‐0.0001 ‐0.0025 ‐0.0212 ‐0.0486 ‐0.0083 ‐0.0001 ‐0.0002 Change from No Build ‐0.0010 ‐0.0061 ‐0.0002 ‐0.0054 ‐0.0023 0.1197 ‐0.0138 ‐0.0002 ‐0.0002 No Build Alternative 2045 0.0038 0.0191 0.0008 0.0190 0.0095 0.2213 0.0435 0.0006 0.0007 Change from Existing 0.0001 0.0042 0.0000 0.0011 ‐0.0265 0.0530 0.0081 0.0001 ‐0.0001 Build Alternative 2045 0.0034 0.0165 0.0007 0.0169 0.0091 0.1890 0.0377 0.0005 0.0006 Change from Existing ‐0.0003 0.0015 ‐0.0001 ‐0.0010 ‐0.0269 0.0207 0.0023 0.0000 ‐0.0002 Change from No Build ‐0.0004 ‐0.0026 ‐0.0001 ‐0.0021 ‐0.0004 ‐0.0323 ‐0.0059 ‐0.0001 ‐0.0001 Source: Compiled by LSA (September 2020).

MSAT = Mobile Source Air Toxicslbs/day = pounds per dayDiesel PM = diesel particulate matterPOM = polycyclic organic matter Table 2 MSAT Emissions (lbs/day)
Scenario Years

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Change from Existing 1.27 0.00 1.27 Change from Existing 4,468,493 Build Alternative 2045 3.27 0.00 3.27 Build Alternative 2045 7,574,670 Change from Existing 1.09 0.00 1.09 Change from Existing 4,468,493 Change from No Build ‐0.06 0.00 ‐0.06 Change from No Build 2,270,525 Source: Compiled by LSA (September 2020).

CO2 = carbon dioxideCH4 = Methane 1 Annual VMT values derived from Daily VMT values multiplied by 347, per ARB methodology (ARB 2008).

CO2e = Carbon dioxide equivalent
Table 3 GHG Emissions for Scenario Years
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons/day)

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APPENDIX B

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT STUDY MINIMAL IMPACTS (NESMI)

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Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impacts)
Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County District 8–San Bernardino County
Federal AID Project No. BRLS-5065(024)
July 2020

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Transportation
Prepared By: ___________________________________ Date: _July 6, 2020 Claudia Bauer, Senior Biologist
(951) 781-9310
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, California 92507
LSA
Approved By: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Aaron P. Burton, Senior Environmental Planner
(909) 383-2841
Local Assistance – Environmental Support
Department of Transportation, District 8
For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document can be made available in alternative formats. For more information regarding alternative formats or to obtain a copy in an alternative format, please call or write to: Carolina Padilla, City of Colton Clerk, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92423; (909) 370-5001 (Voice); email at [email protected]; or use the California Relay Service (800) 735-2929 (TTY to Voice), (800) 735-2922 (Voice to TTY) or 711.
9/23/2020

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Packet Pg. 626 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 1 July 2020 Summary
The City of Colton, in cooperation with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8, proposes to replace the existing two-lane bridge (Bridge No. 54C0379) on Barton Road over an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) singletrack railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at-grade asphalt roadway. In addition, roadway improvements will be made to accommodate a sidewalk on the north and south side of Barton Road, a Class II bicycle lane on each side of the roadway, and 14-foot wide travel lanes. Lane configurations will transition to join existing improvements west of Grand Terrace Avenue.

The Biological Study Area (BSA) is primarily urbanized/developed and the project will result in “No Effect” to any federally listed species or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)-designated critical habitat. Additionally, the project will result in “No Take” to any State-listed species. One special-status bat species as well as other bat species have the potential to occur within the BSA. Project impacts to bats will be avoided and/or minimized. The BSA provides habitat for nesting migratory birds. Project impacts to nesting migratory birds will be avoided. No drainage features, ponded areas, or riparian habitat potentially subject to jurisdiction by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) were found within the BSA. Therefore, there will be no impacts to potentially jurisdictional drainage features and no permits will be required from the CDFW under Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code or the RWQCB under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) or the USACE under Section 404 of the CWA. The proposed project is anticipated to be a Categorical Exclusion (CE) without technical studies under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

1. Introduction
This Natural Environment Study Minimal Impacts (NESMI) report documents the results of a biological resources assessment of the proposed Barton Road Removal and Road Construction Project. The improvements to Barton Road are proposed between the east side of the Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extend to approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Grand Terrace Avenue in the City of Grand Terrace, in San Bernardino County as shown in Figure 1. (All figures are included in Appendix A.)

1.1 Project History

1.1.1 Project Purpose and Need
Purpose. The purpose of the proposed project is to:
 Provide safe connectivity between La Cadena and the Barton Road/I-215 interchange.

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Packet Pg. 627 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 2 July 2020  Facilitate efficient access between the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace.

Need. Barton Road Bridge was originally built in 1936 as a two-lane bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) railroad tracks (one lane in each direction). The bridge is structurally unsound and the 25-foot wide bridge deck does not provide adequate pedestrian or bicycle access. The sidewalk that exists on the bridge has been shut down for safety reasons. A review of the existing bridge’s As-Built plans shows the design philosophy of the bridge does not account for seismic loading, which is critical for public safety in California. The Bridge Inspection Report shows a low sufficiency rating of 58.8 due to low load rating and a roadway geometry that does not meet current AASHTO standards. The railroad tracks below the bridge have been abandoned and removed. There is no longer the need to span the railroad tracks with a bridge. The City of Colton, in cooperation with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), propose to remove the bridge (State Bridge No 54C0379), fill the area over the railroad track, and replace the bridge with a two-lane at grade asphalt roadway to connect to the existing roadway to the east and west of the bridge. There is also the need to provide continuous pedestrian and bicycle access along this stretch of Barton Road through sidewalks and Class II bicycle lanes to meet the requirements of both the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace.

1.2 Project Description
The Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project (project) is located in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, California. The Biological Study Area (BSA) includes the project location and construction staging area (as shown in Figures 1 and 2), and consists of approximately 2.6 acres of urbanized/ developed land. Specifically, the western portion of the BSA is located the Jurupa (Stearns) Land Grant, while the eastern portion of the BSA is located in Township 2 South, Section 5, Range 4 West and Township 1 South, Section 32, Range 4 West as depicted on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) San Bernardino South, California 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map.

The proposed project is to replace the existing two-lane bridge (approximately 175 feet long by 25 feet wide) on Barton Road over an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) single- track railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at-grade asphalt roadway. Improvements to Barton Road will begin at the east side of the Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extend to approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Grand Terrace Avenue in the City of Grand Terrace. The curb-to- curb roadway width of 44 feet widens to approximately 70 feet west of Grand Terrace Avenue to tie into the improvements being made to the Barton Road/I-215 interchange. The total length of the roadway improvements is approximately 1,100 feet.

The roadway will accommodate a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the north and south sides of Barton Road, an 8-foot wide striped Class II bicycle lane on each side of the roadway, and 14-foot wide travel lanes. Lane configurations transition to join existing improvements west of Grand Terrace Avenue (see Figure 2).

Improvements include the following:

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Packet Pg. 628 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 3 July 2020  Demolition and removal of the existing bridge, abutments, and retaining walls on Barton Road;
 Removal and reconstruction of the drainage outlet west of Grand Terrace Avenue;
 Construction of a drainage culvert across Barton Road in the vicinity of the abandoned tracks;
 Relocation of the Riverside Highland Water Company line, City Waterline, Fiber Optic Cables, and gas line in the existing bridge and roadway;  Relocation of overhead telephone lines spanning along the north side of Barton Road;
 Cut of approximately 5,800 cubic yards and fill of approximately 4,300 cubic yards to bring the bridge area to grade;
 Construction of asphalt roadway, removal of the vertical crest curve to improve stopping sight distance consistent with the Cities’ standards for Barton Road’s roadway classification;
 Construction of curb ramps at the intersection of Barton Road and Terrace Avenue to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards;  Construction of 6-foot wide sidewalk and 8-foot wide Class II bike lane on north and south sides of Barton Road within the project limits;  Construction of driveway approaches joining existing driveways to City of Grand Terrace and City of Colton standards;
 Removal of a retaining wall along the north side of the Baron Road right-of-way in front of Lineage Logistics;
 Identification and provision of a construction staging area in the vicinity of the improvements; and
 Closure of Barton Road between Terrace Avenue and Grand Terrace Avenue during construction and provision of a detour for traffic.

The project will require approximately 0.60 acre of temporary construction easements and slope easements. The majority of improvements, with the exception of grading of driveways to match the lowered street elevation, will be contained to the Cities’ existing rights-of-way. Approximately 4,500 square feet will be acquired to increase the right-ofway at the location of the existing bridge to 50 feet in each direction plus approximately 700 square feet of permanent right-of-way acquisition will be needed in front of APN 027522316.

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2. Study Methods

2.1 Regulatory Requirements

2.1.1 Federal Laws and Regulations
Federal Endangered Species Act. Under provisions of Section 7(a)(2) of the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), a federal agency that permits, licenses, funds, or otherwise authorizes a project activity must consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) if the activity may affect a listed endangered or threatened species or its designated critical habitat. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that its actions would not jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or destroy or adversely modify critical habitat.

Under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the California Department of Transportation Concerning the State of California’s Participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program, which became effective on July 1, 2007, Caltrans serves as the NEPA Lead Agency for compliance with Section 7(a)(2) of FESA. Because this project is covered by the Pilot Program MOU, the FHWA has assigned, and Caltrans has assumed, FHWA responsibility for environmental review, consultation, and coordination on this project.

Clean Water Act. The CWA provides guidance for the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters. The guidelines allow the discharge of dredged or fill material into the aquatic system only if there is no practicable alternative that would have less adverse impacts.

Section 404: The USACE regulates discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. These waters include wetlands and non-wetland bodies of water that meet specific criteria, including a direct or indirect connection to interstate commerce. The USACE regulatory jurisdiction, pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA, is founded on a connection, or nexus, between the water body in question and interstate commerce.

This connection may be direct (through a tributary system linking a stream channel with traditional navigable waters used in interstate or foreign commerce) or it may be indirect (through a nexus identified in the USACE regulations). In order to be considered a jurisdictional wetland under Section 404, an area must possess three wetland characteristics: hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. Each characteristic must meet a specific set of mandatory wetland criteria.

The discharge of dredged or fill material (temporarily or permanently) into waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) requires authorization from the USACE pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA.

Section 401: This section of the CWA requires that an applicant for a federal license or permit that allows activities resulting in a discharge to waters of the U.S. must obtain a

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Executive Order 13186. Native bird species and their nests are protected under the MBTA (16 United States Code [USC] 703 712). The MBTA states that all migratory birds and their parts (including eggs, nests, and feathers) are fully protected. The MBTA prohibits the take, possession, import, export, transport, sale, purchase, barter, or offering for sale, purchase, or barter, of any migratory bird or its eggs, parts, or nests, except as authorized under a valid permit.

Executive Order (EO) 13186 (Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds) directs federal agencies “taking actions that have, or are likely to have, a measurable negative impact on migratory bird populations to develop and implement an MOU with the USFWS that promotes the conservation of migratory bird populations.” Executive Order 11990 – Protection of Wetlands. EO 11990 established a national policy to avoid adverse impacts on wetlands whenever there is a practicable alternative.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgated DOT Order 5660.1A in 1978 to comply with this direction. On federally funded projects, impacts on wetlands must be identified. Alternatives that avoid wetlands must be considered. If wetland impacts cannot be avoided, then all practicable measures to minimize harm must be included.  This must be documented in a specific Wetlands Only Practicable Alternative Finding.
 Additional requirement is to provide early public involvement in projects affecting wetlands. The FHWA provides technical assistance (Technical Advisory 6640.8A) and reviews environmental documents for compliance.

2.1.2 State Laws and Regulations
California Environmental Quality Act. Enacted in 1970, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires State and local government agencies to inform decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects, and to reduce those environmental impacts to the extent feasible. CEQA requires the disclosure of potential environmental impacts and the identification of enforceable measures to avoid or reduce environmental damage through feasible mitigation or project alternatives. A key feature of the CEQA process is the opportunity for the public to review and provide input throughout the environmental process. The CEQA process allows a robust public disclosure of a project’s potential environmental impact and provides for informed governmental decisions.

CEQA requirements apply to public agency projects including activities directly undertaken by a governmental agency, activities financed in whole or in part by a governmental agency, and private activities that require discretionary approval from a governmental agency; as well as private projects that involve governmental participation, financing, or approval.

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Packet Pg. 631 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 6 July 2020 California Endangered Species Act. The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) is administered by the CDFW and prohibits the “take” of plant and animal species identified as either threatened or endangered in the State of California by the Fish and Game Commission (Fish and Game Code Section 2050 to 2097). “Take” is defined to mean hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill or to attempt those activities. Sections 2080.1 and 2081 of CESA allow the CDFW to authorize exceptions to the “take” prohibition for State-listed threatened or endangered plant and animal species for purposes such as public and private development, provided the take is incidental to an otherwise lawful activity and the take is minimized and fully mitigated.

Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code. The State of California Code of Regulations empowers the CDFW to issue Agreements for any alteration of a river, stream, or lake where fish or wildlife resources may be substantially adversely affected.

These regulations do not apply to Tribal Lands. Streams (and rivers) are defined by the presence of a channel bed and banks, and at least an ephemeral flow of water. The CDFW regulates wetland areas only to the extent that those wetlands are part of a river, stream, or lake as defined by the CDFW.

The CDFW has not defined wetlands for jurisdictional purposes. The CDFW generally includes within the jurisdictional limits of streams and lakes any riparian habitat present.

Riparian habitat includes willows, alders, and other vegetation typically associated with stream banks or lake shorelines. In most situations, wetlands associated with a stream or lake would fall within the limits of riparian habitat. Thus, defining the limits of CDFW jurisdiction based on riparian habitat will automatically include any wetland areas.

Wetlands not associated with a lake, stream, or other regulated areas generally are not subject to CDFW jurisdiction.

2.2 Studies Required

2.2.1 Literature Search
A literature review and records search were conducted to identify the existence or potential occurrence of sensitive or special-interest biological resources (e.g., plant and animal species) in or within the vicinity of the BSA. Federal and State lists of sensitive species were examined. Current and historical aerial photographs were also reviewed in Google Earth. Current database records and literature reviewed included the following:
 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), California Species List Tool. 2020.

Website http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/maps_data/california_species_ list_tools.html (accessed July 6, 2020) (Appendix B).
 USFWS, Information Planning and Conservation System (IPaC). Website:
http://www.ecos.fws.gov (accessed July 6, 2020) (Appendix C).  California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB). 2020. CDFW. Rarefind 5.

Accessed June 29, 2020. Two-mile buffer search of the BSA included 7.5-minute

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 California Native Plant Society (CNPS). Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (CNPSEI online edition, v8-03 0.39. Website:
http://www.cnps.org/inventory. Accessed July 6, 2020. Two-mile buffer search of the BSA included 7.5-minute USGS San Bernardino South, California and Riverside East, California quadrangles (Appendix E).

2.2.2 Field Reviews
Based on the results of the literature review, it was determined that a general biological assessment on-site field investigation was sufficient to evaluate biological resources.

2.2.3 Survey Methods
An on-site field investigation was conducted to identify vegetation communities, habitats for special-status species, potential jurisdictional waters, and other potential biological resource issues. The entire BSA was surveyed on foot.

2.3 Personal Survey Dates
The biological field investigation was conducted by LSA Senior Biologist Denise Woodard on June 12, 2020. Ms. Woodard has been working as a consulting biologist in southern California for 24 years.

All plant and animal species observed or otherwise detected during the survey were noted (Appendix F).

2.4 Agency Coordination and Professional Contacts
No agency coordination or professional contacts occurred prior to the preparation of this study.

2.5 Limitations That May Influence Results
No limitations were encountered that would influence the results of this NESMI.

3. Results: Environmental Setting

3.1 Description of the Existing Biological and Physical Conditions

3.1.1 Study Area
The BSA was created to encompass the proposed project footprint and typical habitats in the immediate project vicinity that may be directly or indirectly affected by the proposed project. The BSA includes the Barton Road right-of-way between the east side of the S. Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extends to

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The BSA is primarily developed by roadway infrastructure and commercial development. Details of the physical and biological conditions within the BSA are discussed below.

3.1.2 Physical Conditions
The topography of the BSA is relatively flat at an elevation range of 954 to 971 feet above mean sea level. The soils (Figure 3) within the BSA, as mapped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey
(websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov and SSURGO/Soil Data Mart 2003) as Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes (GtC).

3.1.3 Biological Conditions in the Study Area
The BSA is developed by the existing paved Barton Road infrastructure and adjacent commercial development. As a result, vegetative communities within the BSA consist of nonnative grasslands and ornamental trees and shrubs. No natural communities are present. The following discusses vegetation and land use within the BSA.

Developed. This cover type lacks native vegetation and is dominated by urban development and associated hardscapes. Developed areas within the BSA include the paved Barton Road and Terrace Avenue, as well as concrete walkways and driveways.

Nonnative grasslands/Ornamental. Nonnative grasslands/ornamental landscapes occur in areas along Barton Road and Terrace Avenue, and within commercial developments. Dominant nonnative grasslands identified include ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus), shortpod mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), and wild oat (Avena sp.). Dominant ornamental trees identified include Peruvian pepper (Schinus molle), tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and Mexican palo verde (Parkinsonia aculeata).

Wildlife. Wildlife observed within the BSA is consistent with that found in urban areas and the seasonal timing of the field survey. Animal species identified include northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), and California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi).

Vegetation is shown in Figure 4 and site photographs are provided as Figure 5. A list of plant and animal species observed during the general biological field survey is attached as Appendix F.

3.1.4 Habitat Connectivity
The BSA provides for local wildlife movement, but does not provide for regional wildlife movement as a result of surrounding development and roadway infrastructure. The proposed project will not affect regional habitat connectivity.

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3.2 Regional Species and Habitats and Natural Communities of Concern For the purposes of this study, special-status species are considered those listed under FESA and/or CESA, animal species considered of special concern by the CDFW, and plant species with a California Rare Plant Rank of 1A, 2A, 1B, or 2B. The presence or absence of special-status species depends on many factors, including habitat conditions, behavior, seasonal activity, and seasonal occurrence. It is often difficult to ascertain the presence or absence of a species at any particular moment in time. Thus, the presence, or the likelihood of the presence, of special-status species is based on the following criteria (in descending order, from species determined to be present to those considered potentially present): (1) direct observation of the species or its sign in the BSA or the immediate vicinity during surveys conducted for this study or reported in previous biological studies; (2) sighting by other qualified observers; (3) record reported by the CNDDB published by the CDFW; (4) presence or location of specific species on lists provided by private groups (e.g., CNPS); and/or (5) the BSA lies within the known distribution of a given species and contains appropriate habitat.

Table 1 lists special-status species evaluated for the BSA.

Table 1: Listed and Special-Status Species, Natural Communities, and Critical Habitat Potentially Occurring or Known to Occur in the Project Area Common
Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale PLANTS
Chaparral
sand-verbena
Abronia villosa
var. aurita
US: –
CA:
1B
Sandy areas (generally flats and benches
along washes) in chaparral and coastal
sage scrub, and improbably in desert
dunes or other sandy areas, below 1,600
meters (5,300 feet) elevation. In
California, reported from Riverside, San
Diego, Imperial, Los Angeles, and
Ventura Counties. Believed extirpated
from Orange County. Also reported from
Arizona and Mexico (Baja California).

Plants reported from desert communities
are likely misidentified.

A No sandy
areas
within
chaparral
or coastal
sage scrub
present
within the
BSA.

San Diego
ambrosia
Ambrosia pumila US:

FE
CA:
1B
Occurs in open, seasonally wet, generally
low areas in floodplains or at edges of
vernal pools or playas, usually in sandy
loam or on clay (including upland clay
slopes), at 20 to 487 meters (70 to 1,600
feet) elevation. Known from western
Riverside and western San Diego
Counties. Also occurs in Mexico.

A No open,
seasonally
wet,
floodplains
or edges of
vernal
pools/
playas area
present
within the
BSA.

Marsh
sandwort
Arenaria
paludicola
US:

FE
CA:

SE/1B
Boggy areas in freshwater marshes and
swamps below 170 meters (560 feet)
elevation. Known to presently occur only
in San Luis Obispo County (at Oso Flaco
Lake and Morro Bay). Believed extirpated
from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa
A No boggy
areas in
freshwater
marshes
and
swamps

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale Cruz, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties, and from the State of
Washington. The last known record of this
species in Riverside, San Bernardino, or
Los Angeles Counties is from 1900.
are present
within the
BSA.

Horn’s milkvetch
Astragalus hornii
var. hornii
US: –
CA:
1B
Alkaline playas and lake margins from 60
to 850 meters (200 to 2,800 feet)
elevation. In California, known only from
Inyo and Kern Counties. Believed
extirpated from San Bernardino County.

Also occurs in Nevada.

A No alkaline
playas and
lake
margins are
present
within the
BSA.

Nevin’s
barberry
Berberis nevinii US:

FE
CA:

SE
Gravelly wash margins in alluvial scrub or
coarse soils and rocky slopes in chaparral
at 70 to 825 meters (220 to 2,700 feet)
elevation. Known occurrences at higher
elevations are planted (not natural).

Known only from Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego
Counties, California.

A No gravelly
wash
margins in
alluvial
scrub or
coarse
soils/rocky
slopes in
chaparral
are present
within the
BSA.

Bristly sedge Carex comosa US: –
CA:
2B
Bogs and fens, freshwater marshes and
swamps, and lake margins below 425
meters (1,400 feet). Known from Lake,
Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Shasta, San
Joaquin, and Sonoma Counties; and
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Believed
extirpated from San Bernardino County
(last known occurrence was in 1882).

A No boggy
areas in
freshwater
marshes
and
swamps
are present
within the
BSA.

Smooth
tarplant
Centromadia
pungens ssp.
laevis
US: –
CA:
1B
Generally alkaline areas in chenopod
scrub, meadows, playas, riparian
woodland, valley and foothill grassland
below 480 meters (1,600 feet) elevation.

Known from Riverside and San
Bernardino Counties, extirpated from San
Diego County.

A No alkaline
areas or
other
suitable
habitat
present
within the
BSA.

Salt marsh
bird’s beak
Chloropyron
(Cordylanthus)
maritimus spp.
maritimus
US:

FE
CA:

SE/1B
Coastal dunes and salt marshes below 30
meters (100 feet) elevation. In California,
known from Los Angeles, Orange, Santa
Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San
Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties.

Historical collections referred to this taxon
from alkaline meadow in vicinity of San
Bernardino Valley are intermediate to C.
maritimus ssp. canescens. Also occurs in
Mexico.

A No dunes
or marshes
are present
within the
BSA.

Parry’s
spineflower
Chorizanthe
parryi var. parryi
US: – Sandy or rocky soils in chaparral, coastal
scrub, or woodlands at 40 to 1,705 meters
A No sandy
or rocky

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale CA:
1B
(100 to 5,600 feet) elevation. Known only
from Los Angeles, Riverside, and San
Bernardino Counties.
soils in
chaparral,
coastal
scrub, or
woodlands
are present
within the
BSA.

Peruvian
dodder
Cuscuta
obtusifolia var.
glandulosa
US: –
CA:
2B
May be extirpated in California. Formerly
found sporadically in freshwater marsh on
herbs including Alternanthera, Dalea,
Lythrum, Polygonum, and Xanthium
below about 500 meters (1,600 feet).

Believed extirpated from California.

Reported historically from Los Angeles,
San Bernardino, Sonoma, Sutter, Butte,
Sacramento, and Merced Counties. Also
known from eastern and southern US,
West Indies, and Mexico.

A No
marshes
are present
within the
BSA.

Snake cholla Cylindropuntia
californica
var. californica
US: –
CA:
1B
Chaparral and coastal scrub at 30 to 150
meters (100 to 500 feet) elevation. In
California, known only from San Diego
County. Also occurs in Mexico.

A No
chaparral
or coastal
scrub
present
within the
BSA.

Slenderhorned
spineflower
Dodecahema
leptoceras
US:

FE
CA:

SE/1B
In the Vail Lake area, occurs in gravel
soils of Temecula arkose deposits in
openings in chamise chaparral. In other
areas, occurs in sandy cobbly riverbed
alluvium in alluvial fan sage scrub (usually
late seral stage), on floodplain terraces
and benches that receive infrequent
overbank deposits from generally large
washes or rivers, where it is most often
found in shallow silty depressions
dominated by leather spineflower
(Lastarriaea coriacea) and other native
annual species, and is often associated
with cryptogamic soil crusts composed of
bryophytes, algae and/or lichens. Occurs
at 200 to 760 meters (600 to 2,500 feet)
elevation. Known only from Los Angeles,
Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

A No gravel
soils of
Temecula
arkose
deposits in
openings in
chamise
chaparral
or other
habitats
present
within the
BSA.

Santa Ana
River
woollystar
Eriastrum
densifolium ssp.
sanctorum
US:

FE
CA:

SE/1B
Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and
chaparral in sandy or gravelly soils of
floodplains and terraced fluvial deposits of
the Santa Ana River and larger tributaries
(Lytle and Cajon Creeks, lower portions of
City and Mill Creeks) at 90 to 625 meters
(300 to 2,100 feet) elevation in San
Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

A No
Riversidean
alluvial fan
sage scrub
or other
habitats
present
within the
BSA.

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale Alvin meadow
bedstraw
Galium
californicum ssp.
primum
US: –
CA:
1B
Granitic soils in chaparral and lower
montane coniferous forest; 1,350 to 1,700
meters (4,400 to 5,600 feet). Known from
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

A No
chaparral
and lower
montane
coniferous
forest
present
within the
BSA.

Los Angeles
sunflower
Helianthus
nuttallii ssp.
parishii
US: –
CA:
1A
Marshes and swamps (coastal salt and
freshwater) at 10 to 500 meters (30 to
1,600 feet) elevation. This species is
historically known from Los Angeles,
Orange and San Bernardino Counties,
California. Last seen in 1937. Presumed
extinct. Plants found in 2002 at Castaic
Spring along the Santa Clara River in Los
Angeles County were initially reported as
possibly this taxon, but instead appear to
be hybrids or evolutionary intermediates
between H. nuttallii and H. californicus,
based on chromosome counts and pollen
morphology (A Quantitative Analysis of
Pollen Variation in Two Southern
California Perennial Helianthus
(Heliantheae: Asteraceae), J.M. Porter
and N. Fraga, 2004).

A No
freshwater
or saltwater
marshes
and
swamps
are present
within the
BSA.

Mesa horkelia Horkelia
cuneata ssp.
puberula
US: –
CA:
1B
Sandy or gravelly soils in chaparral, or
rarely in cismontane woodland or coastal
scrub at 70 to 825 meters (200 to 2,700
feet) elevation. Known only from San Luis
Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los
Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino
Counties, California. Believed extirpated
from Riverside and San Diego Counties.

No sandy
or gravelly
soils within
chaparral,
woodland
or coastal
sage scrub
habitat
present
within the
BSA.

Pringle’s
monardella
Monardella
pringlei
US: –
CA:
1A
Sandy hills in coastal sage scrub at 300 to
400 meters (980 to 1,300 feet) elevation.

Known only from two occurrences west of
Colton. Last seen in 1941. Habitat lost to
urbanization. Presumed extinct.

A No sandy
hills in
coastal
sage scrub
are present
within the
BSA.

Parish’s
gooseberry
Ribes
divaricatum var.
parishii
US: –
CA:
1A
Deciduous shrub of willow swales in
riparian habitats at 60 to 300 meters (200
to 1,000 feet) elevation. Believed to be
extinct. Historical collections from Los
Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.

A No riparian
habitat is
present
within the
BSA
Gambel's
watercress
Nasturtium
(Rorippa)
gambelii
US:

FE
CA:

ST/1B
Marshes from 5 to 330 meters (20 to
1,100 feet) elevation. Currently believed
to occur in California only in Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

A No
marshes or
swamps
are present

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale There are historical records from Los
Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino
Counties. A historical report from San
Diego County likely constitutes a
misidentification. Also occurs in Baja
California.
within the
BSA.

Chaparral
ragwort
Senecio
aphanactis
US: –
CA:
2B
Openings (especially alkaline flats) in
cismontane woodland, coastal sage
scrub, and chaparral at 15 to 800) meters
(50 to 2,600 feet) elevation. Known in
California from Alameda, Contra Costa,
Fresno, Los Angeles, Merced, Monterey,
Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa
Clara, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,
Solano, and Ventura Counties. Also
occurs in Baja California.

A No alkaline
flats
present
within the
BSA.

Salt spring
checkerbloom
Sidalcea
neomexicana
US: –
CA:
2B
Alkaline springs and brackish marshes
below 1,530 meters (5,000 feet) elevation.

In California, known only from Kern,
Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San
Diego, and Ventura Counties. Believed
extirpated from Los Angeles County. Also
known from Arizona, New Mexico,
Nevada, Utah, and Mexico.

A No alkaline
springs or
brackish
marshes
are present
within the
BSA.

Prairie wedge
grass
Sphenopholis
obtusata
US: –
CA:
2B
Wet meadows, stream banks, and ponds
at 300 to 2,000 meters (1,000 to 6,600
feet) elevation. Widely distributed. In
Southern California, known only from San
Bernardino, Riverside (Santa Ana River),
and perhaps San Diego Counties.

A No wet
meadows,
streams or
ponds are
present
within the
BSA.

San
Bernardino
aster
Symphyotrichum
defoliatum
US: –
CA:
1B
Vernally wet sites (such as ditches,
streams, and springs) in many plant
communities below 2,040 meters (6,700
feet) elevation. In California, known from
Ventura, Kern, San Bernardino, Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San
Diego Counties. May also occur in San
Luis Obispo County. In the western
Riverside County area, this species is
scarce, and documented only from
Temescal and San Timoteo Canyons
(The Vascular Plants of Western
Riverside County, California. F.M. Roberts
et al., 2004).

A No vernally
wet sites
present
within the
BSA.

Southern
Cottonwood
Willow
Riparian
Forest
Populus
fremontii -
Fraxinus
velutina - Salix
gooddingii
Forest &
Woodland
Alliance (Manual
of California,
US: –
CA:

S3
“Fremont cottonwood forest and
woodland” Natural Community: Populus
fremontii is dominant or co-dominant in
the tree canopy with Acer negundo,
Baccharis sergiloides, Fraxinus latifolia,
Fraxinus velutina, Juglans hindsii, Juglans
hindsii × regia, Platanus racemosa,
Quercus agrifolia, Salix exigua, Salix
gooddingii, Salix laevigata, Salix
A The
required
tree species
for this
Natural
Community
were not
present

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale Second Edition
(Sawyer et al.
2009)
lasiolepis, Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra and
Salix lutea. On floodplains, along lowgradient rivers, perennial or seasonally intermittent streams, springs, in lower
canyons in desert mountains, in alluvial
fans, and in valleys with a dependable
subsurface water supply that varies
considerably during the year. The USFWS
Wetland Inventory (1996 national list)
recognizes Populus fremontii as a FACW
plant.
within the
BSA.

INSECTS
Crotch
bumble bee
Bombus crotchii US: –
CA:

SCE
Inhabits open scrub and grassland from
coastal California to crest of SierraCascade and in desert edge areas, south into Mexico. Suitable bumble bee habitat
requires the availability of flowers on
which to forage throughout the duration of
the colony (spring through fall), colony
nest sites, and overwintering sites for the
queens.

A Appropriate
open scrub
or
grasslands
are not
present
within the
BSA.

Desert
cuckoo wasp
Ceratochrysis
longimala
US: –
CA:

SA
Not generally known, but assumed to
inhabit sandy soils, dry areas of the upper
Sonoran zone of Southern California,
specifically the Gorman area (Los
Angeles County), where it is presumed to
persist. Also known from a historical
record (1915, old part of Riverside) from
Riverside County.

A No sandy
areas are
present
within the
BSA.

Quino
checkerspot
butterfly
Euphydryas
editha quino
US:

FE
CA: –
Meadows or openings within coastal sage
scrub or chaparral below about 5,000 feet
where food plants (Plantago erecta and/or
Orthocarpus purpurascens) are present.

Historically known from Santa Monica
Mountains to northwest Baja California;
currently known only from southwestern
Riverside County, southern San Diego
County, and northern Baja California.

A No
meadows
or
appropriate
food plants
are present
within the
BSA.

Delhi Sands
flower-loving
fly
Rhaphiomidas
terminatus
abdominalis
US:

FE
CA:

SA
Restricted to Delhi series sands in
western Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties.

A Suitable
habitat
(Delhi
series soils)
are not
present
within the
BSA.

FISH
Santa Ana
sucker
Catostomus
santaanae
US:

FT
CA: –
The Santa Ana sucker’s historical range
includes the Los Angeles, San Gabriel,
and Santa Ana River drainage systems
located in Southern California. An
introduced population also occurs in the
Santa Clara River drainage system in
A Suitable
habitat
(shallow,
cool,
running
water) are

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale southern California. Found in shallow,
cool, running water.
not present
within the
BSA.

Arroyo chub Gila orcuttii US: –
CA:

SSC
Perennial streams or intermittent streams
with permanent pools; slow water sections
of streams with mud or sand substrates;
spawning occurs in pools. Native to Los
Angeles, San Gabriel, San Luis Rey,
Santa Ana, and Santa Margarita River
systems; introduced in Santa Ynez, Santa
Maria, Cuyama, and Mojave River
systems and smaller coastal streams
A Suitable
habitat
(perennial
streams or
intermittent
streams)
are not
present
within the
BSA.

AMPHIBIANS
Western
spadefoot
Spea
hammondii
US: –
CA:

SSC
Grasslands and occasionally hardwood
woodlands; largely terrestrial but requires
rain pools or other ponded water
persisting at least three weeks for
breeding; burrows in loose soils during dry
season. Occurs in the Central Valley and
adjacent foothills, the non-desert areas of
southern California, and Baja California.

A No
grasslands
or
woodlands
with
ponded
water
present
within the
BSA.

REPTILES
Southern
California
legless lizard
Anniella
stebbinsi
US: –
CA:

SSC
Inhabits sandy or loose loamy soils with
high moisture content under sparse
vegetation in Southern California.

A Suitable
habitat
(areas with
high
moisture
content
under
sparse
vegetation)
is not
present
within the
BSA.

California
glossy snake
Arizona elegans
occidentalis
US: –
CA:

SSC
Scrub and grassland habitats, often with
loose or sandy soils. Patchily distributed
from the eastern portion of San Francisco
Bay to southern San Joaquin Valley and
in non-desert areas of southern California.

Also occurs in Baja California, Mexico.

A No
appropriate
open scrub
or
grassland
with loose
or sandy
soils
present
within the
BSA.

Orangethroated
whiptail
Aspidoscelis
hyperythra
US: –
CA:

SA
Prefers washes and other sandy areas
with patches of brush and rocks, in
chaparral, coastal sage scrub, juniper
woodland, and oak woodland from sea
A No washes
and other
sandy
areas with

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale level to 915 meters (3,000 feet) elevation.

Perennial plants required. Occurs in
Riverside, Orange, San Diego Counties
west of the crest of the Peninsular
Ranges, in extreme southern San
Bernardino County near Colton, and in
Baja California.
patches of
brush and
rocks, in
chaparral,
coastal
sage scrub,
juniper
woodland,
and oak
woodland
present.

Coastal
whiptail
Aspidoscelis
tigris stejnegeri
US: –
CA:

SSC
Woodlands, riparian areas, and sparsely
vegetated areas in a wide variety of
habitats including coastal sage scrub and
sparse grassland. Occurs in valleys and
foothills from Ventura County to Baja
California.

A No
woodlands
or riparian
areas
present
within the
BSA.

San Diego
banded gecko
Coleonyx
variegatus
abbotti
US: –
CA:

SSC
Often associated with rocks. Coastal sage
scrub and chaparral, most often on
granite or rocky outcrops in these
habitats. Interior Ventura County south.

A No coastal
sage scrub
or
chaparral
areas
present
within the
BSA.

Red-diamond
rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber US: –
CA:

SSC
Desert scrub, thornscrub, open chaparral
and woodland; occasional in grassland
and cultivated areas. Prefers rocky areas
and dense vegetation. Morongo Valley in
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties to
the west and south into Mexico.

A No desert
scrub,
thornscrub,
open
chaparral
and
woodland
present
within the
BSA.

Coast horned
lizard
Phrynosoma
blainvillii
(coronatum)
US: –
CA:

SSC
Primarily in sandy soil in open areas,
especially washes and floodplains, in
many plant communities. Requires open
areas for sunning, bushes for cover,
patches of loose soil for burial, and an
abundant supply of ants or other insects.

Occurs west of the deserts from northern
Baja California north to Shasta County
below 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) elevation.

A No washes
and other
sandy
areas
present
within the
BSA.

BIRDS
Tricolored
blackbird
Agelaius tricolor US: –
CA:

ST
Open country. Forages in grassland and
cropland habitats. Nests in large groups
near fresh water, preferably in emergent
wetland with tall, dense cattails or tules, but
also in thickets of willow, blackberry, wild
rose, or tall herbs. Seeks cover for roosting
in emergent wetland vegetation, especially
A No
grasslands
or
croplands
with water
present

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Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale cattails and tules, and also in trees and
shrubs. Occurs in western Oregon,
California, and northwestern Baja
California.
within the
BSA.

Bell’s sage
sparrow
Artemisiospiza
belli belli
US: –
CA:

SA
Occupies chaparral and coastal sage scrub
from west central California to
northwestern Baja California.

A No
chaparral or
coastal
sage scrub
present
within the
BSA.

Burrowing
owl
Athene
cunicularia
US: –
CA:

SSC
Open country in much of North and South
America. Usually occupies ground squirrel
burrows in open, dry grasslands,
agricultural and range lands, railroad
rights-of-way, and margins of highways,
golf courses, and airports. Often utilizes
man-made structures, such as earthen
berms, cement culverts, cement, asphalt,
rock, or wood debris piles. They avoid
thick, tall vegetation, brush, and trees, but
may occur in areas where brush or tree
cover is less than 30 percent.

A No suitable
burrows
were
present
within the
BSA.

Swainson’s
hawk
Buteo swainsoni
(nesting)
US: –
CA:

ST
Open desert, grassland, or cropland
containing scattered, large trees or small
groves. Breeds in stands with few trees in
juniper-sage flats, riparian areas, and in
oak savannah in the Central Valley.

Forages in adjacent grasslands or suitable
grain or alfalfa fields, or livestock pastures.

Breeds and nests in western North
America; winters in South America.

Uncommon breeding resident and migrant
in the Central Valley, Klamath Basin,
Northeastern Plateau, Lassen County, and
Mojave Desert. Very limited breeding
reported from Lanfair Valley, Owens
Valley, Fish Lake Valley, and Antelope
Valley. In Southern California, now mostly
limited to spring and fall transient. Formerly
abundant in California with wider breeding
range.

A Suitable
habitat is
not present
within the
BSA.

Western
yellow-billed
cuckoo
Coccyzus
americanus
occidentalis
(nesting)
US:

FT
CA:

SE
Breeds and nests in extensive stands of
dense cottonwood/willow riparian forest
along broad, lower flood bottoms of larger
river systems at scattered locales in
western North America; winters in South
America.

A No riparian
woodland
present
within the
BSA.

Southwestern
willow
flycatcher
Empidonax
traillii extimus
US:

FE
CA:

SE
Rare and local breeder in extensive
riparian areas of dense willows or (rarely)
tamarisk, usually with standing water, in
the southwestern U.S. and possibly
extreme northwestern Mexico. Winters in
A No riparian
areas are
present
within the
BSA.

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Packet Pg. 643 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 18 July 2020 Table 1: Listed and Special-Status Species, Natural Communities, and Critical Habitat Potentially Occurring or Known to Occur in the Project Area Common
Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale Central and South America. Below 6,000
feet elevation.

Merlin Falco
columbarius
(wintering)
US: –
CA:

SA
Open country; breeds in the Holarctic
Region and winters south to the tropics.

Rare fall migrant and winter visitor to
southwestern California.

A No open
country
present
within the
BSA.

California
black rail
Laterallus
jamaicensis
coturniculus
US: –
CA:

ST
Requires shallow water in salt marshes,
freshwater marshes, wet meadows, or
flooded grassy vegetation. Prefers areas
of moist soil vegetated by fine-stemmed
emergent plants, rushes, grasses, or
sedges, with scattered small pools.

Known from coastal California,
northwestern Baja California, the lower
Imperial Valley, and the lower Colorado
River of Arizona and California. Now
extirpated from virtually all of coastal
Southern California.

A No shallow
water in
salt
marshes,
freshwater
marshes,
wet
meadows,
or flooded
grassy
vegetation
present
within the
BSA.

Coastal
California
gnatcatcher
Polioptila
californica
californica
US:

FT
CA:

SSC
Inhabits coastal sage scrub in low-lying
foothills and valleys up to about 500 meters
(1,640 feet) elevation in cismontane
southwestern California and Baja
California.

No coastal
sage scrub
present
within the
BSA.

Least Bell’s
vireo
Vireo bellii
pusillus
US:

FE
CA:

SE
Riparian forests and willow thickets. The
most critical structural component of least
Bell’s vireo habitat in California is a dense
shrub layer 2 to 10 feet (0.6–3.0 meter)
above ground. Nests from central
California to northern Baja California.

Winters in southern Baja California.

A No riparian
habitat
present
within the
BSA.

MAMMALS
San
Bernardino
kangaroo rat
Dipodomys
merriami parvus
US:

FE
CA:

SCE
Gravelly and sandy soils of alluvial fans,
braided river channels, active channels
and terraces; San Bernardino Valley (San
Bernardino County) and San Jacinto Valley
(Riverside County). In San Bernardino
County, this species occurs primarily in the
Santa Ana River and its tributaries north of
Interstate 10, with small remnant
populations in the Etiwanda alluvial fan, the
northern portion of the Jurupa Mountains in
the south Bloomington area, and in Reche
Canyon. In Riverside County, this species
occurs along the San Jacinto River east of
approximately Sanderson Avenue, and
along Bautista Creek. Remnant
populations may also occur within
Riverside County in Reche Canyon, San
Timoteo Canyon, Laborde Canyon, the
A No gravelly
or sandy
soils
associated
with alluvial
fans
present
within the
BSA.

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Packet Pg. 644 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 19 July 2020 Table 1: Listed and Special-Status Species, Natural Communities, and Critical Habitat Potentially Occurring or Known to Occur in the Project Area Common
Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale Jurupa Mountains, and the Santa Ana
River Wash north of State Route 60.

Stephens’
kangaroo rat
Dipodomys
stephensi
US:

FE
CA:

ST
Found in plant communities transitional
between grassland and coastal sage
scrub, with perennial vegetation cover of
less than 50%. Most commonly
associated with Artemisia tridentata,
Eriogonum fasciculatum, and Erodium.

Requires well-drained soils with
compaction characteristics suitable for
burrow construction (neither sandy nor too
hard). Not found in soils that are highly
rocky or sandy, less than 20 inches deep,
or heavily alkaline or clay, or in areas
exceeding 25% slope. Occurs only in
western Riverside County, northern San
Diego County, and extreme southern San
Bernardino County, below 915 meters
(3,000 feet) elevation. In northwestern
Riverside County, known only from east of
Interstate 15. Reaches its northwest limit
in south Norco, southeast Riverside, and
in the Reche Canyon area of Riverside
and extreme southern San Bernardino
Counties.

A Habitat is
absent from
the BSA.

Western
yellow bat
Lasiurus
xanthinus
US: –
CA:

SSC
Found mostly in desert and desert riparian
areas of the southwest U.S., but also
expanding its range with the increased
usage of native and nonnative ornamental
palms in landscaping. Individuals typically
roost amid dead fronds of palms in desert
oases, but have also been documented
roosting in cottonwood trees. Forages over
many habitats.

HP Ornamental
palms are
present.

San Diego
black-tailed
jackrabbit
Lepus
californicus
bennettii
US: –
CA:

SSC
Variety of habitats including herbaceous
and desert scrub areas, early stages of
open forest and chaparral. Most common
in relatively open habitats. Restricted to the
cismontane areas of Southern California,
extending from the coast to the Santa
Monica, San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and
Santa Rosa Mountain ranges.

A No desert
scrub, open
forest, or
chaparral
habitat
present
within the
BSA.

Los Angeles
pocket mouse
Perognathus
longimembris
brevinasus
US: –
CA:

SSC
Prefers sandy soil for burrowing, but has
been found on gravel washes and stony
soils. Found in coastal sage scrub in Los
Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties.

A No sandy
soils in
coastal
sage scrub
present
within the
BSA.

American
badger
Taxidea taxus US: –
CA:

SSC
Primary habitat requirements seem to be
sufficient food and friable soils in relatively
open uncultivated ground in grasslands,
woodlands, and desert. Widely distributed
in North America.

A No friable
soils in
grassland,
woodland,
or desert

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Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 20 July 2020 Table 1: Listed and Special-Status Species, Natural Communities, and Critical Habitat Potentially Occurring or Known to Occur in the Project Area Common
Name Scientific Name Status General Habitat Description Habitat Rationale habitat
present
within the
BSA.

Source: LSA June 2020
LEGEND
US: Federal Classifications
– No applicable classification
FE Taxa listed as Endangered.

FT Taxa listed as Threatened.

CA: State Classifications
– No applicable classification
SE Taxa State-listed as Endangered.

ST Taxa State-listed as Threatened.

SCE Taxa Candidate for State-listing as Endangered.

SA Special Animal. Refers to any other animal monitored by the Natural Diversity Data Base, regardless of its legal or protection status.

SSC California Species of Special Concern. Refers to animals with vulnerable or seriously declining populations. 1A California Rare Plant Rank 1A: Presumed extinct in California. 1B California Rare Plant Rank 1B: Rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere. 2B California Rare Plant Rank 2B: Rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere.

S3 Natural Community State Ranks range from 1 (very rare and threatened) to 5 (demonstrably secure). Natural Communities with ranks of S1–S3 are considered Sensitive Natural Communities to be addressed in the environmental review processes of CEQA and its equivalents.

Natural Community and California Rare Plant Ranks are assigned by a committee of government agency and nongovernmental botanical experts and are not official State designations of rarity status.

Habitat Presence/Absence Determinations
A Habitat is absent, or habitat may be present but the species was determined to be absent.

HP Habitat is or may be present. The species may be present Table 1 shows 54 special-status species as potentially present within the vicinity of the BSA. Of the 54 special-status plant and animal species potentially present in the BSA, 19 are federally/State listed as threatened or endangered, and one is a candidate for State listed as Endangered. No suitable habitat is present for any of the 19 federally/ State listed species or single candidate species due to the disturbed/developed site conditions. In addition, no designated critical habitats occur within the BSA.

Thirty-four of the 54 species listed in Table 1 are non-listed special-status species with potential to occur in the project area. Habitat is present for only one of these species, the western yellow bat.

Habitat is not present for any of the remaining 33 non-listed special status species due to the disturbed/developed conditions within the BSA.

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Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 21 July 2020 Potential project impacts to western yellow bat are discussed in detail in Section 4 below.

Additionally, migratory birds and raptors protected under the MBTA and the California Fish and Game Code may nest in the trees and shrubs within the BSA and are also discussed in Section 4 below. Potential project impacts to other non-listed special-status bat species are discussed in detail in Section 4 below.

4. Results: Biological Resources, Discussion of Impacts & Mitigation

4.1 Habitats and Natural Communities of Special Concern The BSA is primarily developed and is vegetated by nonnative grasslands and ornamental vegetation. No natural communities of concern occur within the BSA.

Therefore, the proposed project will have no impacts to natural communities of concern.

4.2. Special-Status Plant Species
Plants are considered to be of special concern based on (1) federal, state, or local laws regulating their development; (2) limited distributions; and/or (3) the presence of habitat required by the special-status plants occurring within the BSA. As shown in Table 1, no habitat is present within the BSA for special-status plant species. Therefore, the project will have no impacts to special-status plant species. Because there will be no impacts to the special-status plant species listed in the attached USFWS Species List or other sources, no avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures are required.

4.3 Special-Status Animal Species
Animals are considered to be of special concern based on (1) federal, state, or local laws regulating their development; (2) limited distributions; and/or (3) the presence of habitat required by the special-status animals occurring within the BSA. As shown in Table 1, no habitat is present within the BSA for special-status animal species except for western yellow bat and other non-listed bat species. With the implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures outlined below for the yellow bat and other bat species, potential impacts to special-status animal species with potential to occur in the BSA can be avoided. Therefore, the project will have no impacts to special-status animal species. Because there will be no impacts to the special-status animal species listed in the attached USFWS Species List or other sources, no other avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures are required.

4.3.1 Discussion of Western Yellow Bat and Other Non-listed Bat Species
Survey Results. Animals are considered to be of special concern based on (1) federal, state, or local laws regulating their development; (2) limited distributions; and/or (3) the habitat requirements of special-status animals occurring within the BSA. As shown in

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Packet Pg. 647 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 22 July 2020 Table 1, the BSA provides habitat for one bat species, western yellow bat, as discussed below. Trees in the BSA may also provide habitat for other non-special-status bat species.

The western yellow bat may utilize the palm trees in the BSA for roosting and may use habitat in the BSA for foraging activities.

Project Impacts. The proposed project may remove ornamental trees, including palm trees, as part of roadway and ramp widening construction. Therefore, the proposed project has the potential to affect the yellow bat as well as other non-special-status bat species that may use ornamental vegetation for roosting within the BSA.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. To avoid potential impacts to the yellow bat and other bat species with potential to occur in the BSA, the following avoidance and minimization measures would be implemented if ornamental trees are to be removed during construction:

BIO-1 Prior to construction, an approved bat biologist will conduct a bat assessment survey to determine the presence or absence of bat species that may occur within the project limits. Should the presence of bat species be determined during this assessment, the measures included in BIO-2 shall be implemented to address potential impacts to bats.

BIO-2 Project-related construction activities will occur outside of the bat maternity roosting season (April 1 through August 31), if feasible. Should such activities occur during the maternity roosting season, the following measures shall be implemented to minimize potential impacts to day-roosting bats (including maternity colonies) from project construction.
 Nighttime exit counts and acoustic surveys shall be performed by a qualified bat biologist at all structures and palm trees that may be subject to projectrelated impacts. These surveys shall be performed during the recognized bat maternity season (April 1 through August 31, but preferably in June or July) and as far in advance of construction as possible in order to provide adequate time for mitigation planning.
 Construction activities at structures housing maternity colonies shall be coordinated with an approved bat biologist and the CDFW.  If direct impacts to bat-roosting habitat are anticipated, humane evictions and exclusions of roosting bats should be performed under the supervision of an approved bat biologist after August 31 in the fall (September or October) prior to any work activities that would result in direct impacts or direct mortality to roosting bats. This action will be performed in coordination with the CDFW.

To avoid potential mortality of flightless juvenile bats, evictions and exclusions of bats cannot be performed during the maternity season (April 1 through August 31). Winter months are also inappropriate for bat eviction because not

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Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 23 July 2020 all individuals in a roost will emerge on any given night. In addition, longdistance movements to other roost sites are more difficult during the winter when prey availability is scarce, resulting in high mortality rates of evicted bats.
 Alternative bat-roosting habitat structures should be installed on the structure prior to the eviction/exclusion of bats from that structure. The design, numbers, and locations of these roost structures should be determined in consultation with an approved bat biologist.
 If permanent, direct impacts to bat-roosting habitat are anticipated and a humane eviction/exclusion is performed, alternative permanent roosting habitat shall be provided to ensure no net loss of bat-roosting habitat. This action shall be coordinated with the CDFW, and locations of these roost structures should be determined in consultation with an approved bat biologist to ensure that the installed habitat will provide adequate mitigation for impacts.
 The loss of a night roost can negatively affect the use of a foraging area, and consequently may result in reduced fecundity in species that are already slow to reproduce. If night roosting is confirmed at any of the structures within the proposed project area, the following measure to minimize potential impacts to night-roosting and foraging bats shall be implemented:
○ At structures where night roosting is suspected or confirmed, work shall be limited to the daylight hours to the greatest extent feasible to avoid potential disruption of foraging. If night work cannot be avoided, night lighting shall be focused only on the area of direct work, airspace access to and from the roost features of the structure shall not be obstructed, and light spillover into the adjacent foraging areas shall be minimized to the greatest extent feasible.

Compensatory Mitigation. With the implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures identified above, no compensatory mitigation would be required.

4.4 Federally/State Listed Special-Status Species and Critical Habitat No suitable habitat is present for any of the 19 federally/State listed species or the one candidate species with potential to occur in the BSA due to the developed site conditions. In addition, no designated critical habitats occur within the BSA. Therefore, the proposed project will result in no effect to any federally or state-listed species, candidate species, or USFWS-designated critical habitat as detailed below.

4.4.1 Discussion of Mammals
Survey Results. The BSA does not contain suitable habitat for the federally/State listed mammal species identified in Table 1.

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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 24 July 2020 Project Impacts. The proposed project will have No Effect to federally listed mammals and No Take of any State-listed mammals.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. No avoidance or minimization measures are required.

4.4.2 Discussion of Birds
Survey Results. The BSA does not contain suitable habitat for the federally/State listed bird species identified in Table 1.

Project Impacts. The proposed project will have No Effect to federally listed birds and No Take of any State-listed birds.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. No avoidance or minimization measures are required.

4.4.3 Discussion of Fishes
Survey Results. The BSA does not contain suitable habitat for the federally/State listed fish species identified in Table 1.

Project Impacts. The proposed project will have No Effect to federally listed fishes and No Take of any State-listed fishes.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. No avoidance or minimization measures are required.

4.4.4 Discussion of Flowering Plants
Survey Results. The BSA does not contain suitable habitat for the federally/State listed flowering plants species identified in Table 1.

Project Impacts. The proposed project will have No Effect to federally listed flowering plants and No Take of any State-listed flowering plants.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. No avoidance or minimization measures are required.

4.4.5 Discussion of Critical Habitat
No federally designated critical habitat is present within the BSA. Therefore, the proposed project will have No Effect to federally designated critical habitat.

4.4.6 Discussion of Nesting Migratory Birds
Survey Results. The nonnative grassland/ornamental vegetation in the BSA provides nesting habitat for migratory birds. Additionally, the transmission towers, electrical

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Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 25 July 2020 distribution poles, and large trees on or adjacent to the BSA may be used by hawks, ravens, or other large birds for nesting.

Project Impacts. Potential project impacts to nesting raptors, special-status birds, and other migratory bird species may occur during the bird breeding season (typically February 15 through August 31). Project-related impacts to the nesting birds may be direct (e.g., loss of nests, eggs, or young) or indirect (e.g., construction noise).

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. To avoid potential impacts to fully protected raptors, special-status bird species, and other nesting birds protected by the MBTA and the California Fish and Game Code, the following measure will be implemented:

BIO-3 If feasible, project construction and any vegetation removal should begin outside of bird breeding season (typically between September 1 and February 14). In the event that project construction cannot be conducted outside the bird breeding season, and vegetation will be removed, focused surveys will be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to ground-disturbing activities. Should nesting birds be found, an exclusionary buffer will be established by a qualified biologist. The buffer may be up to 500 feet in diameter depending on the species of nesting bird found. This buffer will be clearly marked in the field by construction personnel under guidance of the qualified biologist, and construction or clearing will not be conducted within this zone until the qualified biologist determines that the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active.

Nesting bird habitat within the BSA will be resurveyed during bird breeding season if there is a lapse in construction activities longer than seven days.

Compensatory Mitigation. With the implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures identified above, no compensatory mitigation would be required.

4.4.7 Jurisdictional Waters
Survey Results. No potential jurisdictional features subject to regulation by USACE, CDFW, or RWQCB were found to be present within the BSA.

Project Impacts. The proposed project will have No Effect to potential jurisdictional waters.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts. No permits from the USACE, CDFW, or RWQCB or avoidance or minimization measures are required.

5. Conclusions & Regulatory Determination

5.1 Federal Endangered Species Act Consultation Summary The USFWS authorizes take of listed species and the destruction of critical habitat through Section 7(a)(2) of the FESA (16 USC 1531-1544). An official species list was obtained from USFWS on December 31, 2019 (Appendix C).

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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 26 July 2020 A total of 11 federally-listed endangered or threatened species were identified for this project. Caltrans has determined that, in accordance with Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, the project will result in No Effect to the following federallylisted endangered or threatened species:
 Gambel’s watercress (Rorippa gambellii);
 San Diego ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila);
 Slender-horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras);
 Santa Ana River woollystar (Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum);  Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis);  Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae);
 Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus);  Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica);  Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus);
 San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus); and  Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi [incl. D. cascus]).

Furthermore, no federally-designated critical habitat is identified for this project.

Therefore, the project will result in No Effect to any federally-designated Critical Habitat.

5.2 Essential Fish Habitat Consultation Summary
An official NMFS species list was obtained January 2, 2020 (Appendix B). The proposed project is within an NMFS jurisdictional area; however, no species were identified in the official species list obtained from NMFS. The proposed project will not affect aquatic habitat and will have result in No Effect to federally endangered NMFS resources.

5.3 Wetlands and Other Waters Coordination Summary
The USACE regulates discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. These waters include wetlands and nonwetland bodies of water that meet specific criteria, including a direct or indirect connection to interstate commerce. The USACE regulatory jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA is founded on a connection, or nexus, between the water body in question and interstate commerce.

This connection may be direct (through a tributary system linking a stream channel with

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Packet Pg. 652 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 27 July 2020 traditional navigable waters used in interstate or foreign commerce) or may be indirect (through a nexus identified in the USACE regulations). In order to be considered a jurisdictional wetland under Section 404, an area must possess three wetland characteristics: hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. Each characteristic has a specific set of mandatory wetland criteria that must be satisfied in order for that particular wetland characteristic to be met.

The BSA is within the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana River Basin RWQCB, which is responsible for the administration of Section 401 of the CWA. Water quality certification under Section 401 is required only as part of an application process for certain federal licenses or permits. The applicable federal permit in this case would be a USACE Section 404 permit. The RWQCB also asserts authority over “waters of the State” under waste discharge requirements pursuant to the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Waters found to be isolated and not subject to CWA regulation may still be regulated by the RWQCB under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.

The CDFW, through provisions of the California Fish and Game Code (Sections 1600– 1616), is empowered to issue agreements for any alteration of a river, stream, or lake where fish or wildlife resources may be adversely affected. Streams (and rivers) are defined by the presence of a channel bed and banks, and at least an ephemeral flow of water. The CDFW regulates wetland areas only to the extent that those wetlands are part of a river, stream, or lake as defined by the CDFW.

No potential jurisdictional features subject to regulation by USACE, CDFW, or RWQCB were found to be present within the BSA.

5.4 Invasive Species
In February 1999, Executive Order 13112 was signed, requiring federal agencies to work on preventing and controlling the introduction and spread of invasive species.

Highway corridors provide opportunities for the movement of invasive species through the landscape. Invasive species can move on vehicles and in the loads they carry.

Invasive plants can be moved from site to site during spraying and mowing operations.

Weed seed can be inadvertently introduced into the corridor on equipment during construction and through the use of mulch, imported soil or gravel, and sod. Some invasive plant species might be deliberately planted in erosion control, landscape, or wildflower projects. Highway rights-of-way provide ample opportunity for weeds in adjacent land to spread along corridors that, on a national scale, span millions of miles of highway.

Eight exotic plants on the California Exotic Plant Council’s (Cal-IPC) Invasive Plant Inventory were identified as occurring in the BSA. Each plant in the inventory is given an overall rating of high, moderate, or limited. Plants with a rating of high have severe ecological impacts. Plants with a rating of moderate have a substantial and apparent, but not severe, ecological impact. Plants with a limited rating are invasive but their ecological impacts are minor on a statewide level. Tree-of-heaven, ripgut brome,

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Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 28 July 2020 shortpod mustard, and mouse barley were identified in the BSA as having a moderate rating for ecological impacts.

The project has the potential to spread invasive species to adjacent native habitats in the BSA by the entering and exiting of construction equipment contaminated by invasive species, the inclusion of invasive species in seed mixtures and mulch, and by the improper removal and disposal of invasive species so that seed is spread along the highway.

In compliance with EO 13112, a weed abatement program will be developed to minimize the importation of nonnative plant material during and after construction.

Eradication strategies would be employed should an invasion occur. At a minimum, this program will include the following measures:
 During construction, the construction contractor shall inspect and clean construction equipment at the beginning of each day and prior to transporting equipment from one project location to another.
 During construction, soil and vegetation disturbance will be minimized to the greatest extent feasible.
 During construction, the construction contractor shall ensure that all active portions of the construction site are watered a minimum of twice daily or more often when needed due to dry or windy conditions to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
 During construction, the construction contractor shall ensure that all material stockpiled is sufficiently watered or covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
 During construction, soil/gravel/rock will be obtained from weed-free sources.  Only certified weed-free straw, mulch, and/or fiber rolls will be used for erosion control.
 After construction, affected areas adjacent to native vegetation will be revegetated with plant species approved by the District Biologist that are native to the vicinity.
 After construction, all revegetated areas will avoid the use of species listed on Cal-IPC’s California Invasive Plant Inventory that have a high or moderate rating.  Erosion control and revegetation sites will be monitored for 2 to 3 years after construction to detect and control the introduction/invasion of nonnative species.  Eradication procedures (e.g., spraying and/or hand weeding) will be outlined should an infestation occur; the use of herbicides will be prohibited within and

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Packet Pg. 654 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Barton Road Bridge Removal/Road Construction NES(MI) 29 July 2020 adjacent to native vegetation, except as specifically authorized and monitored by the District Biologist.
 All woody invasive species (i.e., tamarisk, tree tobacco, etc.) will be removed from within the project limits.

5.5 Other

5.5.1 Migratory Bird Treaty Act
All native nesting birds are by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) (16 USC 703–711).

Nesting bird species, with potential to occur are also protected by California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503, 3503.5, 3513 and 3800. These laws regulate the take, possession, or destruction of the nest or eggs of any migratory bird or bird of prey.

However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has recently determined that the MBTA should apply only to “…affirmative actions that have as their purpose the taking or killing of migratory birds, their nests, or their eggs” and will not be applied to incidental take of migratory birds pursuant to otherwise lawful activities.

To comply with the MBTA and the Fish and Game Code, vegetation clearing and preliminary ground disturbance should be restricted to outside the active bird breeding season (February 15 through August 31). If vegetation clearing is scheduled during breeding season, a qualified biologist will be needed to conduct clearance surveys for active bird nesting immediately prior to any clearing of vegetation in order to ascertain definitively whether any raptors or other migratory birds are actively nesting in the BSA.

During the clearance surveys, the locations of any active bird nests will be mapped by the biologist, and an appropriate buffer (e.g., 500-foot buffer for raptors) where work will not take place will be established and monitored. The buffer will be delineated by roping or flagging the boundaries and will remain in place until either the nest is abandoned or the young have fledged. The limits of the buffer can be adjusted to a reduced radius if the observations of the project biologist indicate that such an adjustment will not result in an adverse effect on nesting birds.

Suitable habitat for the burrowing owl is not present on the proposed study area at this time; therefore, focused burrowing owl surveys are not required for the proposed project. However, in the event that site conditions change (e.g., with establishment of ground squirrel burrows) and create suitable habitat, a pre-construction survey in compliance with Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, State of California Natural Resource Agency, Department of Fish and Game, May 7, 2012 (CDFW 2012) is recommended to ensure project effects to the burrowing owl are avoided. If burrowing owls are found to be present, project-specific minimization and avoidance measures would be developed and authorized through consultation with the City of Colton, Caltrans, and the CDFW.

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5.5.2 California Endangered Species Act Summary
The CDFW authorizes take of endangered, threatened, or other species of concern through the provisions of Sections 2081 and 2080.1 of the California Fish and Game Code. As shown in Table 1, habitat is absent from the BSA for State-listed species or candidate species. Therefore, the proposed project will not affect any State-listed species or candidate species.

6. References
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2020. Natural Diversity Data Base.

RareFind, Online Edition, Version 5.2.14. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/ CNDDB/ (accessed June 29, 2020).

California Native Plant Society (CNPS), Rare Plant Program. 2020. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (online edition, v8-03 0.39). http://www.rareplants.cnps.org (accessed July 6, 2020).

Google Earth. 2020.

National Marine Fisheries Service, California Species List Tool. 2018. Website http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/maps_data/
california_species_list_tools.html (accessed July 6, 2020).

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture. SSURGO/Soil Data Mart 2003. Web Soil Survey ver.

3.3.2. https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/ (accessed June 29, 2020).

United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2003. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database for Riverside County, CA, 2003. Available online at http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov (accessed December 31, 2019).

United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Information Planning and Conservation System (IPaC). Online application (http://www.ecos.fws.gov/ipac). (accessed July 6, 2020).

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CENTER STREET
Project Location
SOURCE: USGS 7.5' Quad - San Bernardino South (1980), CA I:\CNS1901\GIS\MXD\ProjectLocationUSGS.mxd (7/1/2020)
FIGURE 1
Barton Road Bridge Removal
and Road Construction Project
Regional and Project Location 0 1000 2000
FEET
LEGEND
Project Location
BRLS 5056 (024)
San Bernardino
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027522344
116712104 116712102
027522327
027522362
027522324
116705102
027522358
027522322
116712107
116712108
116705115
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116705118
116712103
LEGEND
Biological Study Area
Proposed Project Features
New Pavement
Curb/Gutter
Driveway
Toe of Slope
Sidewalk
Right-of-Way Acquisition
Slope/Drainage Easement
Temporary Construction Easement
Existing Right-of-Way/Parcel Boundaries
SOURCE: Nearmap (9/20/2019); CNS Engineering (5/19/2020); County of San Bernardino (4/2019) I:\CNS1901\GIS\MXD\Bio\SitePlan.mxd (7/1/2020)
FIGURE 2
Barton Road Bridge Removal
and Road Construction Project
Site Plan
BRLS 5056 (024)
0 40 80
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GtC
GtC
MoC
LEGEND
Biological Study Area
Soils
(GtC) Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes
(MoC) Monserate sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes
SOURCE: Nearmap (9/20/2019); CNS Engineering (5/19/2020); Esri SSURGO Soils (2020) I:\CNS1901\GIS\MXD\Bio\Soils.mxd (7/1/2020)
FIGURE 3
Barton Road Bridge Removal
and Road Construction Project
Soils
BRLS 5056 (024)
0 40 80
FEET

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!
!
1 2
3 4
LEGEND
Biological Study Area
Vegetation
Developed/Disturbed
Nonnative Grassland
Ornamental
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SOURCE: Nearmap (9/20/2019); CNS Engineering (5/19/2020) I:\CNS1901\GIS\MXD\Bio\Vegetation_PhotoLocs.mxd (7/1/2020) FIGURE 4
Barton Road Bridge Removal
and Road Construction Project
Vegetation, Land Use, and Photograph Locations
BRLS 5056 (024)
0 40 80
FEET

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FIGURE 5
Site Photographs
Barton Road Bridge Removal
and Road Construction Project
Photo 1: View facing east from western end of the BSA at the intersection of Barton Road and S. Terrace Avenue.

Photo 2: View facing west from the eastern end of the BSA.

Photo 3: View facing west along the northern boundary of the BSA just east of the Union Pacific Railroad Route grade separation.

Photo 4: View facing west along the southern boundary of the BSA just east of the Union Pacific Railroad Route grade separation.

BRLS 5056 (024)

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Quad Number 34117-A3
ESA Anadromous Fish
SONCC Coho ESU (T) -
CCC Coho ESU (E) -
CC Chinook Salmon ESU (T) -
CVSR Chinook Salmon ESU (T) -
SRWR Chinook Salmon ESU (E) -
NC Steelhead DPS (T) -
CCC Steelhead DPS (T) -
SCCC Steelhead DPS (T) -
SC Steelhead DPS (E) -
CCV Steelhead DPS (T) -
Eulachon (T) -
sDPS Green Sturgeon (T) -
ESA Anadromous Fish Critical Habitat
SONCC Coho Critical Habitat -
CCC Coho Critical Habitat -
CC Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat -
CVSR Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat -
SRWR Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat -
NC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
CCC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
SCCC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
SC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
CCV Steelhead Critical Habitat -
Eulachon Critical Habitat -
sDPS Green Sturgeon Critical Habitat -
ESA Marine Invertebrates
Range Black Abalone (E) -
Range White Abalone (E) -

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Black Abalone Critical Habitat -
ESA Sea Turtles
East Pacific Green Sea Turtle (T) -
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (T/E) -
Leatherback Sea Turtle (E) -
North Pacific Loggerhead Sea Turtle (E) -
ESA Whales
Blue Whale (E) -
Fin Whale (E) -
Humpback Whale (E) -
Southern Resident Killer Whale (E) -
North Pacific Right Whale (E) -
Sei Whale (E) -
Sperm Whale (E) -
ESA Pinnipeds
Guadalupe Fur Seal (T) -
Steller Sea Lion Critical Habitat -
Essential Fish Habitat
Coho EFH -
Chinook Salmon EFH -
Groundfish EFH -
Coastal Pelagics EFH -
Highly Migratory Species EFH -
MMPA Species (See list at left)

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See list at left and consult the NMFS Long Beach office 562-980-4000
MMPA Cetaceans -
MMPA Pinnipeds -

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United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Carlsbad Fish And Wildlife Office
2177 Salk Avenue - Suite 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7385
Phone: (760) 431-9440 Fax: (760) 431-5901
http://www.fws.gov/carlsbad/
In Reply Refer To:

Consultation Code: 08ECAR00-2020-SLI-1284
Event Code: 08ECAR00-2020-E-02965
Project Name: Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, and proposed species, designated critical habitat, and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat.

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▪
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at:
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/ eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http:// www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/ comtow.html.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

Official Species List

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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Carlsbad Fish And Wildlife Office
2177 Salk Avenue - Suite 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7385
(760) 431-9440

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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 08ECAR00-2020-SLI-1284
Event Code: 08ECAR00-2020-E-02965
Project Name: Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project Project Type: TRANSPORTATION
Project Description: The purpose of the project is to replace the existing two-lane bridge (approximately 175 long by 25 feet wide) on Barton Road over an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) single track railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at grade asphalt roadway. Barton Road is both within the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace. Improvements to Barton Road will begin at the east side of the Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extend to approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Grand Terrace Avenue in the City of Grand Terrace. The curb to curb roadway width of 44 feet widens to approximately 70 feet west of Grand Terrace Avenue to tie into the improvements being made to the Barton Road/I-215 interchange. The total length of the roadway improvements is approximately 1,100 feet.

The roadway will accommodate a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the north and south side of Barton Road, an 8-foot wide striped Class II bicycle lane on each side of the roadway and 14-foot wide travel lanes. Lane configurations transition to join existing improvements west of Grand Terrace Avenue. The project will require approximately 0.60 acre of temporary construction easements and slope easements. The majority of improvements with the exception of grading of driveways to match the lowered street elevation will be contained to the cities’ existing right-ofway. Approximately 4,500 square feet will be acquired to increase the right of way at the location of the existing bridge to 50 feet in each direction plus approximately 700 square feet of permanent right of way acquisition will be needed in front of APN 027522316.

Project Location:

Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/34.033855432974846N117.32974733452076W

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3 Counties: San Bernardino, CA

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1. Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 11 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Mammals

NAME STATUS
San Bernardino Merriam's Kangaroo Rat Dipodomys merriami parvus There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2060
Endangered
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Dipodomys stephensi (incl. D. cascus) No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3495
Endangered
Birds

NAME STATUS
Coastal California Gnatcatcher Polioptila californica californica There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8178
Threatened
Least Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii pusillus
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5945
Endangered
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii extimus There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6749
Endangered
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Fishes

NAME STATUS
Santa Ana Sucker Catostomus santaanae
Population: 3 CA river basins
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3785
Threatened
Insects

NAME STATUS
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1540
Endangered
Flowering Plants

NAME STATUS
Gambel's Watercress Rorippa gambellii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4201
Endangered
San Diego Ambrosia Ambrosia pumila
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8287
Endangered
Santa Ana River Woolly-star Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6575
Endangered
Slender-horned Spineflower Dodecahema leptoceras
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4007
Endangered
Critical habitats

THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

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Name (Scientific/Common)
CNDDB
Ranks
Listing Status
(Fed/State) Other Lists
Range
(ft.)
Total
EO's A B C D X U
Historic
> 20 yr
Recent
<= 20 yr Extant
Poss.

Extirp. Extirp.

Agelaius tricolor
tricolored blackbird
G2G3
S1S2
None
Threatened
BLM_S-Sensitive
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_EN-Endangered
NABCI_RWL-Red
Watch List
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
1,020
1,100
955
S:2
0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1
Anniella stebbinsi
southern California legless lizard
G3
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
USFS_S-Sensitive
851
1,050
417
S:6
0 1 2 0 1 2 3 3 5 1 0
Arenaria paludicola
marsh sandwort
G1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
SB_SBBG-Santa
Barbara Botanic
Garden
1,000
1,000
16 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Arizona elegans occidentalis
California glossy snake
G5T2
S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
900
1,093
260
S:4
0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 4 0 0
Artemisiospiza belli belli
Bell's sage sparrow
G5T2T3
S3
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch List
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
1,100
1,100
61 S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Aspidoscelis hyperythra
orange-throated whiptail
G5
S2S3
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch List
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
USFS_S-Sensitive
900
1,100
369
S:3
0 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 3 0 0
Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri
coastal whiptail
G5T5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
1,060
1,060
148
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Astragalus hornii var. hornii
Horn's milk-vetch
GUT1
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
BLM_S-Sensitive
1,000
1,000
28 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Athene cunicularia
burrowing owl
G4
S3
None
None
BLM_S-Sensitive
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
1,090
1,100
1989
S:2
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0
Query Criteria: Quad IS (San Bernardino South (3411713) OR Riverside East (3311783)) AND Elevation IS greater than OR equal to "800" AND Elevation IS less than OR equal to "1100" Report Printed on Monday, June 29, 2020
Commercial Version -- Dated May, 31 2020 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Page 1 of 5 Information Expires 11/30/2020
Summary Table Report
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Natural Diversity Database

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Name (Scientific/Common)
CNDDB
Ranks
Listing Status
(Fed/State) Other Lists
Range
(ft.)
Total
EO's A B C D X U
Historic
> 20 yr
Recent
<= 20 yr Extant
Poss.

Extirp. Extirp.

Berberis nevinii
Nevin's barberry
G1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
SB_SBBG-Santa
Barbara Botanic
Garden
1,020
1,020
32 S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Bombus crotchii
Crotch bumble bee
G3G4
S1S2
None
Candidate
Endangered
900
1,100
276
S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
G5
S3
None
Threatened
BLM_S-Sensitive
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
1,000
1,000
2518
S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Carex comosa
bristly sedge
G5
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.1 1,000
1,000
29 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Catostomus santaanae
Santa Ana sucker
G1
S1
Threatened
None
AFS_TH-Threatened
IUCN_VU-Vulnerable
838
880
28 S:2
0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0
Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis
smooth tarplant
G3G4T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
1,000
1,050
126
S:4
0 0 1 0 1 2 1 3 3 0 1
Ceratochrysis longimala
Desert cuckoo wasp
G1
S1
None
None
900
900
2 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum
salt marsh bird's-beak
G4?T1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2
BLM_S-Sensitive
SB_CRES-San Diego
Zoo CRES Native
Gene Seed Bank
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
SB_SBBG-Santa
Barbara Botanic
Garden
1,000
1,000
30 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi
Parry's spineflower
G3T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
BLM_S-Sensitive
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
USFS_S-Sensitive
1,000
1,000
150
S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
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Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence
Name (Scientific/Common)
CNDDB
Ranks
Listing Status
(Fed/State) Other Lists
Range
(ft.)
Total
EO's A B C D X U
Historic
> 20 yr
Recent
<= 20 yr Extant
Poss.

Extirp. Extirp.

Coccyzus americanus occidentalis
western yellow-billed cuckoo
G5T2T3
S1
Threatened
Endangered
BLM_S-Sensitive
NABCI_RWL-Red
Watch List
USFS_S-Sensitive
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
900
1,000
165
S:2
0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1
Coleonyx variegatus abbotti
San Diego banded gecko
G5T3T4
S1S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
1,075
1,075
8 S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Crotalus ruber
red-diamond rattlesnake
G4
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
USFS_S-Sensitive
900
1,000
192
S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Dipodomys merriami parvus
San Bernardino kangaroo rat
G5T1
S1
Endangered
Candidate
Endangered
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
1,055
1,055
81 S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum
Santa Ana River woollystar
G4T1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
820
1,030
31 S:10
0 1 5 1 0 3 2 8 10 0 0
Euphydryas editha quino
quino checkerspot butterfly
G5T1T2
S1S2
Endangered
None
XERCES_CI-Critically
Imperiled
1,050
1,050
127
S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Falco columbarius
merlin
G5
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch List
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
964
964
37 S:1
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Gila orcuttii
arroyo chub
G2
S2
None
None
AFS_VU-Vulnerable
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
USFS_S-Sensitive
838
880
49 S:2
0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0
Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii
Los Angeles sunflower
G5TH
SH
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1A 1,000
1,000
7 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Lasiurus xanthinus
western yellow bat
G5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
WBWG_H-High
Priority
1,050
1,050
58 S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
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Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence
Name (Scientific/Common)
CNDDB
Ranks
Listing Status
(Fed/State) Other Lists
Range
(ft.)
Total
EO's A B C D X U
Historic
> 20 yr
Recent
<= 20 yr Extant
Poss.

Extirp. Extirp.

Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus
California black rail
G3G4T1
S1
None
Threatened
BLM_S-Sensitive
CDFW_FP-Fully
Protected
IUCN_NT-Near
Threatened
NABCI_RWL-Red
Watch List
USFWS_BCC-Birds of
Conservation Concern
900
1,070
303
S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii
Robinson's pepper-grass
G5T3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 4.3 850
850
142
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Lepus californicus bennettii
San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit
G5T3T4
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
1,060
1,060
103
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Monardella pringlei
Pringle's monardella
GX
SX
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1A 1,000
1,000
2 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Nasturtium gambelii
Gambel's water cress
G1
S1
Endangered
Threatened
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1
SB_RSABG-Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic
Garden
SB_SBBG-Santa
Barbara Botanic
Garden
1,000
1,000
13 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Perognathus longimembris brevinasus
Los Angeles pocket mouse
G5T1T2
S1S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
1,000
1,000
70 S:2
0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0
Phrynosoma blainvillii
coast horned lizard
G3G4
S3S4
None
None
BLM_S-Sensitive
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
1,000
1,000
784
S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Polioptila californica californica
coastal California gnatcatcher
G4G5T2Q
S2
Threatened
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
NABCI_YWL-Yellow
Watch List
1,100
1,100
846
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis
Delhi Sands flower-loving fly
G1T1
S1
Endangered
None
925
1,100
36 S:15
0 5 1 2 5 2 4 11 10 1 4
Ribes divaricatum var. parishii
Parish's gooseberry
G5TX
SX
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1A 1,080
1,080
5 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)
CNDDB
Ranks
Listing Status
(Fed/State) Other Lists
Range
(ft.)
Total
EO's A B C D X U
Historic
> 20 yr
Recent
<= 20 yr Extant
Poss.

Extirp. Extirp.

Sidalcea neomexicana
salt spring checkerbloom
G4
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.2
USFS_S-Sensitive
1,050
1,050
30 S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian
Forest
Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest
G3
S3.2
None
None
860
860
111
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Spea hammondii
western spadefoot
G3
S3
None
None
BLM_S-Sensitive
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_NT-Near
Threatened
1,007
1,068
1379
S:2
0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
Sphenopholis obtusata
prairie wedge grass
G5
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.2 800
1,000
19 S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Taxidea taxus
American badger
G5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species
of Special Concern
IUCN_LC-Least
Concern
1,040
1,040
592
S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Vireo bellii pusillus
least Bell's vireo
G5T2
S2
Endangered
Endangered
IUCN_NT-Near
Threatened
NABCI_YWL-Yellow
Watch List
1,000
1,060
503
S:3
0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0
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www.rareplants.cnps.org/result.html?adv=t&cnps=1B:2B&quad=3411713:3311783 1/2 Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants
*The database used to provide updates to the Online Inventory is under construction. View updates and changes made since May 2019 here.

Plant List
19 matches found. Click on scientific name for details
Search Criteria
California Rare Plant Rank is one of [1B, 2B] Found in Quads 3411713 and 3311783; Modify Search Criteria Export to Excel Modify Columns Modify Sort Display Photos Scientific Name Common Name Family Lifeform Blooming
Period
CA Rare Plant
Rank
State
Rank
Global
Rank
Abronia villosa var. aurita chaparral sand-verbena Nyctaginaceae annual herb (Jan)Mar-Sep 1B.1 S2 G5T2? Arenaria paludicola marsh sandwort Caryophyllaceae perennial stoloniferous herb May-Aug 1B.1 S1 G1
Astragalus hornii var. hornii Horn's milk-vetch Fabaceae annual herb May-Oct 1B.1 S1 G4G5T1T2 Berberis nevinii Nevin's barberry Berberidaceae perennial evergreen shrub (Feb)Mar-Jun 1B.1 S1 G1
Carex comosa bristly sedge Cyperaceae perennial rhizomatous herb May-Sep 2B.1 S2 G5
Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis smooth tarplant Asteraceae annual herb Apr-Sep 1B.1 S2 G3G4T2 Chloropyron maritimum ssp.
maritimum salt marsh bird's-beak Orobanchaceae annual herb (hemiparasitic) May-Oct(Nov) 1B.2 S1 G4?T1
Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi Parry's spineflower Polygonaceae annual herb Apr-Jun 1B.1 S2 G3T2 Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa Peruvian dodder Convolvulaceae annual vine (parasitic) Jul-Oct 2B.2 SH G5T4? Cylindropuntia californica var.
californica snake cholla Cactaceae perennial stem succulent Apr-May 1B.1 S1 G3T2 Dodecahema leptoceras slender-horned
spineflower
Polygonaceae annual herb Apr-Jun 1B.1 S1 G1

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www.rareplants.cnps.org/result.html?adv=t&cnps=1B:2B&quad=3411713:3311783 2/2 Search the Inventory
Simple Search
Advanced Search
Glossary
Information
About the Inventory
About the Rare Plant Program
CNPS Home Page
About CNPS
Join CNPS
Contributors
The Calflora Database
The California Lichen Society
California Natural Diversity Database
The Jepson Flora Project
The Consortium of California Herbaria
CalPhotos
Questions and Comments
[email protected]
Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum Santa Ana River
woollystar Polemoniaceae perennial herb Apr-Sep 1B.1 S1 G4T1 Galium californicum ssp. primum Alvin Meadow bedstraw Rubiaceae perennial herb May-Jul 1B.2 S2 G5T2 Horkelia cuneata var. puberula mesa horkelia Rosaceae perennial herb Feb-Jul(Sep) 1B.1 S1 G4T1 Nasturtium gambelii Gambel's water cress Brassicaceae perennial rhizomatous herb Apr-Oct 1B.1 S1 G1
Senecio aphanactis chaparral ragwort Asteraceae annual herb Jan-Apr(May) 2B.2 S2 G3 Sidalcea neomexicana salt spring checkerbloom Malvaceae perennial herb Mar-Jun 2B.2 S2 G4 Sphenopholis obtusata prairie wedge grass Poaceae perennial herb Apr-Jul 2B.2 S2 G5 Symphyotrichum defoliatum San Bernardino aster Asteraceae perennial rhizomatous herb Jul-Nov(Dec) 1B.2 S2 G2
Suggested Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2020. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (online edition, v8-03 0.39). Website http://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 06 July 2020]. © Copyright 2010-2018 California Native Plant Society. All rights reserved.

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List of Plant and Animal Species Observed
Scientific Name Common Name
MAGNOLIOPHYTA: MAGNOLIOPSIDA DICOT FLOWERING PLANTS
Amaranthaceae Amaranth family
Amaranthus albus (non-native species) Pigweed
Anacardiaceae Sumac family
Schinus molle (non-native species) Peruvian peppertree
Asteraceae Sunflower family
Cirsium sp. Thistle
Encelia californica California brittlebush
Erigeron canadensis Canadian horseweed
Helianthus annuus Common sunflower
Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraphweed
Lactuca serriola (non-native species) Prickly lettuce
Brassicaceae Mustard family
Hirschfeldia incana (non-native species) Shortpod mustard Sisymbrium irio (non-native species) London rocket
Chenopodiaceae Saltbush family
Salsola tragus (non-native species) Russian thistle
Euphorbiaceae Spurge family
Ricinus communis (non-native species) Castor bean
Fabaceae Pea family
Parkinsonia aculeata (non-native species) Mexican palo verde Simaroubaceae Quassia family
Ailanthus altissima (non-native species) Tree-of-Heaven Solanaceae Nightshade family
Datura stramonium (non-native species) Jimsonweed
MAGNOLIOPHYTA: LILIOPSIDA MONOCOT FLOWERING PLANTS
Arecaceae Palm family
Washingtonia filifera California fan palm
Poaceae Grass family
Avena sp. (non-native species) Oat
Bromus diandrus (non-native species) Ripgut brome
Digitaria sp. (non-native species) crabgrass
Hordeum murinum (non-native species) Mouse barley

AVES BIRDS
Mimidae Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Mimus polyglottos Northern mockingbird
Passeridae Old World Sparrows
Passer domesticus House sparrow

MAMMALIA MAMMALS
Sciuridae Squirrels
Otospermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel

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APPENDIX C

HISTORIC PROPERTY SURVEY REPORT (HPSR) AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY

REPORT (ASR)

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HISTORIC PROPERTY SURVEY REPORT
[HPSR form rev 02/07/20] Caltrans, Division of Environmental Analysis. Copyright © 2020 State of California. All rights reserved.

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1. UNDERTAKING DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
District County
Federal Project. Number.
(Prefix, Agency Code, Project No.) Location
08 SB BRLS5065(024) Colton/Grand Terrace
The environmental review, consultation, and any other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by Caltrans pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and the Memorandum of Understanding dated December 23, 2016, and executed by FHWA and Caltrans.

The studies for this undertaking were carried out in a manner consistent with Caltrans’ regulatory responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR Part 800) and pursuant to the January 2014 First Amended Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Officer, and the California Department of Transportation Regarding Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106 PA), as well as under Public Resources Code 5024 and pursuant to the January 2015 Memorandum of Understanding Between the California Department of Transportation and the California State Historic Preservation Office Regarding Compliance with Public Resources Code Section 5024 and Governor’s Executive Order W-26-92, addended 2019 (5024 MOU) as applicable.

Project Description:

The City of Colton, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, proposes to replace the existing two-lane bridge (approximately 175 feet long by 25 feet wide) on Barton Road over an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) single-track railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at-grade asphalt roadway. Barton Road is both within the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace. Improvements to Barton Road will begin at the east side of the Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extend to approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Grand Terrace Avenue in the City of Grand Terrace.

The curb-to-curb roadway width of 44 feet widens to approximately 70 feet west of Grand Terrace Avenue to tie into the improvements being made to the Barton Road/I-215 interchange. The total length of the roadway improvements is approximately 1,100 feet. The roadway will accommodate a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the north and south sides of Barton Road, an 8-foot wide striped Class II bicycle lane on each side of the roadway, and 14-foot wide travel lanes. Lane configurations transition to join existing improvements west of Grand Terrace Avenue.

This project will require the acquisition of right-of-way (see ASR, Attachment B for a detailed project description).

2. AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS
In accordance with Section 106 Programmatic Agreement Stipulation VIII.A, the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project was established in consultation with Alberto Vergel de Dios, DLAE on May 21, 2021 and Shannon Clarendon (PQS), on May 24, 2021. The APE map is located in Attachment A.

The APE is within a commercial/residential neighborhood on the eastern edge of the City of Colton in Native American ancestral territory developed during the 19th century with the arrival of the railroad (please see Section 3 below and ASR in Attachment B for more detail). It includes horizontal and vertical areas proposed for (1) direct effects associated with ground-disturbing activities, including temporary and permanent construction easements, and staging areas; and (2) indirect effects that are the result of visual, noise, or other effects.

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The APE is a predominately rectangular elongate polygon with irregular projections encompassing 38.59 acres and measuring 1,240 feet long by 218 feet wide. The horizontal limits of the APE were determined by the maximum extent of project construction and associated impacts. The vertical limits of the APE were established as the maximum depth of excavations (16 feet) and height of the proposed improvements (25 feet) (please see ASR in Attachment A for more details).

The subsurface sensitivity of the APE is low due to the lack of archaeological sites in the immediate vicinity and severe impacts to its entirety by bridge and road construction along with commercial and residential development of the adjacent parcels. The APE is comprised entirely of disturbed soil. Therefore, the likelihood of encountering insitu buried cultural resources at maximum depth or indeed, anywhere within the APE is nil.

3. CONSULTING PARTIES / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
☒ Local Government
LSA responded to comments on the HPSR from City of Colton’s Planning Department. ☒ Native American Heritage Commission
A request for a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search was emailed to the NAHC on December 13, 2019. The NAHC responded on December 23, 2019 (see below and Attachment C for details). ☒ Native American Tribes, Groups and Individuals
The NAHC indicated the results of the SLF search in the vicinity of the APE were positive, and provided a list of recommended Native American contacts. Individuals/groups specified by Caltrans were contacted via certified mail in December 2019 follow-up email from January 2020 to February 2021. The following responses were received:
• Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians
Andrew Salas (Chairperson, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. On January 14, 2020, Mr. Salasresponded indicating the project is within the Tribe’s Ancestral Tribal Territory and requested scheduling a consultation to discuss the project and the surrounding area in further detail. A draft copy of the cultural study will be provided to the Kizh Nation upon approval from Caltrans.
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Denisa Torres, Cultural Resources Manager was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail.

A response was received on January 8, 2020, from Travis Armstrong (THPO, Morongo Band of Mission Indians) stating that the Tribe had no comments. No further response was received to date.
• San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Lee Clauss (Director of Cultural Resources, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail on December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. A response was received on January 16, 2020, from Ms. Jessica Mauck (Cultural Resources Analyst, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians [SMBMI]) indicating the following: the project area is within a sensitive portion of Serrano ancestral territory and, therefore, SMBMI elects to consult on this project; the positive Sacred Lands File (SLF) result received from the NAHC was likely due to an SLF the Tribe has in place within the same quadrangle as the project area; however, the proposed project is not within or near the SLF boundary and, as such, will not impact this resource; the heightened level of sensitivity noted above is due to the project’s proximity to the La Loma Hills, which

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were once a part of the Serrano village of Jurupet. Also, due to the nature and location of the proposed project, Ms. Mauck indicated that SMBMI respectfully requests the following for review upon availability: the cultural report, project plans showing the vertical and horizontal extent of proposed disturbance, and geotechnical/soils report (if required). A draft copy of the cultural study will be provided to SMBMI upon approval from Caltrans. • Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Joseph Ontiveros (THPO, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail on December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. A response was received on January 13, 2020, from Mr. Ontiveros indicating he had received the notification letter, that he would be providing an official response and to include Jessica Valdez in all correspondence. A follow-up email was sent February 19 2021. No further response has been received to date.

Follow-up emails were sent in January 2020 and February 2021, and the following tribes have yet to respond:
• Robert Dorame, Chairperson, Gabrieleno/Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council • Anthony Morales, Chairperson, Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians • Sandonne Goad, Chairperson, Gabrielino/Tongva Nation
• Mr. Charles Alvarez, Gabrielino/Tongva Tribe
Consultation is an ongoing process throughout the life of the project. As such, Caltrans will continue to consult with any interested Native American Tribes as the project moves forward. ☐ Local Historical Society / Historic Preservation Group The resources within the APE were previously evaluated as not significant (with SHPO concurrence) and no new resources were evaluated, so Historical Society outreach was not conducted.
☐ Public Information Meetings
To LSA’s knowledge, no Public Information Meetings were conducted.

4. SUMMARY OF IDENTIFICATION EFFORTS
☒ National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) ☒ Caltrans Historic Bridge Inventory ☒ California Points of Historical Interest ☒ California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS)
☒ Other Sources consulted:
• California Historic Properties Directory
• Built Environment Resources Directory
(BERD)
☒ Results:

Data from SCCIC indicate there have been 17 cultural resource studies previously conducted within one mile of the proposed project, two of which included a portion (Marvin and McLean 2000) and the entirety of the APE (Tibbet 2011) respectively. The entirety of the APE has been previously surveyed (Tibbet 2011). A linear cultural resource transects the APE (36-006101, the historic period UPRR route). The 25 additional cultural resources documented within one mile of the project

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include prehistoric (habitation site, rock shelters, milling features, and artifact scatters) and historic period (rock shelter) archaeological resources, along with historic period utilities, railroads, water conveyance systems, and a residence, school, and bridge. The segment of UPRR route transecting the APE was evaluated in 2009 as not eligible for the National Register either individually or as contributing segments to the overall alignment. With the exception of the bridge (which is Category 5), none of the resources is listed in any of the registers, directories or inventories. The nearest prehistoric resource (36-000792, an artifact scatter) was documented approximately 635 meters (2,080 feet/0.39 mile) west of the APE (Bell 1973) .

Additional research revealed two additional built environment resources (historic period residences at 21842 Grand Terrace Road and 21892 Grand Terrace Road) have been previously documented within the study area. These residences are unrelated and the former (21842) is five parcels south of the latter (21892). The parcel containing 21842 Grand Terrace Road (027522327) is partially within the APE (see below and APE map, Attachment A) while the parcel containing 21892 Grand Terrace Road is approximately 740 feet (0.14 mile) north of the APE. Both have previously been evaluated as ineligible and concurred with by the SHPO. Site records were submitted to, but not processed by, the SCCIC (assigned numbers).

Portions of two previously documented resources are within the APE: a segment of the historic period UPRR route (36-006101) and the southwest corner of a parcel containing the residence at 21842 Grand Terrace Road (APN 027522327). Both have previously been evaluated as ineligible and concurred with by the SHPO; therefore, there are no Historic Properties in the APE.

Due to the lack of archaeological sites in the immediate vicinity and severe disturbance to the entirety of the APE by bridge and road construction along with commercial and residential development of the adjacent parcels, the subsurface sensitivity of the APE is low. Therefore, the likelihood of encountering insitu buried cultural resources anywhere within the APE is nil.

5. PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED
☒ Caltrans, in accordance with Section 106 PA Stipulation VIII.C.5 has determined there are cultural resources within the APE that were previously determined not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP with SHPO concurrence and those determinations remain valid. Copy of SHPO/Keeper correspondences are attached (Attachment E).
• This abandoned segment of the UPRR within the APE (36-006101, not State-owned) was previously evaluated in 2009 and concurred with by the SHPO in 2010 as not eligible for listing in the National Register either individually or as a contributing segment to the overall resource alignment.
• 21842 Grand Terrace Road (partially within the APE, not State-owned). As indicated above, this built environment resource was previously evaluated and concurred with by the SHPO in 2011 as not eligible for listing in the National Register. ☒ Bridges listed as Category 5 (previously determined not eligible for listing in the National Register) in the Caltrans Historic Bridge Inventory are present within the APE and those determinations remain valid. Appropriate pages from the Caltrans Historic Bridge Inventory are attached (Attachment D).

West Barton Road Overhead (Bridge #54C0379, not State-owned)) is listed as Category 5 (previously determined not eligible for listing in the National Register) in the Caltrans Historic Bridge Inventory.

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6. FINDING FOR THE UNDERTAKING
☒ Caltrans, pursuant to Section 106 PA Stipulation IX.A, has determined a Finding of No Historic Properties Affected is appropriate for this undertaking because there are no historic properties within the APE.

7. CEQA CONSIDERATIONS
☒ Not applicable; Caltrans is not the lead agency under CEQA.

8. LIST OF ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION
☒ Project Vicinity, Location, and APE Maps (Attachment A) ☒ Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) (Attachment B)
Riordan Goodwin, Mary 2021
☒ Native American Consultation (Attachment C)
☒ Caltrans Historic Bridge Inventory Sheet (Attachment D) ☒ Other
SHPO Correspondence (Attachment E)

9. HPSR PREPARATION AND CALTRANS APPROVAL
Prepared by: May 20, 2021
Riordan Goodwin, RA Co-Principal Date
Investigator, Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology – LSA Reviewed for
Approval by: __________________________________________________________________ District 8 Shannon Clarendon (PQS), Principal Investigator, Date Prehistoric Archaeology
Approval by: __________________________________________________________________ District 8 Andrew Walters, Environmental Branch Chief Date May 24, 2021
05/24/21

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ATTACHMENT A
MAPS
Map 1: Project Vicinity
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT

FOR THE

BARTON ROAD BRIDGE REMOVAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT

CITY OF COLTON

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
BRLS 5056(024)
08-SBd-0-CLT
Approved By: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Andrew Walters
Environmental Cultural Studies Branch Chief
California Department of Transportation, District 8
464 West Fourth Street, 6th Floor, MS 825
San Bernardino, California 92401-1400
Reviewed By: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Shannon Clarendon
Principal Investigator, Prehistoric Archaeology (PQS)
California Department of Transportation, District 8
464 West Fourth Street, 6th Floor, MS 825
San Bernardino, California 92401-1400
Prepared By: ___________________________________ Date: May 20, 2021 Riordan L. Goodwin, RA
Co-Principal Investigator (PQS)
LSA
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, California 92507
National Archaeological Database (NADB)
USGS Quadrangle: 1980 San Bernardino South, California 7.5' T1/2S; R4W, Section 32 Area Covered: 38.59 acres
Sites Recorded: None; previously recorded historic period residence (21842 Grand Terrace Road) and UPRR segment (36-006101) partially within APE Keywords: Resources previously evaluated - no Historic Properties within APE May 2021
May 24, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS .............................................................................................. 1 II. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 III. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 2 IV. SOURCES CONSULTED .................................................................................................. 4 Records Search ................................................................................................................... 4 Additional Research ............................................................................................................ 5 Native American Consultation ............................................................................................ 5 V. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................ 6 Environment........................................................................................................................ 6 Prehistory ............................................................................................................................ 7 Ethnography ........................................................................................................................ 7 History ................................................................................................................................ 9 VI. FIELD METHODS ........................................................................................................... 11 VII. STUDY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS ................................................................... 11 VIII. REFERENCES CITED ..................................................................................................... 12

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 1 I. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The City of Colton, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8, proposes to replace the existing two-lane bridge on Barton Road over an abandoned portion of Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) single-track railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at grade asphalt roadway (Historic Property Survey Report [HPSR] Attachment A, Maps 1, 2, and 3).

Records search results indicated a segment of a historic-period linear resource (the UPRR route) transecting the Area of Potential Effects (APE). This railroad segment was previously evaluated as not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (National Register). In addition, a historic period residence partially within the APE was also previously evaluated and concurred with by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as not eligible for listing in the National Register (21842 Grand Terrace Road). The bridge itself (54C0379) is listed in the California Historical Significance Local Agency Bridge List as a Category 5 Bridge (also not eligible for the National Register).

The purpose of the archaeological survey is to identify and record all resources that meet the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) definition of a “site” and assess the potential to encounter subsurface archaeological deposits (Caltrans 2015). The scope of this survey was all unpaved areas of the right-of-way and ground surfaces of the adjacent parcels within the APE.

The visible areas of the APE have been severely disturbed by road construction. Due to the minimal results of the records search and the survey (only the railroad route and 21842 Grand Terrace Road were indicated/noted), along with average depth of road subgrades (3+ feet) and severe disturbance of urban road rights-of-way, the potential for intact subsurface cultural deposits is virtually nil.

Therefore, it has been determined that there is little to no potential for impact to archaeological or built environment resources as a result of this undertaking.

It is Caltrans policy to avoid cultural resources whenever possible. If buried cultural materials are encountered during construction, it is Caltrans policy that work stop in that area until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of the find. Additional survey will be required if the project changes to include areas not previously surveyed.

II. INTRODUCTION
On January 9, 2020, Cultural Resources Analyst Allegria Garcia conducted a records search at the Eastern Information Center (EIC) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Ms. Garcia has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and History at UCR. She has over a year of archaeological experience and qualifies as an Archaeological Crewperson (PQS) per the Caltrans Programmatic Agreement.

On January 3, 2020, Archaeologist Riordan Goodwin completed an intensive pedestrian survey of the APE (HPSR Attachment A, Maps 1, 2, and 3). Mr. Goodwin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from San Diego State University, San Diego (SDSU) and participated in the SDSU Anthropology Graduate Program. He has 30 years of archaeological experience, which includes a background in both prehistoric/historic archaeology and historic built environments of Southern California. Mr. Goodwin is a Registered Archaeologist who qualifies as a Co-Principal Investigator (PQS) pursuant to the Caltrans Programmatic Agreement.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 2 III. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The City of Colton, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, proposes to replace the existing two-lane bridge (approximately 175 feet long by 25 feet wide) on Barton Road over an abandoned UPRR single-track railway in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace with a two-lane at grade asphalt roadway. Barton Road is both within the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace. Improvements to Barton Road will begin at the east side of the Terrace Avenue intersection in the City of Colton and extend to approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Grand Terrace Avenue in the City of Grand Terrace. The curb-to-curb roadway width of 44 feet widens to approximately 70 feet west of Grand Terrace Avenue to tie into the improvements being made to the Barton Road/I-215 interchange. The total length of the roadway improvements is approximately 1,100 feet. The roadway will accommodate a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the north and south sides of Barton Road, an 8-foot wide striped Class II bicycle lane on both sides of the roadway, and 14-foot wide travel lanes. Lane configurations transition to join existing improvements west of Grand Terrace Avenue.

Improvements include the following:
• Demolition and removal of the existing bridge, abutments, and retaining walls on Barton Road; • Removal and reconstruction of the drainage outlet west of Grand Terrace Avenue; • Construction of a drainage culvert across Barton Road in the vicinity of the abandoned tracks; • Relocation of the Riverside Highland Water Company line, City waterline, fiber optic cables, and gas line in the existing bridge and roadway;
• Relocation of overhead telephone lines spanning along the north side of Barton Road; • Cut of approximately 5,800 cubic yards and fill of approximately 4,300 cubic yards to bring the bridge area to grade;
• Construction of asphalt roadway, removal of the vertical crest curve to improve stopping sight distance consistent with the Cities’ standards for Barton Road’s roadway classification; • Construction of curb ramps at the intersection of Barton Road and Terrace Avenue to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards;
• Construction of a 6-foot wide sidewalk and 8-foot wide Class II bike lane on north and south sides of Barton Road within the project limits;
• Construction of driveway approaches joining existing driveways to City of Grand Terrace and City of Colton standards;
• Removal of a retaining wall along the north side of Baron Road right-of-way in front of Lineage Logistics;
• Identification and provision of a construction staging area in the vicinity of the improvements; and
• Closure of Barton Road between Terrace Avenue and Grand Terrace Avenue during construction and provision of a detour for traffic.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 3 square feet will be acquired to increase the right-of-way at the location of the existing bridge to 50 feet in each direction plus approximately 700 square feet of permanent right-of-way acquisition will be needed in front of Assessor’s Parcel Number 0275-22-316.

It is anticipated excavation will not exceed 16 feet in depth and that the construction will not exceed 25 feet in height.

In accordance with Section 106 Programmatic Agreement Stipulation VIII.A, the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project was established in consultation with Albert Vergel de Dios, DLAE and Shannon Clarendon (PQS).

The APE’s horizontal and vertical extent includes (1) direct effects associated with ground-disturbing activities, including temporary and permanent construction easements, and staging areas; and (2) indirect effects that are the result of visual, noise, or other effects.

The APE is a predominately rectangular elongate polygon with irregular projections encompassing

38.59 acres and measuring 1,240 feet long by 218 feet wide. The horizontal limits of the APE were determined by the maximum extent of project construction and associated impacts. From west to east, starting on the south side, the APE limits include the area to reconstruct a curb ramp at S. Terrace Drive. Continuing east, the APE boundary follows the existing right-of-way line to the east end with the exception of the existing railroad right-of-way with additional boundary to cover slope grading.

On the north side, the APE begins at the touch-down point and continues along the existing right-ofway. As on the south side of the road, the boundary along the existing railroad track area on the north side is extended out to accommodate slope grading. East of the track area, the vacant lot (APN 0275- 22-322) has been included as a staging area. From the vacant lot east, the APE boundary follows the limits of grading. The APE’s east end is at the existing beginning of the Barton Road Interchange improvements west of Grand Terrace Boulevard (completed in early 2020).

The vertical limits of the APE were established as the maximum depth of excavations (16 feet) and height of the proposed improvements (25 feet). The elevation of the west end of the proposed improvements is approximately 17 feet lower than the elevation at the east end of the improvements.

The finished surface elevation of the abandoned tracks will be approximately four feet lower than the west end of the improvements. The ground surface under the bridge is lower than either end of the APE.

West of the existing bridge, excavation for a distance of approximately 440 feet will occur starting at the surface and gradually increase to a maximum depth of 16 feet. In the area under the existing bridge, approximately five feet of fill (from within the APE – from the road approach embankment on either end of the bridge) will be deposited to fill the depression under the bridge. East of the bridge, excavation for a distance of approximately 360 feet will occur starting at a depth of approximately 12 feet and decreasing to the surface.

The existing retaining wall footings as well as the bridge footings will be excavated and removed to a minimum depth of three feet below the final street elevation. However, all footings may be removed if there is a possibility that abandoned portions of concrete footings could affect any relocated underground utilities.

The subsurface sensitivity of the APE is low due to the lack of archaeological sites in the immediate vicinity (within 2,000 feet, see below) and severe impacts to its entirety by bridge and road construction along with commercial and residential development of the adjacent parcels.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 4 The project is located in Section 32, Townships 1 and 2 South, Range 4 West of the San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian as shown on the San Bernardino South, California topographic quadrangle (United States Geological Survey [USGS] 1980; Attachment A, Map 2).

IV. SOURCES CONSULTED
Records Search
On January 9, 2020, a records search and literature review were conducted by LSA Cultural Resources Analyst Allegria Garcia (Archaeological Crewperson PQS) at the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System, located at California State University, Fullerton. The following historical resources files, inventories, and listings were consulted:
• 2020. National Register of Historic Places.
• 2013. California Historic Properties Directory.
• 1993. California Points of Historical Interest.
• 2020. Built Environment Resources Directory (BERD)
Data from SCCIC indicate there have been 17 cultural resource studies previously conducted within one mile of the proposed project, two of which included a portion (Marvin and McLean 2000) and the entirety of the APE (Tibbet 2011) respectively. The entirety of the APE has been previously surveyed (Tibbet 2011). A linear cultural resource transects the APE (36-006101, the historic period UPRR route). The 25 additional cultural resources documented within one mile of the project include prehistoric (habitation site, rock shelters, milling features, artifact scatters) and historic period (rock shelter) archaeological resources, along with historic period utilities, railroads, water conveyance systems, and a residence, school, and bridge (Table A). The segment of UPRR route transecting the APE was evaluated in 2009 as not eligible for the National Register either individually or as contributing segments to the overall alignment. None of the resources is listed in any of the registers, directories or inventories. The nearest prehistoric resource (36-000792, an artifact scatter) was documented approximately 635 meters (2,080 feet/0.39 mile) west of the APE (Bell 1973).

Table A: Cultural Resources Within One Mile
Primary # Site Description
36-000792 Prehistoric artifact scatter
36-001577 Prehistoric habitation site and associated artifact scatter 36-002998 Prehistoric bedrock milling station
36-006101* Historic period Union Pacific Railroad route 36-006102 Historic period Santa Fe Railroad bridge
36-006847 Historic period Santa Fe Railroad route
36-006859 North Riverside and Jurupa/West Riverside Canal 36-007168 Gage Canal
36-019807 Prehistoric bedrock milling station
36-019811 Prehistoric artifact scatter
36-019812 Prehistoric bedrock milling station
36-019813 Prehistoric bedrock milling station

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 5 Table A: Cultural Resources Within One Mile
Primary # Site Description
36-019816 Prehistoric bedrock milling features and rock shelter 36-020414 21849 Pico Street, Grand Terrace; 1953 residence 36-021711 12700 Taylor Street, Grand Terrace; Highgrove Steam-Electric Generating Plant, c. 1950s 36-021712 12700 Taylor Street, Grand Terrace; Highgrove Substation, c. 1950s 36-029029 Prehistoric bedrock milling features
36-029030 Prehistoric stacked rock feature
36-029031 Historic period rock shelter
36-029033 Prehistoric bedrock milling feature
36-029034 Prehistoric rock art
36-029035 Prehistoric rock shelter
36-029036 Prehistoric rock shelter
36-029037 Prehistoric rock art
36-029038 Prehistoric rock shelter
36-031826 22130 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; Grand Terrace Elementary School constructed in 1912/1929
*Transects APE
Additional Research
Additional research revealed two additional built environment resources (21842 Grand Terrace Road and 21892 Grand Terrace Road) have been previously documented within the study area and a small portion of the former (21842 Grand Terrace Road) within the APE (Tibbet 2011, see APE map, HPSR Attachment A). Site records were submitted to, but not processed by, the SCCIC (assigned numbers). These historic period residences were evaluated as not eligible for the National Register and concurred with by the SHPO in 2011 (see SHPO Correspondence, HPSR Attachment E).

Native American Consultation
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) indicated the results of the Sacred Lands File (SLF) search in the vicinity of the APE were positive, and provided a list of recommended Native American contacts. Individuals/groups specified by Caltrans were contacted via certified mail in December 2019 and follow-up email in January 2020 and February 2021. The following responses were received:

Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians: Andrew Salas (Chairperson, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. On January 14, 2020, Mr. Salas responded indicating the project is within the Tribe’s Ancestral Tribal Territory and requested scheduling a consultation to discuss the project and the surrounding area in further detail. A draft copy of the cultural study will be provided to the Tribe upon approval from Caltrans.

Morongo Band of Mission Indians: Denisa Torres, Cultural Resources Manager was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail. A response was received on January 8, 2020, from Travis Armstrong (THPO, Morongo Band of Mission Indians) stating that the Tribe had no comments. No further response was received to date.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 6 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians: Lee Clauss (Director of Cultural Resources, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail on December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. A response was received on January 16, 2020, from Ms. Jessica Mauck (Cultural Resources Analyst, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians [SMBMI]) indicating the following: the project area is within a sensitive portion of Serrano ancestral territory and, therefore, SMBMI elects to consult on this project; the positive Sacred Lands File (SLF) result received from the NAHC was likely due to an SLF the Tribe has in place within the same quadrangle as the project area; however, the proposed project is not within or near the SLF boundary and, as such, will not affect this resource; the heightened level of sensitivity noted above is due to the project’s proximity to the La Loma Hills, which were once a part of the Serrano village of Jurupet. Also, due to the nature and location of the proposed project, Ms. Mauck indicated that SMBMI respectfully requests the following for review upon availability: the cultural report, project plans showing the vertical and horizontal extent of proposed disturbance, and geotechnical/soils report (if required). A draft copy of the cultural study will be provided to SMBMI upon approval from Caltrans.

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians: Joseph Ontiveros (THPO, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) was sent an initial contact via Certified Mail on December 26, 2019, and follow-up email January 13, 2020. A response was received on January 13, 2020, from Mr. Ontiveros indicating he had received the notification letter, that he would be providing an official response and to include Jessica Valdez in all correspondence. A follow-up email was sent February 19 2021. No further response has been received to date.

Follow-up emails were sent January 13, 2020, and February 19 2021 to the following Tribes who have yet to respond:
• Robert Dorame, Chairperson, Gabrieleno/Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council. • Anthony Morales, Chairperson, Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians. • Sandonne Goad, Chairperson, Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. • Mr. Charles Alvarez, Gabrielino/Tongva Tribe.

Consultation is an ongoing process throughout the life of the project. As such, Caltrans will continue to consult with any interested Native American Tribes as the project moves forward.

V. BACKGROUND
Environment
The APE is located on a segment of Barton Road that transects the eastern portion of the City of Colton and the western portion of the City of Grand Terrace in southern San Bernardino County. It is bounded on the north and south by commercial development.

At an average elevation of 1,360 feet above mean sea level (amsl), the APE falls into the Lower Sonoran life zone of California (Schoenherr 1992), which ranges from below sea level to 3,500 feet amsl. The native vegetation of the project region is predominantly Riversidean sage scrub. Although virtually all of it has been removed from the project area, some native vegetation (e.g., Jimson weed, horseweed, fiddleneck, and seasonal grasses) remains interspersed throughout the APE. Non-native species observed included eucalyptus, Russian thistle, hare oats, and others.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 7 Extensive fauna are present, including many endemic species of reptiles and birds. Mammals of this region include rodents, cottontail and jackrabbits, coyotes, ground squirrels, and skunks.

Prehistory
Chronologies of prehistoric cultural change in Southern California area have been attempted numerous times, and several are reviewed in Moratto (2004). No single description is universally accepted as the various chronologies are based primarily on material developments identified by researchers familiar with sites in a particular region and variation exists essentially due to the differences in those items found at the sites. Small differences occur over time and space, which combine to form patterns that are variously interpreted.

Currently, two primary regional culture chronology syntheses are commonly referenced in the archaeological literature. The first, Wallace (1955), describes four cultural horizons or time periods:

Horizon I – Early Man (9000–6000 BC), Horizon II – Milling Stone Assemblages (6000–3000 BC), Horizon III – Intermediate Cultures (3000 BC–AD 500), and Horizon IV – Late Prehistoric Cultures (AD 500–historic contact). This chronology was refined (Wallace 1978) using absolute chronological dates obtained after 1955.

The second cultural chronology (Warren 1968) is based broadly on Southern California prehistoric cultures and was also revised (Warren 1984; Warren and Crabtree 1986). Warren’s (1984) chronology includes five periods in prehistory: Lake Mojave (7000–5000 BC), Pinto (5000–2000 BC), Gypsum (2000 BC–AD 500), Saratoga Springs (AD 500–1200), and Protohistoric (AD 1200– historic contact). Changes in settlement pattern and subsistence focus are viewed as cultural adaptations to a changing environment, which begins with gradual environmental warming in the late Pleistocene, continues with the desiccation of the desert lakes, followed by a brief return to pluvial conditions, and concludes with a general warming and drying trend, with periodic reversals that continue to the present (Warren and Crabtree 1986).

Ethnography
The project area is near the intersection of the traditional cultural territories of the Cahuilla, Gabrielino, and Serrano (Kroeber 1976; Heizer 1968). Typically, native culture groups in coastal central and southern California were named after the mission within which ecclesiastical jurisdiction they lived. For instance, the Gabrielino are named after Mission San Gabriel Archangel (see History, below). Farther inland, tribes such as the Cahuilla and Serrano are not named after missions since there were no local missions and Spanish influence was not as great. Tribal territories were somewhat fluid and changed over time. The first written accounts of these Southern California tribes are attributed to Spanish explorers and mission fathers (see History, below), and later documentation was by others indicated below.

Cahuilla
The territory of the Cahuilla ranged from the San Bernardino Mountains south to Borrego Springs and the Chocolate Mountains, from Orocopia Mountain to the east, to the San Jacinto Plain and Palomar Mountain to the west (Bean 1978). Cahuilla territory lies within the geographic center of Southern California and encompassed diverse environments ranging from inland river valleys and foothills to mountains and desert (Bean and Shipek 1978).

Cahuilla villages, generally located near water sources within canyons or near alluvial fans, comprised groups of related individuals, generally from a single lineage, and the territory around the

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 8 village was owned by the villagers (Bean 1978). Like other Native American groups in Southern California, the Cahuilla were semi-nomadic peoples leaving their villages and utilizing temporary campsites to exploit seasonably available plant and animal resources (James 1960).

Cahuilla subsistence was based primarily on acorns, honey mesquite, screw beans, piñon nuts, and cactus fruit, supplemented by a variety of wild fruits and berries, tubers, roots, and greens (Kroeber 1976; Heizer and Elsasser 1980). Hunting deer, rabbit, antelope, bighorn sheep, reptiles, small rodents, quail, doves, ducks, and reptiles by means of bows, throwing sticks, traps, and communal drives is documented (James 1960).

The Cahuilla were documented by Barrows (1900), Hooper (1920), and Strong (1929), among others.

Per the direction of the District 8 Native American Coordinator (Gary Jones), a tribal history section from the Tribe will be included when it becomes available.

Gabrielino
The territory of the Gabrielino included portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties during ethnohistoric times, and also extended inland into northwestern Riverside County (Kroeber 1976; Heizer 1968). It encompassed an extremely diverse environment that included coastal beaches, lagoons and marshes, inland river valleys, foothills and mountains (Bean and Shipek 1978).

The Gabrielino caught and collected seasonally available food resources, and led a semi-sedentary lifestyle, living in permanent communities along inland watercourses and coastal estuaries.

Individuals from these villages took advantage of the varied resources available. Seasonally, as foods became available, native groups moved to temporary camps to collect plant foods such as acorns, buckwheat, chía, berries, and fruits, and to conduct communal rabbit and deer hunts. They also established seasonal camps along the coast and near bays and estuaries to gather shellfish and hunt waterfowl (Hudson 1971).

The Gabrielino lived in small communities, which were the focus of family life. Patrilineally linked, extended families occupied each village (Kroeber 1976; Bean and Smith 1978a). Both clans and villages were apparently exogamous, marrying individuals from outside the clan or village (Heizer 1968). Gabrielino villages were politically independent and were administered by a chief, who inherited his position from his father. Shamans guided religious and medical activities, while group hunting or fishing was supervised by individual male specialists (Bean and Smith 1978a).

The nearest historically known Native American village to the project area was the Gabrielino community of Horuuvunga (also known to the Serrano as Jurupet and described to Alfred Kroeber as Hurumpa, see below), purportedly located approximately 8 miles to the west somewhere between the Jurupa Mountains and the Pedley Hills (Kroeber 1976; Kirkman 1938; McCawley 1996).

The Gabrielino were described by Johnston (1962), Blackburn (1962–1963), Hudson (1971), and others. Per the direction of the District 8 Native American Coordinator (Gary Jones), a tribal history section from the Tribe will be included when it becomes available.

Serrano
The Serrano lived in the area generally north of Cahuilla territory (western Riverside County), occupying much of present-day San Bernardino County and northeastern Los Angeles County, but there is some overlap in the ancestral areas. The term Serrano is Spanish for “mountaineer” or

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 9 “highlander” and is derived from sierra, meaning “mountain range” and was given to people who inhabited the areas of the San Bernardino Mountains that had no associated mission (Bean and Smith 1978b). The Serrano culture group actually incorporates two divisions, a mountain division (referred to as the Mountain Serrano) and a desert division, referred to as the Desert Serrano (Sutton and Earle 2017).

The Serrano were hunter-gatherers who exploited whatever flora was available in the area they happened to be, generally it was acorns, pinion nuts, honey, mesquite, yucca, and cactus fruits, in addition to various seeds, bulbs, and roots. Plants were consumed both raw and cooked. Food processing involved the use of manos, metates, mortars, and pestles. Antelope, deer, mountain sheep, rabbits, and rodents were hunted and captured, and the most common hunting implements were the bow and arrow, throwing stick, traps, snares, and deadfalls. Meat was prepared in earth ovens, by boiling in watertight baskets, or by parching (Bean and Smith 1978b).

The Serrano had a patrilineal society composed of clans and families linked by both ancestry and ceremony, and most lived in small communities near reliable sources of water (springs, perennial seeps, streams, and small lakes) (Benedict 1924). The basic settlement unit of the Serrano was a village with a number of small satellite resource-gathering camps. In the early 19th century, they are thought to have occupied the former Gabrielino village of Horuuvunga, which they knew as Jurupet (McCawley 1996).

The Serrano were described by Benedict (1924), Bright (1975), Strong (1929), and others. Per the direction of the District 8 Native American Coordinator (Gary Jones), a tribal history section from the Tribe will be included when it becomes available.

With the Spanish intrusion came a drastic change in lifestyle for the natives of Southern California.

Incorporation of the indigenous populations into the mission system led to the disruption of native cultures and changes in subsistence and land use practices. Mission San Gabriel, established in 1771, probably had a limited effect until the asistencia was established near Redlands in 1819 (Harley 1988). Cattle ranch/farm settlements were established on or near Indian villages, primarily in the major drainages conducive to horticulture and animal husbandry. Within a short time, the missions controlled many ranchos where Indians lived and worked.

History
In California, the historic era is generally divided into three periods: the Spanish Period (1769–1821), the Mexican Period (1821–1848), and the American Period (1848–present). This section provides a brief overview of the Spanish/Mission, Mexican/Rancho and American Periods as they relate to the history and development of the area and resources recorded and documented within the project APE.

Spanish Period
In 1771, Mission San Gabriel Archangel was established by Franciscan Friars Pedro Cambon and Angel Somers as the fourth in a series of Spanish colonial centers and outposts along the California coast. Early exploration of the western portions of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties began the following year with Lieutenant Pedro Fages and continued with the expeditions of Friars Bautista De Anza, Juan Crespi, and Francisco Garcés in 1775 and 1776. In 1819, Mission San Gabriel established an outpost, later known as the Old San Bernardino Mission or the Asistencia located in today’s City of Redlands several miles northeast of the project APE (Redlands Conservancy 2020). In 1821, just

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 10 two years after the outpost was established, Mexico won independence from Spain bringing an end to the Spanish/Mission Period.

Mexican Period
The period between 1821 and 1848, when the United States formally obtained California in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, is referred to as the Mexican/Rancho Period. It was during this period that tracts of land in excess of 1,000 acres, termed ranchos, were granted by the various Mexican governors of Alta California. Although the project APE was not part of any land grants, three historic ranchos are nearby: the Jurupa/Stearns Rancho and Jurupa/Rubideaux Rancho to the west and the San Bernardino Rancho to the north.

American Period
In 1849, California experienced a huge population increase created by the Gold Rush and in 1850 California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state. After the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, the California landscape was changed forever as new railroad tracks were laid throughout the State. The Cities of San Bernardino and Riverside were eager to attract railroads to their areas as a way of expanding their commerce within southern California and the rest of the United States, and satellite communities (such as Colton and Grand Terrace) sprang up around them (Wagner 2004). In 1888, the Southern Pacific Railroad (now UPRR) constructed a commuter line from San Bernardino/Colton to Riverside through the project APE (Patterson 1996).

Colton. In 1873, what would become the City of Colton had its beginnings when the Slover Mountain Colony Association (SMCA) was formed and purchased 2,000 acres from William A.

Conn to be sold to settlers (Richards 1966). Dr. W.R. Fox, a member of the Association, acquired 40 acres and became Colton’s first resident.

As a result of a dispute with the City of San Bernardino, the Southern Pacific (SP) Railroad was persuaded to reroute its line directly through SMCA land donated to the railroad (Ingersoll 1904). In 1875, the City of Colton (named after SP Vice President David D. Colton) was laid out in conjunction with construction of the SP Railway through the valley. The community was incorporated in 1887 at the height of the 1880s land boom, with its economy based upon citrus agricultural products and ancillary activities (i.e., canning and packing houses) (Richards 1966). Cement production was added to the City’s economic base with the establishment of the California Portland Cement Company on Slover Mountain in 1891 (Wagner 2004). By the early 1910s Colton’s population was 5,000, and the 1920s ushered in a boom period of residential development, with a corresponding increase in population (McGroarty 1914). Since the end of World War II, agricultural enterprises have increasingly given way to residential and commercial development.

Grand Terrace. Development of area that would become Grand Terrace was fostered by the Gage Canal, which began delivering water from the Santa Ana River on an agricultural scale in the mid1890s (City of Grand Terrace 2019). The area of its original scattered farms and citrus groves were initially known as “The Terrace” because of its higher ground. The community was renamed “Grand Terrace” (referring to its view of the western hills) when it was laid out in 1890 (Howes 1890).

Without its own churches or local stores, the inhabitants were initially obliged to seek worship, commerce, and social activities outside the community (City of Grand Terrace 2019).

The community rapidly became another citrus town, which made it vulnerable to the vagaries of climate (such as freezes). Although growers diversified with more resilient with non-citrus crops in

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 11 the mid-1910s (City of Grand Terrace 2019), by the early 1940s, virtually all of the land in Grand Terrace consisted of orchards. Additional residences were also built and the Grand Terrace Union School was established (United States Army Corps of Engineers 1942). The community continued to develop and thrive during the ensuing decades; a post office was opened in 1959 and the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce was established in 1962 in response to post-WWII light industrial expansion along Interstate 215 and the railroads. With the support of the new Chamber of Commerce, light industry and residential development became the principal economic base (City of Grand Terrace 2019). Partially in response to plans by the City of Colton to annex the community, Grand Terrace incorporated in 1978 (Salley 1977).

West Barton Road Bridge/Barton Road (from Marvin and McLean 2000). The present West Barton Road Bridge was built in 1927, uniting Grand Terrace Road in Grand Terrace and Terrace Avenue in Colton, providing access and opportunity for adjacent development. The bridge was widened in 1941. Development adjacent to the APE was limited to walnut groves until the Depression Era, during which time a few residences were constructed on the street (Addington 2000). However, most of development was ultimately industrial and commercial, beginning with the Stater Bros. headquarters and distribution center on the north side of Barton Road in the 1960s (adjacent to the APE). Commercial and industrial development continued through the 20th century on this segment of Barton Road.

VI. FIELD METHODS
An intensive pedestrian field survey of the APE was conducted by Riordan Goodwin on January 3, 2020. The purpose of the archaeological survey is to identify and record all resources that meet the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) definition of a “site” (See National Register Bulletin 16A: Appendix IV) and assess the potential to encounter subsurface archaeological deposits (Caltrans 2015). The scope of this survey was all unpaved areas of the right-of-way and ground surfaces of the adjacent parcels within the APE – paved areas were excluded per Caltrans guidance. Where space allowed, ten-meter wide transects were utilized to inspect areas of exposed soil in the unpaved portions of the APE, narrower areas were examined individually. The survey was constrained by the surface conditions - very little (approximately 15 percent) of the right-of-way and adjacent parcel surfaces were visible, with the majority obstructed by road, development, landscaping, and vegetation. The survey revealed that the entirety of the project APE has been severely disturbed by road-building and development activities, and no undisturbed native soil surfaces remain.

VII. STUDY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
There are three built environment resources previously documented within the APE:

West Barton Road Overhead (Bridge #54C0379): The bridge is listed in the California Historical Significance Local Agency Bridge List as a Category 5 Bridge (not eligible for the National Register).

UPRR Route (36-006101): The segment of a historic-period UPRR route that transects the APE was evaluated in 2009 and concurred with by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in 2010 as not eligible for listing in the National Register either individually or as contributing segments to the overall alignment.
21842 Grand Terrace Road: This historic period residence was also previously evaluated and concurred with by the SHPO as not eligible for listing in the National Register.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 12 None of the three resources above were evaluated as Historic Properties and, therefore, there are no Historic Properties within the APE.

The visible areas of the APE have been severely disturbed by road construction. Due to the minimal results of the records search and the survey (only the railroad route and 21842 Grand Terrace Road were indicated/noted), along with average depth of road subgrades (3+ feet) and severe disturbance of the APE (no native soil remaining), the potential for intact subsurface cultural deposits is nil.

Therefore, it has been determined that there is no potential for significant impact to archaeological or built environment resources as a result of this undertaking.

If previously unidentified cultural materials are unearthed during construction, it is Caltrans policy that work be halted in that area until a qualified archaeologist can assess the significance of the find.

Additional archaeological survey will be needed if project limits are extended beyond the present survey limits.

VIII. REFERENCES CITED
Addington, Bill
2000 Personal Communication.

Barrows, David Prescott
1900 The Ethno-botany of the Coahilla [sic] Indians of Southern California. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Bean, Lowell John
1978 Cahuilla. In California, edited by R. F. Heizer, pp. 575–587. Handbook of North American Indians, vol. 8, W.C. Sturtevant, general editor, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Bean, Lowell John, and Charles R. Smith
1978a Gabrielino. In California, edited by R.F. Heizer, pp. 538–549. Handbook of North American Indians, vol. 8, W.C. Sturtevant, general editor, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
1978b Serrano. In California, edited by R.F. Heizer, pp.570–574. Handbook of North American Indians, vol. 8, W.C. Sturtevant, general editor, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Bean, Lowell John, and Florence C. Shipek
1978 Luiseño. In California, edited by R.F. Heizer, pp. 550–563. Handbook of North American Indians, vol. 8, W.C. Sturtevant, general editor, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Bell, S.
1973 Site record for 36-000792.

Benedict, Ruth F.
1924 A Brief Sketch of Serrano Culture. American Anthropologist 26 (3).

Blackburn, Thomas C.
1962–1963 Ethnohistoric Descriptions of Gabrielino Material Culture. Annual Reports of the University of California Archaeological Survey 5: 1–50.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 13 Bright, William
1975 Two Notes on Takic Classification: Paper read at the Third Annual Uto-Aztecan Conference, Flagstaff, June 19–20, 1975. (Copy, Manuscript No. 76–66 in National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution, Washington.) California Department of Transportation
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City of Grand Terrace
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Harley, R. Bruce
1988 Rev. Juan Caballeria: Historian or Storyteller? Rethinking the 1810 Dumetz Expedition.

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Heizer, Robert F.
1968 The Indians of Los Angeles County. Hugo Reid’s Letters of 1852. Southwest Museum Papers 21. Los Angeles, California.

Heizer, Robert F., and Albert B. Elsasser
1980 The Natural World of the California Indians. University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles.

Hooper, Lucile
1920 The Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publication in American Archaeology and Ethnology. Vol. 16 No. 6. Reprinted by Malki Museum Press. Banning, California.

Howes, F.C.
1890 Map of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, California. On file at the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office, San Bernardino.

Hudson, D. Travis
1971 Proto-Gabrielino Patterns of Territorial Organization in Southern Coastal California.

Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 7(2):49–76.

Ingersoll, L.A.
1904 Ingersoll’s Century Annals of San Bernardino County 1769–1904. Los Angeles: By the Author, 1904.

James, Harry C.
1960 The Cahuilla Indians. Los Angeles: Westernlore Press. Reprinted in 1969 and 1985 by Malki Museum Press. Banning, California.

Johnston, Bernice E.
1962 California’s Gabrielino Indians. (Frederick Webb Hodge Anniversary Publication Fund 8) Los Angeles: Southwest Museum.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 14 Kirkman, George W.
1938 The Kirkman-Harriman Pictorial and Historical Map of Los Angeles County: 1860 A.D.

Kroeber, A.L.
1976 [1925] Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin No. 78, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Reprinted: Dover Publications, New York.

Marvin, Judith, and Debbie McLean
2000 Historic Property Survey Report for the West Barton Road Bridge Replacement Project, City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, California.

McCawley, William
1996 The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles. Banning and Novato: Malki Museum Press and Ballena Press.

McGroarty, John S.
1914 Southern California. Comprising the Counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura. Southern California Panama Expositions Commission. Introduction by John S McGroarty.

Moratto, Michael J.
2004 California Archaeology. Orlando, Florida: Academic Press. Reprinted by Coyote Press in 2004.

Patterson, Tom
1996 A Colony for California. The Museum Press, Riverside, California.

Redlands Conservancy
2020 History of Asistencia (https://redlandsconservancy.org/history-preservation/).

Richards, Elizabeth
1966 Guideposts to History—Concerning Origins of Place and Street Names in San Bernardino County. Santa Fe Federal Savings.

Salley, H.E.
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Schoenherr, Allan A.
1992 A Natural History of California. University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles.

Strong, William D.
1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26(1): 1–358. Berkeley.

Sutton, Mark Q., and David D. Earle
2017 The Desert Serrano of the Mojave River. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly, Volume 53, Numbers 2 and 3.

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May 2021 Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project 15 Tibbet, Casey
2011 Historical Resources Evaluation Report for the Interstate 215/Barton Road Interchange Improvements Project, Cities of Grand Terrace and Colton, County of San Bernardino, California (08-SBd-215-0.58/1.66 EA 0J070 (0800000282)).

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1980 San Bernardino South, California 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map.

Wagner, Rob Leicester
2004 Sleeping Giant, An illustrated history of Southern California’s Inland Empire. Stephens Press, LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wallace, William J.
1955 A Suggested Chronology for Southern California Coastal Archaeology. Southwestern Journal of Anthropology 11(3):214–230.
1978 Post-Pleistocene Archaeology. In California, edited by R. Heizer, pp. 550–563. Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8. W.C. Sturtevant, general editor. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Warren, Claude N.
1968 Cultural Tradition and Ecological Adaptation on the Southern California Coast. Eastern New Mexico University Contributions in Anthropology 1(3). Portales. 1984 The Desert Region. In California Archaeology, by M. Moratto with contributions by D.A.

Fredrickson, C. Raven, and C. N. Warren, pp. 339–430. Academic Press, Orlando, Florida.

Warren, Claude N., and Robert H. Crabtree
1986 Prehistory of the Southwestern Area. In W.L. D’Azevedo ed., Handbook of the North American Indians, Vol. 11, Great Basin, pp. 183–193. Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institution.

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Alteration to the title and section headings is prohibited. Delete blue instruction lines prior to final submittal.

ATTACHMENT C

NATIVE AMERICAN CONSULTATION

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SECTION 106 NATIVE AMERICAN CONSULTATION RECORD
Native American Consultation for the Proposed Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in the City of Colton Date LSA Requested Sacred Lands File Search: December 13, 2019 Date Native American Heritage Commission Replied: December 26, 2019 Results of Sacred Lands File Search: failed to indicate presence of Native American cultural resources within the project. Caltrans directed LSA to contact the groups/individuals listed below.

Date designated groups/individuals were contacted: December 26, 2019, January 13, 2020 and February 19, 2021 Groups Contacted
Date
LSA
contacted
Tribes
Date of
follow-up
Date and Results of Responses
Mr. Andrew Salas
Chairperson
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians
Kizh Nation
Gabrieleno
12/26/2019 1/13/2020 1/14/2020: Mr. Salas responded indicating the project is within the Tribe’s Ancestral Tribal Territory and requested scheduling a consultation to discuss the project and the surrounding area in further detail.

Anthony Morales, Chairperson
Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel
Band of Mission Indians
Gabrieleno
12/26/2019 1/13/2020
2/19/2021
Gabrielino/Tongva Nation
Sandonne Goad, Chairperson
Gabrielino
12/26/2019 1/13/2020
2/19/2021
Gabrielino Tongva Indians of
California Tribal Council
Robert Dorame, Chairperson
Gabrielino
12/26/2019 1/13/2020
2/19/2021
Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe
Charles Alvarez
Gabrielino
12/26/2019 1/13/2020
2/19/2021
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Denisa Torres, Cultural Resources Manager
Cahuilla Serrano
12/26/2019 1/8/2020: Travis Armstrong, (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer) responded, indicating the Tribe has no comments.

Lee Clauss, Director of Cultural Resources
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Serrano
12/26/2019 1/13/2020 1/16/202: Ms Jessica Mauck (Cultural Resources Analyst) responded, indicating the following: the proposed project area is within a sensitive portion of Serrano ancestral territory and therefore, SMBMI elects to consult on this project; the positive Sacred Lands File (SLF) result received from the NAHC was likely due to an SLF the Tribe has in place within the same quadrangle as the project area; however, the proposed project is not within or near the SLF boundary and, as such, will not impact this resource, the heightened level of sensitivity noted above is due to the project’s proximity to the La Loma Hills, which were once a part of the Serrano village of Jurupet. Also, due to the nature and location of the proposed project, Ms. Mauck indicated SMBMI respectfully

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Groups Contacted
Date
LSA
contacted
Tribes
Date of
follow-up
Date and Results of Responses
requests the following for review upon availability: cultural report, project plans showing the vertical and horizontal extent of proposed disturbance, and geotechnical/soils report (if required)
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural Resource Department
Cahuilla Luiseno
12/26/2019 1/13/2020
2/19/2021
1/13/2020: Mr. Ontiveros responded indicating he had received the notification letter, that he would be providing an official response and to include Jessica Valdez in all correspondence.
2/19/2021: A follow-up email was sent. No further response has been received.

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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Cultural and Environmental Department
1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (916) 373-3710
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nahc.ca.gov
December 23, 2019
Rory Goodwin
LSA
VIA Email to: [email protected]
RE: Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project, San Bernardino County Dear Mr. Goodwin:

A record search of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) was completed for the information you have submitted for the above referenced project. The results were positive. Please contact the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the attached list for more information. Other sources of cultural resources should also be contacted for information regarding known and recorded sites.

Attached is a list of Native American tribes who may also have knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. This list should provide a starting place in locating areas of potential adverse impact within the proposed project area. I suggest you contact all of those indicated; if they cannot supply information, they might recommend others with specific knowledge. By contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to claims of failure to consult with the appropriate tribe. If a response has not been received within two weeks of notification, the Commission requests that you follow-up with a telephone call or email to ensure that the project information has been received.

If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify me. With your assistance, we can assure that our lists contain current information. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at my email address:

[email protected].

Sincerely,
Andrew Green
Staff Services Analyst
Attachment

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Indians
Patricia Garcia-Plotkin, Director
5401 Dinah Shore Drive
Palm Springs, CA, 92264
Phone: (760) 699 - 6907
Fax: (760) 699-6924
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians
Jeff Grubbe, Chairperson
5401 Dinah Shore Drive
Palm Springs, CA, 92264
Phone: (760) 699 - 6800
Fax: (760) 699-6919
Cahuilla
Augustine Band of Cahuilla
Mission Indians
Amanda Vance, Chairperson
P.O. Box 846
Coachella, CA, 92236
Phone: (760) 398 - 4722
Fax: (760) 369-7161
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Cabazon Band of Mission
Indians
Doug Welmas, Chairperson
84-245 Indio Springs Parkway
Indio, CA, 92203
Phone: (760) 342 - 2593
Fax: (760) 347-7880
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Cahuilla Band of Indians
Daniel Salgado, Chairperson
52701 U.S. Highway 371
Anza, CA, 92539
Phone: (951) 763 - 5549
Fax: (951) 763-2808
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Gabrieleno Band of Mission
Indians - Kizh Nation
Andrew Salas, Chairperson
P.O. Box 393
Covina, CA, 91723
Phone: (626) 926 - 4131
[email protected]
Gabrieleno
Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel
Band of Mission Indians
Anthony Morales, Chairperson
P.O. Box 693
San Gabriel, CA, 91778
Phone: (626) 483 - 3564
Fax: (626) 286-1262
[email protected]
Gabrieleno
Gabrielino /Tongva Nation
Sandonne Goad, Chairperson
106 1/2 Judge John Aiso St.,
#231
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: (951) 807 - 0479
[email protected]
Gabrielino
Gabrielino Tongva Indians of
California Tribal Council
Robert Dorame, Chairperson
P.O. Box 490
Bellflower, CA, 90707
Phone: (562) 761 - 6417
Fax: (562) 761-6417
[email protected]
Gabrielino
Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe
Charles Alvarez,
23454 Vanowen Street
West Hills, CA, 91307
Phone: (310) 403 - 6048
[email protected]
Gabrielino
Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla
and Cupeño Indians
Shane Chapparosa, Chairperson
P.O. Box 189
Warner Springs, CA, 92086-0189
Phone: (760) 782 - 0711
Fax: (760) 782-0712
Cahuilla
Morongo Band of Mission
Indians
Denisa Torres, Cultural Resources
Manager
12700 Pumarra Rroad
Banning, CA, 92220
Phone: (951) 849 - 8807
Fax: (951) 922-8146
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Serrano
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Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Morongo Band of Mission
Indians
Robert Martin, Chairperson
12700 Pumarra Rroad
Banning, CA, 92220
Phone: (951) 849 - 8807
Fax: (951) 922-8146
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Serrano
Ramona Band of Cahuilla
Joseph Hamilton, Chairperson
P.O. Box 391670
Anza, CA, 92539
Phone: (951) 763 - 4105
Fax: (951) 763-4325
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Ramona Band of Cahuilla
John Gomez, Environmental
Coordinator
P. O. Box 391670
Anza, CA, 92539
Phone: (951) 763 - 4105
Fax: (951) 763-4325
[email protected]
Cahuilla
San Fernando Band of Mission
Indians
Donna Yocum, Chairperson
P.O. Box 221838
Newhall, CA, 91322
Phone: (503) 539 - 0933
Fax: (503) 574-3308
[email protected]
Kitanemuk
Vanyume
Tataviam
San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians
Lee Clauss, Director of Cultural
Resources
26569 Community Center Drive
Highland, CA, 92346
Phone: (909) 864 - 8933
Fax: (909) 864-3370
[email protected]
Serrano
Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla
Indians
Mercedes Estrada,
P. O. Box 391820
Anza, CA, 92539
Phone: (951) 659 - 2700
Fax: (951) 659-2228
mercedes.estrada@santarosacah
uilla-nsn.gov
Cahuilla
Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla
Indians
Steven Estrada, Chairperson
P.O. Box 391820
Anza, CA, 92539
Phone: (951) 659 - 2700
Fax: (951) 659-2228
mflaxbeard@santarosacahuillansn.gov
Cahuilla
Serrano Nation of Mission
Indians
Mark Cochrane, Co-Chairperson
P. O. Box 343
Patton, CA, 92369
Phone: (909) 528 - 9032
[email protected]
Serrano
Serrano Nation of Mission
Indians
Wayne Walker, Co-Chairperson
P. O. Box 343
Patton, CA, 92369
Phone: (253) 370 - 0167
[email protected]
Serrano
Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians
Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural
Resource Department
P.O. BOX 487
San Jacinto, CA, 92581
Phone: (951) 663 - 5279
Fax: (951) 654-4198
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Luiseno
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Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians
Scott Cozart, Chairperson
P. O. Box 487
San Jacinto, CA, 92583
Phone: (951) 654 - 2765
Fax: (951) 654-4198
[email protected]
Cahuilla
Luiseno
Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla
Indians
Michael Mirelez, Cultural
Resource Coordinator
P.O. Box 1160
Thermal, CA, 92274
Phone: (760) 399 - 0022
Fax: (760) 397-8146
[email protected]
Cahuilla
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Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction “Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 8
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (MS 825)
464 W. FOURTH STREET, 6TH FLOOR
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401-1400
PHONE (909) 383-4042
FAX (909) 383-6494
TTY (909) 383-6300
Make conservation a
California way of life!
December 26, 2019
Ms. Denisa Torres 08-SBd-0
Cultural Resources Manager Barton Road Bridge and
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Road Construction Project 12700 Pumarra Road BRLS5065(024)
Banning, California 92220

Dear Ms. Torres:

Subject: Initial Section 106 Native American Consultation for the Barton Road Bridge and Road Construction Project
As assigned by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to replace the existing two-lane bridge on Barton Road over an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) single track railway and construct minor associated road improvements in the Cities of Colton and Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, California. The project area is depicted on the attached portions of the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map: San Bernardino South, California Quad (T1/2N, R4W, Section 32).

Please consider this letter and preliminary project information as the initiation of Section 106 consultation pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act.

Caltrans requested that a Sacred Lands File (SLF) Search be performed by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The results of the SLF search were positive for the immediate project vicinity.

Additional studies for the project shall include cultural resources investigations and consultation with interested parties. On behalf of FHWA, Caltrans is interested in receiving input from your community regarding any concerns related to the proposed project. If you know of any cultural resources that may be of religious or cultural significance to your community, or if you would like more information, please contact me at (909) 383-7505, or the above address, or my email at [email protected]. In return correspondence, please refer to this project by the Local Assistance number, BRLS5065(024).

Your time and involvement in this process is appreciated.

Respectfully,

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Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction December 24, 2019

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“Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”

GARY JONES
Associate Environmental Planner, Archaeologist
District 8 Native American Coordinator
Environmental Support/Cultural Studies
Enclosure – Figure 1

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Project Location
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Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 1 Rory Goodwin
From: Jones, Gary A@DOT <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 3:26 PM
To: Rory Goodwin
Cc: Walters, Andrew M@DOT
Subject: FW: Barton Road Bridge and Road Project, BRLS5065(024) Rory,
See Morongo’s response below for Barton Road.

Thanks,
Gary Jones, M.A.

Associate Environmental Planner, Archaeologist
District Native American Coordinator
Environmental Support / Cultural Studies
Caltrans District 8
464 W. 4th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909)383‐7505
Furthermore, the study of the present surroundings is insufficient: the history of the people, the influence of the regions through which it has passed on its migrations, and the people with whom it came into contact, must be considered. - Franz Boas
From: Travis Armstrong <TArmstrong@morongo‐nsn.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 3:24 PM
To: Jones, Gary A@DOT <[email protected]>
Subject: Barton Road Bridge and Road Project, BRLS5065(024)

Hello Gary,

Regarding the above referenced project, we have no additional comments to provide at this time.

Thank you for reaching out to our office.

Sincerely,

Travis Armstrong
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
951‐755‐5259
Email: thpo@morongo‐nsn.gov

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Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 2 The information contained in this communication is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

For your safety, the contents of this email have been scanned for viruses and malware.

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Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 1 Rory Goodwin
From: Rory Goodwin
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 3:38 PM
To: Jessica Valdez ([email protected])
Subject: FW: Section 106 Consultation regarding Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in Colton
Hi Jessica,
FYI – here’s the letter and fig 1.

Cheers,
Rory Goodwin | Senior Cultural Resources Manager
LSA | 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
– – – – – – – – – – –
951‐781‐9310 Tel
951‐712‐3128 Mobile
Website
From: Joseph Ontiveros <jontiveros@soboba‐nsn.gov>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 3:34 PM
To: Rory Goodwin <[email protected]>
Cc: Gary Jones ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Jessica Valdez <JValdez@soboba‐nsn.gov> Subject: RE: Section 106 Consultation regarding Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in Colton Rory,
I have received the notification. I must request again request that you include Jessica Valdez, our Cultural Resource Specialist on all correspondence. We will now prepare a formal response and forward it to you in the coming days.

Sincerely,

JOSEPH ONTIVEROS

TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(951) 654-5544 Ext. 4137
(951) 663-5279 Cell
[email protected]

CULTURAL RESOURCE
23906 Soboba Rd. San Jacinto, CA 92583
P.O. Box 487 San Jacinto, CA 92581
www.soboba-nsn.gov
NOTICE: This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. It is intended exclusively for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message.

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Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 2 From: Rory Goodwin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 3:21 PM
To: Joseph Ontiveros <jontiveros@soboba‐nsn.gov>
Cc: Gary Jones ([email protected]) <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Section 106 Consultation regarding Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in Colton Mr. Ontiveros,
I am following up on a letter that was sent to you on December 26, 2019 regarding the Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in the City of Colton, San Bernardino County, California (attached). Please contact Gary Jones at Caltrans District 8 if you have any concerns or comments regarding this project. As always, your input is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
Rory Goodwin | Senior Cultural Resources Manager
LSA | 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
– – – – – – – – – – –
951‐781‐9310 Tel
951‐712‐3128 Mobile
Website

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Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Andrew Salas, Chairman Nadine Salas, Vice-Chairman Dr. Christina Swindall Martinez, secretary Albert Perez, treasurer I Martha Gonzalez Lemos, treasurer II Richard Gradias, Chairman of the council of Elders PO Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 [email protected]

GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS - KIZH NATION
Historically known as The San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians recognized by the State of California as the aboriginal tribe of the Los Angeles basin Section 106
Project Name: Barton Road Bridge and Road Construction project Dear Gary Jones,
Thank you for your letter dated December 26,2019 regarding Section 106 consultation. The above proposed project location is within our Ancestral Tribal Territory; therefore, our Tribal Government requests to schedule a consultation with you as the lead agency, to discuss the project and the surrounding area in further detail.

Please contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule a consultation.

Thank you for your time,
Andrew Salas, Chairman
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation
1(844)390-0787

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Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 1 Rory Goodwin
From: Jones, Gary A@DOT <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:39 PM
To: Rory Goodwin
Cc: Walters, Andrew M@DOT
Subject: FW: Barton Road Bridge and Road Construction Project - BRLS5065(024) Hi Rory,
Please see the response below from the San Manuel Band for BRLS 5065(024).

Thanks,
Gary Jones, M.A.

Associate Environmental Planner, Archaeologist
District Native American Coordinator
Environmental Support / Cultural Studies
Caltrans District 8
464 W. 4th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909)383‐7505
Furthermore, the study of the present surroundings is insufficient: the history of the people, the influence of the regions through which it has passed on its migrations, and the people with whom it came into contact, must be considered. - Franz Boas
From: Jessica Mauck <JMauck@sanmanuel‐nsn.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:35 PM
To: Jones, Gary A@DOT <[email protected]>
Subject: Barton Road Bridge and Road Construction Project ‐ BRLS5065(024) CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Hi Gary,
Thank you for contacting the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) regarding the above referenced project.

SMBMI appreciates the opportunity to review the project documentation, which was received by our Cultural Resources Management Department on 27 December 2020, pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA. The proposed project area exists within a sensitive portion of Serrano ancestral territory and, therefore, SMBMI elects to consult on this project with your agency.

Please note that the positive Sacred Lands File (SLF) result received from the NAHC was likely due to an SLF the Tribe has in place within the same quadrangle as the project area; however, the proposed project is not within or near the SLF boundary and, as such, will not impact this resource. The heightened level of sensitivity noted above is due to the project’s proximity to the La Loma Hills, which were once a part of the Serrano village of Jurupet (spelling not finalized

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Packet Pg. 729 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction 2 by SMBMI’s Serrano language revitalization program). As such, due to the nature and location of the proposed project, SMBMI respectfully requests the following for review upon availability:
‐ Cultural report
‐ Project plans showing the vertical and horizontal extent of proposed disturbance ‐ Geotechnical/soils report (if required)
The provision of this information will assist the Tribe during project review. If you should have any questions with regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience, as I will be your Point of Contact (POC) for SMBMI with respect to this project.

Once again, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed project.

Respectfully,
Jessica Mauck

CULTURAL RESOURCES ANALYST
O: (909) 864-8933 x3249
M: (909) 725-9054
26569 Community Center Drive Highland California 92346

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Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction From: Rory Goodwin
To: "[email protected]"
Subject: FW: Section 106 Consultation regarding Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in Colton Date: Friday, February 19, 2021 10:31:00 AM
Attachments: Fig1_ProjLoc.pdf
CT 106 NAC Ltr Gab_Tong San Gab.pdf
Mr. Morales,
This is the second and final follow-up regarding the Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in the City of Colton, San Bernardino County, California (initial contact letter attached). Please contact Gary Jones at Caltrans District 8 if you have any concerns or comments regarding this project. As always, your input is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
Rory Goodwin | Senior Cultural Resources Manager
LSA | 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
– – – – – – – – – – –
951-781-9310 Tel
951-712-3128 Mobile
Website
From: Rory Goodwin
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 3:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Section 106 Consultation regarding Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in Colton
Mr. Morales,
I am following up on a letter that was sent to you on December 26, 2019 regarding the Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project in the City of Colton, San Bernardino County, California (attached). Please contact Gary Jones at Caltrans District 8 if you have any concerns or comments regarding this project. As always, your input is greatly appreciated.

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Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction State of California Transportation Agency Department of Transportation

Alteration to the title and section headings is prohibited. Delete blue instruction lines prior to final submittal.

ATTACHMENT D

CALTRANS HISTORIC BRIDGE INVENTORY SHEET

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Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction

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Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction State of California Transportation Agency Department of Transportation

Alteration to the title and section headings is prohibited. Delete blue instruction lines prior to final submittal.

ATTACHMENT E

SHPO CORRESPONDENCE

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Packet Pg. 734 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction STATE OF CALIFORNIA – THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor

OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
1725 23rd Street, Suite 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7100
(916) 445-7000 Fax: (916) 445-7053
[email protected]
www.ohp.parks.ca.gov
September 27, 2010 Reply To: FHWA100830A
Olufemi Odufalu, Office Chief
Environmental Support/Cultural Studies (MS 825)
Caltrans District 8
464 W Fourth Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1400
Re: Determinations of Eligibility for the Proposed Interstate 215 HOV Lane Gap Closure, Riverside County, CA
Dear Mr./Ms. Odufalu:

Thank you for consulting with me about the subject undertaking in accordance with the Programmatic Agreement Among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Officer, and the California Department of Transportation Regarding Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as it Pertains to the Administration of the Federal-Aid Highway Program in California (PA).

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting my concurrence, pursuant to Stipulation VIII.C.5 of the PA, that the following properties are not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places:
• 11940 Vivienda Court
• 22048 Vivienda Avenue
• 11960 Vivienda Court
• 11970 Vivienda Court
• UPRR segment CA-SBR-6101H
• Bridge 54-0519
• BNSF RR segment CA-SBR-6847H
• Bridge 54-0518
• Highgrove Steam-Electric Generating
Plant, 12700 Taylor Street
• Highgrove Substation, 12700 Taylor
Street
• 3001-3007 W La Cadena Drive
• 103 W La Cadena Drive
• 101 & 105 W La Cadena Drive
• 220 E la Cadena Drive
• 400-420 E La Cadena Drive
• 1461 Villa Street
• Riverside Riviera Tract
• 577 W La Cadena Drive
• 625 W La Cadena Drive
• 681 W La Cadena Drive
• 729 W La Cadena Drive
• 845 W La Cadena Drive
• 873-889 W La Cadena Drive
• 903 W La Cadena Drive
• 905 W La Cadena Drive
• 983-987 W La Cadena Drive
• 1011 W La Cadena Drive
• 1263-1265 W La Cadena Drive
• 1279 W La Cadena Drive
• 1309 W La Cadena Drive
• 1323 W La Cadena Drive
• 1337 W La Cadena Drive
• 1339 W La Cadena Drive
• 1391 W La Cadena Drive
• Leathe Knolls Tract
• 3281 Strong Street
Based on my review of the submitted documentation, I concur.

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Packet Pg. 735 Attachment: Exhibit C_Part1 - Barton Road Bridge Removal ISMND (3479 : CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Mr./Ms. Odufalu
September 27, 2010

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