Folsom City Council
February 13, 2024

1 Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
February 13, 2024, 6:30 PM

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2 City Council Regular Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
www.folsom.ca.us
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:30 PM

Mike Kozlowski, Mayor

Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:

Councilmembers: Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski The City Council has adopted a policy that no new item will begin after 10:30 p.m. Therefore, if you are here for an item that has not been heard by 10:30 p.m., you may leave, as the item will be continued to a future Council meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA UPDATE
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:

1. A Resolution of Commendation Honoring the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs for Earning the 2023 Excellence in Academics and Athletics Award

2. A Resolution of Commendation Honoring Leadership Folsom Class of 2022-2023 for Receiving the 2023 Folsom Arts Achievement Award
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the Folsom City Council's subject matter jurisdiction. Public comments are generally limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.

3 CONSENT CALENDAR:

Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.

Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.

3. Approval of January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. Ordinance No. 1342 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section 2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design Immunity (Second Reading and Adoption)

5. Resolution No. 11162 - A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Credit Cards Citywide and Impose a Service Fee

6. Resolution No. 11163 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PP- GEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and Make Transfers not to Exceed $282,974

7. Resolution No. 11164 – A Resolution to Declassify Thirteen Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project

8. Resolution No. 11165 - A Resolution Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project

9. Resolution No. 11166 – A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit a Grant Application for Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Carbon Reduction Program for the Folsom Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project

10. Resolution No. 11167 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Tower Tank Rehabilitation Project

11. Appointment of At-Large Member to the Folsom Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee to Represent the Lake Natoma Shores District

12. Receive and File the City of Folsom Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023
NEW BUSINESS:

13. Direction on the Future Steam Train Operations at Folsom City Lions Park

14. FY 2024-25 Preliminary Budget Workshop with Presentation of Departmental Budget Priorities, Review of the City’s Financial Challenges and Projected Structural Deficit, and the City’s Budget Allocations by Department and Direction to Staff

COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

4 NOTICE: Members of the public are entitled to di rectly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address Council on an issue, which is on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker request card, and deliver it to a staff member at the table on the left side of the Council Chambers prior to discussion of the item. When your name is called, stand to be recognized by the Mayor and then proceed to the podium. If you wish to address the City Council on any other item of interest to the public, when the Mayor asks if there is any “Business from the Floor,” follow the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.

NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS: Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

As presiding officer, the Mayor has the authority to preserve order at all City Council meetings, to remove or cause the removal of any person from any such meeting for disorderly conduct, or for making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks, us ing profanity, or becoming boisterous, threatening or personally abusive while addressing said Council, and to enforce the rules of the Council.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (916) 461-6035, (916) 355-7328 (fax) or [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.

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City of Folsom
Resolution of Commendation
Honoring
THE FOLSOM JR. BULLDOGS
for earning the
2023

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS AWARD
WHEREAS, the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs is an official youth football and cheer association in Folsom; and
WHEREAS, the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs organization is committed to both academic and athletic excellence; and
WHEREAS, members of the Folsom Jr. Bulldog football and cheer teams maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the football and cheer season; and WHEREAS, this level of academic achievement merits recognition from the Board of Directors of Folsom Youth Football and Cheer and the City of Folsom.

NOW, THEREFORE, l, Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor of the City of Folsom, on behalf of the Folsom City Council and the Folsom community, do hereby extend commendations in the highest regard to the
Members of the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs
who earned the Excellence in Academics and Athletics Aword 2023 and encourage their continued scholastic excellence in the future.

COMMENDED this 13th day of February 2024.

Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor

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City of Folsom
Resolution of Commendation
Honoring
Leadership Folsom Class of 2022-2023
For Receiving2023 Folsom Arts Achievement Award
WHEREAS, the Art Achievement Award is presented to recognize andhonor the Leadership Folsom Class of 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, Folsom Leadership Class created and executed Heartbeat of Folsom, a community project that exhibited a series of beautifully designed and painted heart sculptures; and
WHEREAS, through a thoughtful process the Leadership Class issued a cail for artists to design and paint 20 hearts that were sponsored by 20 area businesses and organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Folsom Leadership Class identified Folsom Powerhouse Ministries as the beneficiary of collected monies that amounted to a $20,000 contribution; and WHEREAS, the vision of Leadership Folsom is for every project to have a positive impact on our city, our community, and our region; and
WHEREAS, the Folsom Leadership Class of 2022-2023 is recognized for their dedication to the arts and for their outstanding commitment to beautifr our cofilmunity one heafi at a time.

NOW, THEREFORE,Io Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor of the City of Folsom, on behalf of the Folsom City Council, the Folsom Arts and Culture Commission, and the Folsom community, do hereby extend commendations in the highest regard to the Folsom Leadership Class of 2022-2023 for receivingthe2l23 Folsom Arts Achievement Award.

COMMENDED this 13th day of February 2024.

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR

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City Gouncil Regular Meeting

MINUTES
January 23,2024

CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Mike Kozlowski presiding ROLL GALL:

Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None

PLEDGE OF LLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited

AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang announced that there were no agenda updates.

SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:

1. Recognition of 2023 Folsom Holiday Lights Contest Winners Communications Officer Chris Shepard introduced the item, and each Councilmember recognized their selected contest winners.

2. Folsom Tourism and Economic Development Corporation (TEDCorp) Quarterly Report TEDCorp representative Joe Gagliardi made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

The following speakers addressed the City Council:
. Debra Roberson, proposing both a Dr. Martin Luther King parade and a diversity, equity, and inclusion department within the City
Droft - Not Official Until Approved by the City Council

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. Michael Reynolds, regarding recusal criteria for the Historic District Commission CONSENT GALENDAR:
@onsentCalendarareconsideredroutineandmaybeapprovedbyone motion. city councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.

3. Approval of January 9,2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. Ordinance No. 1341- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Repealing Chapter

2.42 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to lnitiative, Referendum and Recall Petitions (Second Reading and AdoPtion)

5. Resolution 1 1 15g-A Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Police special Revenue Trust Funds- Drug Asset Forfeiture, to the Police Department Operating Budget and the Appropriation of funds for the Purchase of Police Equipment and Training
Motion by Gouncilmember Rodriguez, second by Gouncilmember Chalamcherla to approve the Gonsentbalendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, AquinO, Ghalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:

6. Ordinance No. 1342 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section 2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design lmmunity (lntroduction and First Reading)
City Attorney Steven Wang presented information and responded to questions from the City Council.

Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Gouncilmember Rodriguez to introduce Ordinance No. 1342. Motion passed by the following roll-callvote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7 . Resolution No. 11 159 - A Resolution to Declassify Five Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project
Urban Forester Aimee Nunez made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council' Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Gouncilmember Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11159. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

Droft - Not Officiot tJntil Approved by the City Council

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AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, , Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Resolution No. 1'1160 - A Resolution Approving the North Alternative Alignment as the Preferred Alternative for the Folsom Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project and Authorize Staff to Apply for Grant Funding through Caltrans Cycle 7 Active Transportation Program Senior Trails planner Brett Bollinger made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.

Motion by Gouncilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Ghalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11160. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Ghalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
g. Resolution No. 11 161 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Citywide Quarterly Citizen Award and Recognition Program
Communications Officer Chris Shepard made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.

Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Gouncilmember Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11161, with amendments to annual instead of quarterly award and for each councilmember to nominate one to two individuals. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski
None
None
None

10. Update on placerville Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) License Agreement for Excursion Rail Operations and Direction to Staff
Brett Bollinger, speaking as CEO of the Transportation Corridor JPA, made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Public Works Director Mark Rackovan provided additional information.

The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the item:

1. Jim Harville

2. Bernard Wozny

3. Gary Gross

4. Jennifer Gross

5. Don Rose

6. Gary Putman
Droft - Not Official until Approved by the City Council

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7. Steve Nemeth

8. Richard Dunbar

9. Chris Vanthull

10. Manuel Cordeiro

11. Jake Boston

12. Mark Boston

13. Kaden Prudhomme
'14. Sharon Kindel, reading her husband's comments

15. Sherry Toutges

16. Roberta Long

17. Ginny McCormick, Friends of El Dorado Trails

18. Robert Goss, Friends of Folsom Parkways

19. Jack Henry

20. BillWilde

21. Marty Swindell

22. Greg Hampton

23. Matt Wetter

24. Jerry Bernau

25. Tony Powers
Brett Bollinger provided additional information. The City Council discussed the matter further.

Motion by Gouncilmember Rohrbough, second by Gouncilmember Ghalamcherla to support extendin! the license agreement for seven years and to direct staff to work with PSVRR represenlatives to explore alternatives, with the exclusion of the alternative to move the base south of Highway 50. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: None

11. Consideration of Letter in Response to Demand Letter Received from Scott Rafferty Regarding Alleged Non-Compliance with the Brown Act
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Gouncilmember Rodriguez to approve the reply letter.

Motion passed by the following roll'callvote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Draft - Not Officiol tJntil Approved by the City Council

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COUNCIL ESTS FOR FUTURE A NDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rohrbough requested updates on the strategic plan and on previous homeless and crime discussions.

Councilmember Chalamcherla requested a discussion regarding funding mechanisms for schools.

Mayor Kozlowski spoke regarding previous homeless and crime discussions.

GITY MANAGER REPORTS:

City Manager Andersen spoke about recycling locations, rain, sandbags, and firework sale applications GOUNGIL COMMENTS:

Councilmember Rodriguez indicated she is looking fonruard to the State of the City address and spoke about the railroad.

Councilmember Chalamcherla spoke about the Police CAPS program, Folsom Boulevard closure, and the State of the City speech.

Vice Mayor Aquino spoke about Dignity Health's planned health center.

Mayor Kozlowski spoke about a recent SACOG meeting and congratulated the Bulldogs.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 pm.

SUBMITTED BY:

Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:

Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor
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RECOMMENDATION / COT]NCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No 1342 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section 2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design Immunity.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The City Council introduced and conducted first reading of this Ordinance atrts January 23, 2024 meeting. There is no change to the Ordinance.

Design immunity under Government Code Section 830.6 is one of the most powerful affirmative defenses for public entities. Partly due to a large number of lawsuits filed against public agencies alleging dangerous condition of public property with multi-million dollar demands, the City's risk pool, Northern California Cities Self-Insured Fund Q.{CCSIF) has requested that its member cities adopt an ordinance to formally document and preserve design immunity in those types of lawsuits.

POLICY / RULE
Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the City Charter, all powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided by the City Charter.

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MEETING DATE: 211312024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 1342 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section 2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design Immunity (Second Reading and Adoption)
FROM: City Attorney's Office

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ANALYSIS
California law provides various causes of actions for aggrieved parties to sue for monetary and non-monetary damages, as well as immunities and defenses where the State Legislature has deemed to be important public policy to shield certain individuals and entities from liability. An example is legislative immunity where the City Council cannot be held liable for enacting laws. Another example is judicial immunity where judges cannot be held liable for making rulings contrary to popular sentiment.

Pertinent to public agencies being sued for an alleged dangerous condition of public property, the defense of design immunity will almost always be raised in a motion for summary judgment where the judge will be asked to decide whether there is any substantial evidence that the public property was reasonably designed. A civil engineer's opinion that the design was reasonably approved constitutes substantial evidence sufficient to support design immunity regardless of any conflicting witness testimony to the contrary.

The final design of all of the City's public works projects has routinely been approved by either the Public Works Director or the City Engineer. Their signatures on the plan documents constitute substantial evidence that the public works project was reasonably designed, therefore entitling the City to assert the design immunity defense in lawsuits alleging dangerous condition of public property. The City has always relied on a civil engineer's (i.e., City Engineer or the Public Works Director) stamp and signature on design documents to assert design immunity wherever appropriate. This Ordinance is prepared at the request of the City's risk pool NCCSIF to fomally document and preserve the City's ability to raise design immunity as a defense.

FINAN IMPACT
This item has no impact on the City's general fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines $15061(cX3)), or are otherwise not considered a project as defined by Public Resources Code 921065 and CEQA Guidelines $15060(cX3) and $15378. This Council action meets the above criteria and is not subject to CEQA. No environmental review is required.

ATTACHMENT
Ordinance No. 1342 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design Immunity (Second Reading and Adoption)
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Respectfully submitted,
Steven Wang, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1342

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOLSOM ADDING SUBSECTION D TO SECTION 2.36.050 OF THE FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE

PERTAINING TO DESIGN IMMUNITY
The City Council of the City of Folsom does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to add subsection D to Section2.36.050, "Authority and duties", of the Folsom Munisipal Code to formally document and preserve design immunity in lawsuits involving public works projects. This Ordinance confirms and ratifies past City practices of preserving and asserting the defense of design immunity in lawsuits where said immunity was raised and asserted by the City.

SECTION 2 ADDITION TO CODE
Section 2.36.050(D) is hereby added to the Folsom Municipal Code to read as follows

2.36.050 Authority and duties
D. The Public Works Director and City Engineer are authorized to approve plans or designs for purposes of design immunity pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 for all public works projects approved by the City. Nothing in this section is intended to, nor will it, preclude the City Council from separately or additionally approving plans or designs for purposes of design immunity pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.

SECTION 3 SCOPE
Except as set forth in this Ordinance, all other provisions of the Folsom Municipal Code shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council declares that it would have passed each section irrespective of the factthat any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

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SECTION 5 EF'FECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its passage and adoption, provided it is published in full or in summary within twenty (20) days after its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation in the City'
This Ordinance was introduced and the title thereof read at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 23,2024, and the second reading occurred at the regular meeting of the City Council on February 13,2024.

On a motion by Council Member seconded by Council Member the foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Folsom, State of Califomia, this l3thday of February,2024 by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
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Folsom City Council
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MEETING DATE: 21t312024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution 11162 -A Resolution Authorizingthe City to Accept Credit Cards Citywide and Impose a Service Fee
FROM: Finance Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1 1162 - A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Credit Cards Citywide and Impose a Service Fee.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The City of Folsom (City) would like to offer its customers the ability to pay for fees and services with credit cards. Currently, the Environmental and Water Resources Department, Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department and Police Department accept credit card payments. The remaining Departments/Divisions within the City would like to streamline processing of requests and payments for customers with the ability to take credit card payments.

Finance staff recommends that a percentage-based service fee be imposed on all credit card transactions citywide. These fees will cover the cost to accept credit card payments but will not exceed the cost incurred by the City to provide the payment option. Customers can continue to pay with cash, check or in some cases, e-check, to not incur a service fee.

POLICY / RULE
Government Code 6159 (c) states thatacity desiring to authorizethe use of a credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer pursuant to subdivision (b) shall obtain the approval of its city council. Additionally, Government Code 6159 (g) states that a city may impose a fee for the use of a credit or debit card or electronic funds transfer, not to exceed the costs incurred by the agency in providing for payment by credit or debit card or electronic funds transfer. 1

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ANALYSIS
The City currently accepts payments of cash and checks citywide. Some departments have implemented online or in-person payments for e-checks or credit cards. By allowing customers the option to pay for more services with credit cards, the City will be able to better serve the community wjth more payment options. Through adding a service fee to all credit card transactions, the City will be able to provide this payment option without increasing program costs.

F'INANCIAL IMPACT
Credit card processing fees, or service fees, add an additional cost to each credit card transaction.

These are charges that merchants (the City) pay to payment service providers and credit card companies to authorize and complete card transactions. If the City Council authorizes the assessment of a service fee on all credit card transactions, to be paid by the customer, it is estimated the General Fund will save about $170,000 annually and the Enterprise Funds will save over $308,000 annually in fees we are currently paying for credit card transactions.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 11162 - A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Credit Cards Citywide and Impose a Service Fee
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amagni, Finance Director
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RESOLUTION NO. LII62

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

CITYWIDE AND IMPOSE A SERVICE F'EE
WHEREAS, the City Council is required by Government Code 6159 (c) to authorize the use of a credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer; and WHEREAS, the City Council is allowed by Government Code 6159 (g) to authorize imposing a fee for the use of a credit or debit card or electronic funds transfer; and, WHEREAS, the imposed fee is not tb exceed the costs incurred by the agency in providing for payment by credit or debit card or electronic funds transfer; and, WHEREAS, imposing a service fee will save the General Fund an estimated $170,000 annually in service fees currently paid by the City on behalf of the customer; and, WHEREAS, imposing a service fee will save the Enterprise Funds an estimated $308,000 annually in service fees currently paid by the City on behalf of the customer; and, WHEREAS, customers can continue to pay with cash, check or in some cases, e-check, to not incur a service fee:

NOW' THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED thatthe City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City to accept credit cards citywide and impose a service fee.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13ft day of February, 2024, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Folsom Fire Department recommends that the City Council pass and approve Resolution No. 11163 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PP-GEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January I, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and Make Transfers not to Exceed $282,974
BACKGROUND i ISSUE
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 1705 (Chapter 544, Statutes of 2019), the Department of Health Care Services developed the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Intergovernmental Transfer Program (PP-GEMT IGT) to provide reimbursements, by application of an add-on increase, to emergency medical transports provided by eligible public PP-GEMT IGT providers. This program started on January I,2023, and replaces the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT), which ended on December 31,2022. The City of Folsom has previously participated in the GEMT annually since 2009.

PP-GEMT IGT is a program to assist the City of Folsom in recovering costs associated with the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to individuals who are covered by Medi-Cal. 1 MEETING DATE: 2lt3/2024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1 1 163 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovemmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PP-GEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January I,2024, through December 31, 2024, and Make Transfers Not to Exceed $282,974
FROM: Fire Department

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PP-GEMT relies on Federal revenues potentially resulting in additional annual funding for the City of Folsom.

POLICY / RULE
Section 2.36.080, Award of Contracts of the Folsom Municipal Code states, inpart, that contracts for supplies, equipment, services, and construction with an estimated value of $73,209 or greater shall be awarded by City Council.

Provider Participation Agreement with the Califomia Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requires approval by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
Participation in the PP-GEMT IGT program is mandatory for public provider agencies and provides an important opportunity for the City of Folsom to collect additional ambulance transport fees that would otherwise be unavailable. Mandatory participation requires the City of f'olsom to collect and receive these additional ambulance transport fees for each Medi-Cal transport the FFire Department provides.

While the PP-GEMT IGT program is mandatory, cities, counties, and other public providers in the State may optionally transfer funds to the State to support the program. This optional transfer, also referred to as an Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), allows the PP-GEMT IGT program to secure Federal matching funds that are the basis for providing additional add-on revenues for each Medi-Cal patient transported. Without these matching funds from public providers, the State would not have adequate funds to receive the Federal match. While the IGT is optional, staff recommends the City of Folsom provide the IGT to ensure ongoing revenues associated with PP- GEMT IGT continue.

F'INAN , TMPACT
Yearly costs and benefits from the program to the City of Folsom are dependent on Medi-Cal transports the Fire Department provides in a calendar year. Using previous year Medi-Cal transport data, it is estimated that the City of Folsom' s 2024IGT to the State will be $257 ,249.16.

Participating in the PP-GEMT IGT program preserves an estimated $650,000 annually that would not be available should the City decide not to provide the IGT to DHCS. Revenue from the program is directly related to the number of Medi-Cal transports that the Fire Department provides each year.

The PP-GEMT IGT Certification Form lists an initial transfer of $64,312.29, which is the first of four transfers this calendar year totaling an estimated $257,249. Staff recommends the Council authorize total transfers for calendar year 2024 not to exceed $282,974 which includes a l}Yo contingency in the event that fewer agencies participate or the Fire Department transports additional Medi-Cal patients, both of which could lead to higher transfers than expected. 2 Page 26
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Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this contract in the Fire Department in the General Fund (Fund 010).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This report concerns administrative activities that do not constitute a "project" as defined by section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and is otherwise exempt pursuant to sections 15061(bX3) and 15378(bX2).

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 11163 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PP-GEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January 1,2024, through December 31,2024, and Make Transfers not to Exceed $282,974 Submitted,
Ken Cusano, Fire Chief
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RESOLUTION NO. 11163

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A

CERTIFICATION FORM FOR THE F'OLSOM FIRE DEPARTMENT TO

PARTICIPATE IN A MEDI-CAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSF'ER (IGT)

PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS) FOR

REIMBURSEMENT OF PP-GEMT IGT SERVICES FOR THE SERVICE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1,2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND MAKE TRANSFERS NOT TO EXCEED 5282,974
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom, through its Fire Department, regularly provides emergency ambulance transport to persons who are Medi-Cal patients enrolled in managed care and fee-for-service plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom participates in various governmental programs that provide reimbursement of costs incurred in providing such emergency services to Medi-Cal patients; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1705 (Chapter 544, Statutes of 2019), the Department of Health Care Services developed the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Intergovernmental Transfer Program (PP-GEMT IGT) to provide reimbursements, by application of an add-on inctease, to emergency medical transports provided by eligible public PP-GEMT IGT providers; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the Intergovernmental Transfer Program, the City of Folsom will continue to receive reimbursements for a larger proportion of its actual costs for providing emergency ambulance transport to Medi-Cal patients enrolled in managed care and fee- for-service plans; and
WHEREAS' sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this contract in the Fire Department in the General Fund (Fund 010); and
WHEREAS' under the Intergovernmental Transfer Program certification form, the funds shall be transferred in accordance with a mutually agreed-upon schedule between the City of Folsom and DHCS, and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; NOW, THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Department of Health Care Services regarding participation in the Medi-Cal Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Services Public Provider Intergovernmental Transfer Program for the total not-to-exceed amount of $257,249 with the budgeted amount to include a l}Yo contingency of $25,725 for a total of $282,974.

Resolution No. 11163
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13tr day of February 2024, by the following roll-call vote AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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Staff Re ort

RECOMMENDATION / COIINCIL ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 1 1 164 - AResolution to Declassi$ Thirteen Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project.

BACKG / ISSI]E
Longstanding trees contribute to the City of Folsom's character and "Distinctive by Nature" adage. One of the ways in which the City of Folsom shows recognition for particularly noteworthy specimens is through a Landmark Tree Registry. Landmark trees are trees that have been designated by the City Council as exceptional due to outstanding characteristics, special ecological contributions, or historical importance.

On March 9,1999,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 591 | - A Resolution Establishing Landmark Tree Designation at the JPA Right-of-Way on Folsom Boulevard Between Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine Road to underscore the historical and ecological value of the native trees along the Folsom Boulevard scenic corridor. The associated staff report called attention to the possibility that the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), as the property owner, may potentially need to declassifu one or more Landmark Trees for light rail improvements in the future. By designating the trees along the Folsom Blvd JPA corridor as Landmark Trees, City Council became the decision-making body for any future requests for declassification for the pu{poses of any tree removals that might be necessary for light rail improvements. 1 MEETING DATE: 21t312024
AGENDA SECTION Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1 1 164 - AResolution to Declassify Thirteen Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project
FROM: Community Development Department

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JPA Landmark Grove
Aerial image illustrating the location and span of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Landmqrk Grove, which trqverses along the east edge of Folsom Blvd between Blue Ravine Rd and Bidwell St.

On January 23,2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 1 1 I59 - A Resolution to Declassify Five Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization I5 Minutes to Folsom Project to allow for construction of a passing track, an additional loading platform at the Glenn station, and the adaptation of the existing platform at this station to accommodate modernized rail vehicles. Collectively, the improvements are anticipated to increase the operation of light rail trains from the Sunrise Station (Rancho Cordova) to the Historic Folsom Station reducing train headway capacity from every 30 minutes to 15 minutes.

Unfortunately, as the light rail improvements have progressed, Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) has discovered additional tree removals that will need to occur as a result of their project. Consequently, a second application to declassifr several more Landmark Trees within the Folsom Blvd JPA Grove has been submiued to the Community Development Department to bring forward for Council consideration.
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The initial Landmark Tree declassification application submitted by SacRT (and subsequent adopted resolution) identified five trees requiring removal. However, because the trees within the Folsom Blvd JPA Grove were not surveyed and mapped in conformance with requirements set forth in Folsom Municipal Code 12.16.140 as part of SacRT's project design, the full extent of tree impacts resulting from the project were not realized until their contractor recently marked the limits of the new train footprint on site. An updated arborist report has been submiued to the Community Development Department as part of SacRT's second declassification application which identifies thirteen additional Landmark Trees that will need to be removed in order to accommodate the project. In assessing SacRT's newly marked limits for the project footprint, the city's Urban Forester has also identified a fourteenth tree that will incur substantial impacts that may necessitate removal.

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POLICY / RUI,E
Native oak species measuring six inches in diameter at standard height (54" above grade) and greater are protected under Chapter 12.16 as Native Oak Trees, requiring a staff level discretionary tree permit prior to removal. In accordance with Section 12.16.170 of the Folsom Municipal Code, the Landmark Tree designation established under Resolution No. 5911 adds protections to all trees within the JPA corridor, inclusive of oak trees smaller than six inches in diameter at standard height and non-oak species that would not otherwise be protected.

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Additionally, the Landmark Tree status escalates the review body for declassification/removal from City staff to the City Council.

Section 12.I6.170(D) of the Folsom Municipal Code allows a property owner to submit an application to the Community Development Department, requesting that the City Council declassifu by resolution a tree or group of trees previously designated as a Landmark Tree(s).

In order to remove the landmark designation of a tree, the City Council must find that the tree is no longer a significant community benefit because it meets one or more of the following factors:
1) The tree(s) has significantly deteriorated in health or appearance. 2) The tree(s) no longer possesses habitat value.
3) The tree(s) prevents reasonable use of the property.

If the City Council declassifies a tree or group of trees previously designated as a Landmark Tree, a copy of the resolution is provided to the property owner and the city's Urban Forester will remove the tree(s) from the Landmark Tree Registry. Subsequently, the owner/applicant may submitatreeremoval permit application to the Community Development Department and mitigate for the removals in accordance with Folsom Municipal Code 12.16.150.

ANALYSIS
The species distribution of tree resources within the project area of the JPA Landmark Grove is comprised primarily of interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni), with a small number of blue (Q. douglasii) and valley (Q, lobata) oaks interspersed throughout; along with a handful of California black walnut (Juglans hindsii). An updated survey of all the trees located in proximity to the project area can be found within the arborist report, included herein as Attachment 3. Of the Landmark Trees surveyed, 39 will require pruning to accommodate the proposed permanent features of the project or the necessary clearance for access during construction. Said pruning will require a tree work permit from the Community Development Department, must be performed by an arborist certified with the International Society of Arboriculture, and must conform with all applicable City standards and policies.

During the ongoing construction, the project proponent has established a tree protection zone (TPZ) by enclosing all Landmark Trees to be retained in high-visibility exclusionary fencing affixed with weatherproof warning signs. Said fencing encompasses as much of the critical root zone as possible in order to allow for the work and shall remain in place for the duration ofthe project.

Eighteen (18) trees total (the original five captured under Reso No. 11159 and the thirteen newly discovered trees) within the project area ate located within the footprint of the proposed project improvements or are otherwise in such close proximity that the necessary pruning would constitute a critical impact resulting in the likely death of the tree. If the SacRT Light 4 Page 34
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Rail Modemization Double Track Project is to move forward, thirteen additional Landmark Trees will need to be removed. These thirteen trees are delineated in Table I below, followed by staff s assessment of applicability for each of the three findings in Section 12.16.I70(DX2) in consideration for declassification from Landmark status.

Table 1
Oaks Proposed for Removal
*Indicates a tree planned for preserttation but will incur substantial encroachment impacts from the project. (Irbqn Forester to assess the potential for survivalfollowing the construction activities. The value of total inches shown in this table does not include tree #4841.

The trees have significantly deteriorated in health or appearonce Based on the information provided in the arborist report, which has been verified by the Urban Forester, the subject trees are in good condition. Therefore, this finding would not apply in consideration for declassification of the Landmark Tree designation.

The trees no longer have habitat value
Native oaks (genus Quercus) are keystone species, supporting more life-forms than any other tree genus in North America. Additionally, the California black walnut tree furnishes a substantial food source for many small mammals and birds. As such, this finding would not apply in consideration for declassification of the Landmark Tree designation.

The trees prevent reasonable use ofthe property
As described in the paragraphs above and illustrated in the supplemental documents attached to this report, SacRT contends that the additional thirteen subject trees cannot feasibly be retained concurrently with their project as presently designed. Staff have reviewed the application documents and confirmed that the Light Rail Modernizationproject as designed is not compatible with the retention of the trees enumerated above in Table 1. 5 Tae # Common Name Botanical Name Condition DSH
4831 Valley oak Quercus lobata sood 14"
4834 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni sood ll"
4837 Black walnut Juglans htndsii sood 8"
4839 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good 7"
*4941 * Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good 28"
4842 Valley oak Q.uercus lobata good 5)t
4845 Black walnut Juglans hindsii good 4"
4878 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good 16"
4939 Interior live oak Ouercus wislizeni good 5"
4941 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good 2"
4942 Interior live oak Ouercus wislizeni good 2"
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4948 Valley oak Quercus lobata sood 1
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TOTAL 77"

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CONCLUSION
The Urban Forester has confirmed the SacRT Light Rail Modenization endeavor cannot proceed congruently with retention of the Landmark Trees listed within this report as the project is currently designed. Thus, staff agre'e that a finding can reasonably be made for declassification under Folsom Municipal Code 12.16.170(DX2)(3): The tree(s) prevents reasonable use of the property.

As such, staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1 1164 - A Resolution to Declassify Thirteen Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Altow for Removal as Part of the Sauamento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization I5 Minutes to Folsom Project with the expectation that the project proponent will remove and mitigate the subject trees in accordance with the Chapter 12.16 of the Folsom Municipal Code.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The applicant has supplied the $287 application fee for declassifuing a Landmark Tree designation. If approved by City Council, the resolution to declassiff the subject trees will allow the applicant to submit a tree removal permit and associated mitigation inJieu fees (estimated at $19,250) to the Community Development Department.

Pursuant to Section 12.16.160 of the Folsom Municipal Code, the anticipated mitigation fees will be deposited into the City's Tree Planting and Replacement Fund, which is utilized for tree planting projects, administration of supplemental tree programs, and maintenance of Landmark Trees.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In consideration of environmental impacts, SacRT prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the project in January of 2020 in accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The study found thala less-than significant impact on air quality and biological resources is expected from the project as a result of tree removals contingent upon the preparation of an arborist survey and mitigation for the tree removals through either atree replacement plan or payment of in-lieu fees in conformance with local j urisdictional policies.

In keeping with the findings of the IS/MND, SacRT has acquired an arborist survey and plans on mitigating for the removal of the five subject trees through payment of the associated in-lieu fees as outlined in Section 12.16.150 of the Folsom Municipal Code. 6 Page 36
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The fuII ISAvIND document can be accessed by visiting: https://www.sacrt.com/apps/wp- content/uploads/Folsom-Gold-Line-Double-Track-Final-IS-MND-Jan-2020.pdf

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 1 1164 - A Resolution to Declassifu Thirteen Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modemization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project.

2. SacRT Letter of Justification

3. Arborist Report

4. Light Rail Modemizationlmprovement Plan Excerpt

5. Resolution No. 5911

6. ResolutionNo. 11159

7. Current Map of Landmark Trees
Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 11164. A RESOLUTION TO DECLASSIF'Y

THIRTEEN LANDMARK TREES WITHIN THE JOINT POWERS

AUTHORITY LANDMARK GROVE TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL

AS PART OF THE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT LIGHT
RAIL MODERNIZATION 15 MINUTES TO FOLSOM PROJECT

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RESOLUTION NO. 1,1164

A RB,SOLUTION TO DECLASSIFY THIRTEEN LANDMARI( TREES WITHIN THE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY LANDMARK GROVE TO ALLOW F'OR REMOVAL

AS PART OF THE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL
MODERNIZATION 15 MINUTES TO FOLSOM PROJECT
WHEREAS, Section 12.16.020 of the Folsom Municipal Code defines Landmark Trees as atree or group of trees determined by the City Council to confer a significant community benefit to the general public due to the size, age, location, historic association or ecological value; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 59ll - A Resolution Establishing Landmark Tree Designation at the JPA Right-of-Way on Folsom Boulevard Between Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine Roadwas adopted on March 9,1999, to underscore the historical and habitat contribution of the native grove along Folsom Boulevard JPA scenic corridor. The associated staff report also called attention to the possibility that the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), as the property owner, may potentially need to declassifu one or more Landmark Trees for light rail improvements in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom Urban Forester has conducted a review of an application to declassiff thirteen trees within the abovementioned Landmark grove in anticipation of removal for the SacRT Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project and confirmed retention of the subject trees conflicts with the project as designed; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has recommended that the trees affixed with tag numbers 4831,4834,4837,4839,4842,4845,4878,4939,494I,4942,4943, 4947 , and 4948 qualifu for declassification of Landmark Tree status for the reason that they prevent reasonable use ofthe property; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forester has concluded the Landmark Tree affixed with tag number 4841 will incur a significant impact from the project and may potentially need to be removed pending assessment following the construction activities; and WHEREAS, notice has been given in the manner required by City Code; and NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby finds the SacRT Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom project cannot move forward unless the Landmark Trees affixed with tag numbers 483I,4834,4837,4839,4842,4845, 4878,4939,4941,4942,4943,4947 , and 4948 are removed and there are no reasonable alternative measures to construct the project as designed and retain the trees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following declassification of the trees affixed with tagnumbers4831,4834,4837,4839,4842,4845,4878,4939,4941,4942,4943,4947,and4948, the SacRT Light Rail Modemization 15 Minutes to Folsom project proponent will obtain a tree Resolution No. 11164

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removal permit and mitigate the subject trees pursuant to Section 12.16.150 of the Folsom Municipal Code; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other trees within the JPA Landmark Grove shall be protected and managed consistent with ANSI 4.300 Standards, the International Society of Arboriculture's most recent Best Management Practices pttblications, and all applicable City of Folsom standards and policies for the duration of the SacRT Light Rail Modemizrtion 15 Minutes to Folsom project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all efforts shall be made to preserve the Landmark Tree affixed with tag number 484l,which shall retain its Landmark Tree designation unless determined to be irreparably damaged by the Urban Forester following construction activities from the SacRT Light Rail Modemization 15 Minutes to Folsom project. If determined to be irreparably damaged from the project activities by the Urban Forester, tree #4841 shall be removed and mitigated in conformance with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance at SacRT's expense; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the oaks affixed with tag numbers 4831,4834,4837 , 4839,4842,4845,4878,4939,4941,4942,4943,4947, and 4948 as shown on Exhibit A, are hereby declassified from Landmark Tree status under Chapter 12.16 of the Folsom Municipal Code.
pASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February 2024,by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
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Trees Declassified for Removal
Tas,# Common Name Botanical Name Condition DSII
483 I Valley oak Quercus lobata eood l4
4834 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good I l"
4837 Black walnut Juslans hindsii eood 8"
4839 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good 7"
*484 I * Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni sood 28"
4842 Valley oak Quercus lobata good 5"
4845 Black walnut Juslans hindsii eood 4),
4878 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni good t6"
4939 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni sood 5"
4941 Interior live oak Ouercus wislizeni good 2"
4942 Interior live oak Quercus wislizeni sood 2"
4943 Black walnut Juplans hindsii good l"
4947 Valley oak Quercus lobqta eood t'
4948 Valley oak Ouercus lobata sood t'
TOTAL 77"
*Tree #4841 is plannedfor preservation but will incur substantial encroachment impacts from the proiect. The Urban Forester shqll assess the potential for survival following the construction activities. Unless determined by the Urban Forester to wqrrant removal, this tree shqll retain its Landmark Designation.

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ATTACHMENT 2

SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT

LETTER OF JUSTIFICATION

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Regional
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sacramento Regional
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A PublicTransit Agency
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2810 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
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sacrt.com
Public Transit since 1973

VIA EMAIL TRANSMISSION ONLY
December 11,2023
Atte: Bryan Holm
City Hall
50 Natoma Street
Folsom CA,95630
Re: Rail Modernization - 15 Minute Service to Folsom Project Subject: Tree Removal Justification Memo
There are four trees that require removal to construct Track Work as part of the SacRT 15 Minute Service to Folsom Project as shown on the attached plan sheet C- 011. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan approved 1011312021 requires a tree removal permit from the City of Folsom.

The Folsom City Arborist has informed us that these trees are part of a Landmark Grove that was designated by the City Council approximately 30 years ago; and that these trees cannot be removed from a Landmark Grove without first having them "declassified" by the City Council. ln order for the Council to make this declassification, they need to determine one of the following:

1. The tree is dead or dying with no reasonable alternative measures available to improve tree condition (i.e., mulching, irrigating, pruning, cabling, etc.); or

2. The tree no longer has habitat value; or

3. The tree prevents reasonable use of the property, and no feasible alternative measures exist to retain the subject tree concurrently with a specified reasonable use.

Unfortunately, per ltem 3 above, there are no feasible alternatives that exist to retain the trees and deliver the project as planned due to the site constraints of adjacent roadways, dynamic train envelope, overhead catenary system, and sight distance.

Please accept this letter as justification to remove the trees shown on Plans sheet C- 011. Your timely consideration is appreciated as our contractor, Aldridge Electric lnc., did coordinate with the City well in advance, but we understand that our contractor was not provided the above requirements.

S

DALIA SIDAHMED
Resrdenf Engineer
Engineering and Construction

SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
c: (279) 234-6730
e: [email protected]
2811 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

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ATTACHMENT 3

ARBORIST REPORT

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Arborist Report
SacRT Folsom Light Rail Modernization Double Track
Project (v4)
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Prepared for:

The City of Folsom
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, California 95630
Prepared by:

Dokken Engineering
1 10 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 200
Folsom, California 95630
January 2024

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Table of Contents
Table of Gontents
Ghapter'1. lntroduction

1.1. ProjectDescription..

L.2. City of Folsom Tree Ordinance

1.3. SurveyMethodology......,...

Ghapter 2. Tree Survey Results
2,7. Protected Tree Status
Ghapter 3. Project lmpacts & Discussion.

3.L, Tree lmpact Summary
1,2. TreeTrimming................

3.3. TreeRemoval&Mitieation'.......

List of Tables
Table 1. ASCA Tree Rating System......

Table 2.Tree Replacement Equivalency Table
Table 3. Tree Health and Structure Rating System..........

Table 4. Tree Survey Results....

Table 5. Trees that will be Trimmed
Table 6. Mitigation Requirement ..,.....,......

List of Figures
Figure 1. Project Vicinity
Figure 2. Project Location.....

Figure 3. Tree lmpacts
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Ghapter {. Introduction
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) proposes to construct the SacRT Folsom Light Rail Modernization Double Track Project (Project) along Folsom Boulevard at the Glenn/Robert G. Holderness Station between Glenn Drive and Parkshore Drive within the City of Folsom, California. This report presents the results of an arborist survey conducted to quantify tree resources present within the project footprint. ln addition to relaying current size and health of each tree within the project area, this report also presents an assessment of the effects of the proposed project on each tree.

1.1. ProjectDescriPtion
SacRT proposes to improve its light railservice to Folsom along its Gold Line. The improvements would allow light rail trains to operate every 15 minutes from the Sunrise Station to the Historic Folsom Station, rather than the current 30 minutes. The improvements are part of the "Folsom Light Rail Modernization Project" that collectively includes new low-floor light rail vehicles, modification to station platforms to accommodate the new vehicles, and addition of new passing tracks and signalization. Current service between the Sunrise Station and the eastern terminus of the Gold Line at the Historic Folsom Station (at Leidesdorff Street and Folsom Boulevard) is impeded because only a single track provides service between these stations. To remedy this operational constraint, the proposed project includes "double tracking" (or installing a passing track) in two locations; updating the signal system that controls train movements so that trains will be able to operate inbound and outbound between the Sunrise and Historic Folsom Stations with little or no delay; adding a second loading platform at the Glenn and Hazel Stations; and modifying the existing platforms at these stations to accommodate the new low-floor light rail vehicles'

1.2. Gity of Folsom Tree Ordinance
The City regulates the removal, pruning, and impacts to Protected Trees under the Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (Chapter 12.16 of the Municipal Code). The ordinance defines Protected Trees as including Native Oak Trees, Heritage Trees, Landmark Trees, and Regulated Trees,
Native Oak Trees include: valley oak (Querc us lobata), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), interior live oak (Querc us wistizeni), and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) with a single trunk diameter at standard height (DSH) of 6 inches or greater or a combined DSH of 20 inches or greater for multi- stem trees.

Heritage trees include any tree on the City's Master Tree List with a DSH over 30 for single stemmed trees or over 50 for multi-stemmed trees.

Landmark trees include any tree or group of trees that have been determined by the City Council to confer a significant community benefit to the general public.

Regulated trees include trees required by City zoning code such as parking lot shade, street trees, or trees required as conditions of a development project' Railroad Street lmprovement Project
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Mitigation ratios for Protected Trees varies depending on the ASCA Tree Rating System and the size of replacement trees. Protected trees rated 3,4 or 5 in the ASCA Tree Rating System (Table

1. ASCA Tree Rating System) shall be replaced at a ratio of one-inch equivalent for every one- inch of DSH removed as shown in Table 2 (Table 2.Tree Replacement EquivalencyTable).

Protected Trees rated 2 shall be replaced at a ratio of 0.S-inch equivalent for every one-inch removed. Protected Trees rated 0 or 1 require no replacement or any other mitigation unless a Parking Lot Shading Tree or Street Tree replacement is required under the Zoning Code.

Mitigation may take the form of on-site planting, payment of in-lieu fees, or preservation of existing protected trees measuring one-inch DSH or greater. A combination of on-site replacement planting and payment of in-lieu fees may be used where the number of replacement trees cannot be accommodated on-site. The in-lieu payment shall be reduced based on the number of DSH inches of the replacement trees planted onsite. Mitigation may be waived if the City Arborist determines a tree proposed for removal poses a significant risk to health and safety.

Table 1. ASCA Tree Rating SYstem
Rrting Reting ltlo. Rrting llescription
Excellent 5 No problern(s)
Cood 4 No apparent problcm(s)
Fair l Minor problern(s)
Poor 7 Mnjor pmblem{s}
llazardous or Non-conectable I Extretne problern(s)
Derd 0 Dend
Table 2. Tree Replacement Equivalency Table
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A sapling tree; or 0.5-inch DSH
Tree in container less than 15 gallons 0.5-inch D$H
15-gallon container tree f-inch DSH
24-inch boxtree 2-inch DSH
36-inch box tree 3-inch DSH
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Chapter 2. Tree Survey Results
,l.3. Survey Methodology
The project area was surveyed by lnternational Society of Arboriculture (lSA) certified arborist Scott Salembier (WE-12418A) on November 28, 2023 and December 22, 2023. Following clarification of project description. the surveyed trees were revisited on January 3, 2024 and January 19, 2024 in order to evaluate potential effects to each tree. The results included in this report include all trees that meet the definition of a Protected Tree under the City Tree Ordinance that may be affected by the proposed project. The species of each tree was identified, and the location of each tree was mapped with GPS. The DSH of each stem was then measured with a diameter tape and recorded.
ln accordance with the City tree ordinance, the DSH of multi-stem trees each stem was calculated by adding together the DSH of each stem. This combined DSH is used for determining if a tree qualifies as a heritage tree. ln addition, for the purpose of calculating compensatory mitigation the extrapolated DSH was calculated by measuring the DSH of each stem and then taking the square root of the sum of each individual stem's DSH squared. Both combined and extrapolated DSH values are provided in the survey results. Each tree was briefly inspected then rated according to the ASCA Tree Rating System for consistency with the City's tree ordinance. Dead trees were not recorded. Table 3 below includes the ASCA Tree Health Ratings.

Table 3. Tree Health and Structure Rati
ASCATTee Health
5 Excellent
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4 Good
Average or below-average deadwood/dieback for the age and species.

Leaf size, color, and density typical for the species. Buds are normal size, viable, abundant, and uniform. Current and past growth increments are generally average or better. Wounds are well closed with little to no sign of decay. Very little evidence of stress, disease, nutrient deficiency, and/or insect infestation.

Fair
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Abundant deadwood/dieback. Leaf size and density are well below what is typically expected for the species. Leaves may be discolored or deformed from nutrient deficiency or infection. Few viable buds are present throughout the canopy. Current and past grown increments indicate minimal growth. Wounds show minimal closure. Decay may be present' The tree is strongly exhibiting signs of stress, nutrient deficiency, disease, and/or infestation. Tree is in decline.

Major structural hazards and/or severe decline leading to an elevated risk of major branch failure or complete tree failure. Tree is recommended for immediate removal.
1 Hazardous
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Ghapter 2. Tree Survey Results
A total of 85 trees were included in the survey results. Each tree was surveyed following the methods described in the previous chapter and was tagged with an aluminum tree tag. Table 4 lists each tree and that was found during the survey and identifies species, Combined DSH & Extrapolated DSH, ASCA Health Ranking, and Heritage Tree Status.

Table 4. Tree Survey Results
Tag # Species
Combined
DSH
Extrapolated
DSH
Health
Rank
Heritage
Status
4824 lnterior live oak 47 34 Good
4823 Valley oak 4 4 Good
4825 Valley oak 4 4 Good
4826 Vallev oak 7 7 Good
4827 Valley oak 31 3L Good Yes
4828 lnterior live oak 15 15 Good
4829 lnterior live oak 24 20 Good
4830 Valley oak 1.r 7I Good
483r Valley oak L4 L4 Good
4832 Valley oak 13 t3 Good
4833 Black Walnut 20 20 Good
4834 lnterior live oak 25 7t Good
4835 Valley oak 2t 21 Good
4836 Valley oak 3T 31 Good Yes
4837 Black Walnut 8 8 Good
4838 lnterior live oak L7 77 Good
4839 lnterior live oak 7 7 Good
4840 Black Walnut 6 6 Good
484L lnterior live oak 28 28 Good
4842 Valley oak 5 5 Good
4843 lnterior live oak 42 30 Good
4844 lnterior live oak 50 35 Good Yes
4845 Black Walnut 4 4 Good
4846 lnterior live oak 5 5 Good
4847 lnterior live oak 27 19 Poor
4848 Black Walnut 5 6 Good
4849 lnterior live oak 61 35 Good Yes
4850 lnterior live oak t2r 47 Good Yes
485L lnterior live oak 6L 29 Good Yes
4852 lnterior live oak 124 48 Good Yes
4853 lnterior live oak L4t 40 Poor Yes
4854 lnterior live oak 25 18 Good
4855 lnterior live oak 51 22 Good Yes
4856 lnterior live oak 44 t7 Good
4857 lnterior live oak 25 L5 Good
4858 lnterior live oak 13 L3 Good
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Chapter 2. Tree Survey Results
Tag # Species
Combined
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Extrapolated
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Health
Rank
Heritage
status
4859 lnterior live oak 7 7 Good
4860 lnterior live oak 10 10 Good
4861 lnterior live oak 13 13 Fair
4862 lnterior live oak 24 24 Fair
4863 lnterior live oak 10 10 Poor
4864 lnterior live oak 24 L7 Good
4865 lnterior live oak 60 35 Good Yes
4866 lnterior live oak LI 7 Good
4867 lnterior live oak 20 10 Good
4868 lnterior live oak 59 30 Good Yes
4869 lnterior live oak 66 30 Good Yes
4870 lnterior live oak 44 22 Good
4871 lnterior live oak 35 25 Good
4872 lnterior live oak 45 27 Good
4873 lnterior live oak 37 37 Good Yes
4874 lnterior live oak 28 28 Good
4875 lnterior live oak 10 10 Good
4876 lnterior live oak 23 23 Good
4877 lnterior live oak 17 tI Good
4878 lnterior live oak t6 16 Good
4879 lnterior live oak 8 8 Good
4880 Blue Oak 2L 2L Good
4881 lnterior live oak L9 10 Good
4882 lnterior live oak 20 t2 Good
4883 lnterior live oak 7L tt Good
4884 lnterior live oak 78 40 Good Yes
4885 lnterior live oak 2 t Good
4886 lnterior live oak 34 24 Good
4887 lnterior live oak 23 16 Good
4888 lnterior live oak 38 38 Good Yes
4889 lnterior live oak 5 4 Good
4890 lnterior live oak 1. L Good
489r lnterior live oak t 1. Good
4892 lnterior live oak t L Good
4893 lnterior live oak t t Good
4894 Vallev oak 4 2 Good
489s lnterior live oak 3 3 Good
4937 lnterior live oak 4 3 Good
4938 lnterior live oak 27 19 Good
4939 lnterior live oak 9 5 Good
4940 lnterior live oak 44 33 Good
494r lnterior live oak 2 2 Good
4942 lnterior live oak 2 2 Poor
4943 Black Walnut t t Good
4944 lnterior live oak 46 28 Good

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Tag# Species
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Heritage
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4945 lnterior live oak 20 20 Good
4946 lnterior live oak 37 26 Good
4947 ValleV oak 1 t Good
4948 Valley oak t L Good
All trees found within the project area were in either good or fair health at the time of the survey except for three lnterior Live Oaks (#4853, #4863 and #4992). The locations of all trees found within the project area are shown on Figure 3.
2,1, Protected Tree Status
Native Oak Trees
The survey area included 1 Blue oak, 47 interior live oaks, and 7 valley oaks that meet the minimum 6-inch DSH size criteria to be Protected Native Oak Trees under the City Ordinance.

Heritage Trees
The survey area included 2 valley oak and 13 interior live oaks that meet the minimum size criteria to Protected Heritage Trees under the City Ordinance.

Landmark Trees
Per conversations with the City Arborist, it was discovered that all trees within the JPA right-of- way along Folsom Boulevard between Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine were designated as a Landmark Grove by the City Council. Landmark trees may not be removed without prior declassification by the City Council. This designation includes every tree in the survey: 6 Black Walnuts, 1 Blue Oak, 65 lnterior Live Oaks, and 13 Valley Oaks (85 trees total).

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Ghapter 3. Project lmpacts & Discussion

3.1. Tree lmpact Summary
ldentification of the extent of project activities and footprint that will affect project area trees were gained through direction of the SacRT with additional clarification provided by the project contractor. On January 19,2024 the City's Urban Forester and representatives from SacRT, the Contractor, and the Contractor supplied arborist walked the project alignment to review impacts to each tree. To aid in this effort, the Contractor's surveyor had marked the limits of trimming and ground disturbance. These are as follows:
. Trimming of all branches that overhang within 10 feet of the easternmost rail of the future tracks for the train envelope. lf this action would remove most of a tree's canopy, the tree will need to be removed.
. Removal of all trees rooted within the limits of future fill slopes and drainage ditches.

Of the 85 trees found within the Project Area, 1B must be removed and 39 must be trimmed. All 57 affected trees are in conflict with either permanent project features or access requirements during construction. The location of trees that will be impacted by the project are shown on Figure

4. Tree lmpacts. The remaining trees are located far enough away from proposed improvements that they can be protected in place for the duration of construction and will not need to be trimmed or removed.

3.2. Tree Trimming
As discussed above, 39 trees will need to be trimmed to complete the project to provide the legally required minimum clearances around the train envelope. During the January 19th site walk, the City Urban Forester reviewed each tree that will be trimmed and worked with the contractor tree company to determine which limbs were to be cut to preserve the natural form of the tree, minimize the amount of canopy lost to meet the project requirements. To the extent feasible, trimming will follow the City of Folsom Tree Care and Maintenance Standards with two notable exceptions. For trees 4844 and 4841, there is no way to preserve major limbs and non-standard stub cuts will be made. Trees that will be pruned are listed on the following table and included in Figure 3.

Table 5. Trees that will be Trimmed
Tag # Species Combined
DBH
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DBH Health Heritage
Status
4824 lnterior live oak 47 34 Good
4826 Vallev oak 7 7 Good
4828 lnterior live oak 15 15 Good
4829 lnterior live oak 24 20 Good
4830 Valley oak 3.1 tL Good
4832 Valley oak T3 13 Good
4836 Vallev oak 31. 31 Good Yes
4843 lnterior live oak 42 30 Good
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Tag # Species
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4846 lnterior live oak 5 5 Good
4847 lnterior live oak 27 19 Poor
4849 lnterior live oak 6L 35 Good Yes
485L lnterior live oak 6I 29 Good Yes
4853 lnterior live oak 741 40 Poor Yes
4854 lnterior live oak 25 18 Good
4855 lnterior live oak 5L 22 Good Yes
4873 lnterior live oak 37 37 Good Yes
4874 lnterior live oak 28 28 Good
4875 lnterior live oak 10 10 Good
4876 lnterior live oak 23 23 Good
4877 lnterior live oak L1 LT Good
4881 lnterior live oak T9 10 Good
4883 lnterior live oak TT II Good
4884 lnterior live oak 78 40 Good Yes
4886 lnterior live oak 34 24 Good
4887 lnterior live oak 23 16 Good
4888 lnterior live oak 38 38 Good Yes
4889 lnterior live oak 5 4 Good
4890 lnterior live oak L 1. Good
4891 lnterior live oak T 1 Good
4892 lnterior live oak 7 t Good
4895 lnterior live oak 3 3 Good
4937 lnterior live oak 4 3 Good
4938 lnterior live oak 27 19 Good
4940 lnterior live oak 44 33 Good
4944 lnterior live oak 46 28 Good
4945 lnterior live oak 20 20 Good
4946 lnterior live oak 37 26 Good
4841 lnterior live oak 28 28 Good
4844 lnterior live oak 50 35 Good Yes
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3.3. Tree Removal & Mitigation
A total of 18 trees need to be removed to complete the project. These trees are either rooted within the grading limits of the project or so much of the tree canopy would need to be trimmed that the tree is unlikely to survive or thrive after construction. During the January 19th sidewalk with the City Urban Forester, each of these trees was reviewed and found that they could not be saved. As part of a Designated Landmark Grove, each of these trees must first be declassified before it can be removed,
Compensatory mitigation for the '18 trees that must be removed will be required on an inch per inch basis before construction may proceed. Per the City ordinance, the extrapolated DSH is used to determine the mitigation needed for each tree. Table 6 below lists the trees that must be removed and the DSH replacement mitigation requirement.

Table 6. Mitigation Requirement
Under the City's tree ordinance, mitigation may take the form of on-site planting, payment of in- lieu fees, or preservation of existing protected trees measuring one-inch DSH or greater.

SacRT is electing to mitigate for the removal of 1 15 DSH inches by paying the in-lieu fee. Current in-lieu fees are $250/inch. ln-lieu fee payment is estimated to be $28,750' SacRT Folsom Light Rail Modernization Double Track Project Arborist Report
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4831 Vallev oak 14 Good 1,:'1" 14
4834 lnterior live oak 11 Good 1.:'J. 11
4837 Black Walnut I Good t:'J, I
4839 lnterior live oak 7 Good 1.:'J. 7
4842 Vallev oak 5 Good I:L 5
4845 Black Walnut 4 Good 1,:t 4
4878 lnterior live oak 16 Good L:L 16
4880 Blue Oak 21 Good I:t 21
4882 lnterior live oak 12 Good 1,:L 12
4885 lnterior live oak 1 Good I:L 1
4893 lnterior live oak 1 Good 1,:1, 1
4894 Valley oak 2 Good 'J,:'J, 2
4939 lnterior live oak 5 Good t:t 5
4941 lnterior live oak 2 Good 1,:'J, 2
4942 lnterior live oak 2 Poor 1,:L 2
4943 Black Walnut 1 Good 1
4947 Valley oak 1 Good 1.:1. I
4948 Vallev oak I Good I:t I
Total DSH Replacement Requirement 115

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ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION NO. 59I"1 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
LANDMARK TREE DESIGNATION AT THE JPQ RIGHT.OF.WAY

ON F'OLSOM BOULEVARD BETWEE BIDWELL STREET AND

BLUE RAVINE ROAD

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RESOLUTION NO.5911

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IAXOVTINI( TREE DESIGNATION AT TIIE JPA RIGHT'OF'WAY ON FOLSOM BOULEVARD NNT*NEN BIDWELL STREET AND BLUE RAVINE ROAD *IIEREAS, the City of Folsom's Tree Preseryation ordinance, Chapter 12.16 of the Folsonl Municipal Ggglg, establishes basic stantlirds, measurcs toO to-pfl*ce to the preservation and protection of trees for the use ffi;i;i;;nt of present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, rhe City of Folsom's Tree Preservation Ordinance, Section 12.15.090 of the Fols-pm Municipal codg, p.n ,i;.rl ,ir.*. ,o aesigna; iurdmark liees by Resorution of the city council based upon one or more of the followililtb"t;r, r) rrirtiti.*r "ril"; il excelleni health rating; 3) outstanding habitat value; 4) unusual species; or 5) superior beauty; and
WI{EREAS,tlrePlanning,InspectionsandPermitlingDepartmenthnsrecommendedthattheCity council find that the grove of trees within ttre Jpn right-ot'-uiy on Folro* Bottlevard between Bidwell street and Blue Ravine Road, based on the historical and habitai varue al0ng the Folsom Boulevard scenic corridor, be designated as Landmark Trees; and
*HEREAS' dre planning, Inspections and Permitting Department has recommended that the city council find that an annual arborist evaluation of all the trees withinlne jpR right-of-way on Folsom Boulevard between Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine Road is not pru.ti.ut" and that staff determine when an arborist evaluation is warranted to monitor overall stand health; and
ryITEREAS, notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State Law and City Code; and
wllEREAS,thisprojectisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttoSectionl530Tofthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)'
NOW, TIII]REFORE, BE rr RESOLVED by the Folsom cify council adopts this Resolution for the establishment ot t-oni**t ir.". to."t.a ut ltt" nn righi-of-way on Folsom Boulevard between Bidwell street and Blue Ravine Road.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this gth day of March, l999,by the following call votel AYES:

NOES:

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ATTEST:

Councilmembers:

Councilmembers:

Councilmembers:

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Aceituno, Dow, Drew, Howell, Miklos
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ATTACHMENT 6
RESOLUTION NO. 11159 - A RESOLUTION TO DECLASSIFY FIVE

LANDMARI( TREES WITHIN THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

LANDMARI( GROVE TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL AS PART OF

TIIE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL
MODERNIZATION 15 MINUTES TO FOLSOM PROJECT

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DocuSign Envelope lD: 5546EE00-8D68-471 1-9CFE-79'l B010BC7CA RESOLUTION NO. 11159
A RESOLUTION TO DECLASSIF"T FTVE LANDMARK TREES WITHIN THE JOINT

POWERS AUTHORITY LANDMARI( GROVE TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL AS

PART OF'THE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL
MODERNIZATION 15 MINUTES TO FOLSOM PROJECT
WHEREAS, Section 12.16.020 of the Folsom Municipal Code defines Landmark Trees as a fiee or group of trees determined by the City Council to confer a significant community benefit to the general public due to the size, age, location, historic association or ecological value; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5911 - A Resolution Establishing Landmark Tree Designation at the JPA Right-of-Way on Folsom Boulevard Between Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine Road was adopted on March 9, 1999, to underscore the historical and habitat contribution of the native grove along Folsom Boulevard JPA scenic corridor. The associated staff report also called attention to the possibility that the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), as the property owner, may potentially need to declassify one or more Landmark Trees for light rail improvements in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom Urban Forester has conducted a review of an application to declassify five oaks within the abovementioned Landmark grove in anticipation of removal for the SacRT Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project and confirmed retention of the subject trees conflicts with the project as designed; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has recommended that the oaks with affixed tag numbers 4880, 4882, 4885, 4893, and 4894 qualify for declassification of Landmark Tree status for the reason that they prevent reasonable use of the property; and WHEREAS, notice has been given in the manner required by City Code; and NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby finds the SacRT Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom project cannot move forward unless the Landmark oaks affixed with tag numbers 4880, 4882, 4885, 4893, and 4894 are removed and there are no reasonable alternative measures to construct the project as designed and retain the trees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following declassification of the oaks affixed with tag numbers 4880, 4882,4885,4893, and 4894,the SacRT Light Rail Modemization 15 Minutes to Folsom project proponent will obtain a tree removal permit and mitigate the subject oaks pursuant to Section 12.16.150 of the Folsom Municipal Code; and BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that all other trees within the JPA Landmark Grove shall be protected and managed consistent with ANSI 4.300 Standards, the International Society of Arboriculture's most recent Best Management Practices publications, and all applicable City of ResolutionNo. 11159

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the oaks affixed with tag numbers 4880, 4882, 4885, 4893, and 4894 as shown on Exhibit A, are hereby declassified from Landmark Tree status under Chapter 12.16 of the Folsom Municipal Code.
pASSED AND ADOPTED this 23'd day of January,2024,bythe followingroll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Folsom City Council
Staff ort
MEETING DATE: 2/t3/2024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11165 - A Resolution Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
A Resolution approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom- Placerville Rail Trail Project.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The City of Folsom Bikeway Master Plan (adopted by City Council in 2007) and the City of Folsom Draft Active Transportation Plan (Final ATP to be adopted by City Council June 2022) identifies a Class I bike trail, referred to as the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail, extending from the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail near Mercy Hospital to White Rock Road. There are eventual plans to extend the trail to the City of Placerville. The ultimate alignment would provide 30 miles of connectivity between and through Sacramento and El Dorado counties.

The proposed project, should we receive the grant funding, would provide Class I Trail improvements for bicycles and pedestrians for approximately 1.25 miles from Humbug-Willow Creek Trail, which is between Creekside Drive and Oak Avenue Parkway on the west, to Iron Point Road on the east. Most of the proposed project would parallel East Bidwell Street along the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch right-of-way and would be within the existing Sacramento- Placerville Transportation Corridor (SPTC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

In June 2015, Parks and Recreation Department staff prepared and submitted a grant application to the Regional Active Transportation Funding Program in the amount of $1,048,036 to provide the necessary funds for the design and construction of the Folsom Placerville Rail Trail. On December 3, 2015, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board approved the City's 1

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proposal for the full amount of the grant request. The City Council at the March 8,2016 meeting approved the grant award acceptance for the Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project. In March 2017, ttri City Couniil awarded a contract to Kimley-Hom and Associates to prepare the environmental analysis and design/engineering plans (up to 30Yo complete) for the Folsom Placerville Rail Trail Project.

On March 3,2023, the Sacramento Area Council of Govemments Board approved the City's proposal for the full amount of the grant request. The total grant funding requested was $ I ,700,000. th. totut local match for this project would be $300,000, or I5Yo of the total grant funding request.

The total project funding from this grant would be $2,000,000 ($1,700,000 + $300,000). The total project budget would increase from $1,233,838 to $3,233,838, which would be enough funds to -omplete the design and construction of the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail.

POLICY / RULE
Th" *rit""t"*t"t review process and mitigated negative declaration preparation and filing is pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 6, Sections 15070 and 15071 of the California Administrative Code. The City of Folsom is the responsible agency, and the City Council is responsible for the final determination of the environmental analysis.

ANALYSIS
e.r fnitiut Study QS) is a preliminary analysis that is prepared to determine the relative environmental impacts associated with a proposed project. It is designed as a measuring mechanism to determine if a project would have a significant adverse effect on the environment, thereby triggering the need to prepare a full Environmental lmpact Report (EIR). It also functions as an eviOentiary document containing information which supports conclusions that the project would not have a significant environmental impact or that the impacts can be mitigated to a "Less Than Significant" or "No Impact" level. Accordingly, this Initial Study evaluates the environmental impacts that might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the proposed project.

If there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment the agency shall prepare a Negative Declaration Q.lD). If the IS identifies potentially significant effects, but: (1) revisions in the project plans or proposals would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment, then a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IVIND) shall be prepared.

This IS/MND concludes that the proposed project would have potentially significant but mitigable impacts on air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and hazardous materials, as desuibed in Section 4 (Environmental Analyses). This IS/I\4ND identifies a variety of mitigation measures that the City would implement to avoid or minimize potentially significant impa-ts on sensitive environmental resources. Implementation of these measures, in udditiotr to project BMPs identified in Section 2.5.l,would further reduce the potential impacts to a less-than-signifi cant level.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
MimpactassociatedwithapprovingaMitigatedNegativeDec1arationand Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Att mna Stra/Wg"ted Negative Declaration was prepared for this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. This IS/MND concludes that the proposed project would have potentially significant but mitigable impacts on air quality, biological resources, cultural."ro*""r, greenhouse gas emissions, and hazardous materials, therefore the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Comments were received from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife during the advertised public review period of December 14,2023,through January 15,2024.

ATTACHMENTS
l. Resolution No. 11165 - A Resolution Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project Z. Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Submitted,
Kelly G orualez, Director

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RESOLUTION NO. 11165

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ACT, FOR THE FOLSOM-PLACERVILLE RAIL TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, in June 2022,the City adopted an Active Transportation Plan that identified a Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail as a "high-priority" project; and WHEREAS' the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail project is consistent with the Active Transportation Plan (ATP); and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the Initial Study/l\4itigated Negative Declaration is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and procedures; and WHEREAS, notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State law and the Folsom Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, with implementation of the mitigation measures proposed, this project will not have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail. pASSED AND ADOPTED this 13ft day of February 2024,by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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Table of Contents
lntroduction
Purpose and Scope of the lnitial Study ...........

Summary of Findings..
lnitial Study Public Review Process....

Report Organization
Description of Proposed Project........

Project Location
Project Description.

Project Background and Planning Document..

Construction Approach
lnitial Study Checklist.,...

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Aesthetics
Agriculture and Forestry Resources...........

Air Quality..

Biological Resources...

Cultural Resources
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Geology and Soils.....

Greenhouse Gas Emissions........................

Hazards and Hazardous Materials .......

Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources....

Noise...........

Population and Housing
Public Services ...............

Recreation
Transportation ..............

Tribal Cultural Resources
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Appendices
. Appendix A - Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Modeling Data . Appendix B - Biological Resource Study
. Appendix C - Archaeological Survey Report
. Appendix D - Draft lnitial Site Assessment
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Folsom (City), as the Lead Agency, has prepared this lnitial Study for the Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail project (proposed project) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEeA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations 515000 et. seq.) and the regulations and policies of the City of Folsom, California.

The proposed project provides Class I Trail improvements for bicycles and pedestrians. The project would provide a new linkage in the existing Folsom trail network from the existing Humbug-Willow Creek Trail near its existing terminus along Bidwell Street and Bluestone Cir., between Creekside Drive and oak Avenue parkway. The trail would be extended from the bridge over Willow Creek and along the Southern pacific placerville Branch Right-of-Way and extend approximately 2.0 miles to lron Point Road to the southeast (1.25 miles of new trail that would tie into 0.75 miles of disconnected trail). The proposed improvements would increase the availability of safe and accessible trails for bicyclists and pedestrians, This lnitial Study evaluates the environmental impacts that might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the proposed project. Additional project details are provided further below. 1,1 Purpose and Scope of the lnitial Study
The proposed project would provide increased bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the City of Folsom. The project would be completing a segment of trail from the Humbug Willow Creek Trail to lron point Road and would create a new link within the trail system and increase connectivity to from the predominant residential uses to the west and the commercial centers to the east along Bidwell Street and lron point Road. The proposed project is identified in the City of Folsom Bicycle Master Plan which is a part of the City Active Transportation Plan (currently being updated). The project also is identified in the current Folsom Bicycle Master plan (FBMP), which serves as the guiding document for trail improvements.

As well as providing a vision for the overall trail plan and associated improvements, the FBMP is intended to improve safety, provide needed facilities and services, improve the quality of life, and maximize funding sources for implementation'
While the City has an extensive trail system, there are numerous sections of the overall trail that are not complete. ln these areas cyclists and pedestrian are required to use on-street bike lanes or sidewalks, or ride through neighborhoods or commercial areas to reach a connection point. This is the case from the existing trail where cyclists and pedestrians must use the incomplete on street bike lanes and sidewalks on East Bidwell Street for east west access. ln accordance with the intent of the JPA and the East Bidwell Street Complete Streets Corridor plan, the project has been designed to account for these shortcomings.

The proposed Class I Trail has been planned and designed to serve the following purposes. 1,. Fulfill the vision of the City of Folsom Bikeway Master Plan;

2. Fulfill the vision of the East Bidwell Street Complete Streets Corridor Plan;

3. Fulfill the vision of the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Joint Powers Authority (JPA) right- of-way (discussed in additional detail below);

4. Connect to existing Class I Trails within the City;
S. lmprove safety by creating new grade separates Class lTrail within the existing trail system'

5. Ensure continued use of the rails for excursions and weekend use;

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8. lncrease recreational opportunities within the City

1.2 Summary of Findings
This tS/MND concludes that the proposed project would have potentially significant but mitigable impacts on air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous materials, as described in Section 4 (Environmental Analyses). This lS/MND identifies a variety of mitigation measures that the City would implement to avoid or minimize potentially significant impacts on sensitive environmental resources. lmplementation of these measures, in addition to project BMPs identified in Section 2.5.1, would further reduce the potential impacts to a less-than-significant level.

1.3 lnitial Study Public Review Process
An lnitial Study (lS) is a preliminary analysis which is prepared to determine the relative environmental impacts associated with a proposed project. lt is designed as a measuring mechanism to determine if a project would have a significant adverse effect on the environment, thereby triggering the need to prepare a full Environmental lmpact Report (ElR). lt also functions as an evidentiary document containing information which supports conclusions that the project would not have a significant environmental impact or that the impacts can be mitigated to a "Less Than Significant" or "No lmpact" level' Accordingly, this lnitial Study evaluates the environmental impacts that might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the proposed project'
lf there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment the agency shall prepare a Negative Declaration (ND). lf the lS identifies potentially significant effects, but: (1) revisions in the project plans or proposals would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment, then a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) shall be prepared'

1.4 Report Orga nization
This document has been organized into the following sections:

Section 1.0 - lntroduction. This section provides an introduction and overview describing the conclusions of the lnitial Study.

Section 2.0- project Description. This section identifies key project characteristics and includes a list of anticipated discretionary actions.

Section 3.0 - lnitial study checklist. The Environmental checklist Form provides an overview of the potential impacts that may or may not result from project implementation, Section 4.0 - Environmental Analysis. This section contains an analysis of environmental impacts identified in the environmental checklist.

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT

2.1 Project Location
The project area is located within the City of Folsom (City) in Sacramento County, California. The proposed trail alignment is approximately 1.25 miles long and is located on the east side of East Bidwell Street, The proposed trial would extend from lron Point Road on the south to the existing Humbug-Willow Creek Trail, located approximately 0.5-mile north of Oak Avenue Parkway. The project location is shown in Figure 7:

Regional Map and Figure 2: Proiect Location Mop.

Project Setting
The project site lies entirely within an urban setting adjacent to a major, heavily trafficked Bidwell Street, which consists of several high and medium density suburban neighborhoods. Bidwell Street is the main thoroughfare/roadway through the City and provides direct access to US-50 to the east and other portion of the City to the west. The westerly end of the project site is surrounded by open space and the Humbug Trail. Just east of this area the project is adjacent to residential and commercial office uses (single story) and the California Fitness Building adjacent to Oak Avenue. From Oak Avenue to the east, the project site is adjacent to the northern right-of-way of Bidwell Street for the balance of the alignment and uses accessed by the roadway consist primarily of residential, strip malls, offices use, Folsom Lake College, and large com mercial centers.

Historically, the Folsom/Placerville railroad (which stretched 22.9 miles) was built in L856 and provided transport for commerce between El Dorado County and the City of Folsom. The railroad was abandoned in the 1970's with the tracks being left intact. The railroad is no longer used for transport of people and goods but is used for slow moving recreational excursions within the city.

Vegetation along the trail alignment consists of annual grassland, ruderal, fresh emergent wetlands, valley foothill riparian, and urban. The vegetation communities are shown in Figures 3a through 3e. Figures 3.f and 39 show the locations of wetland areas within the project site and the surrounding area.

2.2 Project Description
The proposed project would complete segments of Class I Trail within the existing City trail system between the Willow Creek Humbug Trail on the west to lron Point Road on the east. The proposed project would complete segments of Class I Trail between lron Point Road to Broadstone Parkway (approximately

0.5 miles), and from Scholar way to the north where the trail will connect with the existing Humbug- Willow Creek Trail (approximately 1.0 mile). The alignment of the proposed trail is shown in Figures 4a through 4k.

Because sections of the trail are not complete within the project area, cyclists are required to use the bike lanes on East Bidwell Street and pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the south side of East Bidwell Street. The proposed project would fill this substantial gap in the existing City of Folsom Trail network and provide enhanced bicycle and pedestrian access within the City. The trail would link residential areas to numerous established commercial centers, local and regional recreational resources areas, and entertainment. These uses are prevalent along East Bidwellstreet, Oak Avenue, and Blue Ravine that are adjacent to or provide direct access to the Humbug Trail. The trail, currently, ends at East Bidwell near January 2024 Page 3

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Bluestone Cir., and does not provide access to the easterly end of E. Bidwell Street and uses in the centers at the Highway 50 interchange.

The northern end of the proposed trail would connect to the existing trail on the southerly side of the existing railroad. At this point, the existing trail crosses the railroad and then crosses Willow Creek using an existing bridge. This westerly segment of trail provides access to residential areas that are the primary land uses in that direction. From the existing rail crossing, the proposed trail extension would parallel the railroad track maintaining a distance of approximately 8-12 feet. lnstallation of the trail would not interfere with continued operation and use of the railroad for any uses including the excursion train.

From the connection point near Willow Creek, the trail would be extended along the southerly side of the railroad for approximately 700 feet. At this point the trail would cross to the northerly side of the railroad and would slightly ramp on either side of the rails to enable safe crossings. From this point, the trail would extend easterly for approximately 1,250 feet to the intersection of within Oak Avenue Parkway' The crossing at Oak Avenue Parkway would include lntersection Safety Concepts (e.g., ramps, visibility improvements, etc.). These elements and other safety measures are discussed in additional detail further below.

From Oak Avenue Parkway, the trail would be extended approximately 1,800 feet to the intersection with College Parkway. After this crossing, the trail would continue for approximately 900 feet to Scholar Way.

Both crossings would have similar safety elements as discussed above. On the easterly side of Scholar Way, the trail would connect to an existing trail segment that extends approximately 1-,200 feet to Power Center Drive. This trail segment continues for approximately L,1O0 feet to Broadstone Parkway' There are no improvements along these existing trail segments proposed but crossing improvements at Scholar Way and Broadstone Parkway would be installed. From the easterly side of Broadstone Parkway, the last approximate 2,600 feet of trail would be installed to the project terminus at lron Point Road. Additional crossing improvements would be made at the lron Point Road crossing. From lron Point Road the trail would connect to another existing trail that parallels Placerville Road and continues to Highway 50' lntersection Crossings
The intersection crossings would undergo minor construction efforts. This would include, as needed, ensuring hardscape is smooth and level to help ensure safe pedestrian, cyclists, and vehicle use' lmprovements would include lntersection Safety Concepts including ramps flush with rail, curves to reduce approach speeds, high visibility crosswalk enhancements, wide sidewalks at intersections, signage and striping, ADA compliant curbs, ramps, and slopes, side street access to the Class I Trail, and flat slopes to increase visibility. These project elements are discussed in additional detail below.

Trail Design
The new Class I Trail would be constructed of asphalt, would be L2-feet wide and would have 2-foot decomposed granite shoulders or similar material buffering both sides of the paved trail. Some portions of the Class I Trail may be elevated to accommodate drainage' Trail Connections
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the Creekside District, two of these connections would provide access to the Legends apartment complex, and one connection would be made to the commercial development north of the intersection of East Bidwell Street and Oak Avenue Parkway.

A fourth trail connection would be within the College District and would provide access on the northerly side of the alignment near Lakeside Church. Two addition trail connections would be in the Broadstone District including a connection to an existing portion of paved trail adjacent to the Broadstone Marketplace and church at the corner of Scholar Way and East Bidwell. The second would access a future/planned commercial development centrally located between lron Point Road and Broadstone parkway. The final trail connection would be constructed within and connect to the existing Class I Trail near Placerville Drive within the easternmost project area' Roa dway/Driveway Crossings
The proposed Class I Trail would cross six roadways or driveway segments. These crossing would occur at Oak Avenue Parkway, College Parkway, Scholar Way, Power Center Drive, Broadstone Parkway and lron point Road. The roadway and driveway crossings would include a combination of lntersection Safety Concepts discussed above (e.g., ramps flush with rail, high visibility crosswalk enhancements, etc').

Construction
Construction activities would occur over a six.l2-month period and would construct one trail segment at a time. No further construction would be needed to fully utilize the proposed project and associated pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.

2.3 Project Background and Planning Document
The location and design of the proposed trail is guided by numerous planning and policy documents' This includes the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Joint Powers Authority (JPA), City of Folsom General Plan, City of Folsom Zoning Ordinance, City of Folsom Bikeway Master Plan, East Bidwell Complete Streets' These documents are discussed individually below'
Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Joint Powers Authority (JPA) The proposed project would be located along the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch Right-of-Way' This branch of the railroad is managed under the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation loint Powers Authority (JPA) right-of-way rail easement. The JPA is an agreement between the City of Folsom, Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento County, and Eldorado County for acquisition and preservation of the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch Right-of-Way. Some of the intended uses of JPA areas include excursion rail service, demonstration rail service, Class I Bike Trails, and nature trails. lt should be noted this segment of track extend northerly from the project site through other areas of Folsom. Within these other areas, the segment of the rail is used for excursion and demonstration services and is crossed by bike trails and nature trails. Accordingly, the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch rails are not in regular service the rails in the project area and are used for excursion and weekend train events' City of Folsom General Plan
The City of Folsom updated and adopted its current comprehensive General Plan in August 2018. The General Plan is a long-term planning document that guides growth and development, including those of January 2024 Page 5

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recreational resources, in the City. lt provides the foundation for establishing community goals and directs approximate land uses for all land parcels within the City. The City of Folsom has numerous guiding principles including the following:

Guidine Princiole #7: Continue to be a premier recreation destination in Northern California - Enhance and expand Folsom's role as a premier outdoor recreation destination in Northern California by continually improving cultural resource activities and programs, recreation opportunities and quality including new bicycle trails, parks and open space, and sports facilities.

Guidine nciole #12: Preserve the H igh Quality of Folsom's Neighborhoods: Preserve the high quality of Folsom's neighborhoods by maintaining quality housing stock, walkability, convenient access to parks and traits, attractive landscaping, and functional and efficient infrastructure' Trails also are considered in the Chapter 3 - Mobility, and area considered a needed part of a strong transportation network as they provide facilities for recreation.

Goal M2.1 - to maintain and expand facilities and programs that encourage people to walk and bike in safety and comfort, and support lifestyle and amenities that Folsom residents value.

Under Goal M2.1 there are 18 policies related to provision of trails. lncluded is the discussion of Bikeway Master Plan (M2.1.5) which states that the objective is to maintain and implement a bikeway master plan that guides the development of a network that links residential developments with employment centers, public open spaces, parks, school, shipping districts, and other major destinations. Police M 2.1-.6 also notes that Class I bikeways, separated bicycle paths, will be the preferred bikeway whenever feasible' City of Folsom Bicycle Master Plan
The City of Folsom is in the process of updating the Bicycle Master Plan as part of the city's preparation of the Active Transportation Plan. When the document is complete it will be updated here. The current Folsom's Bicycle Master Plan is the guiding document to enhance the bicycle environment and is designed to do the following:
o lmprove safety
o Provide needed facilities and services
o lmprove the quality of life in Folsom
o Maximize funding sources for implementation
The Bicycle Master Plan used a public workshop to show opportunities and constraints of the trail system.

Those that are specifically applicable to the project include:
. Key bicycling routes are fragmented'
r The Humbug-Willow Creek Trail has a few gaps that need to be completed to improve route connectivitY.
o Conditions on East Bidwell Street are difficult to negotiate. The East Bidwell/Scott Road/Old Placerville intersection is especially challenging to cyclists.

The project site is designated and planned for a Class I Bike Path and the proposed project would improve bicycle and pedestrian safety by constructing approximately L.25 miles of a Class I Trail. The proposed project was envisioned as part of the 2007 Folsom Bikeway Master Plan and is detailed as Project #10 January 2024 Page 6

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Sacramento Placerville Transportation Corridor Joint Powers Authority (SPTC-JPA) The Sacramento Placerville Transportation CorridorJoint Powers Authority (JPA) is an agreement between the City of Folsom, Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County for acquisition and preservation of the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch Right-of-Way. The originalpurpose of the SPTCJPA was to provide for the acquisition and preservation of the railroad and provide for reciprocal uses agreements for transportation and transportation preservation uses as may be desired by the member agencies. The four member agencies are the County of El Dorado, City of Folsom, County of Sacramento, and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD)' lntended uses of theJPA areas include excursion rail service, demonstration rail service, Class I BikeTrails, and nature trails. This is consistent with other local planning documents and uses intended for these areas.

A portion of this JPA rail-road branch parallels the north side of East Bidwell Street, which is one of the highest volume transportation corridors in the City of Folsom. Additionally, and as discussed above, the proposed project is identified in the East Bidwell Street Complete Streets Corridor Plan and is based on the findings and recommendations of that plan. One of the purposes of the plan is to enable safe access for all users including pedestrians, bicyclist, motorists, and transit riders. ln accordance with the intent of the JPA, the proposed Class lTrail has been planned and designed to serve the following purposes.

1. Fulfill the vision of the City of Folsom Bikeway Master Plan;

2. Fulfill the vision of the East Bidwell Street Complete Streets Corridor Plan;

3. Fulfill the vision of the JPA;

4. Connect to existing Class I Trails within the City;

5. lmprove safety by creating new grade separates Class lTrail within the existing trail system;

6. Ensure continued use of the rails for excursions and weekend use;

7. lncrease multimodal transportation links within the City; and

8. lncrease recreational opportunities within the City.

Districts
The City of Folsom General Plan describes certain districts within the City. Districts define specific areas within the City that are planned for specific types of uses. The proposed project is within and would link three districts. The general location of these districts and resources within and around them are summarized below:

Creekside District
The Creekside District is located in and around the area containing Mercy Hospital Folsom and consists of medical, assisted living, as well as mixed-use medical offices, housing, and related retail and service uses.

The proposed trail segment through this area would provide a new trail connection west from Oak Avenue parkway to the proposed connection with the existing Willow Creek Humbug Trail. This segment would provide a direct link to California Family Fitness and professional offices at the northwest corner of East Bidwell Street and Oak Avenue Parkway as well as medium residential developments location immediately January 2O24 Page 7

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adjacent, approximately 50 feet, to the north of the proposed project. Connectivity to East Bidwell Street is currently by S. Lexington Avenue, which connects to Oak Avenue approximately 1,000 feet of northwest of East Bidwell Street.

College District
The College District includes the area in and around Folsom Lake College which is on the northeasterly side of Bidwell Street between Scholar Way on the east and Oak Avenue Parkway on the west. Much of the area to the north of the trail and around the college is undeveloped, but the Harris Center for the performing Arts within the FLC campus also is accessed via College Parkway. On the southerly side of East Bidwell uses consist of low-rise offices primarily used for medical services and a self-storage facility and large electrical substation further to the south.

The segment of trail in this corridor is crisscrossed by several defined roadside ditches and swales which currently convey runoff across the location of proposed trail in some lower lying areas' A benching design off the railroad embankment is proposed in this area to minimize potential impacts to wetlands that may exist in this segment and to address issues with cross drainage. At least one bicycle/pedestrian bridge or culvert crossing would be needed to cross the defined drainage courses within this segment.

Broadstone District
The southerly portion of the proposed improvements would be located within the Broadstone District' The Broadstone District is the city's newest shopping and entertainment district and features the Palladio Commercial Center (Palladio). The Palladio is designed as an urban town center that has arranged shopping dining, and entertainment options in a walkable layout. The 2035 General Plan notes that the palladio is ringed by other new shopping and dining opportunities in addition to offering connections (such as trails) and housing that will enable maturation into a true mixed-use center. Primary access to this district is via East Bidwell Street which intersects with US Route-50 (US-50) to the south, as well as lron point Drive and Broadstone Parkway that provide north and south access to other areas of the City.

The easternmost portion of the project, within the Broadstone District, is southeast of the intersection of East Bidwell Street and lron Point Road. ln this location there is an existing, adjacent Class ltrail' Connections from the trail, however, are to Class lll bike lane along both Bidwell Street and lron Point Road but there are no connections to trails. Thus, the project proposes to install a trail segment from the westerly side of lron Point Road, along the northerly side of Bidwell Street to Broadstone Parkway. This proposed segment of Class I trail would not only improve access from the south of lron Point Road and north of Broadstone parkway but would provide increased connectivity to the Palladio commercial center via one of the two possible overcrossings. This segment is intended to increase the connectivity between existing commercial, residential, and future uses on the norther side of Bidwell Street.

Zoning Code
The City of Folsom Zoning Code establishes the rules for existing and new development within the City.

The Zoning Code shapes the location, type, and design of building within areas of the City which help to protect the environment and minimize land use conflicts. Overall, the purpose of the Zoning Code is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare the City by establishing procedures and providing regulations that are needed, such as the following:

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o To preserve existing areas of natural beauty and cultural importance; r To assure that buildings, structures, or other developments are in good taste, good design, harmonious with surrounding developments, and in general contribute to the preservation of Folsom's reputation as a place of beauty, spaciousness and quality; o To prevent the development of structures or uses which do not meet applicable design standards, are of inferior quality, or are likely to have depreciating effects on the local environment or surrounding areas by reason of appearance or value;
o To eliminate conditions, or structures, which by reason of their effect tend to degrade the health, and safety or general welfare of the community;
r To provide a contihuing source of programs and means of improving the City's overall appearance; and
o To streamline the overall design review process.

East Bidwell Mixed Use (overlay) - The proposed project is within the East Bidwell Mixed Use Overlay.

This area gives the property owners along the East Bidwell Corridor the flexibility to develop sites as mixed use. lt provides for a mixture of commercial and residential uses that are mutually compatible along East Bidwell Street. This designation balances existing commercial uses with future mixed-use development.

This designation allows for multi-family housing as well as shops, restaurants, services, offices, and other compatible uses,
East Bidwell Street Complete Streets Corridor Plan
The East Bidwell Street Corridor includes several significant and distinct areas which are essential to Folsom's community and extends from the east at US 50 and extends west to Sutter Street, The foundation of the Complete Streets Plan is the understanding that streets are more than transportation; streets are living places where many different users coexist. The document notes that one of the opportunities is an improved/pedestrian trail on the north side of Bidwell Street and this location is shown in the recommended projects diagram; this is consistent with the project alignment.

2.4 Construction Approach
Equipment and Staging Areas
The majority of the proposed project would occur in disturbed but undeveloped areas and require removal of existing vegetation and excavation of underlying soils to construct the new trail segments' Construction activities also would include removal of existing pavement/hardscape within crossings and tie-ins to existing trails. Construction activities would include site preparation, grading, paving, and installation of new pavement and concrete, landscaping, decorative elements, and lighting. Some coatings and paint may be applied to materials to enhance longevity and mark trails, crosswalks, vehicle limit lines, etc.

Work within the intersections and driveways is anticipated to be minimal but may require minor removals of existing hardscape. Excavation depths are anticipated to be to a maximum depth of approximately 2-3 feet. A combination of equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, finish graders and loaders, dump trucks, concrete trucks, and pavers would be required at various times during demolition and construction. Depending on the needs of construction, equipment could include temporary use of excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, tractors, and other heavy equipment for site preparation' January 2024 Page 9

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Equipment needed for installation of asphalt could require pavers, rollers, mixers, tractors, dump trucks, concrete trucks, and paving equipment for the new trail. ln addition, air compressors may be used throughout the process for various needs including during to apply coating materials such as paints for striping.

The proposed project would require a temporary construction staging area on the northwesterly corner of oak Avenue parkway and Bidwell Street, and northwesterly corner of Broadstone Parkway and Bidwell Street.

Best Management Practices
Water quality measures (stormwater management measures and BMPs) would be implemented as part of the project to minimize potential water quality impacts during construction, operation, and maintenance. Key management measures consist of the following:
o protect areas that provide important water quality benefits or are particularly susceptible to erosion or sediment loss.
. Minimize the potential for erosion by limiting land disturbances such as clearing, grading, and cut and fill.
o Limit disturbance of natural drainage features and vegetation. r prepare and implement an approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)' o Ensure proper storage and disposal of toxic material' o lncorporate pollution prevention into operation and maintenance procedures to reduce pollutant loadings to surface runoff.

Construction BMPs
The City and its contractor will implement construction BMPs to avoid and minimize impacts on sensitive environmental resources. lmplementation of the Erosion Control Plan, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NpDES) permit and associated SWPPP, and the BMPs as discussed below will minimize the potential for construction-related surface water pollution and ensure that water quality in off-site waterways and wetlands will not be compromised by erosion and sedimentation during construction.

Erosion Control
The project design will incorporate permanent erosion control elements to ensure that stormwater runoff does not cause soil erosion. Erosion and sediment control plans will comply with the City's Grading Ordinance, which requires reducing erosion and retaining sediment onsite.

Temporory Fencing
Where appropriate, the City's contractor will install construction barrier fencing (including sediment fencing and straw wattles) to prevent contaminants and debris from entering wetland areas and off-site surface waters. Before construction begins, the City or its contractor will identify the locations for the barrier fencing and mark those locations with stakes or flagging' January 2024 Page 10

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SWPPP
A SWPPP will be implemented as part of the NPDES Permit and a General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit to minimize the potential for sediments or contaminants to enter off-site waterways.

Equipment
The City will comply with applicable stormwater ordinances, stormwater management plans, and BMPs to prevent or minimize the potential release of equipment-related petroleum contaminants into adjacent surface waters and groundwater. lmplementation of standard construction procedures and precautions for working with petroleum and construction chemicals will further ensure that the impacts related to chemical handling during project construction will be minor' Hazordous Moterials
The City will implement appropriate hazardous material management practices and other good housekeeping measures to reduce the potential for chemical spills or releases of contaminants, including any non-stormwater discharge to adjacent surface waters. lmplementation of these measures will minimize the potential for surface and groundwater contamination.

Toxic Moterials Control and Spill Response Plon
The following measures will be incorporated into the plan and implemented to avoid or minimize the risk of spills or discharges of toxic materials into adjacent surface waters. r Prepare a hazardous material spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan (SPCC) before construction and implement during construction.
o Prevent raw cement, concrete or concrete washings, asphalt, paint or other coating material, oil or other petroleum products, or any other substances that could be hazardous to aquatic life from contaminating the soil or entering off-site surface waters' o prevent discharge of drilling mud and fluids into off-site surface waters by using appropriate containment, disposal, and storage methods.
o prevent discharge of turbid water or sediment-laden runoff to off-site surface waters by using sediment filters, diverting the water to a settling tank, and/or implementing other erosion and water quality control BMPs.
o Clean up all spills immediately according to the SPCC' o provide areas located outside of sensitive environmental areas for staging and storing equipment, materials, fuels, lubricants, solvents, and other possible contaminants. o prevent hazardous materials from entering waters. The construction contractor will notify the City Fire Department if evidence of soil or groundwater contamination is encountered during construction activities. Construction in that area will be halted until the Fire Department has evaluated the find and remediation is completed, if necessary.

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The following measures will be incorporated into the construction specifications for the proposed project to reduce and control noise generated by construction-related activities, consistent with City ordinances and standards:
o Noise-generating construction activities from the City's construction contractor will be restricted consistent with the City's Noise ordinance (Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m', and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m').
. All construction equipment will have sound-control devices no less effective than those provided on the original equipment. No equipment will have an unmuffled exhaust. . Appropriate additional noise-reducing measures will be implemented, including the following:
stationary construction equipment will be located as far as possible from sensitive uses; sensitive uses will be identified on construction drawings; and excessive equipment idling will be prohibited when the equipment is not in use.

Hazords ond Hazardous Moterials Measures
The construction documents will identify materials that are considered hazardous. The project contractor will be required to develop a Health and Safety Plan (prepared by a registered industrial hygienist) that addresses release prevention measures; employee training, notification, and evacuation procedures; and adequate emergency response protocols and cleanup procedures' The contractor will comply with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for the storage and handling of fuels, flammable materials, and common construction-related hazardous materials and for fire prevention (California Labor Code, Division 5, Chapter 2.5).

2.5.3 Required Approvals
Required permits and approvals are shown in Tabte L: Permits and Approvals Needed for the Proposed Project. Local approvals required to construct and operatethe proposed project include adoption ofthe Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan by the City Council and approval of the project plans and specifications and construction contract. ln addition, and as discussed above, the proposed construction activities would trigger Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, which requires coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. This coverage would require development and implementation of a SWPPP. No other state or federal,approvals are required for the proposed project' Table 1: Permits and Approvals Needed for the Proposed Project Agency Permit/Approval
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CITY OF FOTSOM
Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

3.0 INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST

1. Project title:

Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project

2. Lead agency name and address:

City of Folsom
Department of Parks and Recreation
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630

3. Contact person and Phone number:

Brett Bollinger, (916) 461-5000

4. Project Location:

The project site is located within the between the existing Humbug Trail and would extend approximately 2 miles to the northwest to lron Point Road. The proposed project would be located along the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch Right-of-Way, which is managed under the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The proposed project is shown on Figures-4a through 4k - Proiect Footprint Maps.

5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:

City of Folsom
Department of Parks and Recreation
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95530

6. GeneralPlan Designation:

The proposed project is within public right-of-way within the City but is adjacent to seven different land use designations including CC (Community Commercial), RCC (Regional Commercial Center), OS (Open Space), IND (lndustrial/Office Park), MHD (Multifamily High Density), GC (General Commercial), PO (Professional/Office), PQP (Public and Quasi-Public Facility), and MLD (Multifamily Low Density) and is within the East Bidwell Mixed Use Overlay.

7. Zoning:

The proposed project is within public right-of-way within the City but is within M-L SP 95-1 (Limited Manufacturing District Specific Plan 95-1), BP PD (Business and Professional District Planned Development), C-2 PD (Central Business District Planned Development), R-M PD (Residential, Multifamily Dwelling District Planned Development), and OSC (Open Space Conservation District).

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Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

8. Description of Project:

The proposed project would provide Class I Trail improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians for approximately 2.0 miles (1.25 miles of new trail that would tie into 0.75 miles of disconnected trail) from the existing Humbug-Willow Creek Trail on the west to lron Point Road on the west. The trail would be approximately 12 feet in width (eight feet of paving with approximately two feet of decomposed granite on either side). The proposed project would cross seven existing roadway intersections that would be improved with lntersection Safety Concepts (e.g., ramps flush with rail, high visibility crosswalk enhancements, etc,). The majority of the proposed project would parallel East Bidwell Street along the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch Right-of-Way and improve connectivity between residential, commercial, recreation, and other public serving uses.

9. Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings:

The proposed project is located in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) right-of-way within a rail easement. Land uses surrounding the project starting on the westerly side of the project site include open space within Willow Creek and other recreational resources, the Legends at Willow Creek Apartment and California Family Fitness prior to the intersection with Oak Avenue Parkway. To the south of this portion of the alignment and adjacent to the northerly side of Bidwell Street is a the Broadstone Village business complex. For the balance of the project, the project site if bound by Bidwell Street on the south, Uses south of Bidwell consists of residential, commercial business center, and two large commercial centers including the Broadstone commercial center and the Palladio. The majority of the land immediately adjacent to the north of the project alignment is undeveloped with other uses including Lakeside Church, Folsom Lake College, and commercial and residential uses.

10. Other public agencies whose approval is required
participation agreement.)
o Caltrans, Office of Local Assistance
o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
o Regional Water Quality Control Board
o California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(e.g,, permits, financing approval, or

11. Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? lf so, is there a plan for consultation that includes, for example, the determination of significance of impacts to tribal cultural resources, procedures regarding confidentiality, etc.? The City received one request for consultation from the United Auburn lndian Community of the Auburn Rancheria (UAIC). The consultation process began on October 12,2023. The consultation process closed on December 12,2023.

NOTE: Conducting consultation eaily in the CEQA process allows tribal governmentt lead agencies, and project proponents to discuss the level of environmental revieq identify and address potential adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, and reduce the potential for delay and conflict in the environmental review process. (See Public Resources Code section 21080.3.2.) lnformation may also be available from the California Native American Heritage Commission's Sacred Lands File per Public Resources Code section 5097.96 and the California Historical Resources lnformation System administered by the California Office of Historic Preseruation. Please also note that Public Resources Code section 21082.3(c) contains provisions specific to confidentiality.

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CITY OF FOTSOM
Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.0 ENVIRONMENTALANALYSIS
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected by the Project The environmental factors checked below, which would be potentially affected by this project, involve impacts identified as "Less Than Significant With Mitigation lncorporated", indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

Brett Bollinger, Senior Trails Planner
Aesthetics Agricultural Resources x Air Quality
X Biological Resources X Cultural Resources Energy
X Geology / Soils X Greenhouse Gas Emissions X
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Materials
Hydrology / Water Quality Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources X Noise Population / Housing Public Services
Recreation Tra nsportatio n / T raffic X Tribal Cultural Resources Utilities / Service Systems Wildfire X
Mandatory Findings of
Significance
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. x
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required
I find that the proposed project MAY have a potentially significant or a potentially significant un less mitigated impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.

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crry oF FotsoM
Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the proiect:

Ja) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
Jb) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including but not limited to trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
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public views of the site and its surroundings?
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a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant lmpact. The City of Folsom is located along the western edge of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The area in the eastern portions of the City includes residences, commercial uses, and grassy rolling hills at varying elevations. The low-lying foothills to the northeast of the project site are largely developed with residential uses. The City General Plan notes that the City has many natural assets, and provides, from certain locations, views of thefoothills, lakes, and rivers. ltalso notesthat buildings and man-made structures can complement the scenic views when sensitively designed.

Typically, a scenic vista is associated with views of an ocean, mountains, hills, lakes, rivers, canyons, open spaces, and other natural features. The proposed project would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. The proposed project would be located adjacent to an existing railroad corridor that is intermittently used for excursions and during holidays. The majority of the proposed improvements would occur adjacent to the Bidwell transportation corridor. Other major uses in the vicinity include commercial development within the Palladio and Broadstone commercial center, residential areas, Folsom Lake College (FLC), medical offices, and other roadways. View of the project January 2024 Page 36

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Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
site from these locations, as well as from the hills to or from the project, are heavily obscured by intervening topography and other structures. None of the alignments or adjacent areas constitute a scenic vista, and due to the intervening structures and vegetation, views of scenic resources would be affected.

Construction activities of the proposed trail would be temporarily visible for a short period of time while construction is occurring. Views of the project site would be altered with installation of the trail, but the project would be at ground level and no views would be substantially altered as a result of project improvements. The proposed project would be consistent with other trails that are located throughout the City and would not block or interfere with views of existing vegetation or immediately surrounding topography. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant, and mitigation is not required.
b) Substantialty damage scenic resources, including but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, ond historic buildings within a state scenic highwoy? Less than Significant lmpact. There are no officially designated State scenic highways in the City. The nearest State Scenic highway is a segment of Highway 50 beginning in Placerville approximately 20 miles to the east. The project site is not visible from this location and the segment of roadway is not visible from the project site. There are no existing structures, with the exception of the existing railroad and existing roadways that would be crossed within the project site. There are no historically significant buildings or rock outcroppings but the site does include minor landscaped areas containing ornamental plants and trees.

While these trees are not located within a scenic highway, any trees removed as part of project construction would be replaced in accordance with the City's tree Preservation ordinance (Folsom Municipal Code 12.16) as applicable. Additionally, the trees located on the project site are not mature and do not constitute significant scenic or visual resources, Therefore, the proposed project would not damage any scenic resources, including trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings within a State scenic highway. lmpacts would be less than significant, and mitigation is not required. c) ln nan-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visuol character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? {Public views are those that ore experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). tf the project is in an urbanized areo, wauld the project conflict with applicoble zoning and ather regulations governing scenic quality? Less Than Significant lmpact. The project site is located along East Bidwell Street, which is a major transportation corridor. There also is an approximate 0.34 miles segment proposed from Oak Avenue parkway to the existing Humbug trail to the west. This location is along the railroad which between residential and commercial uses. The land uses surrounding the project site are generally mixed uses and include, commercial, community commercial, residential, school uses, and roadways and is considered urbanized. The proposed project would not result in substantial changes to the visual environment and would be consistent with general plan guidance. The proposed project would not conflict with any zoning ordinance related to visual quality' The trail corridor is not listed as a scenic corridor but would provide a linkage to other areas within the City with views of hills, lakes, rivers, and other habitats. More specifically, Goal NCR2.1.2 - January 2O24 Page 37

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Complementary Development states, "Through the planned development permit process, require new development to be located and designed to visually complement the natural environment along Folsom Lake, the American River, nearby hillsides, and major creek corridors such as Humbug, Willow, Alder, and Hinkle." The project has been designed to increase public access and use of the Humbug Trail, associated creek corridor, and would not conflict with any plans or policies related to regulating scenic quality.

Although the visual characteristics of the site be minimally changed, the proposed project would be consistent with the surrounding areas and the intent of applicable planning documents. The proposed project would not substantially impact or degrade the visual quality of the project site or its surroundings. lmpacts in this regard would be less than significant and no mitigation is required. d) Create a new sot)rce of substantial light ar glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less Than Significant lmpact. The existing sources of light and glare within the project area and from the surrounding areas are consistent with a predominately urbanized area. Sources of glare during the day come from vehicle windshields, and windows on businesses and nearby homes. The primary sources of nighttime lighting is from the surrounding commercial buildings, homes, street infrastructure (light poles), and vehicle headlights. The proposed project consists of trail enhancements and would not introduce new sources of lighting compared to the existing setting. The proposed project does not include any new light sources and does not include elements that would add to glare. lmpacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation would be required.

Cumulative lmpacts
The potential visual impacts related to views and aesthetics are generally site specific. As discussed above, project-related impacts to scenic vistas would not occur and while changes to the existing visual character would occur, these impacts are lessthan significant. The proposed projectwould also be consistentwith visual and aesthetic requirements of the pertinent the land use and planning documents and no lighting would be used. Therefore, while the proposed project in conjunction with past, present, and reasonably foreseeable development would change the appearance of the site and surrounding area, the project would be consistent with existing and proposed uses and not make a substantial contribution to any aesthetic impacts. Therefore, aesthetic impacts would not be cumulatively considerable, and impacts would be less than significant.

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Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ln determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model {1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
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4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide lmportance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pitrsuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, ta non-agricultural use? No lmpact. The proposed project site and surrounding areas are not designated as farmland and does not have any agricultural operations. The majority of the proposed project site is designated as Urban and Built-U p Land with a smaller portion between Oak Avenue and Scholar Way designated as grazing January 2024 Page 39

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Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
land. Urban and Built-up Land is defined as land used for residential, industrial, commercial, construction, institutional, public administrative purposes, railroad yards, cemeteries, airports, golf courses, sanitary landfills, sewage treatment plants, water control structures, and other development purposes. Highways, railroads, and other transportation facilities are mapped as a part of Urban and Built-up Land if they are a part of the surrounding urban areas.

Grazing land is defined as land on which the existing vegetation is suited to the grazing of livestock. lt should be noted the area designated as grazing land extends to the east and includes all the undeveloped land around Folsom Lake College (DOC, 2016). The area is not used for agriculture or grazing and is designated for Public and Quasi Public (PQP) uses in the City General Plan (City of Folsom, 2Ot7). Therefore, no conversion of documented agricultural lands to non-agricultural use would occur and mitigation is not required.
b| Conflict with existing zoning for agrtcultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No lmpact. The proposed project site is not zoned for agricultural use, is designated as important farmland, and is not used for agriculture. The project site is not under a Williamson Act and is not eligible to under a contract. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with a Williamson Act Contract and would not conflict within the existing zoning. No impact would occur, and no mitigation is required.
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as clefined in Public Resources Code sectian 12220(g)), timberland {as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Praduction (as defined by Government Code section s11.0a@)?
No lmpact. The proposed project is not designated as forest land and is not zoned for timberland production. The proposed project is adjacent to East Bidwell Street and an old railroad road right of way in an area with urban and built-up land. No impact would occur, and no mitigation is required. d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of t'orest land to nan-forest use? No lmpact. The proposed project site does not contain forest land. Therefore, no impact would occur in regard to changing forest land to a non-forest use. No mitigation is required. e) lnvolve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their locstion or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-ogricultural use or conversion of forest lond to non- forest use?
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The proposed project is not located on land used for agriculture or forest productions and would not affect agricultural or forest resources. The proposed project would not, in conjunction with any other past present or reasonably foreseeable project make a contribution to the loss of farmland. Therefore, the proposed project would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable impact.

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Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations' Would the proiect:
district or air
Ja) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
J
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the project region is non-attainment under
an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard?
Jc) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pol lutant concentrations?
,/
d) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors adversely affecting a
substantial number of peoPle?
Potentially
Significant
lmpact
Less Than
Significant
lmpact With
Mitigation
lncorporated
Less Than
Significant
lmpactENVIRONMENTAT IMPACTS
No
lmpact

4.3 Air Quality
rhe (*+uqCaEEMsd) and air
quality model outputs listed in Appendix A, Air Quolity and Greenhouse Gos Modeling Dato,were utilized in this analysis.

Environmental Setting
Climate in the Folsom area is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. During summe/s longer daylight hours, plentiful sunshine provides the energy needed to fuel photochemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and reactive organic gases (ROG), which result in ozone (O:)formation.

High concentrations of O: are reached in the Folsom area due to intense heat, strong and low morning inversions, greatly restricted vertical mixing during the day, and daytime subsidence that strengthens the inversion layer. The greatest pollution problem in the Folsom area is from NOX.

The City of Folsom lies within the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley Air Basin (SVAB). The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) is responsible for implementing emissions standards and other requirements of federal and state laws in the project area. As required by the California Clean Air Act (CCAA), SMAQMD has published various air quality planning documents as discussed below to address requirements to bring the District into compliance with the federal and state ambient air quality standards. The Air Quality Attainment Plans are incorporated into the State lmplementation Plan (SlP), which is subsequently submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the federal agency that administrates the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended in 1990.

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Ozone (1-hour)
Ozone (8-hour)
Coarse Particulate Matter (PMro)
Fine Particulate Matter (PMz.s)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NOz)
Lead
Sulfur Dioxide (SOz)
Su lfates
Hydrogen Sulfide
Visibility Reducing Particles
Ambient air quality is described in terms of compliance with state and national standards, and the levels of air pollutant concentrations considered safe, to protect the public health and welfare' These standards are designed to protect people most sensitive to respiratory distress, such as people with asthma, the elderly, very young children, people already weakened by other disease or illness, and persons engaged in strenuous work or exercise. The USEPA has established national ambient air quality standards (NAAaS) for seven air pollution constituents. As permitted by the Clean Air Act, California has adopted more stringent air emissions standards (California Ambient Air Quality Standards [CAAaS]) and expanded the number of regulated air constituents.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is required to designate areas of the state as attainment, nonattainment, or unclassified for any state standard. An "attainment" designation for an area signifies that pollutant concentrations do not violate the standard for that pollutant in that area. A "nonattainment" designation indicates that a pollutant concentration violated the standard at least once' The air quality attainment status of the SVAB, including the City of Folsom, is shown inToble 2: Sacramento Va I ley Ai r Bo si n-Attoi n me nt Stotu s.

Table 2: Sacramento Valley Air Basin-Attainment Status
Pollutant State of California Attainment
Status
Nonattainment
Nonattainment
Nonattainment
Attainment
Attainment
Attainment
Attainment
Attainment
Attainment
Unclassified
Unclassified
Federal Attainment Status
Sacramento County is designated as nonattainment for the state and federal ozone standards, the state pMro standards, and the federal PMzsstandards. Concentrations of all other pollutants meet state and federal standards.

Ozone is not emitted directly into the environment, but is generated from complex chemical reactions between ROG, or non-methane hydrocarbons, and NOx that occur in the presence of sunlight' ROG and NOx generators in Sacramento County include motor vehicles, recreational boats, other transportation sources, and industrial processes. PMro and PMz.s arise from a variety of sources, including road dust, diesel exhaust, fuel combustion, tire and brake wear, construction operations, and windblown dust' Toxic Air Contaminants
Toxic air contaminants (TAC) are a diverse group of air pollutants that may cause or contribute to an increase in deaths or in serious illness orthat may pose a present or potential hazard to human health' TACs can cause long-term chronic health effects such as cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, No Federal Standard
Nonattainment
Attainment
Nonattainment
Attainment/U nclassified
Attainment/U nclassified
Attainment/U nclassified
Unclassified
No Federal Standard
No Federal Standard
No Federal Standard
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asthma, bronchitis, or genetic damage, or short-term acute effects such as eye watering, respiratory irritation (a cough), runny nose, throat pain, and headaches. TACs are considered either carcinogenic or noncarcinogenic based on the nature of the health effects associated with exposure to the pollutant' For carcinogenic TACs, there is no level of exposure that is considered safe and impacts are evaluated in terms of overall relative risk expressed as excess cancer cases per one million exposed individuals.

Noncarciriogenic TACs differ in that there is generally assumed to be a safe level of exposure below which no negative health impact is believed to occur. These levels are determined on a pollutant-by-pollutant basis.

The Health and safety code (539655[a]) defines TAC as "an air pollutant which may cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or in serious illness, or which may pose a present or potential hazard to human health." All substances that are listed as hazardous air pollutants pursuant to subsection (b)of Section 1,t2 of the CAA (42 United States Code Sec. 74l2lbl\ are designated as TACs. Under State law, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), acting through CARB, is authorized to identify a substance as a TAC if it determines the substance is an air pollutant that may cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious illness, or that may pose a present or potential hazard to human health.

Diesel engines emit a complex mixture of air pollutants, including both gaseous and solid material. The solid material in diesel exhaust is referred to as diesel particulate matter (DPM). Almost all DPM is 10 microns or less in diameter, and 90 percent of DPM is less than 2.5 microns in diameter (CARB 2A221' Because of their extremely small size, these particles can be inhaled and eventually trapped in the bronchial and alveolar regions of the lung. ln 1998, CARB identified DPM as a TAC based on published evidence of a relationship between diesel exhaust exposure and lung cancer and other adverse health effects. DPM has a notable effect on California's population-it is estimated that about 70 percent of total known cancer risk related to air toxics in California is attributable to DPM (CARB 2022)' Sensitive Receptors
Some land uses are considered more sensitive to air pollution than others due to the types of population groups or activities involved and are referred to as sensitive receptors. Examples of these sensitive receptors are residences, schools, hospitals, and daycare centers. CARB and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) have identified the following groups of individuals as the most likely to be affected by air pollution: the elderly over 65, children under 14, infants (including in utero in the third trimester of pregnancy), and persons with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis (CARB 2005; oEHHA 2015)' Residential areas are considered sensitive receptors to air pollution because residents (including children and the elderly) tend to be at home for extended periods of time, resulting in sustained exposure to any pollutants present. Children and infants are considered more susceptible to health effects of air pollution due to their immature immune systems, developing organs, and higher breathing rates. As such, schools are also considered sensitive receptors, as children are present for extended durations and engage in regular outdoor activities.

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area. The Sage at Folsom Senior Apartments are located just south of Scholar Way and are approximately 100 feet east of the project area. The closest school to the project site Folsom Lake College with the nearest building located approximately 650-ft to the east of the project area' a) Conftict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant lmpact.
ln accordance with SMAQMD's Guide, construction-generated NOx, PMro, and PMz.s, and operational- generated ROG and NOx (all ozone precursors) are used to determine consistency with the Ozone Attainment Plan. The Guide states:

By exceeding the District's mass emission thresholds for operational emissions of ROG, NOx, PMro, or pMz.s, the project would be considered to conflict with or obstruct implementation of the District's air quality planning efforts.

As shown in the discussion for question b) below, the project's construction-generated emissions of NOx, pM1s, and PMz.swould not exceed SMAQMD thresholds. Operational emissions associated with the project would be minimal and would not exceed SMAQMD established significance thresholds.

Therefore, the project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan and the impact would be less than significant.
b) Result in a cumulatively cansiderable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an opplicable federol or state ambient air quolity standard?
Less Than Significant lmpact With Mitigation lncorporated Construction Emissions
During construction, short-term degradation of air quality may occur due to the release of particulate emissions generated by excavation, grading, hauling, and other activities related to construction.

Emissions from construction equipment also are anticipated and would include CO, nitrogen oxides (NOx), reactive organic gases (ROG), Sulphur dioxide (SOz), directly emitted particulate matter (PMro and PMz.s), and toxic air contaminants (e.g', diesel exhaust PM).

The regional construction emissions associated with development of the proposed project were ca|cu|ated using Ca|ifornia Emissions Estimator Model (R€EM CalEEMod ve rsiong+/@!L.21). For the purposes of the air quality analysis, site disturbance would be approximately 0.5 acres per day and the construction timeframe would be approximately nine 12 months. Construction would include demolition, grading, repairs and maintenance, and paving.

Typical construction equipment includes excavators, graders, scrapers, rollers, tractors, loaders, and air compress ors. Toble 3: Construction Retated Emissions shows construction emission for the project' January 2024 Page 45

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Construction Year
Pollutant (maximum pounds per day)l
Reactive Organic
Gases
(RoG)
Nitrogen Oxide
(NOJ
Exhaust
Coarse Particulate
Matter
{pMrol
Fine Particulate
Matter
(pM*)
2025 z=sl26 m27.5 w!4 l#t.tL
SMAQMD Significonce
Threshold
None 85 80 82
Exceed SMAQMD
Threshold? No No No No
As shown inTobte 3, construction of the proposed project would not cause exceedances for ROG, NO*, pMz.s, ?nd PMro. During demolition, land clearing would generate approximately 13 cubic yards of soil export per day. To be conservative, this analysis assumed 20 cubic yards of soil export per dayfor 20 days. The calculated emission results for ROG, NO", PMz,s, and PMro from CalEEMod R€EM demonstrate that the construction of the project would remain below SMAQMD's maximum daily thresholds. As such, the proposed project emissions would not worsen ambient air quality, create additional violations of federal and state standards, or delay the Basin's goal for meeting attainment standards. Construction pollutant emissions would be less than significant.

Though grading would be part of pipeline construction, it would not be excessive in any single location because of the linear nature of the project and because most of this activity would occur in areas that are already disturbed. Moreover, SMAQMD's Basic Construction Emission Control Practices would be implemented to minimize emissions of fugitive PMro and PMz s dust and emissions from construction equipment, as required with Mitigation Measure MM AQ-1. With implementation of Mitigation Measure MM AQ-l construction of the project would not result in concentrations of PMro or PMz.s that exceed applicable NAAQS or CAAQS.

Operational Emissions
Operational Emissions. Long-term air emission impacts are associated with stationary sources and mobile sources. Stationary source emissions result from the consumption of natural gas and electricity. Mobile source emissions result from vehicle trips and result in air pollutant emissions affecting the entire air basin. As discussed above, the proposed project includes constructing an approximately 1.5-mile bike and pedestrian trail closing a gap from the existing Humbug Willow Creek Trail to an existing trail south of lron Point Road that will ultimately connect to planned trails south of Highway 50. construction of a multi-use paved trail and associated improvements primarily along East Bidwell Street.
lmplementation of the proposed project would not significantly alter public roadways or access to East Bidwell Street. The project is not expected to result in the addition of vehicle trips to the surrounding roadways as the project is the extension of an existing trail. Therefore, the project would not result in an increase in the generation of vehicle trips that would increase mobile source January 2024 Page 46

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emissions. Therefore, operation of the proposed project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or State air quality standard and impacts would be less than significant.

As shown inTable 3 the project's maximum daily construction or operational emissions would not exceed the SMAeMD's thresholds. The propo5ed project would not generate new operational emissions and would not result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to significant cumulative air quality impacts. lmplementation of MM AQ-1 would minimize dust from short term construction activities. Therefore, the project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment, and the impact would be less than significant.

Mitiaation Meosure
MM Ae-l: Construction Air Quality Mitigation Measures. Prior to any grading activities, the contractor shall prepare and implement a Construction Management Plan that includes the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAaMD) Recommended Construction Mitigation Measures to minimize construction-related emissions. This shall plan shall first be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director or designee. The SMAPCD Construction Mitigation Measures are:
a) Control of fugitive dust is required by District Rule 403 and enforced by District staff.
b) Water all exposed surfaces two times daily. Exposed surfaces include, but are not limited to soil piles, graded'areas, unpaved parking areas, staging areas, and access roads.
c) Cover or maintain at least two feet of free board space on haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material on the site. Any haul trucks that would be traveling along freeways or major roadways should be covered' d) Use wet power vacuum street sweepers to remove any visible trackout mud or dirt onto adjacent public roads at least once a day. Use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
e) Limit vehicle speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour (mph) f) All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots to be paved should be completed as soon as possible. ln addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used'
The following practices describe exhaust emission control from diesel powered fleets working at a construction site. California regulations limit idling from both on-road and offroad diesel-powered equipment. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) enforces idling limitations and compliance with diesel fleet regulations.
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a Minimize idling time either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the time of idling to 5 minutes [California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2449(dX3) and 24851. Provide clear signage that posts this requirement for workers at the entrances to the site.

Provide current certificate(s) of compliance for CARB's ln-Use Off-Road Diesel- Fueled Fleets Regulation [California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2449 and 2449.11. For more information contact CARB at 877-593-6677 ' [email protected], or www.arb.ca.gov/doors/compliance certl.html.

Although not required by local or state regulation, many construction companies have equipment inspection and maintenance programs to ensure work and fuel efficiencies.

Maintain all construction equipment in proper working condition according to manufacturer's specifications. The equipment must be checked by a certified mechanic and determine to be running in proper condition before it is operated. c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentratians Less Than Significant lmPact.

Emissions of Toxic Air Contaminants
Construction and operation of the project would generate some emissions of toxic air contaminants (TACs), the most prevalent of which would be the particulate matter contained in the exhaust of diesel-powered equipment (diesel PM).

Construction-related activities would result in temporary, intermittent emissions of diesel PM from the exhaust of heavy-duty off-road diesel equipment used for building the trail. On-road, diesel- powered haul trucks traveling to and from the construction area to deliver materials and equipment are less of a concern because they do not operate at a single location for extended periods and therefore would not expose a single receptor to excessive diesel PM emissions. Based on the modeling conducted to estimate the values inTable 3 above, and shown in Appendix A, maximum daily exhaust emissions of PM10, which is considered a surrogate for diesel PM, could reach up to t-48L21lb/day during construction.

The dose to which receptors are exposed is the primary factor used to determine health risk (i.e., potential exposure to TAC levels that exceed applicable standards). Dose is a function of the concentration of a substance in the environment and the duration of exposure to the substance. lt is positively correlated with time, meaning that a longer exposure period would result in a higher exposure levelfor any exposed receptor. Thus, the risks estimated for an exposed individual are higher if the exposure occurs over a longer period. According to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), health risk assessments, which determine the exposure of sensitive receptors to TACs, should be based on a70- or 3O-year exposure period; however, such assessments should be January 2024 Page 48

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limited to the period/duration of activities associated with the project. For this reason, it is important to consider that the use of heavy-duty off-road diesel equipment would be limited to the 12-month construction period and that, because of the linear nature of the project, diesel PM-emitting construction activity would not occur in the same location during this entire period. ln addition, concentrations of mobile source DPM emissions disperse rapidly and are typically reduced by 70 percent at approximately 500-ft (CARB 2005). Considering this information, the highly dispersive nature of DPM, and the fact that construction activities would occur at various locations throughout the project site, it is not anticipated that construction of the project would expose sensitive receptors to substantial DPM concentrations. Therefore, considering the highly dispersive properties of diesel pM, the relatively low mass of diesel PM emissions that would be generated during project construction, the relatively short duration of construction, and the relatively short period during which diesel PM-emitting construction activity would take place in the same location near the same receptors, construction-related TACs would not expose sensitive receptors to an incremental increase in cancer risk that exceeds 10 in one million or a hazard index of 1.0 or greater. Potential impacts from Toxic air contaminants are considered less than significant' d) Result in other emissions (such as those leoding to odors adversely offecting a substantial number of people?
Less Than Significant lmpact.

Construction activities associated with the project may generate detectable odors from heavy duty equipment (i.e., diesel exhaust), as well as from asphalt off-gassing. Odors generated from the referenced sources are common in the man-made environment and are not known to be substantially offensive to adjacent receptors. Any construction-related odors would be short-term in nature and cease upon project completion. As a result, impacts to existing surrounding land uses from construction-related odors would be short-term in duration and therefore would be less than significant.

Cumulotive lmpacts
Less Than Significant
Please see discussion under Threshold b, above
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4.4 Biological Resources
Would the project:

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a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife or
US Fish and Wildlife Service?
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c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
.l
d) lnterfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
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e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
J
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
Potentially
Significant
lmpact
Less Than
Significant
lmpact With
Mitigation
lncorporated
Less Than
Significant
lmpact

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No
lmpact
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A Biological Resources Study was prepared in January 2019 by WRECO. The study was based on botanical, wildlife, and wetland surveys that occurred between April and July of 2018. Plant surveys were protocol level based on the recommendations of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). The study provided an evaluation of biological resources in the project area, the results of which are summarized below. The biological resources reports are attached as Appendix B, Biologicol Resource Study' a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identit'ied as o candidote, sensitive, or special status species in local ar regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department af Fish and Wildlife or U.S' Fish and Wildlife Service?
Less Than Significant lmpact with Mitigation lncorporated. The proposed project would be constructed predominantly within existing disturbed areas along the margin of the existing railroad adjacent to Bidwell Street which is a major thoroughfare through the City. The Biological Resources Study evaluated the potential forthe projectsite to contain sensitive habitat, vegetation, and animal species. The potential for the site to contain existing biological resources and descriptions of them was based on information referenced from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Habitat Relationship System (CWHRS), the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), and information from the California Native Plant Society, and United States Department of Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) database.

Habitat
Vegetative communities within the biological study area are based on the CDFW California Wildlife Habitat Relationship System (CWHR) that provides descriptions of 59 wildlife habitats. Within the project site five vegetative communities were identified including annual grassland, ruderal, fresh emergent wetlands, valley foothill riparian, and urban. Appendix B contains a complete description of these communities. The characteristics of these habitat is summarized below.

Fresh Eme nt Wetland - All wetland habitat within the study area supports fresh emergency wetland vegetation. These areas are typically flooded long enough to create an anaerobic state in the soils and can support diverse plants. These habitats provide foraging areas for wildlife as well as for resting, nesting, and breeding. Typical species include dense sedge (Carex densal, common cattail (Typho latifolio), and tule bulrush (Schoenoplectus acutus)' Annual Grassland - Non-native or naturalized annual grasses and forbs have largely replaced pre- colonial grasslands within California and similar to the project site, but can contain native species including wild oats, barley, brome species, and soft chess. Water in these areas is typically in deficit for four to eight months of the year. ln the study area, this habitat is dominated by non-native grass species including wild oats (Avena sotiva), soft chest brome (Bromus hordeoceus), foxtail bronse (Bromus modritensis ssp.. Rubens), and rat-tail fescue (Festuca myuros)- Vallev ill Rioarian - Riparian habitat occupies areas along the banks of rivers, streams, lakes, springs and floodplains. Riparian areas generally contain nutrient-rich alluvial soils and area subject to periodic flooding. Vegetation typically consists of deciduous trees, shrubs, and herbs. Riparian habitat is located at near the existing terminus of the Humbug Trail on the northwesterly portion of the project. The dominant vegetation in this area is valley oak and interior live oak and to a lesser January 2024 Page 51

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extent California buckeye (Aesculus californica), and black walnut (Juglons hindsiil. The understory consists of herbs and forbs in the annual grassland and shrub species include coyote brush (Baccharis pitularisl, California wild rose (Rosa californca), tree anemone (Corpenteria californica), and blue elderberry (sambucus nigra ssp. coerruleol.

Urban - The CWHR classified urban vegetation into five areas: tree grove, street strip, shade tree/lawn, lawn, and shrub cover. Urban areas typically have limited diversity of all vegetation types.

Typical examples include residential landscape, golf courses, parks, and school ground but non-native landscape species and invasive weeds are common. Within the study area, these areas are most common in the easterly portion of the study area near the commercial and business parks.

Ruderal - Ruderal plant communities consist of varied, often temporary, collections of mostly non- native plants along roadsides, or other disturbed areas. These areas consist of aggressive invasive weeds such as brome grasses and thistles typically thrive in ruderal habitats. The dominant species observed in this community within the project site includes wild oats (Avena sotiva), foxtail brome (Bromus madritensis ssp. rubensl, soft chess (Bromus horceusl,ltalian ryegrass (Festuco perennisl, yellow star-thistle (Centoureo solstitialisl, field bindweed (Convolvulus arevensrs), wild radish (Raphanus sativus), and red clover (Trifolium protense).

Plant Species
A list of special status plant species that had previous recording within the region and that may occur within the project site was compiled from databases including the CNDDB, CNPS, and USFWS. This included federally listed, state-listed, and/or CNPS-ranked plants that have occurrence records within a five-mile radius of the proposed project. ln addition to the records and database searches, field botanical surveys were conducted between April and July in 20L8.

During the field surveys there were no sensitive status species located within the biological study area (BSA). The site was found to have a high degree of disturbance and infestation of invasive vegetative species. lntroduced species typically outcompete native species for nutrients, water, and space, making it difficult for native vegetation to survive. Table 4: Potentialfor Speciol Stotus Plants to Occur within the Fotsom/Placerville Roil Trail, provides a listing of the species, their status, blooming period, habitats, and potential to occur within the project site.

Special Status Species in Wetlands
As discussed above, although freshwater emergent vegetation is present in the wetland areas, no special status plant species were observed during the biological resources survey. This is largely due to past disturbances during construction ofthe railroad and presence of non-native invasive species. lmpacts in this regard are less than significant and no mitigation is required. While no mitigation is required for the loss of native vegetation, subsection c/, below discusses the presence of wetlands and includes mitigation.

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Table 4: Potentialfor Special Status Plants to Occur within the Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Proiect
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Potential to Occur/
Rationale
None. No chaparral,
woodland, orforest
habitat present in BSA.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. No chaparral or
woodland habitat
presentin BSA.

None. No chaparral,
woodland, orforest
habitat present in BSA.

None. No chaparral or
woodland habitat
presentin BSA.

None. No chaparral,
woodland, orforest
habitat present in BSA.

Habitat Requirements {bold if
habitat present in studY area)
Serpentinite or volcanic soils in
chaparral, cismontane woodland,
lower montane coniferous forest.

Elev. 984-4,330 ft.

Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
valley and foothill grassland
sometimes in serPentinite soil.

Elev. 295-5100 ft.

Gabbroic or serpentinite soils in
chaparral in openings, cismontane
woodland.

Elev. 606-3576 ft.

Serpentinite and gabbroic soils
in chaparral, cismontane
woodland, lower montane
coniferous forest. Elev. 1443-
2526 ft.

Serpentinite or gabbroic soils in
chaparral, cismontane woodland
EIev. 803-3576 ft.

Serpentinite, gabbroig and other
soils in chaparral, cismontane
woodland, lower montane
coniferous forest. Elev. 803-5544
ft.

Blooming Period
Apr-Aug
Mar-Jun
Apr-Jul
Mar-Jun
AprJun
May-Jun
Sfotus
CNPS
IB.2
IB.2

18.1 TB.2

18.1 IB.2
State
SE
SR
Federal
FE
FE
Scientific Nome
Common Name
Allium jepsonii
Jepson's onion
Bo Iso mo rhizo mocrolepis
Big-scale balsamroot
Colystegio stebbinsii
Stebbi ns' morni ng-glory
Carex xerophilo
Chaparral sedge
Ceonothus roderickii
Pine Hill ceanothus
Chlorog ol u m g ra ndiflo rum
Red Hills soaproot
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lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Potential to occur/
Rationah
None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. No forest habitat
present in Biological
Study Area (BSA).

None. Nowoodland,
forest, or vernal pool
habitat present in BSA.

None. No chaparral, or
woodland habitat
presentin BSA.

None. No chaparral,
woodland, orforest
habitat present in BSA.

None. No marsh,
swamp, lake or vernal
pool habitat present in
BSA.

Habitat Requirements (bold if
habitat present in study area)
Alkaline soils in meadows and
seeps, playas, valley and foothill
grassland.

Elev. 3-508 ft.

Mesic valley and foothill
grassland, vernal pools.

Elev. 3-1460 ft.

Upper montane coniferous forest in
rocky soils.

Elev. 6036-8595 ft.

Cismontane woodland, lower
montane coniferous forest, mesic
vernal pools.

Elev. 230-3001ft.

Gabbroic or serpentinite, rocky
soils in chaparral, cismontane
woodland.

Elev. 1394-2493 ft.

Gabbroic soils in chaparral,
cismontane woodland, lower
monta ne coniferous forest.

Elev. 328-1919 ft.

Clay soils in marshes and swamps
along lake margins, vernal pools.

Elev. 32-779I fl.

Blooming Period
Jun-Sep
Mar-May
Jun-Oct
May-Aug
Apr-Jul
May-Jun
Apr-Aug
Stotus
CNPS
1B.1

28.2 18.3

18.2 IB.2

18.2 TB.2
State
SR
SR
SE
Federal
FE
FE
Scientific Name
Common Name
Chloropyron molle ssp.
hispidum
Hispid bird's-beak
Downingia pusilla
Dwarf downingia
Erigeron miser
Starved daisy
Eryngium pinnatisectum
Tuolumne button-celery
Fre montod en d ro n decumben s
Pine Hill flannelbush
Galiu m californicum ssp.
sierra
El Dorado bedstraw
Grotiolo heterosepalo
Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop
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Potential to Occur/
Rationale
None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

None, No vernal pool
habitat present in BSA
None. No vernal pool
habitat present in BSA.

None. No chaparral, or
woodland habitat
present in BSA.

Vernally mesic soils in chaparral,
cismontane woodland, meadows
and seeps, valley and foothill
grassland, vernal pools.

Elev. 114-4101ft.

Vernal pools, and
wetlands. Elev. 3-2886 ft.

Vernal pools and wetlands
Elev. 148-328 ft.

Often gravelly soils in vernal pools.

Elev.1,14-5774ft.

Vernal pools.

Elev.98.4-328
ft.

Serpentinite or gabbroic, rockY
soils in chaparral, cismontane
woodland.

Elev. 656-3559 ft.

Habitat Requirements (bold if
habitat present in studY area)
Mesic valley and foothill
grassland.

Elev. 98-751ft.

Blooming Period
Mar-May
MarJun
Apr-Jun
Apr-May
May-Sep
Apr-Jul
Apr-Aug
Stotus
CNPS

18.2 18.1
1B.1
1B.1

18.1 18.1
LB.2
State
SE
SE
SR
Federal
FT
FE
FT
lcientific Name
Common Name
Juncus leiospermus var. ohortii
Ahart's dwarf rush
Juncus leiospermusvar
Ieiospermus
Red Bluff dwarf rush
Legenere limosa
Legenere
Nsvorretio myersii ssp. myersii
Pincushion navarretia
Orcuttia tenuis
Slender Orcutt grass
Orcuttio viscido
Sacramento Orcutt grass
Pockera loyneoe
Layne's ragwort
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In itia I Study/M itigated Negative Decla ration
None. No chaparral,
woodland, orforest
habitat present in BSA.

None. This species was
not found during
botanical surveys.

Potential toOccur/
Rationale
Habitat Requirements (bold if
habitat present in study area)
Assorted shallow freshwater
marshes and swamps.

Elev. 0-2132 ft.

Clay or gabbroic soils in chaparral,
cismontane woodland, lower
montane coniferous forest.

Elev. 606-2066 ft.

May-Nov
Apr-Aug
Blooming Period
CNPS

78.2 78.2
State
Stotus
Federal
Wyethia reticuloto
El Dorada County mule ears
Notes:

General Habitat Descriptions are based upon definitions utilized by the CNPS online lnventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (2018)' Habitats present within the study area are emphasized with bold print.

Status Legend
- = No status, or not applicable
FE = Listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) FT = Listed as threatened under FESA SE = Listed as endangered underthe California Endangered Species Act (CESA) SR = Listed as rare under CESA CNPS Ranking
18 = Rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere. 28 = Rare, threatened, or endangered in california and but more common elsewhere.

0.1 = Seriously threatened in California (more than 80% of occurrences threatened/high degree and immediacy of threat).

0.2=ModeratelythreatenedinCalifornia (2}-8}%occurrencesthreatened/moderatedegreeandimmediacyof threat)' Potential to Occur Definitions
None = No possibility for occurrence.

Low = Suitable habitat present; not likely to occur due to environmental constraints but cannot be ruled as absent. Moderate = Potential to occur based on habitat suitability and documented records in the study area region'
es has been documented within the study area
Ranks
Scientific Name
Common Name
Sogittario sonfordii
Sanford's arrowhead
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AnimalSpecies
Special status wildlife species are those listed by the USFWS and/or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Fisheries as endangered or threatened, or wildlife that are listed by the state or CDFW as endangered, threatened, a Species of Special Concern, or rare.

Twenty-one special status wildlife species were noted, based on database and records review of having the potential to occur and are shown in Table 5: Potential for Special Stotus Wildlife to Occur within the Fotsom/Ptocerville Rail Trail. Table 5lists the species, their status, habitat requirements, and potential to occur on the project site.

Special Status Wildlife SPecies
Based on the biological resources study, eight special status wildlife species have the potential to occur within a five-mile radius, this includes valley elderberry, longhorn beetle, western pond turtle, coast horned lizard, Swainson's hawk, white-tailed kite, burrowing owl, grasshopper sparrow, and tricolored blackboard that are discussed below.

Vallev Elderberrv Lonshorn Beetle - Within the study area, there was one blue elderberry shrub but no exit holes (holes in the leaves and stems created by adult beetles)were noted. The nearest CNDDB record is approximately 0.65 miles to the north. To minimize impacts mitigation listed below, would be implemented.

Western Turtle - The western pond turtle is designated as a state Species of Special Concern (SSC), During wildlife surveys conducted in 2018 no pond turtles were noted, however, search of the CNDDB database showed that two pond turtles were located in the wetlands within the project area in 1991. To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Coast Horned Lizard - The Coast horned lizard is a state species of concern and is not federally listed.

The lizard has a historic range along the Pacific coast from Baja California border, west of the deserts and Sierra Nevada, north to the Bay Area and inland to the Central Valley. The lizard occurs in several habitat types including areas with exposed gravelly-sandy substrate containing scattered shrubs, clearings in riparian woodlands, chaparral, and annual grassland, but are most abundant in relict lake sand dunes and old alluvial fans. The nearest CNDDB record forthis species is 6.5 miles east of the study area. Although none of the species were observed within the study area there is suitable habitat present. lf the species is present it could be affected by construction activities. To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Swainson's Hawk - Swainson's Hawk is a state threatened species but does not have a federal listing' The current breeding range has been reduced and generally occurs in the Central Valley, Klamath Basin, Northeastern Plateau, Lassen County, and the Mojave Desert. Breeding occurs in stands with few trees in open desert habitat, juniper-sage flats, riparian areas, oak savannah, grassland, and agricultural habitats. No Swainson's Hawks were observed on site but there are some suitable nesting trees. The nearest CNDDB recorded a nesting pair approximately 3.7 miles to the southwest in 2012' To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

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lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
None. No riverine waters are present in the BSA.

Low. There is one Sombucus nigro shrub in the BSA
that was examined for exit holes (Valley elderberry
longhorn beetle burrows); none were observed.

The nearest CNDDB record (169) is approximately

0.65 miles northeast of the BSA where exit holes
were observed on numerous elderberry shrubs
between 1994 and 1999.

None. There are no vernal pools within the BSA.

None. There are no vernal pools within the BSA.

Potential to Occur in Proiect Area
Populations in the Sacramento and San Joaqu
rivers and their tributaries.
lnhabits vernal pools and vernal swales in the
Sacramento Valley containing clear to highly
turbid water. Pools commonly found in grass-
bottomed'swales of unplowed grasslands.

Occurs in riparian scrub only in the Central Valley.

Requires blue elderberry (sombucus nigrol for
breeding. Lays eggs in elderberries 2 to 8 inches in
diameter. Larvae burrow into elderberry stems.

Often prefers "stressed" elderberries.

Endemic to the grasslands of the Central Valley,
Central Coast, and South Coast mountains' Exist
only in vernal pools or vernal pool-like habitats
from small, clear, sandstone rock pools to large,
turbid, alkaline, grassland valley floor pools.

Habitat Description
FT
FE
FI
FT
Status
FederaUState
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus
Steel head - California Central
Valley DPS
Lepidurus pockordi
Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp
D e sm oce r u s co I ifo r n i cu s
dimorphus
Valley elderberry
longhorn beetle
Scientific Name
Common Name
lnveitebrates
Bronchinecto lynchi
Vernal pool fairy shrimp
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None. There are no suitable breeding pools within
the BSA. The only CNDDB record with the 10-mile
radius was for a frog observed in 2005 in a drainage
near Folsom Lake at a location approximately

5.6 miles northeast of the BSA.
. Two pond turtles were found in BSA in
ands between the college and E. Bidwell Street
1991 (CNDDB occurrence 435).

Low. There is suitable habitat present in the BSA.

The nearest CNDDB record (685) is 6.6 miles east
ofthe BSA.

None. There are no CNDDB records within a 10-mil
radius of the BSA.

Potential to Occur in Project Area
None. No vernal pools are present in the BSA. T
nearest CNDDB record (172) is

9.2 miles northwest.

Frequents a wide variety of habitats, most
common in lowlands along sandy washes with
scattered low bushes.

The most aquatic California garter snake, prefers
freshwater marsh and low- gradient streams. Has
adapted to drainage canals and irrigation ditches.

Occurs primarily in grassland habitats but can
found in valley-foothill hardwood
Vernal pools are essential for breeding and
laying.

Found in lowlands and foothills in or near-
permanent sources of deep water with dense,
shrubby or emergent riparian vegetation.

Requires 11to 20 weeks of permanent water for
larval development. Needs access to rodent
burrows, cracks, and crevices in the ground for
refugia.

Occur throughout aquatic systems including:
ponds, marshes, rivers, streams, and irrigation
ditches; usually with aquatic vegetation; below
6000 feet elevation. Needs basking sites and
sandy banks or grassy open fields for egg- laying.

Habitat Description
SSC
ST
55C
ssc
ssc
FT
FT
Status
Federal/State
Reptiles
Emys mormorato
Western pond turtle
Phrynosomo bloinvillii
Coast horned lizard
Thamnophis gigos
Giant gartersnake
Scientific Nome
Common Name
Amphibians
Spea hommondii
Western spadefoot
Rono d roytonii California
red-legged frog
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Potential to Occur in Project Area
Birds
None. There are no canyons are suitable large nest
lrees in or near the BSA.

Moderate. No nests or Swainson's hawks were
observed during wildlife surveys, however there
are suitable nest trees in the BSA. The nearest
CNDDB record (2234) for a nesting pair is for a
location approximately 3.7 miles southwest of the
BSA. A nest with young was observed in 2012.

Moderate. No nests or white-tailed kits were
observed during wildlife surveys, however there
are suitable nest trees in the BSA. The nearest
CNDDB record (96) is for a nesting pair observed in
2008 at a location approximately 1.4 miles east of
the BSA.

None. There are no suitable nesting trees in the
BSA.

Habitat Description
Found in rolling foothills, mountain areas, sage-
juniper flats, and desert. Cliff-walled canyons
provide nesting habitat in most parts of range;
also, large trees in open areas.

Breeds in grasslands with scattered trees,
juniper-sage flats, riparian areas, savannahs, and
agricultural or ranchlands with groves or lines of
trees. Requires adjacent suitable foraging areas
such as grasslands, or alfalfa or grain fields
supporting rodent populations.

Found in rolling foothills and valley margins with
scattered oaks and river bottomlands or marshes
next to deciduous woodland. Forages in open
grasslands, meadows, or marshes close to
isolated, dense-topped trees for nesting and
perching.

Ccean shore, lake margins, and rivers for both
nesting and wintering. Most nests within l mile of
water. Nests in large, old-growth, or dominant live
lree with open branches, especially ponderosa
pine. Roosts communally in winter.

Status
Federal/State
FP
ST
FP

SE, FPDL
Scientific Nome
Common Name
Aquilo chrysaetos
Golden eagle
Buteo swoinsoni
Swainson's hawk
EIqnus leucurus
white-tailed kite
Holioeetus
Ieucocephalus Bald
eagle
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Potential to Occur in Project Area
None. There are no marshes in the BSA. The
wetlands dry out during the late spring and summer
months.

Low. The BSA provides marginal suitable nesting
habitat. The nearest CNDDB record (1166) is for
owls in burrow complexes at a location
approximately 1.6 miles southeast of the BSA'
None. No woodlands or forests in the BSA.

None. No vertical banks or cliffs suitable for nesting
in the BSA.

Low. There is marginal suitable nesting habitat
present in the BSA. The nearest CNDDB record (15) it
for sparrows observed in 2007 at a locatior
approximately 8 miles south of the BSA. NestinE
status was unknown.

Habitat Description
A wetland bird that lives and forages in freshwater
marshes, wet meadows and shallow margins ol
saltwater marshes bordering larger bays.

Occurs in open, dry annual or perennial grasslands,
deserts, and scrublands characterized by low-
growing vegetation. Subterranean nester,
dependent upon burrowing mammals, most
notably, the California ground squirrel.
lnhabits woodlands, low elevation coniferous
forest of Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, & Monterey
pine. Nests in old woodpecker cavities mostly, also
in human-made structures. Nest often located in
tall, isolated tree/snag.

Colonial nester, primarily in riparian and other
lowland habitats west of the desert. Requires
vertical banks/cliffs with fine- textured/sandy soils
near streams, rivers, lakes, ocean to dig nesting
hole.
lnhabits dense grasslands in valleys, lowland plains,
rolling hills, and on hillsides and lower mountain
slopes. They favor native grasslands with a mix ol
grasses, shrubs, and forbs. They are somewhal
colonial when nesting.

Status
FederaUstate
ST, FP
SSC
ssc
ST
SSC
Scientiflc Name
Common Name
Lotera I lu s jo mo icen si s
coturniculus
California black rail
Athene cuniculorio
Burrowing owl
Progne subis
Purple martin
Riporio
Bank swallow
Ammodramus
sovannorum
Grasshopper sparrow
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None. No open shrub, or forest habitat in the BSA.

Herbaceous habitat is entirely within an urban
area. The are no CNDDB records within a 10-mile
radius of the BSA.

None. No mature dense forest habitat in the BSA
vicinity.

Potential to Occur in Proiect Area
Moderate. The nearest CN DDB record (4) is for large
colonies of birds that nesting between 1981 and
1995 in the wetlands in the BSA between Folsom
Lake College and E. Bidwell. Another location where
nesting colonies was observed between 2011 and
2015 is approximately 0.5 miles east of the BSA
(CNDDB occurrence 452). One male tricolored
blackbird was observed perched on a fencepost at
the southernmost end of the BSA during the May
76, 2078 botanical and wildlife survey. No other
Ageloius tricolor species (including female) were
observed. No active nests were observed in the
BSA.

Most abundant in drier, open stages of most
shrub, forest, and herbaceous habitats, with
friable soils. Needs open, uncultivated ground'
Preys on burrowing rodents. Digs burrows.
lntermediate to large-tree stages of coniferous
forests and deciduous-riparian areas with high
percent canopy closure. Uses cavities, snags, logs
and rocky areas for cover and denning' Needs
large areas of mature, dense forest.

Highly colonial species, most numerous in Central
Valley and vicinity. Largely endemic to California.

Requires open water, protected nesting
substrate, and foraging area with insect prey
near the colony.

Habitat Description

CT, SSC
ssc

CE, SSC
Status
FederaU5tate
Mammals
Pekania pennonti Fisher-
West Coast DPS
Toxideo taxus
American badger
Scientific Nome
Common Name
Agelaius tricolor
Tricolored blackbird
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Potential to Occur in Proiect AreaHabitat DescriptionStatus FederaUstate
Scientific Name
Common Name
Notes
o ln this report, evaluation of potential presence is based upon the types of habitat that each listed species occupies, historical records, and on observations made during site surveys.
r Sources: Unless otherwise noted, technical information was obtained as follows:
o Nomenclature/Taxonomy- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) SpecialAnimals List (CDFW 2018).

When necessary, additional sources include, in the following order: CDFW Statewide List of Animal Species (CDFW 2018), American Ornithological Society (AOS) checklist of North and Middle American Birds (AOS 2018), and lntegrated Taxonomic lnformation System (lTlS 2018). o Status and Habitat Description - CNDDB.

Status Legend
-- = No status, or not applicable
FE = Listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) FT = Listed as threatened under FESA
SE = Listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) ST = Listed as threatened under CESA
SSC = Designated as a Species ofSpecial Concern by CDFW underthe California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) FP = Fully Protected underthe California Fish and Game Code (F.G.c.).

DL = Delisted
Rationale Definitions
None = No possibility for occurrence.

Low = Suitable habitat present; not likely to occur due to environmental constraints but cannot be ruled as absent. Moderate = Potential to occur based on habitat suitability and documented records in the BSA region.

High = Species has been documented within the BSA.

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White-Tailed Kite - The white-tailed kite is a fully protected state species and protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Foraging typical habitat includes grasslands, agricultural fields, and wetlands and it ranges from the coastline to the Sierras and exists in patches between Eureka to the southern California border. Nesting occurs in trees and tall shrubs with dense canopies' No white-tailed kites were observed on site but there are some suitable nesting trees. The nearest CNDDB recorded a nesting pair approximately 1.4 miles to the east of the project site in 2008. To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Burrowing Owl - The western burrowing owl is a state Species of Special Concern but has no federal listing. Typical habitats include grasslands as well as agricultural areas and some developed areas that have suitable burrows for roosting and nesting. The species typically uses burrows created by ground squirrels, but burrows can be dug in soft soils. Breeding season is typically from March to August but can be as long as February to December. Food species are typically insects but they will eat small rodents, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and ca.rrion. The project area provides marginal suitable nesting habitat and the nearest CNDDB record is recorded approximately 1.5 miles south of the project site' To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Grasshopper Sparrow - The grasshopper sparrow is currently listed as a Species of Special Concern and occurs across North America from Canada to Ecuador and is one of 12 subspecies' The species breeds in areas west of the Sierras and breeds in a variety of grassland habitats with a preference for dry, dense grasslands with a diverse species mix. The project site has marginally suitable nesting habitat and the nearest CNDDB record is 8 miles south. To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Tricolored Blackbird - The Tricolored Blackbird is a state Species of Special Concern and also a candidate for state endangered status. Breeding occurs in lowland areas specifically the Central Valley that holds 90% of all breeding adults, and outside of breeding season they move extensively throughout their range including dairy farms and livestock operations used for foraging (grains, cracked corn, rice, oats, and milk barley). The species nesting habitat consists of marshes with cattails, bulrushes, blackberries, and willows. The species is most threatened by conversion of nesting and feeding areas to intensive agriculture and development and other predator species' There were no tricolored blackbird nests observed within the project area, but one individual adult male was observed in the south end of the site. The nearest CNDDB record was from 1981 and 1995 in the wetlands between the study area and Folsom Lake College and East Bidwell. No nesting colonies have been recorded since L995 thought to be due to development in the area' Marginal nesting habitat does exist, and the species has moderate potential to occur. A second location, approximately

0.6 miles east of the project site also was observed to have nesting colonies between 2Ot1 and 20L6.

To minimize impacts mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Bats - Several species of bats are considered Species of Special Concern and the state laws protect bats and their occupied roosts from harassment and destruction. Protection under California Law is found in the FGC Sections 20000, 2OO2, 2014, and 4150, and under California Code of Regulations Section 251,.!. Bats are commonly found in association with many habitats, often with sources of water sources nearby that attract insects upon which they forage. Many bats found in California roost in manmade structures including bridges, buildings, and mines. Some species of bats almost exclusively roost in hollowed trees, peeling bark, and tree foliage. Bats that may potentially exist January 2024 Page 64

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within and near the project site include pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus), Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii), spotted bal (Euderma maculatum), western red bat (Lasiurus blossevillii), and western mastiff bal (Eumops pertisl. Of these, only the pallid bat, Townsend's big-eared bat, and western bat have some potential to occur within the project site. ln addition to bat species listed as sensitive by the resource agencies. Although, none were located, within the project site bats could roost in crevices and cracks beneath the box culvert structures and within trees and other vegetation.

To minimize impacts, mitigation listed below would be implemented.

Mitiaotion Meosures
Based on information in the biological resources study, habitat is presentforthe species listed above.

Disturbance of the project site should any of the listed avian or other species be present during construction activities, or have active nests, could result in a potential take. To reduce potential impacts to sensitive species, MM BIO-1 through MM BIO-11 would be implemented. MM BIO-1 would require an education program for workers, which would make them aware of special status species. Within the incorporation of these measures, impacts to sensitive species and sensitive habitats, including avian species and other nesting birds, bats, coast horned lizard, turtles, would be reduced to less than significant. These measures would include preconstruction surveys for nesting birds/avian species, and species-specific mitigation for others that have the potential to or were noted within the project site or area. lt should be noted, that while no roosting bats were observed during general biological surveys MM-B|O-S would be implemented to ensure impacts to this species remain less than significant.
lmplementation of these measures would reduce impacts to special status species to less than significant.

MM BIO-1: Prior to the commencement of construction activities, including grading and equipment staging, construction personnel shall participate in an environmental awareness training program. The program shall include a description of sensitive resources on and adjacent to the site including Waters of the U.S. and State, protected trees and nesting birds and raptors. Permit conditions identified by state and federal agencies regarding the avoidance of these resources shall be discussed and explained during the training.

MM BIO-2: Prior to the initiation of construction activities to include clearing, grubbing, and excavation, the project biologist shall delineate areas along the construction alignment that would be considered environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs). The biologist shall mark areas at an appropriate buffer distance where silt fence and/or high visibility fencing shall be erected to protect the area from encroachment.

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MM BIO-4:

MM BIO-5
in€
eenstruetien until the yeung have fledgedi maintaining a 50 259 feet buffers depending en the speeies; releeatien ef speeiesi habitat preservatien er rehabilitatien i€s lf oroiect-related a ities are scheduled
between Februarv 1 to August 31 (the tvpical nesting season). a focused survev for nests shall be conducted bv a qualified bioloeist no sreater than {7) calendar davs orior to the bee innins of proiect-related activities. The qual ified bioloeist shall survev a minimum radius of 500-foot for migratorv birds and 0.5-miles for raptors around the oroie area that can be accessed bv the orooonent.

Nests und Swai
hawk. white tailed kite. burrowins owl, erasshopper sparrow. and tricolored blackbird. active nests should be flagsed and avoided, and a no disturbance or destruction shall be determined a d established bv a oualified biolosist. The buffer shall be kept in place until after the breedine nesting season or the qualified bioloeist confirms the vounp have fledeed . are forasine independentl . and the nest is no longer active for the season. The extent of these buffers shall be determined bv the qualified biologist and will depend on the species present. the level of noise or construction disturbance. ambient levels of noise and other disturbances, and other lor c
mitisation plan to ensure no unoermitted take occurs. Standa rds of the mitieation plan mav include but not be limited to; postponins construction until the voune have fledged: maintaining a no disturbance or destruction buffer depending on the species habita habil of the s
no active nests are found, proiect activities mav proceed as scheduled.

Proiect Delav. lf a la in oroiect-related work of seven (7) calendar davs or lonqer occurs, the qualified bioloeist shall complete another focused survev before Proiect work can be reinitiated.
proiect Proponent Responsibilitv. lt is the proiect proponent's responsibilitv to complv with Fish and Game Code Sections 3503' 3503.5, and 3513, resardless of the time of vear.

Plastic monofilament netting for erosion control matting or similar materials shall not be used for the project to prevent species entanglement.

Bats. To the extent practicable, tree and vegetation removal or trimming will occur from September 1 to March 1, outside of bat breeding season, so as not to disturb maternal colonies or roosts. ln additien; ene week prier te eenstruetien; visual eendueted fer bat reests by a qualified bat bielegist, lf bats are feund; the preje€t bielegist will determine if they eeuld be affeeted by the prejeet' lf it is determined that bats must be passively er aetively exeludedr the pre{eet bielegist must prepare +eR
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reests, leeating equipmenVstaging areas away frem reests; minimize distanee werl( ean be perfermed in preximity te the reest; establish buffers frem the resst+ et€' Pre- n 500
of the proiect area, the qualified biologist shall conduct a pre-activitv roostins bat survev no more than thirtv (30) calendar davs priorto the start of construction and document the survev results in a report. The survev shall at a minimum include a dav survev ancl an evening emergence survev at potential roost structures and trees. The emergence survev shall begin fortv-five minutes before sunset and continue untiltwo hours after sunset. The ieport shall clearlv state whether roosting bats were detected. lf bats observed. the repo rt shall include the s s of bats. tvoe of roost. and aoDroximate colonv size. lf bats are observed durins pre-activitv SUTVEVS. A BAt Manaeement and Monitorine Pla n shall be deve orior to the start of oroiect activities.
lf pre-activitv survevs had a negative result. the qualified bioloeist shall conduct a follow-up bat survev no more than seven (7) calendar davs prior to the construction start date. to determine whether bats have moved into or adiacent to the proiect area. The results of the follow-up survev and the survev methodologv shall be written into reDort prior to the start of con lf bats are detected and mav be impacted bv the proposed work. a Bat Management and Monitorins Plan shall be prepared alone with the survev report.

Bat Mana ment and Monito rins Plan. The oual biolosist shall pre re a Bat Manasement and Monitorins Plan if roostinp bats are identified durine the pre- activitv or pre-construction survevs and mav be impacted bv the proposed work. The Bat Management and Monitoring Plan shall include detailed measures to avoid and minimize impacts to roostine bats in and near the proiect area including:
!. Establishing an appropriate no-disturbance buffer around bat roosts durinR maternitv (April 15 to Ausust 31) or hibernation (October 15 to March 1) seasons;

2. lnstalling exclusion devices (e.s. one-wav doors, lights and fans. foam or steel wool. etc.) either (1) between approximatelv March 1 (or when evenine nd hin24
and April orior to oarturition of s: or {2) between Se mber L and 15 or nt tem low 45"
of rainfall greater than %-inch in 24 hours);
3 a ither
approximatelv March 1 (or when evening temperatures are above 45'F and rainfall less anT,-inch in 24 hours ) and Aoril 15. orior oarturition of pups: or (2) between september 1 and october 15 (or prior to evening temoerat droooins below 45"F a onset of rainfall sreater than %-inch in 24 hours). Additionallv. trees shall be removed in two steps over a period of two davs. On the first dav, all branches that do not contain roostine habitat h
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MM 810-6:

MM BIO-7
MM BIO-8:
shall be removed. The remaining portion of the tree shall be removed on the second dav. All branch removal will be conducted usinA chainsaws or similar handheld equipment. Tree trimming and/or tree removal mav occur outside of this work window after confirmation that the suitable habitat is not occupied.

Vallev elderberrv lonehorn beetle. The proposed project will be designed to avoid removal of the existing blue elderberry. ln addition, a 1O0-foot-wide protective buffer will be established. lf the tree is required to be removed, Section 7 consultation with USFWS would be required.

Western Pond Turtle Survev. A qualified biolosist shall survev the proiect area and 300 feet around it where suitable habitat occurs for the western pond turtle. Survevs shall be performed no more than fortv-eight (48) hours prior to startinP proiect proiect area unharmed.
that may eentain Western lend Turtle; a Bre eenstruetien survey ne mere than 48 heurs prier te initiatien ef eenstruetien aetivities by a qualified bielegist, lf Fend turtles are feund during the pre eenstruetien surveYs; theY shall be releeated te disturbed as part ef the prejeet, and at a safe distanee where theY weuld net be @iestr
Western Pend Turtl
be disturbed and th
velitien, er 2) the turtle's leeatien will be menitered until the prejeet biele8ist releeates the turtle te suitable habitat in a safe leeatien' Western Pond Turtle Relocation Plan. Prior to the relocation of anv western pond turtle awav from the na ccesse The
survev and srrrvev methodolopv shall comoiled into a report pri or to the start of proiect construction. lf anv western pond turtle is identified during survevs or durins oroi construction at or within 50 feet of the proiect area, a construction feet cease allowe
the shal I Plan. Th
include. but ot limited to
a discussion ofthe species and habitat features;
a schedule for survev and monitoring species presence:
methods to oture. handle. and rel individuals or habitat features out of the proiect area;
names and ualifications of bioloeists who will handle the soeci es. includine the appropriate handling authorizations:
soecification s for Wildlife Exclusion ncine. if aooronriate. which mav be installed to exclude the wildlife species from the proiect area;

6. details regarding the use of coverboards which will be emploved accessorv to L.

2. 3.

4. 5.
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7. description and maps of where the salvaeed individuals or habitat features will be relocated to: and

8. identification of a wildlife rehabilitation center or vete rinarv facilitv where iniured individuals of the will be taken. The Plan should also provide the proiect proponent's plan to respond to an atvpical detection of individual(s), such as being detected under construction vehicles. being detected inside construction materials (pipes). being detected in an uncovered pit, etc. The proiect proponent shall move wildlife to the nearest appropriate site outside of the proiect area. The proiect oonent shall mainta a Wildlife Relocation Record that includes, at a minimum: the date of capture and of relocation; the method of capture, location of relocation in relation to the Proiect area: and e number. aee-class and species captu red and relocated.

The Wildlife Rel ocation Record shall al so ouantifv the number d soecies of proiect- and relocation-related mortalitv.

MM BIO-9: Coast H Lizard. Prior to initiation of construction activities in areas that may contain coast horned lizard, a pre-construction survey no more than 48 hours prior to initiation of construction activities shall be conducted by a qualified biologist. lf coast horned lizard(s) are found during the pre-construction surveys, they shall be relocated to suitable habitat within close proximity to or within the study area, that will not be disturbed as part of the project, and at a safe distance where they would not be harmed by construction activities.

MM BIO-10: Prior to project approval, and to the satisfaction of the City, the project plans shall include notes that require, during construction activities the introduction of exotic and invasive plants shall be controlled to the maximum extent practicable. The construction contractor shall ensure that all heavy-duty equipment and othervehicles entering the project site shall be washed clean to be free of organic plant material (including seeds and propagules) before entry and exit of the project site.

MM BIO-11: Prior to project approval, and to the satisfaction of the City, the project plans shall designate areas to be used for staging and storing of equipment. Plan notes shall indicate that these areas, to the extent feasible shall occur in areas free of weedy and invasive species to limit exposure of seeds and noxious weed propagules from spreading into sensitive areas within the project site.

Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in loca! or regianal plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department af Fish ond Wildlife Game or IJS Fish and Wildlife Service? Less than significant impact. The project site was evaluated to determine if it contained any surface water bodies that are protected under the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification and are said to be jurisdictional. Accordingly, the site survey included an identification of jurisdictional wetland [discussed in subsection c), below], jurisdictional streams, lakes, ponds to include the ordinary high-water mark and lateral extent of riparian vegetation, and jurisdictional non-navigable intrastate wetlands [discussed in subsection c), below]. As discussed in subsection a), above, Valley b)
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Foothill Riparian habitat was observed in the study area. Valley Foothill Riparian habitat is located on the westerly end of the project and is adjacent to and within Willow Creek.

The westernmost portion of the trail would connect to the existing Humbug Trail near Willow Creek on the southerly side of the existing rail road tracks. Vegetation i n this area consists of an nual grassland and Valley Foothill Riparian. The project would be constructed on the southerly side of the railroad in this location and would be within an area with annual grassland. The project would not result in the direct disturbance or removal of any riparian habitat. lmpacts would be less than significant and mitigation is not required.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federolly protected wetlands (including, but not timited to, morsh, vernal paol, coastol, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological? Less Than Significant lmpact with Mitigation. Thirteen wetlands were delineated in the project area and accounted for approximately 4.17 acres [181,646 square feet (sf)]. The wetlands delineated were classified as fresh emergent wetlands. No other waters of the United States were identified or delineated. Please see Figures 3f and 39 for potential aquatic resources. Toble 6: Aquatic Resources Delineated with the Study Areo, below, lists these areas, Table 6: Aquatic Resources Delineated with the Study Area Designation
(Wetland Area)
Classification Areas (acres) Area (sq. ft.)
A PEM2C 0.51 22,276
B PEM2C 0.04 1,742
c PEM2C 0.06 2,6t4
D PEMlC 0.08 3,485
E PEM2C o.o7 3,049
F PEM2C 0.01 436
G PEMlC 0.02 877
H PEMlC 0.03 L,307
I PEM2C 0.05 2,L78
J PEMlC 0.04 L,742
K PEMlC 3.08 134,165
L PEM2C o.t2 5,227
M PEM2C 0.06 2,614
TOTAL: 4.L7 t8L,646
Notes:

All wetlands are considered potential until confirmed by USACE. pEMIC and pEM2C = palustrine emergent wetlands may have persistent or non-persistent vegetation depending on the seasonality and presence of water'
Delineations are based on the Cowardin system'
Specific location is provided bY latitude and lonsitude coordinates in Appendix B The proposed project would result in temporary disturbance to approximately 2.3 acres of wetlands. lmpacts would result from grading and ground disturbance associated with construction. Permanent impacts would occur over approximately 1.5 total acres of wetland and would result from paving or filling. To reduce impacts, the project would be implemented with Mitigation Measure MM BIO'12 which would notification to regulatory agencies while MM BIO-13 would require compensatory mitigation for both temporary and permanent impacts. ln addition, MM BIO-2, shown above, would January 2O24 Page 70

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clw oF FotsoM lnitial study/Mitigated Negative Declaration require the installation of silt fence and high visibility fencing to both project the wetlands and ensure workers are aware of where the remaining wetlands area and do not enter or perform work in these areas.

Wetlands also exist within Willow Creek within the northwestern border of the project site. The National Wetland lnstitute (NWl) describes water features in this area as persistent freshwater emergency wetlands that are seasonally to temporarily flooded. These areas have sufficient water flow for the establishment of wetlands to include development of hydric soils and hydrophytic vegetation. None of the areas within the creek would be djstu+bed developed by as a result of the project, however, project activities, such as erosion could result in sedimentation of the area that would potentiallv disturb the creek. lmplementation of Mitigation Measures MM BIO'12 and MM BIO-13. which uires comnensation for temPora I and oermanent loss in accordance with aooroved rmits I Water rd
of and of Fish
Section 1502 Lake and Streambed Al Aereement), woul reduce ootential impa to less tha n sisnificant.

This area includes a wetland area that receives backflow from Willow Creek adjacent to the northeast corner of the study area during high water flows. This area directly abuts the riparian valley oak woodlands that is present along Willow Creek and provides valuable wildlife habitat. Because of the flows to this area and connectivity to other waterbodies such as the American River, this is considered highly functioning wetland, and is considered a relatively permanent waterbody (RPW)' ln addition to the creek area, a wetland has formed on the berm of the railroad track that was constructed by excavated soils. Water is impounded in these areas for long enough periods that wetlands became established. This wetland lacks seasonal connectivity to Willow Creek and are not RPW because they dry out in early spring to early summer depending on rainfall' All construction activities would be buffered from Willow Creek and would occur on topography sloping away from Willow Creek. The proposed connect point to the existing Willow Creek Humbug Trail would be within approximately 25 feet from Willow Creek. The proposed project does not include any work within Willow Creek or any other river, stream, bay, inlet, lake, or slough.

MM BIO-12: Prior to the approval of grading permits or improvement plans, the City shall notify in writing the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB) regarding the existence of wetlands on the property.

Any permits required shall be obtained prior to any equipment staging, clearing, grading, or excavation work. The permit shall include authorization for temporary construction work within the wetland area.
o The Citv shall otifv CDFW on their online Perm ittins oortal at tdt The
shall consult will CDFW.

Prior to the approval of grading permits or improvement plans, the following measures shall be completed:

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Provide written evidence that compensatory mitigation has been established through the purchase of mitigation credits at a qualified wetland mitigation bank established by and in agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB). The purchase of credits shall be a minimum of 1:1 or equal to the amount necessary as determined and by USACE and CVRWQCB to replace impacted jurisdictional wetlands iniluding compensation for temporal loss in accordance with approved regulatory permits (e.g., Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 40L Water Quality Certification, US Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit, and California Department of Fish and Game Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement). The total amount of impacted jurisdictional wetlands, as determined by the regulatory agencies, shall be replaced in accordance with the total amount of impacted acreage.
d) tnterfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with estqblished native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, ar impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
Less Than Significant lmpact with Mitigation lncorporated. The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California Fish and Game Code (FGC) Sections 3503 and 3800 protect active nest structures and eggs of migratory and non-game bird species. All birds are protected under these regulations except for non-native species such as well as game species subject to limited protection.

Also, the Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits the take of bald eagles and their nests. Preferred nesting habitat varies among species and may include trees, shrubs, man-made structures, and the ground. During construction activities, work buffers zones must be established around migratory nesting birds to minimize impacts to protected bird species. lncidental Take Permits are not issued under the MBTA and therefore, any and all proposed projects must take measures to avoid the "taking of migratory and non-game birds, nests, or eggs." As discussed above, birds are protected by the MBTA and California FGC Sections 3503 3800 were observed in the biological resource study. Although focused nesting surveys were not conducted, there is abundant suitable nesting habitat and to ensure impacts do not occur, MM BIO-3 and MM BIO-4 would be implemented and would reduce impacts to less than significant.

The proposed project is surrounded by existing homes, other roadways, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, commercial uses, and urbanized development. These uses and lack of connectivity with undisturbed natural locations precludes the project site from serving as a major wildlife movement corridor. ln addition, the proposed project includes construction of bike lane and trail and does not include any structures that would physically impede movement. lmpacts in this regard would be less than significant.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Less Than Significant lmpact With Mitigation lncorporated. The City of Folsom Municipal Code includes a tree ordinance in Chapter 12.16. Chapter lists the purpose and intent, applicability, required permits and processes, etc. Specifically, table L2.16-7 in the ordinance, lists the native oaks that are January 2O24 Page72

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covered and defines those covered as any tree over 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) of the genus euercus. This includes the species loboto (valley oakl, douglosii (blue oak\, wislizenii (interior live oak), or hybrids. Trees with multiple trunks are included that have an aggregate diameter of 20 inches or more.

The proposed project would result in the removal of trees within the project area and may include oak trees protected by the ordinance. lmpacts to trees will be avoided by the project wherever possible through design and trail alignment. Prior to project implementation, a tree survey shall be completed in accordance with MM BIO-14, discussed below, MM BIO-14 will require identification of all tree species that are within the proposed alignment or immediately adjacent and that could require removal or be affected by the project. The tree survey will include the specific species and DBH to determine the specific number of trees that will be removed, if a tree permit will be required, and if replacement would be needed.

MM BIO-14: An arborist report shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 12-16 Tree preservation of the City of Folsom Municipal Code. The plan shall inventory the trees within the disturbance footprint of the proposed project. The inventory shall document the species and size of each tree. For multi-stemmed trees, the diameter inches will consist of the aggregate of DBH of each stem. lf trees recommended for removals meet the standards of City of Folsom tree ordinan ce (12.16.1'40) related to a tree protection and mitigation plan requirements. The tree replacement and revegetation program shall be prepared by a qualified arborist in accordance with the tree preservation ordinance and shall include the following plan elements summarized below:
- A Site plan with the physical property characteristics including property lines, access, building or structures, setbacks, paved areas, existing land uses, and areas of disturbance.
- Location of all trees in the area of disturbance or adjacent locations that could be affected by construction activities to include, DBH, species, trees to be protected and protection zone, location of replacement trees, protected trees also will be shown on grading Plans'
- protected Trees will be rated according to the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) tree rating system.
- The protection plan will identify specific methods to protect the trees and shall include but not be limited to:
o Preservation devices such as soil or surface protection, protective fencing, root Protection devices;
o Detailed recommendations for existing or proposed planting and/or irrigation within the tree protection zone;
o Standards for performing work such as trenching, root cutting, or grading shall be consistent with the City's tree care and maintenance standards to preserve the Protected tree.

For removal of a protected tree the plan shall include:
' The number of replacement trees needed'
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. The number of replacement trees that may be accommodated on the project property and long-term viability considering accommodation of full growth, quality of the replacement environment, potential impacts to replacement tree.
' Replacementschedule'
f) Conflict with the provisions of on adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Cammunity Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No lmpact. The proposed project is within an urbanized area and the City of Folsom is not a participating party in the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan (SSHCP), any other HCP, or adopted habitat conservation plan Natural Community Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. No impacts would occur, and mitigation is not required.

Cumulative lmpacts
The proposed project would result in incremental increases to the loss of marginal habitat for some sensitive animal species. lmpacts would be fully mitigated in accordance with all required permitting procedures and efforts in consultation with State and federalwildlife agencies. Cumulative projects within the cumulative impact area for biological resources have been identified to have a less than significant impact because they are located within an urban area and there is no native habitat on or adjacent to the project site. Similar to the proposed project, mitigation measures requiring pre-construction surveys, wetland preservation and avoidance, or wetland mitigation, should it be required, and mitigation for other biological resources would be required as part of those cumulative projects. Therefore, potential impacts on biological resources are considered less than cumulatively considerable.

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Would the project:

J
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource
pursuant to in 5 15054.5?
Jb) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to 5 15064.5?
Jc) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of dedicated
cemeteries?
Potentially
Significant
lmpact
Less Than
Significant
lmpact With
Mitigation
lncorporated
Less Than
Significant
lmpact
No
lmpactENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

4.5 Cultural Resources
An archaeological survey report (ASR) was prepared by ECORP October of 2020. The ASR provided information used to address potential impacts to historic and archaeological resources associated with implementation of the proposed project. The report is summarized below and is included as Appendix C, Archoeological Survey Report.The purpose and scope of the ASR is to document efforts to identify cultural resources that could be affected by the proposed project within what is termed the Area of Potential Effects (APE).
a) Cause a substsntial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to in I 15064.5?
Less Than Significant lmpact. The archaeological survey of the project site noted that the area is almost completely obscured by modern landscaping, sidewalks, and pavement. The area is generally devoid of topography from previous grading and construction of modern facilities, and the original ground surface (that unmodified by grading/earthwork), was undetectable with the exception of the historic railroad, and an inundated area in front of Folsom Lake College.

Based on the geology of the project area, there is a moderate potential for archaeological sites, which may take the form of bedrock mortars in exposed bedrock outcrops. Due to the presence of alluvium along Willow Creek and Humbug Creek and given the likelihood of pre-contact archaeological sites located along perennial waterways, there exists the potential for buried pre- contact archaeological sites in the project area, which is consistent with the potential throughout the balance of the City.

The ASR located five previously recorded sites within the area of direct impact (ADl). During the on- site survey three of the sites were not re-located within the ADI and overall APE and are no longer present within the project site:
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P-34-335 (CA-SAC-30SH): American River Placer Mining District/Folsom Mining District (no longer present). No features associated with the mining district were observed within the Project APE. The Project AP overlaps a small portion of the larger district and no features associated within this are within the Project APE. Because no physical features of the District are within the APE, implementation of the proposed project will not result in any significant changes to the characteristics that make the District eligible. Thus, the project would not result in any impacts under CEQA or Section 105 in this regard.

P-34-5120: South Pacific Railroad : The proposed project is located adjacent to the existing Sacramento & Placerville Railroad/Southern Pacific Railroad. The railroad is in fair condition with impacts from vegetation overgrowth and lichen, rust, soil buildup between the ties, erosion of the berms, and general dereliction. While other segments outside the project area are still used, the segment under the project site is non-operational and lacks sufficient structural and historic integrity.

The railroad was previously determined by the USACE, in consultation with SHPO, to not be a historic property, and no further treatment or management is recommended under the Section 105 PA. As the CEQA lead agency the City concurs with this determination and does not recommend or require any additional management recommendations. Thus, the project would not result in any impacts under CEQA or Section 105 in this regard.

P-34-461 (CA-SAC-434H): Natomas District: The segment of the Natomas Ditch within the APE is approximately 50 feet in length and is spanned by a portion of the railroad. The Natomas Ditch System is a series of interconnected ditches and canals now perforated by development. The ditch was constructed to divert water from the South Fork of the American River to support dry digging mining.

While the Natomas Ditch System as whole, was previously determined eligible for inclusion in the NHRP under Criterion A at the local level of significance, and while the Natomas Ditch is a historic property, it lacks integrity with the APE for the project.

The portion of the ditch evaluated within the APE has been modified and is partially lined with concrete to support the railroad tracks. Other earthen areas are in poor conditions largely due to previous development (e.g., East Bidwell Street, landscaping, and the railroad crossing). The ditch system as a whole was previously determined eligible for inclusion in the NRHP under Criterion A at a local level of significance as a discontinuous district.

The portion of the ditch within the project is a portion of the Natomas Ditch System. For a segment of the Natomas Ditch System to be considered a contributor to the NHRP- and CRHR- eligible resource, it must retain sufficient integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association to convey the significance of the larger resource. While the segment of the ditch follows its original alignment it has been altered by construction of East Bidwell and has been compromised and only partially retains integrity of location. The segment does retain a few of the original significant elements and materials and workmanship and does retain the structural integrity to hold water, but the only standing water is beneath the railroad where is has been lined with concrete after its initial construction. For these and other reasons, the segment of the ditch within the APE does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its association to Gold Rush era mining operations and does not contribute to the significance of the Natomas Ditch System overall. Should the ditch segment within January 2024 Page 76

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Folsom/Placerville Rail Trail Project
CITY OF FOTSOM lnitial study/Mitigated Negative Declaration the APE be removed or modified as a result of the project, doing so would not have an effect on the significance of the larger ditch system. An updated DPR 523 series site record will be submitted to the NCIS of the CHRIS.

Despite this segment not retaining integrity, the Natomas Ditch as a whole still retains sufficient integrity to be eligible for the NRHP under Criterion A at a local level of significance as a discontinuous district, based on the application of NRHP criteria. Because of this, a subsequent Finding of Adverse Effect was prepared and found that filling the approximate SO-foot segment of the Natomas Ditch within the APE as a result of the project will not have an effect on the significance of the larger ditch system, and would not, directly or indirectly, alter any of the characteristics of the larger Historic Property that qualifies the property for inclusion in the NRHP in a manner that would diminish the integrity of the property's location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association' Thus, impacts in this regard would be less than significant and mitigation is not required. p-34-771 (CA-SAC593H): Minine Campsites (no /onaer present): The location of this site is located within the existing Palladio Commercial Center and no longer exits. Further, this location is not within the ADI or APE and no further treatment would be required and the project would not result in any impacts under CEQA or Section 106.

P-340-808: Woodard and Gould Ranch Fence (no /onoer presenf): The location of this site is not within the APE and was likely removed during construction of East Bidwell Street. Thus, this site is not located in the ADI or APE no further treatment would be required and the project would not result in any impacts under CEQA or Section 105.

Thus, based on the above, any known historic resources present on the projectsite are not designated as significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to in 5 15064'5. b) Cause o substantial adverse change in the significance of an archoeological resource pursuant to 5 15064,5?
Less Than Significant lmpact With Mitigation lncorporated. As discussed above, the records searched of the APE did not reveal any known archaeological resources that could be affected by the proposed project. ln addition, on July t7,2Ot9 the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to request a search of the Sacred Lands File, which was later reported (August 2,2OI9) and noted to not have any presence of Native American cultural resources. ln addition, the NAHC provided a list of Native American contacts for the project area. The contacts (8 in total) were contacted, and two responses were received'
On August 26, 2}tg a letter was received from UIAC requesting copies of completed technical studies and environmental documents and requested notification of any discoveries.

On August 30,2OIg, and again on July 24,2020 all the contacts were called by telephone to solicit any additional information. The two representatives were spoken with said they did not have any concerns and one requested to be informed of any off-site work such as parking lots or staging areas.

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