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13. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
The environmental document is initial study with negative declaration, for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The environmental recommendations and mitigation measures have been discussed in the Final Environmental Document (FED), which is attached to this Project Report (See Attachment B.)
14. GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG)
This project will generate the following Construction & Maintenance GHG Emissions:
1- 1,178 MT CO2e Unmitigated GHG Emission.
2- 1,124 MT CO2e Proposed Mitigated GHG Emission, a 4.6% reduction in GHG Emission due to alternative construction and maintenance techniques.
Disclaimer: The resulting GHG emission calculation was obtained using the FHWA Carbon Estimator Tool. This is an estimate using data inputs in the planning phase, before details about specific facility dimensions, materials and construction practices are known. The tool may not be appropriate to inform engineering analysis and pavement selection. Although Caltrans will continue considering the benefits of utilizing the FHWA Carbon Estimator Tool, at this time this estimate should not be used as a benchmark for GHG calculations in future phases of project development beyond the PA&ED phase. (See Attachment E)
15. RIGHT-OF-WAY
There is no additional right of way acquisition anticipated in this roundabout construction project. There are 50 utility potholing locations estimated, for this project. It is also anticipated that a total of 10 utility poles would require relocation, including a high voltage PG&E pole. (See Attachment C)
The following list of utilities was determined to be within the project limits. This list was obtained via permit review, as-built review, and field review.
Utility Information
Type Company
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12.07 - 12.36 Various SBC TELEPHONE
12.07 - 12.36 Various TIME WARNER CABLE
12.07 - 12.36 Various GETTY OIL Co.
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Utility verification, conflicts requiring utility relocations and/or design avoidance measures, would be developed within the PS&E phase of the project.
16. STORMWATER
The project will not add any significant impervious surface and it will not require Treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs). The Storm Water Data Report (SWDR) has been prepared in PA&ED phase and has identified appropriate construction site BMPs to be incorporated into the project. (See Attachment G)
17. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Transportation Management Plan (TMP) anticipates day-time construction outside peak hours, with some night work, using temporary traffic detour. Spot location reversing traffic control may be necessary during the construction. Also, reversing traffic control would be necessary during construction. A significant portion of the construction is projected to be performed after completion of a temporarily constructed SR 43 detour, in stage 1. (See Attachment I)
18. BROADBAND AND ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES
This project is within the highways identified as Broadband Middle Mile Network (BMMN), and this project was in the list of potentially viable project for inclusion of BMMN, but it was dropped from the list because of its short length. If the Department of Technology approves this segment of highway for inclusion of BMMN, the District will decide whether to include BMMN in this project or initiate a larger standalone BMMN project in this highway.
19. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Accommodation of oversize loads
This intersection would be geometrically designed such that preserves the existing STAA truck access within the intersection and oversize load access along SR 43 as well as 7th Standard Road.
• Constructability issues
This roundabout project is not anticipated to have any constructability issues. • Flood plain issues
There is no significant flood zone impact within the project limits. • Construction Staging
A phased construction staging method has been proposed to maintain existing throughtraffic pattern on SR43 and 7th Standard Rd intersection. The phased construction would reduce the inconvenience to the local businesses, during roundabout construction. In the stage one, SR43 detour would be constructed within the current Intersection zone which would be used in stage two to detour the through traffic on SR43. In stage three, SR43
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through traffic would be closed and alternate routes are provided. The northbound SR43 alternate route would be used to direct the traffic through Kratsmeyer Rd to Santa Fe Way and Orange Ave, back to SR43. The southbound SR43 alternate route would be used to direct the traffic through Orange Ave to Shafter Ave, Mayer Ave and SR58, back to SR43. Pedestrian access would be maintained to local businesses during the construction period.
• Maintenance and Cooperative Agreements
The City of Shafter, and Kern County would be consulted during PS&E phase of this project.
• Material and/or disposal site
Asphalt Grinding materials would be reused if possible and disposal site would be determined during the PS&E phase.
• Recycled materials
Excavated existing material would be reused in this project, where possible. • Salvaging and recycling of hardware and other non-renewable resources Salvage and recycling of hardware or non-renewable resources is not anticipated in this project, at this time.
• Title VI Considerations
All considerations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1962, and related statutes, are included in the project. Since the project involves safety and operational improvements, adverse impacts to minority and low-income population are not expected.
20. ESTIMATE, FUNDING, AND PROGRAMMING
Funding
It has been determined that this project is eligible for Federal-aid funding.
This project's PA&ED phase was funded from the Minor A program (20.XX.201.310). Future phases will be funded from a combination of CMAQ, Local Funds and another funding source which may include a grant. Caltrans will coordinate with the local partners to secure the additional funding.
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Combined Project Funding Table
Fiscal Year Estimate for the Programmable Alternative
20.XX.201.310 22/23 23/24 24/25 26/27 27/28 Total
Component In thousands of dollars ($1,000)
PA&ED Support 1,300 1,300
PS&E Support 2,000 2,000
Right-of-Way Support 1,000 1,000
Construction Support 1,600 1,600
Right-of-Way 3,500 3,500
Construction 6,330 6,330
Total 1,300 3,000 11,430 15,730
Funding provided by Kern COG: CMAQ
20.XX.201.310 22/23 23/24 24/25 26/27 27/28 Total
Component In thousands of dollars ($1,000)
PA&ED Support
PS&E Support
Right-of-Way Support
Construction Support 726 726
Right-of-Way
Construction 5,604 5,604
Total 6,330 6,330
Note: Caltrans applied for CMAQ funds for the and Construction Capital in the amount of $6,330,000 for the 2024 Cycle.
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Funding provided by Local Contribution from City of Shafter and Kern County
20.XX.201.310 22/23 23/24 24/25 26/27 27/28 Total
Component In thousands of dollars ($1,000)
PA&ED Support
PS&E Support 2,000 2,000
Right-of-Way Support 1,000 1,000
Construction Support
Right-of-Way 3,500 3,500
Construction
Total 3,000 3,500 6,500
Minor A Funds
Fiscal Year Estimate for the Programmable Alternative
20.XX.201.310 23/24 24/25 26/27 27/28 Total
Component In thousands of dollars ($1,000)
PA&ED Support 1,300 1,300
Total 1,300 1,300
Other funding: To be determined
Fiscal Year Estimate for the Programmable Alternative
Funding To Be Determined 23/24 24/25 26/27 27/28 Total
Component In thousands of dollars ($1,000)
Construction Support 874 874
Right-of-Way
Construction 726 726
Total 1,600 1,600
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21. RISK SUMMARY
The Risk Register attached is a living document which is prepared to assess the risks and opportunities in this project throughout the project’s lifecycle. The Risk Register will be updated at various stages of the project and reflects additional discovered risk or opportunities.
At this stage of the project, some of the risks include possible unidentified utilities, increased costs of utility relocations, and estimated right of way cost for the affected parcels. (See Attachment J.)
22. DELIVERY SCHEDULE *
Project Milestones Milestone Date
(Month/Day/Year)
PA&ED M200 05/16/2024
RW MAPS M224 07/01/2024
REGULAR RW M225 12/01/2024
PS&E TO DOE M377 07/01/2027
RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATION M410 12/01/2027
READY TO LIST M460 01/15/2028
HEADQUARTERS ADVERTISE M480 05/01/2028
AWARD M495 08/01/2028
APPROVE CONTRACT M500 09/01/2028
CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE M600 12/01/2029
FINAL REPORT M700 12/01/2030
END PROJECT M800 12/01/2031
*The schedule is tentative and that a local agency will handle the right of way.
23. EXTERNAL AGENCY COORDINATION
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The project is considered to be an Assigned Project in accordance with the current FHWA and Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Joint Stewardship and Oversight Agreement.
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
California Water Code Division 5, Part 4
Encroachment Permit
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Water Quality Certification
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24. PROJECT REVIEWS
Field Review Madjid Sadatmansoori Sukhjinder Singh Date 04-13-23 District Maintenance Rene Sanchez Date 11-16-20
District Traffic Safety Engineer Isidro Perez Date 03-26-24 District Safety Program Advisor Nicolas Esquivel Date 11-16-20 District Safety Engineer Coordinator Jeffery Chin Date 11-16-20 Headquarters Safety Program Advisor Abdelrahman Beshair Date 11-16-20 Headquarters Project Delivery Coordinator Paul Gennaro Date 03-13-20 Project Manager Paul Pineda Date 01-27-24
FHWA N/A Date _______
District Safety Review Safety Review Date 07-18-23
Constructability Review PDT Date 11-18-20
Other PEER Review Date 01-27-24
25. PROJECT PERSONNEL
Name Title Division /Office Phone Number
Paul Pineda Project Manager PPM (559) 383-5200
Sukhjinder Singh Design Manager Design (559) 908-9685
Madjid Sadatmansoori Project Engineer Design (559) 383-5966 Caleb Wu Senior Traffic Engineer Traffic Operations (559) 383-5236 Juan Torres Senior Environmental Scientist Environmental (559) 383-5425 Sara Blum Senior Right of Way Agent Right of Way (559) 383-5194 Sam Wong Senior Hydraulic Engineer Hydraulics (559) 243-3498 Adam Wells Asset Management Mtce & Operations (559) 908-1783 Raafat Shehata Chief, Material Engineer Materials (559) 488-4113 Emad Abi-Rached Senior Technical Planning Technical Planning (559) 385-9601 Ali Bakhdoud Senior Electrical Engineer Electrical (559) 243-3485 Dan Massa Work Zone Operation Eng. WZM Mgmt. (559) 488-4123 Isidro Perez Senior Safety program Safety Program (559) 906-5654 Mohammed Qatami Senior Traffic Design Engineer Traffic Design (559) 243-3479 Mazin Al Ali Senior NPDES Branch Storm Water (559) 243-8007 Rene Sanchez Senior Maintenance Engineer Mtce Engineering (559) 488-4225 Johnson Vang Senior UEW Utility Engineering (559) 981-9203
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26. ATTACHMENTS (112 Pages)
A. Title Sheet, Typical Cross Sections (6 Pages)
B. Final Environmental Document (83 Pages)
C. Right of Way Data Sheet (4 Pages)
D. Cost Estimate (10 Pages)
E. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) (2 Page)
F. Asset Management (1 Page)
G. Storm Water Data Report (1 Page)
H. Transportation Management Plan (4 Page)
I. Risk Register (1 Page)
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06-KER-43-12.19
EA 06-1C280 Project ID: 0621000069
State Clearinghouse Number 2023110535
Initial Study with Negative Declaration
Volume 1 of 2
Prepared by the
State of California Department of Transportation
February 2024
ATTACHMENT B
General Information About This Document
Document prepared by: Kay Goshgarian, Environmental Scientist The California Department of Transportation (Department), as assigned by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has prepared this Initial Study with Negative Declaration for the proposed project located in Kern County, California. The Department is the lead agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The Department is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The document tells you why the project is being proposed, what alternatives have been considered for the project, how the existing environment could be affected by the project, the potential impacts of each of the alternatives, and the proposed avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures.
The Initial Study circulated to the public for review and comment for 30 days between November 22, 2023, and December 22, 2023. Comments received during this period are included in Appendix C. Elsewhere, language has been added throughout the document to indicate where a change has been made since the circulation of the draft environmental document. Additional copies of this document and the related technical studies are available for review at the Caltrans district office at 1352 West Olive Avenue, Fresno, California 93728, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the Beale Memorial Library at 701 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, MondayThursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and at the Shafter Branch Library at 236 James Street, Shafter, California, 93263, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the Caltrans website, https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-6.
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State Clearinghouse Number 2023110535
06-KER-43-12.19
Project ID 0621000069
Construct a roundabout at the intersection of
State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road near Shafter in Kern County
INITIAL STUDY
with Negative Declaration
Submitted Pursuant to: (State) Division 13, California Public Resources Code
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Transportation
Responsible Agency: California Transportation Commission The following individual can be contacted for more information about this document:
Juan Torres, 2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, California 93726; phone: (559) 383-5425; email: [email protected]
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Negative Declaration
Pursuant to: Division 13, Public Resources Code
State Clearinghouse Number: 2023110535
District-County-Route-Post Mile: 06-KER-43-12.19
EA/Project Number: EA 06-1C280 and Project ID 0621000069 Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road near Shafter in Kern County.
Determination
An Initial Study has been prepared by Caltrans District 6. On the basis of this study, it is determined that the proposed action with the incorporation of the identified mitigation measures will not have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons:
The project would have no effect on aesthetics, air quality, agricultural and forestry resources, mineral resources, energy, hydrology and floodplains, cultural resources, geology and soils, population and housing, recreation, paleontological resources, tribal cultural resources, and wildfire.
The project would have less than significant effect on biological resources, water quality, noise, utilities and public services, traffic and transportation, hazardous waste, cumulative impacts, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Proposed Project ............................................................................1
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Purpose and Need....................................................................................1
1.2.1 Purpose.............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Need ..................................................................................................2
1.3 Project Description....................................................................................3
1.4 Project Alternatives...................................................................................5
1.4.1 Build Alternative .................................................................................5
1.4.2 No-Build (No-Action) Alternative ........................................................ 6
1.5 Identification of a Preferred Alternative.....................................................6
1.6 Standard Measures and Best Management Practices Included in All Build Alternatives.........................................................................................................6
1.7 Discussion of the NEPA Categorical Exclusion ........................................8
1.8 Permits and Approvals Needed ................................................................ 8 Chapter 2 CEQA Evaluation............................................................................9
2.1 CEQA Environmental Checklist ................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Aesthetics .......................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources................................................. 10
2.1.3 Air Quality ........................................................................................ 11
2.1.4 Biological Resources........................................................................12
2.1.5 Cultural Resources........................................................................... 20
2.1.6 Energy.............................................................................................. 20
2.1.7 Geology and Soils............................................................................ 20
2.1.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ............................................................ 21
2.1.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials................................................... 24
2.1.10 Hydrology and Water Quality ........................................................ 26
2.1.11 Land Use and Planning.................................................................29
2.1.12 Mineral Resources........................................................................29
2.1.13 Noise............................................................................................. 29
2.1.14 Population and Housing................................................................ 31
2.1.15 Public Services ............................................................................. 31
2.1.16 Recreation .................................................................................... 33
2.1.17 Transportation............................................................................... 34
2.1.18 Tribal Cultural Resources ............................................................. 38
2.1.19 Utilities and Service Systems........................................................ 39
2.1.20 Wildfire.......................................................................................... 41
2.1.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance .............................................. 42 Chapter 3 Coordination ................................................................................. 49 Appendix A Title VI Policy Statement............................................................ 53 Appendix B Project Mapping......................................................................... 55 Appendix C Comments and Responses ....................................................... 57 Appendix D Interagency Consultation........................................................... 63
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Chapter 1 Proposed Project
1.1 Introduction
The project proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road near Shafter in Kern County (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 for vicinity and location maps). The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
State Route 43, within the project limits, is a two-lane rural conventional highway oriented in a north-south direction. State Route 43 is intersected by 7th Standard Road to form a four-legged intersection. It is currently an all-way stop-controlled intersection. The northbound approach to the intersection has an existing through-left lane and a flared outside shoulder for right turns. The southbound approach to the intersection has an existing through-left lane and a short right-turn lane of approximately 25 feet for right turns. There are 12- foot lanes, 4-foot paved shoulders, and stop signs controlling the northbound and southbound traffic approaching the intersection. The posted speed limit on State Route 43 in the project limits in both directions is 55 miles per hour.
Within the project limits, 7th Standard Road is a local two-lane road, oriented in an east-west direction. The eastbound and westbound approaches to the intersection have an existing through-left lane and a short right-turn lane of about 25 feet for right turns. Lane widths appear to be standard, and shoulder widths vary in size. Stop signs control the eastbound and westbound traffic approaching the intersection.
The existing at-grade intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road is adjacent to roadside commercial buildings, light industrial complexes, and undeveloped parcels. More than 90 percent of the land adjacent to the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project is in industrial use.
This project is funded with state Minor A funding for the Project Approval and Environmental Document phase. In addition, it has been nominated for Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding for subsequent phases. Once the federal funding has been authorized, the project will be added to the 2023 Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP).
1.2 Purpose and Need
The purpose of the project is to improve the operational performance at the existing all-way stop-controlled intersection of State Route 43 and 7th
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Standard Road due to recurring traffic congestion. A roundabout is needed at the intersection to provide better operational performance and lower overall delays for traffic moving through the intersection.
1.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve the operational performance at the existing all-way stop-controlled intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road.
1.2.2 Need
The quality of traffic flow, identified as Level of Service, is used to evaluate highway operational performance. Traffic flow ratings ranges from A to F, with Level of Service “A” representing free-flowing traffic, and Level of Service “F” representing gridlock and stop-and-go conditions. The results for existing traffic conditions (2018), opening year (2025) and design year (2045) are detailed below.
The 2018 existing year (existing conditions) morning delay time is 16 seconds with a Level of Service C, while the evening delay time is 21 seconds with a Level of Service C.
The 2025 opening year morning delay time would be 22 seconds with a Level of Service C, while the evening delay time would be 42 seconds with a Level of Service C under the no-build alternative.
The 2045 opening year morning delay time would be 122 seconds with a Level of Service of F, while the evening delay time would be 209 seconds with a Level of Service F under the no-build alternative.
The 2025 opening year morning delay time would be 6 seconds with a Level of Service A, while the evening delay time would be 7 seconds with a Level of Service A under the build alternative. The morning delay time would improve by 16 seconds, and the evening delay time would improve by 35 seconds under the 2025 build alternative.
The 2045 opening year morning delay time would be 7 seconds with a Level of Service of A, while the evening delay time would be 8 seconds with a Level of Service A under the build alternative. The morning delay time would improve by 115 seconds, and the evening delay time would improve by 201 seconds.
Traffic delay times would improve over time with the roundabout project.
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1.3 Project Description
Caltrans proposes improvements to the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road in the City of Shafter in Kern County. The project would replace the existing four-way stop with a roundabout. The roundabout would have an approximately 200-foot diameter with a 10-foot truck apron. The circulatory path surrounding the center of the roundabout would have a concrete pavement with contrasted surface treatment for the truck apron, along with minor raised slopes to accommodate oversized, large load trucks.
The roadways would have concrete splitter islands separating the direction of travel within the roundabout approaches and departures. The roundabout would include sidewalks, curbs, and bike ramps for pedestrian traffic. The intersection project would include lighting, flashing beacons, and utility relocation. Trenching would be required for the lighting, flashing beacons and drainage alterations.
Acquisition of right-of-way is required for construction of the project. Acquired property currently zoned as industrial, commercial, and agricultural would be converted to transportation use. Assessor Parcel Number 090-310-63-00-0 is a full acquisition, and the vacant, abandoned structures on the property would be demolished. Assessor Parcel Number 104-011-40-00-3, zoned as agricultural, is currently vacant and requires acquisition and a temporary construction easement. Assessor Parcel Numbers 090-310-64-00-3, 104-011- 40-00-3, 104-012-36-00-9, and 104-012-38-00-5 are partial property acquisitions adjacent to State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road. Total acreage acquisition from the six parcels needed for this project is approximately 12.5 acres. Estimated total project cost is $16 million.
See Figures 1-1 and 1-2 for the project vicinity map and project location map showing where the project would occur. See additional project mapping in Appendix B.
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Figure 1-1 Project Vicinity Map
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Figure 1-2 Project Location Map
1.4 Project Alternatives
A build alternative and a no-build alternative are being considered for this project.
1.4.1 Build Alternative
This project contains standardized project measures that are used on most, if not all, Caltrans projects and were not developed in response to any specific environmental impact resulting from the proposed project. These measures are listed later in this chapter under “Standard Measures and Best Management Practices Included in All Build Alternatives.”
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1.4.2 No-Build (No-Action) Alternative
Under the no-build alternative, the State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road intersection would remain as it currently exists. There would be no improvements to State Route 43, 7th Standard Road or the intersection. This alternative would not meet the purpose and need of the project.
1.5 Identification of a Preferred Alternative
This section on identification of a preferred alternative has been added since the circulation of the draft environmental document.
After the public review and comment period and comparing and weighing the benefits and impacts of the build alternative and no-build alternative, the build alternative was selected as the preferred alternative because it would improve the operational performance at the existing all-way stop-controlled intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road.
The no-build alternative would not satisfy the purpose or need of the project because there would be no improvements to State Route 43, 7th Standard Road or the intersection. Traffic delay times would continue to increase over time.
1.6 Standard Measures and Best Management Practices
Included in All Build Alternatives
14-1.02 Environmentally Sensitive Area: Pertains to environmentally sensitive areas marked on the ground. Do not enter an environmentally sensitive area unless authorized. If breached, immediately stop all work within 60 feet of the boundary, secure the area, and notify the engineer.
14-2.03 Unanticipated Discovery of Archaeological Resources: Pertains to archaeological resources discovered within or near construction limits. Do not disturb the resources and immediately stop all work within a 60-foot radius of discovery, secure the area, and notify the engineer. Do not move archaeological resources or take them from the job site. Do not resume work within the radius of discovery until authorized. Archaeological mitigation may include monitoring.
14-6.03 Species Protection: Pertains to protecting regulated species and their habitat that occur within or near the job site. Upon discovery of a regulated species, immediately stop all work within a 100-foot radius of the discovery and notify the engineer.
14-6.03B Bird Protection: Pertains to protecting migratory and nongame birds, their occupied nests, and their eggs. Upon discovery of an injured or dead
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bird or migratory or nongame bird nests that may be adversely affected by construction activities, immediately stop all work within a 100-foot radius of the discovery and notify the engineer. Exclusion devices, nesting-prevention measures, and removing constructed and unoccupied nests may be applied. 14-7.03 Discovery of Unanticipated Paleontological Resources: If paleontological resources are discovered at the job site, do not disturb the resources, and immediately stop all work within a 60-foot radius of the discovery, secure the area, and notify the engineer. Do not move paleontological resources or take them from the job site. 14-8.02 Noise Control: Pertains to controlling and monitoring noise resulting from work activities. Noise levels are not to exceed 86 decibels at 50 feet from the job site from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
14-9.02 Air Pollution Control: Comply with air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes that apply to work performed under the construction contract.
14-11 Hazardous Waste and Contamination: Includes specifications relating to hazardous waste and contamination.
14-11.18 Removal of Asbestos in Structure: Upon discovery of unanticipated asbestos or a hazardous substance, immediately stop work and notify the engineer.
14-11.04 Dust Control: Excavation, transportation, and handling of material must result in no visible dust migration. When clearing, grubbing, and performing earthwork operations in areas containing hazardous waste or contamination provide a water truck or tank on the job site. 14-11.12 Removal of Yellow Traffic Stripe and Pavement Marking with Hazardous Waste Residue: Includes specifications for removing, handling, and disposing of yellow thermoplastic and yellow-painted traffic stripe and pavement marking. The residue from the removal of this material is a generated hazardous waste (lead chromate). Removal of existing yellow thermoplastic and yellow-painted traffic stripe and pavement marking exposes workers to health hazards that must be addressed in a lead compliance plan. 14-11.14 Treated Wood Waste: Includes specifications for handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of treated wood waste.
7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) Earth Material Containing Lead.
36-4 and/or 84-9.03B Remove Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings Containing Lead: Includes specifications for work involving residue from grinding and cold-planing that contains lead from paint and thermoplastic,
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which addresses the need for a lead compliance plan and appropriate handling of lead-containing road materials.
1.7 Discussion of the NEPA Categorical Exclusion
This document contains information regarding compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other state laws and regulations.
Separate environmental documentation, supporting a Categorical Exclusion determination, has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). When needed for clarity, or as required by CEQA, this document may contain references to federal laws and/or regulations (CEQA, for example, requires consideration of adverse effects on species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—that is, species protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act).
1.8 Permits and Approvals Needed
This paragraph has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated. The following permits, licenses, agreements, and certifications are required for project construction:
Agency Permit/Approval Status
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service Letter of Concurrence Received on December 12, 2023
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Chapter 2 CEQA Evaluation
2.1 CEQA Environmental Checklist
This checklist identifies physical, biological, social, and economic factors that might be affected by the proposed project. Potential impact determinations include Significant and Unavoidable Impact, Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated, Less Than Significant Impact, and No Impact. In many cases, background studies performed in connection with a project will indicate that there are no impacts to a particular resource. A “No Impact” answer reflects this determination. The questions in this checklist are intended to encourage the thoughtful assessment of impacts and do not represent thresholds of significance.
Project features, which can include both design elements of the project and standardized measures that are applied to all or most Caltrans projects such as Best Management Practices and measures included in the Standard Plans and Specifications or as Standard Special Provisions, are considered to be an integral part of the project and have been considered prior to any significance determinations documented below.
“No Impact” determinations in each section are based on the scope, description, and location of the proposed project as well as the appropriate technical report (bound separately in Volume 2), and no further discussion is included in this document.
2.1.1 Aesthetics
Considering the information in the Visual Impact Assessment dated March 13, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Aesthetics
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista? No Impact
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
No Impact
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Question—Would the project:
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for Aesthetics
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those that
are experienced from a publicly accessible
vantage point.) If the project is in an
urbanized area, would the project conflict
with applicable zoning and other regulations
governing scenic quality?
No Impact
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
No Impact
2.1.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies 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. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and the forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment dated August 24, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
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for Agriculture and Forest
Resources
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
No Impact
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact
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Question—Would the project:
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for Agriculture and Forest
Resources
c) Conflict with existing zoning, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code Section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
Section 51104(g))?
No Impact
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of farmland to
non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land
to non-forest use?
No Impact
2.1.3 Air Quality
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.
Considering the information in the Air Quality Memo dated August 8, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Air Quality
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan? No Impact
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?
No Impact
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? No Impact
d) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
No Impact
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2.1.4 Biological Resources
Considering the information in the 7th Standard Road Roundabout Natural Environment Study, Minimal Impacts dated June 29, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Biological Resources
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, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, or National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Fisheries?
Less Than Significant Impact
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 U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
Less Than Significant Impact
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?
No Impact
d) Interfere 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?
No Impact
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
No Impact
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?
No Impact
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a,b) Affected Environment
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Plants
Vegetation within the project area includes non-native, native, ruderal and ornamental plant species, which are commonly found in commercial and agricultural land uses and vacant land.
Non-native and native plant species found in the area include the following:
Menzies fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii), fourwing saltbush (Atriplex canescens), black mustard (Brassica nigra), shepherd’s purse (Capselal bursa-pastoris), short style owl’s clover (Castilleja brevistyla), tocalote (Centaurea melitensis), flix weed (Descurainia sophia), Parry’s mallow (Eremalche parryi ssp. parryi), blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), redstem stork’s bill (Erodium cicutarium), bird’s-eye gilia (Gilia tricolor), hare barley (Hordeum murinum), California goldfields (Lasthenia californica), shining pepperweed (Lepidium nitidum), pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea), California Burclover (Medicago polymorpha), black medick (Medicago lupulina), bracted popcornflower (Plagiobothrys bacteatus), common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris), London rocket (Sisymbrium irio), silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium), white clover (Trifolium repens), common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg.), bird’s eye speedwell (Veronica persica), and six-weeks fescue (Vulpia octoflora).
Kern Mallow
The Kern mallow (Eremalche parryi ssp. kernensis) is an annual herb that is native and endemic to California. The known range distribution of this species is limited to midwestern Kern County. This species typically occurs in shadescale scrub and valley grassland on dry, open sandy to clay soils and contains flowers that are white to light purple to pink when blooming from January to May.
The Kern mallow is federally listed as endangered as well as ranked 1B.2 by the California Native Plant Society rare and endangered plant inventory. This species is threatened by agriculture, grazing, road construction, vehicles, and oil development.
Potential habitat for the Kern mallow exists within the project area. Five observations have been reported within 10 miles of the project footprint. The non-native grassland is suboptimal due to ruderal (weedy) non-native grasses present that compete with native vegetation. Habitat onsite is also exposed to routine maintenance. Large portions of the project areas are routinely mowed to allow for a fire break. Daily traffic and adjacent agricultural activities also contribute to the habitat disturbance onsite.
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San Joaquin Bluecurls
The San Joaquin bluecurls (Trichostema ovatum) is an annual herb that is native and endemic to California. The known range distribution of this species is limited to midwestern Kern County. This species typically occurs in chenopod scrub and valley and foothill grasslands. Its flowers are lavender in color with 2 to 3 corolla tubes curved upward when blooming from April to June and July to October. The San Joaquin bluecurls is ranked 4.2 by the California Native Plant Society rare and endangered plant inventory.
No observations have been reported within 10 miles of the project footprint.
The non-native grassland is suboptimal due to ruderal non-native grasses present that compete with the native vegetation. Habitat onsite is also exposed to routine maintenance. Large portions of the project area are routinely mowed to allow for a fire break. Daily traffic and adjacent agricultural activities also contribute to the habitat disturbance onsite.
Invasive Species
On February 3, 1999, President William J. Clinton signed Executive Order 13112 requiring federal agencies to combat the introduction or spread of invasive species in the United States. The order defines invasive species as “any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.”
The following invasive species were observed within the project area: black mustard (Brassica nigra), tocalote (Centaurea melitensis), flix weed (Descurainia sophia), redstem stork’s bill (Erodium cicutarium), hare barely (Hordeum murinum), California burclover (Medicago polymorpha), and London rocket (Sisymbrium irio).
Animals
The vegetation within the project area supports a variety of common animal species such as the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), and northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos). This community also provides suitable habitat for small mammals such as the California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi), deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), and other burrowing mammals.
Nesting bird species are addressed as migratory birds because they have similar habitat requirements, project-related impacts, and avoidance and minimization measures. There is very low potential for them to nest in trees within the project area, or on utility poles.
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Special-Status Species
Special status animal species that have the potential to occur in the project are the burrowing owl, Swainson’s hawk and San Joaquin kit fox.
Burrowing Owl
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small owl, ranging from 7.5 to 10 inches in height, with a wingspan of 21 to 24 inches, long legs, and a short tail. This owl has yellow eyes, white eyebrows, and lacks the ear-tufts seen on other owls. Adult burrowing owls are brown with white or buff, brownflecked chests, a white chin, and spotted back. Young burrowing owls have fewer spots and no chest stripes.
Burrowing owls in California are found in dry, open grasslands, range agricultural lands, and desert habitat. They may also be found in urban vacant lots, airports, golf courses, and fairgrounds within urban areas; they will adopt the burrows of other burrowing animals in addition to digging their own burrows. Burrowing owls eat mostly insects, but occasionally eat small mammals, such as mice and ground squirrels, bats, small birds, lizards, or snakes. Burrowing owls breed annually between February and May, depending on location, and typically have one clutch between 2 and 12 young.
Swainson’s Hawk
The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) favors open habitats for foraging, such as fallow fields and rangeland habitat. Though much of its native grassland habitat has been converted to agriculture, this species has adapted to agricultural environments. This species will use scattered stands of trees near suitable foraging areas as nesting sites. Most Swainson’s hawks in California are found in the Central Valley. During the summer months, Swainson’s hawks eat mostly insects, birds, and small mammals, and occasionally reptiles, amphibians, and other invertebrates.
Within California, nesting usually begins in late March, and the young usually leave the nest by July. Nests are typically made of sticks, bark, and fresh leaves and are usually placed near the top of a solitary tree or in a small grove of trees along a stream. This species occasionally nests on a power pole or transmission tower if other suitable nesting areas are unavailable, as well as in orchards.
San Joaquin Kit Fox
The San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) is designated a federal endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and a state threatened species by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. San Joaquin kit foxes occupy valley and foothill grasslands, or grassy open-stage habitats with scattered shrubs, in areas of loose-textured soils, with suitable prey base. San Joaquin kit foxes have also adapted to different conditions,
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such as urban environments. They may live near and forage in tilled and fallow fields but have been displaced by lands that are intensively irrigated.
San Joaquin kit foxes have been impacted from the loss and fragmentation of their habitat from development (urban, agricultural, petroleum fields, wind farms, roads, powerlines, canals, etc.), vehicle mortalities, rodenticides, pesticides, shootings, and predation.
These kit foxes are mostly nocturnal (active at night) and stay active throughout the year. They use dens for shelter, reproduction, protection from predators, and temperature regulation, and their dens typically have a distinct keyhole-shaped entrance. They occupy new dens frequently (for predator avoidance). The San Joaquin kit fox’s diet changes seasonally, but the species eats mostly kangaroo rats, black-tailed jackrabbits, and cottontail rabbits.
Though no sign of this species was found in the project area, a potential prey base exists in the area and San Joaquin kit foxes could travel through the area while dispersing to more suitable habitat.
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Plants
Kern Mallow
Protocol surveys conducted in 2023 yielded no observations of the Kern mallow after an optimal rainy season. Parry’s mallow was observed onsite during surveys, but no Kern mallow was identified within the project area.
San Joaquin Bluecurls
Protocol surveys conducted in 2023 yielded no observations of the San Joaquin bluecurls.
Invasive Species
Invasive plant species were observed in the project area during field surveys.
Though the project would impact vegetation, both permanent and temporary impacts are relatively minimal due to the scope of work proposed. Areas temporarily impacted would be available again after construction.
Special-Status Species
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing owls were not detected during migratory bird surveys or general wildlife surveys, but potential habitat is present within the area and ground squirrels, which can be a suitable food source, are present. Although there are ground squirrel burrows that may provide suitable nesting habitat for this species, no sign of burrowing owls was found during field surveys.
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In addition, the non-native grassland habitat present onsite is isolated, surrounded by agricultural and urban development. There is low potential for any dispersing owls to migrate into these areas because there are no habitat corridors that connect with this isolated habitat.
Swainson’s Hawk
One adult Swainson’s hawk was seen during the protocol-level botanical survey conducted on March 22, 2023. The hawk was foraging in the adjacent agricultural field; however, no nesting Swainson’s hawks were observed within the project area. In addition, no nesting Swainson’s hawks were found nesting within half a mile of the project footprint. However, Swainson’s hawks could still forage in the area because of the many ground squirrels in the area.
Though the project would impact potential foraging habitat, both permanent and temporary impacts are relatively minimal due to the scope of work proposed. Areas temporarily impacted would be available again after construction for potential foraging habitat.
Tree removal is anticipated for this project. The trees planned for removal do not have active nests residing in them. Tree removal would occur outside the nesting bird season.
San Joaquin Kit Fox
Though no sign of this species was found in the project area, a potential prey base exists.
Both temporary and permanent impacts to potential habitat are relatively minimal due to the scope of work proposed. The project area is heavily disturbed by commercial and agricultural development, and the existing potential habitat is overrun with non-native grasses and invasive species. No San Joaquin kit fox or any sign of the species was found during general wildlife surveys. Based on surveys, habitat condition, and proximity to heavily trafficked areas, Caltrans has determined that the project is not likely to adversely affect the San Joaquin kit fox.
This paragraph has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated. A Letter of Concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was received on December 12, 2023. The Letter of Concurrence concluded that the project may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the federally endangered San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica).
No-Build Alternative
No impacts to biological resources are anticipated under the no-build alternative.
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Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
Invasive Species
To prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, Caltrans has issued policy guidelines that provide a framework for addressing roadside vegetation management issues for construction activities and maintenance programs. These measures may include the inspection and cleaning of project equipment, commitments to ensure the use of native or invasive-free mulches, and seed mixes, as well as eradication strategies for the removal and proper disposal of existing populations or those that could occur in the future.
Plants
Pre-construction surveys for botanical species would be conducted the blooming season prior to the start of construction. No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
Special-Status Species
Burrowing Owls
Pre-construction surveys with reference to the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation dated March 2012 would be conducted no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities. If burrowing owls are found to be present onsite, an appropriate no-disturbance buffer will be implemented. No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
Swainson’s Hawk
Pre-construction surveys would be conducted within half a mile of the action area no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities. If a nesting raptor is found, an appropriate nodisturbance buffer will be established around the nesting raptors.
Tree removal should occur outside nesting bird season (September 1 to January 31). No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
San Joaquin Kit Fox
The following measures specific to the San Joaquin kit fox are consistent with the Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (USFWS 2011).
Implementing these measures would ensure that the project will not directly or indirectly increase the threat to individual kit foxes over the baseline threat presented by State Route 43.
Project-related vehicles should observe a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit in all project areas, except on county roads and state and federal highways; this is particularly important at night when kit foxes are most active. To the extent
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possible, night-time construction should be minimized. Off-road traffic outside of designated project areas should be prohibited.
To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit foxes or other animals during the construction phase of a project, all excavated, steep-walled holes or trenches more than 2 feet deep should be covered at the close of each working day by plywood or similar materials or provided with one or more escape ramps constructed of earth fill or wooden planks. Before such holes or trenches are filled, they should be thoroughly inspected for trapped animals.
Pre-construction/pre-activity surveys would be conducted no less than 14 days and no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities or any project activity likely to impact the San Joaquin kit fox.
Firearms (except by qualified and permitted public safety agents) and pets would not be permitted on the work site.
A Worker Environmental Awareness Training for San Joaquin kit fox will be provided to the construction workers before the start of construction.
The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office and California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be notified in writing within three working days of the accidental death or injury to a San Joaquin kit fox during project-related activities.
Food, trash and other garbage that may attract wildlife to the work area would be disposed of in closed containers and removed at the end of each workday.
Feeding of any wildlife would be prohibited.
This paragraph has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated. A Letter of Concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was received on December 12, 2023. The Letter of Concurrence states Caltrans will recontour temporarily disturbed areas within the project footprint if necessary and hydroseed them using a weed-free native plant seed mix to promote revegetation.
No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures are not anticipated under the no-build alternative.
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2.1.5 Cultural Resources
Considering the information in the Historic Resources Evaluation Report dated May 15, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Cultural Resources
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant to
Section 15064.5?
No Impact
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
No Impact
c) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? No Impact
2.1.6 Energy
Considering the information in the Energy section of the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference dated June 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Energy
a) Result in potentially significant environmental
impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or
unnecessary consumption of energy resources
during project construction or operation?
No Impact
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency? No Impact
2.1.7 Geology and Soils
Considering the information in the California Department of Conservation Earthquake Zone Map, accessed June 23, 2023, the California Department of Conservation Landslide Map, accessed June 23, 2023, and the Paleontological Identification Report, dated March 8, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question—Would the project: CEQA Significance Determinations for Geology and Soils
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of
a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42.
No Impact
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? No Impact
iii) Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction? No Impact
iv) Landslides? No Impact
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss
of topsoil? No Impact
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in
onsite or offsite landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
No Impact
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
No Impact
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative
waste water disposal systems where sewers
are not available for the disposal of waste
water?
No Impact
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
No Impact
2.1.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Considering the information in the Climate Change Memo dated August 28, 2023, and Air Quality Memo dated August 8, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
No Impact
a) Affected Environment
Land use adjacent to the State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road intersection is a mix of commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential uses and vacant lots. Service stations, businesses supporting the oil and agricultural sectors, restaurants and retail stores are in the study area. More than 90 percent of the land adjacent to the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project is in industrial use. Beyond the intersection, the area is mostly cultivated agricultural fields. There are no residential land uses adjacent to the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project.
The 2022 Kern County Regional Transportation Plan by the Kern Council of Governments guides transportation and housing development in the project area. Chapter 4 of the plan (Sustainable Communities Strategy) discusses the emission reduction strategy for the region. The Sustainable Communities Strategy strives to reduce air emissions from passenger vehicle and light-duty truck travel by better coordinating transportation expenditures with forecasted development patterns and help to meet greenhouse gas targets for the region.
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The minor changes to traffic flow would not have any measurable impact on carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions when comparing the build alternative to the no-build alternative. However, based on vehicle trends with additional electric cars and cleaner fuels on the roadway, carbon dioxide emissions would inevitably lessen as years progress.
Construction greenhouse gas emissions would result from material processing, onsite construction equipment, and traffic delays due to construction. These emissions would be produced at different levels throughout the construction phase.
Construction of the project is expected to generate approximately 168 tons of carbon dioxide during the 110 working days (less than the 264 working days per 1 year) duration.
Operational climate change emissions do not need to be estimated because the project would not increase capacity of the roadway.
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Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
The following measures listed in the Climate Change Memo dated August 28, 2023, and Air Quality Memo dated August 8, 2023, would also be implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potential climate change impacts from the project:
· To the extent feasible, limit idling to 5 minutes for delivery and dump trucks and other diesel-powered equipment (with some exceptions). · To the extent feasible, schedule longer-duration lane closures to reduce the number of equipment mobilization efforts (combine with public information efforts for congested areas).
· To the extent feasible, reduce the need for transport of earthen materials by balancing cut and fill quantities.
· To the extent feasible, supplement existing construction environmental training with information on methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to construction.
· To the extent feasible, reduce construction waste by reusing or recycling construction and demolition waste.
· To the extent feasible, use recycled water and reduce consumption of potable water for construction.
· To the extent feasible, include mulch and compost applications and reduce organic waste.
· To the extent feasible, include mulch around new and existing plants to retain moisture.
· To the extent feasible, schedule truck trips outside of peak morning and evening commute hours.
· To the extent feasible, specify long-life pavement and cold in-place recycling. · To the extent feasible, replace lighting with ultra-reflective sign materials that are illuminated by headlights to reduce energy used by electric lighting.
The removal of stop-controlled signals and their replacement with a roundabout would reduce or eliminate the need for vehicles to come to a complete stop at the intersection. Vehicles are channelized upon entering the roundabout and need to slow down to navigate. The steady movement through the roundabout would reduce emissions from deceleration, idling, and reacceleration from a complete stop (the scenario under a stop-controlled intersection).
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No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures are not required under the no-build alternative.
2.1.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Considering the information in the Initial Site Assessment, PA and ED (Project Approval and Environmental Document phase) Compliance Study dated April 14, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
No Impact
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
No Impact
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of
an existing or proposed school?
No Impact
d) Be located on a site which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5
and, as a result, would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard or excessive noise for people
residing or working in the project area?
No Impact
f) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact
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Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires?
No Impact
d) Affected Environment
The Initial Site Assessment included a site visit and review of historic topographic maps, aerial photographs, regulatory databases, facility-related documents, and other site-related record sources. Commercial and agricultural land uses are found within the project limits. The project area also includes some vacant and undeveloped land. The Initial Site Assessment identified the following facilities at or adjacent to the project area:
· A permitted underground storage tank at the Shell Service Station on the northeast corner State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road.
· A permitted underground storage tank at the Chevron Service Station on the southeast corner of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road. · A plugged oil well on the Chevron Service Station property. · A hydrogen sulfide pipeline that runs east to west along 7th Standard Road.
The project area lies within the Rio Bravo Oil and Gas Field. An idle/capped oil well, which includes a concrete oil derrick foundation, sits on the property (Assessor Parcel Number 104-011-40-00-3).
Assessor Parcel Number 090-310-63-00-0 contains a vacant residential building and a burned-down workshop/shed.
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
The project requires right-of-way acquisition from the Chevron Service Station property; the portion of the property to be acquired is undeveloped and is approximately 100 feet from the underground storage tanks and other fueling infrastructure. No known or suspected leaks or releases have been reported.
As a result, hazardous waste impacts from this property are not anticipated.
Assessor Parcel Number 104-011-40-003 has an idle/capped oil well that includes a concrete oil derrick. A temporary construction easement will be obtained from this property.
Assessor Parcel Number 090-310-63-00-0 contains a vacant residential building and a burned-down workshop/shed, which would be demolished
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when the property is acquired as right-of-way. The structures appear to have been built sometime during the 1950s/1960s and may contain asbestoscontaining materials and/or lead-based paints.
No-Build Alternative
There are no hazardous waste/material concerns with the no-build alternative.
Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
· Construction activities involving ground disturbance could expose workers and/or the public to lead. A lead compliance plan developed by a certified industrial hygienist is required.
· Include Standard Special Provision 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) Earth Material Containing Lead in the bid package.
· An asbestos-containing materials/lead-based paint survey is required and must be conducted once acquisition of the property has been completed. · All oil field infrastructure (wells and pipelines) must be avoided, and excess soils requiring offsite disposal and/or relinquishment to the contractor are not permitted. If the project description is modified to include excess soils, a preliminary site investigation will be required to identify contamination prior to construction.
· If yellow striping will be removed separately, Special Standard Provision 14-11.12 is required for proper management of hazardous waste residue.
Include Special Standard Provision 36-4 and/or 84-9.03B for work involving residue from grinding and cold-planing that contains lead from paint and thermoplastic, which addresses the need for a lead compliance plan and appropriate handling of lead-containing road materials.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures are not required under the no-build alternative.
2.1.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Considering the information included in the Water Quality Memorandum for the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project dated May 30, 2023 and the Location Hydraulic Study dated August 1, 2022, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Hydrology and Water Quality
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface water or
groundwater quality?
Less Than Significant Impact
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies
or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the
basin?
No Impact
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river or
through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a
manner which would:
(i) result in substantial erosion or siltation
onsite or offsite;
No Impact
(ii) substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would
result in flooding onsite or offsite;
No Impact
(iii) create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
No Impact
(iv) impede or redirect flood flows? No Impact
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones,
risk release of pollutants due to project
inundation?
No Impact
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a
water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
No Impact
a) Affected Environment
The project sits within the Kern Delta Hydrologic Area. Major waterways are approximately 5 miles away. Topography within the project area is flat, with a maximum elevation change of 52 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 347 feet.
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Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
Drainage alterations within the project area are not expected to cause longterm water quality impacts on surface waters. Short-term potential impacts to nearby surface water and groundwater could occur due to accidental spills or poor management in handling hazardous materials, fuels, and other potential chemicals used during construction operations.
Since most of the project work is proposed on the existing pavement (impervious area) and runoff would be contained at the proposed ditches, construction of the roundabout and associated drainage work would have a minimal impact on the floodplain and existing condition.
The construction work would not cause an increase in roadway elevation or alter the natural flow of the floodplain. The project does not consist of a longitudinal encroachment or a significant encroachment on the base floodplain.
No-Build Alternative
No short-term or long-term impacts on water quality are associated with the no-build alternative. The natural flow of the floodplain would not be affected under the no-build alternative. There would be no encroachment to the base floodplain.
Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
The project will disturb 1 or more acres of soil; the following would be required:
· A Notification of Intent is to be submitted to the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board at least 30 days prior to the start of construction. · A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is to be prepared and implemented during construction to the satisfaction of the resident engineer. · A Notice of Termination is to be submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board upon completion of construction and site stabilization. A project will be considered complete when the criteria for final stabilization in the Construction General Permit are met.
If the project disturbs less than 1 acre of soil, a Water Pollution Control Plan is required to be prepared by the contractor per the Caltrans 2022 Standard Specification Section 13-1 – Water Pollution.
By incorporating proper and accepted engineering practices and Best Management Practices, the project would minimize erosion or siltation onsite or offsite during construction or its operation.
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No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures are not required for the no-build alternative.
2.1.11 Land Use and Planning
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment Memo dated July 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project: CEQA Significance Determinations for Land Use and Planning
a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact b) Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy,
or regulation adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
No Impact
2.1.12 Mineral Resources
Considering the information in the Mineral Resource Zones for Kern County (https://databasin.org/maps/new/#datasets=26c92d3ecbe541ec81451f9de4e 1e0e4) accessed on July 31, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Mineral Resources
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
No Impact
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
No Impact
2.1.13 Noise
Considering the information in the 7th Standard Road Roundabout Noise Compliance Study Report dated April 6, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question—Would the project result in:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Noise
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the vicinity of the project in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
No Impact
b) Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less Than Significant Impact c) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
No Impact
a,b) Affected Environment
The general project area is mostly rural, with vacant acreage on the east and west sides of State Route 43 and to the north and south sides of 7th Standard Road. There are two gas stations: one on the northwest corner and one on the southwest corner of the intersection. A vacant residential unit is just north of State Route 43 and west of 7th Standard Road, about 180 feet away from the intersection.
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
Construction noise varies greatly depending on the construction process, type and condition of equipment used, as well as layout of the construction site.
Temporary construction noise impacts would be unavoidable in areas right next to the proposed project alignment. Construction equipment noise is rated as A-weighted sound levels. Construction equipment is expected to generate noise levels ranging from 76 to 88 A-rated decibels at 50 feet from the source.
Noise produced by construction equipment would be reduced at a rate of about 6 decibels per doubling of distance.
No long-term impacts are anticipated due to the temporary nature of the proposed work.
No-Build Alternative
Noise impacts are not expected for the no-build alternative.
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Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Noise Abatement Measures Build Alternative
Construction noise control would conform to the provisions in Section 14-8.02 “Noise Control” of the Caltrans Standard Specifications. The noise level from the contractor’s operations, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., shall not exceed 86 decibels at 50 feet from the job site. All equipment must be fitted with adequate mufflers and operated according to the manufacturers’ specifications.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures are not expected for the no-build alternative.
2.1.14 Population and Housing
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment dated August 24, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Population and Housing
a) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
No Impact
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
No Impact
2.1.15 Public Services
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment dated August 24, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question: CEQA Significance Determinations
for Public Services
a) Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
Fire protection?
Less Than Significant Impact
Police protection? Less Than Significant Impact
Schools? Less Than Significant Impact
Parks? No Impact
Other public facilities? No Impact
a) Affected Environment
Emergency Services
Law enforcement services for the City of Shafter are provided by the Shafter Police Department. The department is responsible for all municipal law enforcement functions as well as traffic safety and animal control services within the incorporated area of the City of Shafter. The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Kern County. The County Sheriff’s office closest to the project area is on F Street in Wasco. The California Highway Patrol provides traffic safety and management as well as law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Kern County. The California Highway Patrol office closest to the project area is on Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield.
The Kern County Fire Department Station 32 in Shafter provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Shafter community. The fire department’s mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. In addition to responding to fires, the Kern County Fire Department Station 32 - Shafter also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials.
The Rio Bravo Elementary School at 22725 Elementary Lane in Bakersfield is 5 miles south of the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road.
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The Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary School District boundaries are within the project area. Three school bus stops sit along 7th Standard Road in the study area; the stops are at Bussel Road and 7th Standard Road, Bussel Road and south of 7th Standard Road, and 7th Standard Road just west of Mayer Road. The district boundaries are within the project area; however the Rio Bravo Elementary School is outside of the project area.
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
Impacts on response times for emergency services would be negligible with the implementation of the Caltrans Traffic Incident Management Plan described in the avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures section.
No-Build Alternative
Emergency services would not be affected under the no-build alternative.
Avoidance, Minimization and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
Night work during construction is expected for this project due to existing traffic conditions and potential lane closures. Typically, a flagger on either side of the construction work zone will control the flow of traffic intermittently with one direction closed and the other direction open to traffic.
A detailed traffic management plan would be developed during the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates phase of the project to minimize delays and maximize safety for the traveling public and emergency service providers during construction. The traffic management plan may include the following:
· Information from brochures and mailers, press releases and media alerts, and planned lane closure notices from the Caltrans website. · Use of portable changeable message signs.
· Use of California Highway Patrol officers for traffic control.
Caltrans coordinates and manages road user information and highway advisory radio on the state highway system that would be used during construction.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures are not required for the no-build alternative.
2.1.16 Recreation
Considering the information provided in the project mapping dated February 10, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
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Question—Would the project:
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for Recreation
a) Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
No Impact
b) Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
No Impact
2.1.17 Transportation
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment Memo dated August 24, 2023, the Air Quality Memo dated August 8, 2023, and the Traffic Analysis dated April 20, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Transportation
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or
policy addressing the circulation system,
including transit, roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
Less Than Significant Impact
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? No Impact
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
No Impact
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? No Impact
a) Affected Environment
State Route 43 within the project limits is a two-lane rural conventional highway oriented in a north-south direction. The northbound approach to the intersection has an existing through-left lane and a flared outside shoulder for right turns. The southbound approach to the intersection has an existing through-left lane and a short right-turn lane approximately 25 feet wide for right turns. Twelve-foot lanes with 4-foot paved shoulders, and stop signs control the northbound and southbound traffic approaching the intersection. The posted speed limit along this segment of State Route 43 is 55 miles per hour.
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State Route 43 intersects with 7th Standard Road to form a four-legged intersection. Within the project limits, 7th Standard Road is a local two-lane road, oriented in an east-west direction. The eastbound and westbound approaches to the intersection have existing through-left turn lanes and short right-turn lanes approximately 25 feet wide for right turns. Lane widths appear standard, while shoulder widths vary. Stop signs control the eastbound and westbound traffic approaching the intersection.
The Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary School District boundaries are within the project area. Three school bus stops sit along 7th Standard Road in the study area, at Bussel Road and 7th Standard Road, Bussel Road and south of 7th Standard Road, and 7th Standard Road just west of Mayer Road.
There are no bike lanes or public transit stops within the project limits. The City of Shafter provides a dial-a-ride service weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic
A traffic analysis was performed for the project and is discussed in the Air Quality Memo completed on August 8, 2023. Traffic volumes and quality of traffic flow were used to evaluate highway operations.
Traffic volume is identified as the annual average daily traffic count, which is the average number of vehicles that pass a given point within a 24-hour period. The quality of traffic flow is identified as Level of Service, which ranges from A to F, with Level of Service “A” representing free-flowing traffic, and Level of Service “F” representing gridlock and stop-and-go conditions.
The results for existing traffic conditions (2018), opening year (2025) and design year (2045) are detailed below.
· For State Route 43 existing year 2018, the average annual traffic volume is 8,600 vehicles, and the truck average annual daily traffic volume is 1,376. Trucks make up 6 percent of the traffic volume.
· For State Route 43 opening year 2025 for the build and no-build alternatives, the average annual traffic volume is 10,000 vehicles, and the truck average annual daily traffic volume is 1,600. Trucks make up 6 percent of the traffic volume.
· For State Route 43 design year 2045 for the build and no-build alternatives, the average annual traffic volume is 14,800 vehicles, and the truck average annual daily traffic volume is 2,368. Trucks make up 6 percent of the traffic volume.
Roundabout features include the forced reduction in speeds and lessened points of conflict for collisions to occur. Pedestrians and cyclists also benefit
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from these features because the slower speed and inability to pass force motorists to focus on obstacles in their line of sight.
Environmental Consequences
Build and No-Build Alternatives
Traffic conditions and Level of Service for the opening year (2025) and future year (2045) are shown in Tables 2.1 and 2.2. Traffic volumes are defined as number of vehicles.
Table 2.1 Traffic Volumes for the Build and No-Build Alternatives Location
Build and
No-Build
Open Year
2025
Vehicle
Traffic
Volumes
Open Year
2025
Truck
Traffic
Volumes
Design Year
2045
Morning
Traffic
Volumes
Design Year
2045
Truck
Traffic
Volumes
State Route 43 and
7th Standard Road 10,000 1,600 14,800 2,368
Source: Air Quality Memo August 8, 2023
Table 2.2 Delay and Level of Service for the Build and No-Build Alternatives
Alternative
Morning
Peak
Delay in
Seconds
Morning
Peak
Level of
Service
Evening
Peak
Delay in
Seconds
Evening
Peak
Level of
Service
2018 Existing 16 C 21 C
2025 No-Build Alternative 22 C 42 C
2025 Build Alternative 6 A 7 A
2045 No-Build Alternative 122 F 209 F
2045 Build Alternative 7 A 8 A
Source: Air Quality Memo August 8, 2023
The average annual traffic volume and truck average annual traffic volume remain the same for both the no-build and build alternatives for existing year 2018, opening year 2025, and design year 2045 (as shown in Table 2.1).
The 2025 opening year morning delay time would be 22 seconds with a Level of Service C, while the evening delay time would be 42 seconds with a Level of Service C under the no-build alternative (as shown in Table 2.2).
The 2025 opening year morning delay time would be 6 seconds with a Level of Service A, while the evening delay time would be 7 seconds with a Level of Service A under the build alternative. The morning delay time would improve
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by 16 seconds, and the evening delay time would improve by 35 seconds under the 2025 build alternative (as shown in Table 2.2).
The 2045 opening year morning delay time would be 122 seconds with a Level of Service of F, while the evening delay time would be 209 seconds with a Level of Service F under the no-build alternative (as shown in Table
2.2).
The 2045 opening year morning delay time would be 7 seconds with a Level of Service of A, while the evening delay time would be 8 seconds with a Level of Service A under the build alternative (as shown in Table 2.2). The morning delay time would improve by 115 seconds, and the evening delay time would improve by 201 seconds.
A detour would be implemented during construction of the roundabout. The detour is anticipated for northbound and southbound State Route 43.
The proposed northbound detour would follow this route:
· Travel north on State Route 43 to Kratzmeyer Road, then go east on Kratzmeyer Road to Santa Fe Way.
· Travel north on Santa Fe Way to Burbank Street, then go west on Burbank Street until rerouted back onto northbound State Route 43.
The proposed southbound detour would follow this route:
· Travel south on State Route 43 from Riverside Street to the intersection of Orange Avenue and State Route 43.
· Travel west on Orange Avenue to Shafter Avenue, then travel south on Shafter Avenue to 7th Standard Road.
· Travel west on 7th Standard Road to Mayer Avenue, then south on Mayer Avenue to State Route 58.
· Travel east on State Route 58 until rerouted back onto State Route 43.
Night work during construction is expected for this project due to existing traffic conditions. Temporary lane closures may be necessary for small sections of the project. The detours may cause out-of-direction travel for those needing to access State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road during construction.
No-Build Alternative
The State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road intersection would remain as it currently exists under the no-build alternative. No changes would be made.
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Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
A traffic management plan would be developed to minimize delays and maximize safety for motorists. The traffic management plan may include, but is not limited to, the following:
· Release of information through brochures and mailers, press releases, and advertisements managed by the public information office. · Use of fixed and portable changeable message signs.
· Incident management through the Construction Zone Enhancement Enforcement Program and the transportation management center.
During construction, a flagger would be present on either side of the construction work zone to control the flow of traffic, intermittently with one direction closed and the other direction open to traffic. When construction work is being done along the eastbound section of the roadway, the traffic flow would be in the westbound direction and vice versa.
The roundabout would include sidewalks, curb and bike ramps for pedestrian traffic.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures are not required for the nobuild alternative.
2.1.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
Considering the information in the Historic Property Survey Report dated May 2023 and initial consultation with Native American tribes, groups and individuals from July to August 2022, the following significance determinations have been made:
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
Question:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Tribal Cultural Resources
a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k), or
No Impact
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Question:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Tribal Cultural Resources
b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in
its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources
Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set
forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources
Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a
California Native American tribe.
No Impact
2.1.19 Utilities and Service Systems
Considering the information in the Community Impact Assessment dated August 24, 2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Utilities and Service Systems
a) Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water drainage,
electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction
or relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
Less Than Significant Impact
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project and reasonably foreseeable
future development during normal, dry and
multiple dry years?
No Impact
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the project’s projected demand in addition
to the provider’s existing commitments?
No Impact
d) Generate solid waste in excess of state or
local standards, or in excess of the capacity of
local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the
attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
No Impact
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Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Utilities and Service Systems
e) Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
No Impact
a) Affected Environment
The following utilities (water, power, communication, natural gas, and petroleum) have been identified within the project area:
· Crimson Midstream (Petroleum)
· Chevron Pipeline (Petroleum and Natural Gas)
· Southern California Gas Transmissions (Natural Gas)
· Southern California Gas Distribution (Natural Gas)
· North of the River Sanitary District (Sanitary Sewer) · Charter-Spectrum (Fiber Optics)
· Pacific Gas and Electric Distribution (Electric)
· American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (Telecommunications) · Charter-Spectrum (Fiber Optics)
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
The following utilities will be impacted by the proposed project under the build alternative and will require utility relocation:
· Charter-Spectrum (Fiber Optics)
· Pacific Gas and Electric Transmission (Electric)
· Pacific Gas and Electric Distribution (Electric)
· American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (Telecommunications) The following utility owners may have potential conflicts with the project and require potential relocation or protection in place, pending more design and utility information to determine its full impacts:
· Crimson Midstream (Petroleum)
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· Chevron Pipeline (Petroleum and Natural Gas)
· Southern California Gas Transmissions (Natural Gas)
· Southern California Gas Distribution (Natural Gas)
· North of the River Sanitary District (Sanitary Sewer) Work may include but is not limited to pole relocation and undergrounding of existing overhead lines, vault and pedestal relocations and modifications, and underground line reconfiguration. Potholing is anticipated to positively locate existing underground utilities. Excavation and ground disturbance activities would be required for potential utility relocations.
No-Build Alternative
Utility relocation is not required under the no-build alternative.
Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
The utility companies would do all utility relocation work. Utility users would be informed of the date and time in advance of any service disruptions.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures are not required for utilities under the no-build alternative.
2.1.20 Wildfire
Considering the information in the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps accessed June 30,2023, the following significance determinations have been made:
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones:
Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Wildfire
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? No Impact
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
No Impact
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Question—Would the project:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Wildfire
c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines
or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or
that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts
to the environment?
No Impact
d) Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, postfire slope instability, or drainage changes? No Impact
2.1.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Question:
CEQA Significance Determinations
for Mandatory Findings of
Significance
a) Does the project have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, substantially reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
Less Than Significant Impact
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable”
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
Less Than Significant Impact
c) Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
No Impact
More detailed information for Question a) in the above table is found in Section 2.1.4 Biological Resources of this document.
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a) Affected Environment
The burrowing owl, Swainson’s hawk, San Joaquin kit fox, Kern mallow and San Joaquin bluecurls have the potential to occur in the project area. Nesting bird species are addressed as migratory birds because they have similar habitat requirements and have the potential to nest in trees within the project area or on utility poles.
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
The project would impact potential foraging habitat and prey of special-status animal species; however, both permanent and temporary impacts are relatively minimal due to the scope of work proposed. Areas that are temporarily impacted would be available after construction for potential foraging habitat in the future. Tree removal is anticipated for this project, which could conflict with nesting birds.
Other potential impacts to special-status wildlife species may include direct mortality to individuals from vehicle strikes and ground disturbance activities.
The non-native grassland is suboptimal due to ruderal non-native grasses present that compete with the Kern mallow and San Joaquin bluecurls. Habitat onsite is also exposed to routine maintenance. Large portions of the project areas are routinely mowed to allow for a fire break. Daily traffic and adjacent agricultural activities also contribute to the habitat disturbance onsite.
No-Build Alternative
Impacts are not expected under the no-build alternative.
Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
Pre-construction field surveys would be conducted based on specific species protocols. Measures specific to species based on guidelines from regulatory and resource agencies would be implemented during construction. These include the following:
Invasive Species
To prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, Caltrans has issued policy guidelines that provide a framework for addressing roadside vegetation management issues for construction activities and maintenance programs. These measures may include the inspection and cleaning of project equipment, commitments to ensure the use of native or invasive-free mulches, and seed mixes, as well as eradication strategies for the removal and proper disposal of existing populations or those that could occur in the future.
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Plants
Pre-construction surveys for botanical species would be conducted the blooming season prior to the start of construction. No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
Special-Status Species
Burrowing Owls
Pre-construction surveys with reference to the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation dated March 2012 would be conducted no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities. If burrowing owls are found to be present onsite, an appropriate no-disturbance buffer will be implemented. No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
Swainson’s Hawk
Pre-construction surveys would be conducted within half a mile of the action area no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities. If a nesting raptor is found, an appropriate nodisturbance buffer will be established around the nesting raptors.
Tree removal should occur outside nesting bird season (September 1 to January 31). No compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time.
San Joaquin Kit Fox
The following measures specific to the San Joaquin kit fox are consistent with the Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (USFWS 2011).
Implementing these measures would ensure that the project will not directly or indirectly increase the threat to individual kit foxes over the baseline threat presented by State Route 43.
Project-related vehicles should observe a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit in all project areas, except on county roads and state and federal highways; this is particularly important at night when kit foxes are most active. To the extent possible, night-time construction should be minimized. Off-road traffic outside of designated project areas should be prohibited.
To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit foxes or other animals during the construction phase of a project, all excavated, steep-walled holes or trenches more than 2 feet deep should be covered at the close of each working day by plywood or similar materials or provided with one or more escape ramps constructed of earth fill or wooden planks. Before such holes or trenches are filled, they should be thoroughly inspected for trapped animals.
Pre-construction/pre-activity surveys would be conducted no less than 14 days and no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance
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and/or construction activities or any project activity likely to impact the San Joaquin kit fox.
Firearms (except by qualified and permitted public safety agents) and pets would not be permitted on the work site.
A Worker Environmental Awareness Training (WEAT) for the San Joaquin kit fox will be provided to the construction workers before the start of construction.
The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office and California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be notified in writing within three working days of the accidental death or injury to a San Joaquin kit fox during project-related activities.
Food, trash and other garbage that may attract wildlife to the work area would be disposed of in closed containers and removed at the end of each workday.
Feeding of any wildlife would be prohibited.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures are not anticipated under the no-build alternative.
b) Affected Environment
Build Alternative
Cumulative impacts identified for the project are those impacts that result from past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions occurring in the project area. This section includes a discussion of past, current, and reasonably foreseeable future projects, including highway projects and approved development, considered for cumulative impact analysis.
Existing and Future Land Development
Businesses associated with agriculture, construction, oil, manufacturing, and transportation industries are found within the project area. Retail establishments include restaurants, grocery stores and hardware stores.
Much of the planned development for 7th Standard Road is farther east of the project area near State Route 99. Plans are coming together for a new shopping center expected to open in phases starting in early 2024 at the southwest corner of 7th Standard Road and Calloway Drive. Few details have been released while the 20-acre shopping center is being marketed to restaurants, grocers, service-suppliers and other potential tenants of property owned locally by the Etcheverry family, which is also developing housing to the east and west of the proposed retail center.
Lennar’s Gossamer Grove housing development, with the potential for a 3,000-home community plus schools and parks, sits north of 7th Standard Road between Gossamer Grove Boulevard and Community Drive. The Gossamer Grove development will ultimately consist of more than 3,000
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homes, two planned schools and nine parks. So far, about 400 homes and a park have been approved by the Shafter City Council. Full build-out of the development is not expected for another 10 to 15 years.
In addition, Wonderful Real Estate has broken ground on a 1.1 millionsquare-foot speculative development at the Wonderful Industrial Park in Shafter. The facility will be at 5401 Express Avenue, east of 7th Standard Road and Santa Fe Way, outside of the project area. Wonderful Real Estate is also in the final stages of design on a 415,000-square-foot speculative building in the park, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2024.
Transportation Projects
The following transportation projects are planned for Shafter and identified in the Kern County Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategies document:
· A Class II bike lane is planned for Beech Avenue (State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road) in Shafter.
· A roadway widening to 4 lanes project on State Route 43 from 7th Standard Road to Euclid Avenue has been identified as a beyond-2046 major highway improvement project.
The following Caltrans projects are in the planning and pre-construction stages:
· A roadway rehabilitation project for State Route 43 from post mile 9.0 to post mile 15.7.
· A culvert replacement project on State Route 43 from post mile 15.9 to post mile 38.0.
The City of Shafter has plans for an inland port hub with the ability to gain advantages from the combining of import loads destined for distribution centers in Shafter and Kern County with the export agricultural needs of the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Early efforts are focused on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line near the Wonderful Industrial Park.
Environmental Consequences
Build Alternative
Multiple plans and policies govern land use decisions in the project area. The project area is expected to grow and develop, with or without the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project.
Acquired property currently zoned as industrial, commercial, and agricultural would be converted to transportation use under the build alternative.
Assessor Parcel Number 090-310-63-00-0 would be a full acquisition, and the vacant, abandoned structures on the property would be demolished.
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Assessor Parcel Number 104-011-40-00-3, zoned as agricultural, is currently vacant and requires acquisition and a temporary construction easement. Total acreage acquisition for this project is approximately 12.46 acres from six parcels adjacent to State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road within the project limits. The acquisitions would not displace any people.
The project aims to improve operations at the 7th Standard Road and State Route 43 intersection. It would not influence growth in the study area.
Cumulative impacts are considered negligible under the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project.
No-Build Alternative
Cumulative impacts are not expected under the no-build alternative.
Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures
Build Alternative
Caltrans projects include minimization measures for land use conversions, by incorporating a design that would require the smallest possible project footprint necessary to improve safety and operations.
Development is planned for the area with or without the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project. The roundabout project aims to improve traffic operations at the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road.
No-Build Alternative
Avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures are not required under the no-build alternative.
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Chapter 3 Coordination
Early and continuing coordination with the general public and public agencies is an essential part of the environmental process. It helps planners determine the necessary scope of environmental documentation and the level of analysis required, and to identify potential impacts and avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures and related environmental requirements. Agency and tribal consultation and public participation for this project have been accomplished through a variety of formal and informal methods, including interagency coordination meetings, public notices, and Project Development Team (PDT) meetings. This chapter summarizes the results of the Department’s efforts to fully identify, address, and resolve project-related issues through early and continuing coordination.
AB 52 Consultation with Native American Representatives Initial consultation with the following on July 1, 2022:
· California Indian Basketweavers Association
· Chalon Indian Council of Bakersfield
· Chumash Council of Bakersfield
· Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation
· Dumna Wo-Wah Tribal Government
· Dunlap Band of Mono Indians
· Eshom Valley Band of Indians/Wuksache Indian Community · Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
· Kawaiisu Tribe of Tejon Reservations
· Kern Valley Indian Community
· Salinan Chumash Nation
· Salinan Nation Cultural Preservation Association
· Salinan Tribe of Monterey
· San Fernando Band of Mission Indians
· San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
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· Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe
· Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
· Table Mountain Rancheria
· Tejon Indian Tribe
· Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
· Tubatulabals of Kern Valley
· Tule River Indian Tribe
· Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
· Xolon-Salinan Tribe
Initial consultation with the following on August 12, 2022:
· Big Pine Paiute Tribe of Owens Valley
Interagency Consultation for Air Quality
The project was submitted to Interagency Consultation Partners on June 26, 2023. Concurrence that the project is not a Project of Air Quality Concern was received from the Environmental Protection Agency on August 4, 2023, and from Caltrans on August 2, 2023. Therefore, the project will not require a formal Hot Spot analysis. The project is exempt from regional emissions analysis under Section 93.127 – Intersection channelization projects.
Interagency consultation correspondences are located in Appendix D.
Coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Early coordination has been initiated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine the potential impacts this project may pose to listed species such as the San Joaquin kit fox and Kern mallow. A TEAMS meeting was held on May 18, 2023, with Caltrans biologist Isidro Blanco, Senior Environmental Scientist Dena Gonzalez, and U.S. Fish Wildlife Service liaison Jennifer Schofield. Mrs. Schofield generally agreed with the “May effect, Not likely to adversely affect” determination that Caltrans proposes for the San Joaquin kit fox and a “No effect” for the Kern mallow.
This paragraph has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated. A Letter of Concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was received on December 12, 2023. The Letter of Concurrence states Caltrans will recontour temporarily disturbed areas within the project footprint if necessary and hydroseed them using a weed-free native plant seed mix to promote revegetation.
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A public notice advertisement was posted in the Bakersfield California on November 22, 2023, to inform the public that the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration was available for review and comment. The advertisement appeared in English and Spanish languages. The public notice also stated that a public hearing could be made available upon request during the circulation period of the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration.
Formal letters that were addressed to Native American Representatives, state and local elected officials, local property owners and other local stakeholders were mailed out to advise the public of the review and comment period for the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration. Caltrans staff coordinated with staff at Rio Bravo Elementary School, located about 1.5 miles south of the project area, to make the public notice available to students and parents.
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Appendix A Title VI Policy Statement
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Appendix B Project Mapping
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Appendix C Comments and Responses
This appendix has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated.
A public notice for the project was published in English and Spanish in The Bakersfield Californian newspaper on November 22, 2023. The notice stated the public comment period ran from November 22, 2023, to December 22, 2023, and offered the public an opportunity to request a public hearing. There were no requests for a public hearing during the public comment period.
A profile search of the CEQAnet database for the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project was conducted on January 4, 2024. The profile search did not show any comments received through the State Clearinghouse during the review period.
One comment was received during the circulation period.
The following pages contain the comment received on the project during the public comment period. The comment letters are re-typed for readability and stated verbatim as submitted, with acronyms, abbreviations, and any original grammatical or typographical errors included. A Caltrans response follows each comment.
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Comment from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (ND) for the above project for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Per the ND, the project consists of the replacement of an existing four-way stop with an approximately 200-foot diameter with a 10-foot truck apron roundabout (Project). The Project is located at the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road in the City of Shafter, in Kern County. The Project lies within one of the communities in the state selected by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for investment of additional air quality resources and attention under Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (Garcia) in an effort to reduce air pollution exposure in impacted disadvantaged communities.
The District offers the following comments at this time regarding the Project:
Assembly Bill 617
AB 617 requires CARB and air districts to develop and implement Community Emission Reduction Programs (CERPs) in an effort to reduce air pollution exposure in impacted disadvantaged communities, like those in which the Project is located. The Shafter AB 617 community is one of the statewide communities selected by CARB for development and implementation of a CERP.
Following extensive community engagement and collaboration with the Community Steering Committee, the CERP for the Shafter Community was adopted by the District’s Governing Board in September 2019 and by CARB in February 2020.
During the development of the CERP, the Community Steering Committee expressed concerns regarding the proximity of emission sources to nearby sensitive receptors like schools, homes, day care centers, and hospitals, and the potential future industrial development within the community that may exacerbate the cumulative exposure burden for community residents. The Community Steering Committee also expressed the desire for more meaningful avenues of engagement surrounding the land-use decisions in the area. As these issues can most effectively be addressed through strong partnerships between community members and local land-use agencies.
Furthermore, the District recommends Caltrans assess the emission reductions measures and strategies included in the CERP and address them in the ND as appropriate, to align Caltrans’ work with the air pollution and exposure reduction strategies and measures outlined in the CERP.
For more information regarding the CERP approved for Shafter, please visit the District’s website at: http://community.valleyair.org/selectedcommunities/shafter/
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Project Related Emissions
At the federal level under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the District is designated as extreme nonattainment for the 8-hour ozone standards and serious nonattainment for the particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size (PM2.5) standards. At the state level under California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS), the District is designated as nonattainment for the 8-hour ozone, PM10, and PM2.5 standards.
Based on the ND, Project specific annual criteria pollutant emissions from construction and operation are not expected to exceed any of the significance thresholds as identified in the District’s Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (GAMAQI):
https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/g4nl3p0g/gamaqi.pdf.
Construction Emissions
The District recommends, to further reduce impacts from construction-related diesel exhaust emissions, the Project should utilize the cleanest available offroad construction equipment.
District Rules and Regulations
The District issues permits for many types of air pollution sources, and regulates some activities that do not require permits. A project subject to District rules and regulations would reduce its impacts on air quality through compliance with the District’s regulatory framework. In general, a regulation is a collection of individual rules, each of which deals with a specific topic. As an example, Regulation II (Permits) includes District Rule 2010 (Permits Required), Rule 2201 (New and Modified Stationary Source Review), Rule 2520 (Federally Mandated Operating Permits), and several other rules pertaining to District permitting requirements and processes.
The list of rules below is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Current District rules can be found online at: www.valleyair.org/rules/1ruleslist.htm. To identify other District rules or regulations that apply to future projects, or to obtain information about District permit requirements, the project proponents are strongly encouraged to contact the District’s Small Business Assistance (SBA) Office at (661) 392-5665.
District Rule 9510 - Indirect Source Review (ISR)
The purpose of District Rule 9510 is to reduce the growth in both NOx and PM emissions associated with development and transportation projects from mobile and area sources; specifically, the emissions associated with the construction and subsequent operation of development projects. The ISR Rule requires developers to mitigate their NOx and PM emissions by incorporating clean air design elements into their projects. Should the
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proposed development project clean air design elements be insufficient to meet the required emission reductions, developers must pay a fee that ultimately funds incentive projects to achieve off-site emissions reductions.
However, the District has reviewed the information provided and determined that the Project would not create a new paved surface that is used for the transportation of motor vehicles or any structural support thereof. Therefore, the Project does not meet the definition of a “Transportation Development Project,” as defined in District Rule 9510 section 3.35. Therefore, District Rule 9510 requirements and related fees do not apply to the Project.
District Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings)
The Project may be subject to District Rule 4601 since it may utilize architectural coatings. Architectural coatings are paints, varnishes, sealers, or stains that are applied to structures, portable buildings, pavements or curbs.
The purpose of this rule is to limit VOC emissions from architectural coatings.
In addition, this rule specifies architectural coatings storage, cleanup and labeling requirements. Additional information on how to comply with District Rule 4601 requirements can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/tkgjeusd/rule-4601.pdf
District Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions)
The project proponent may be required to submit a Construction Notification Form or submit and receive approval of a Dust Control Plan prior to commencing any earthmoving activities as described in Regulation VIII, specifically Rule 8021 – Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities.
Should the project result in at least 1-acre in size, the project proponent shall provide written notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to the project proponents intent to commence any earthmoving activities pursuant to District Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities). Also, should the project result in the disturbance of 5- acres or more, or will include moving, depositing, or relocating more than 2,500 cubic yards per day of bulk materials, the project proponent shall submit to the District a Dust Control Plan pursuant to District Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities). For additional information regarding the written notification or Dust Control Plan requirements, please contact District Compliance staff at (559) 230-5950.
The application for both the Construction Notification and Dust Control Plan can be found online at: https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/fm3jrbsq/dcpform.docx.
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Information about District Regulation VIII can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/dustcontrol.
Other District Rules and Regulations
The Project may also be subject to the following District rules: Rule 4102 (Nuisance) and Rule 4641 (Cutback, Slow Cure, and Emulsified Asphalt, Paving and Maintenance Operations).
Caltrans Response to Comment from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Thank you for your comment regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 617 and Community Emission Reduction Programs.
AB 617 concerns are being addressed by the inclusion of Caltrans NonSpecial Standard Provisions (NSSP) 5-1.33 and 7-1.02C, both designed to address communities which are entirely or partially within an Air Protection Program (AB 617) Community requiring the use of Tier 4 interim or Tier 4 final engines.
Thank you for your comments regarding project emissions, dust control and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District emissions rules and regulations.
Caltrans construction contracts include specifications for emissions reduction, which require contractors to comply with laws applicable to the project and to certify they are aware of and will comply with air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes.
Construction activities for the 7th Standard Road Roundabout project are estimated to take place for 110 days. Caltrans Standard Special Provision (SSP) 5-1.35 requires the use of renewable diesel for projects with a cost greater than $2 million, with at least 100 working days and roadway excavation bids of greater than 5,000 cubic yards. Renewable diesel usage is estimated to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.
Caltrans has standard specifications, stormwater requirements, and construction best management practices that address fugitive dust. These contract specifications include compliance with local and air district ordinances and rules.
The provisions of Caltrans Standard Specifications, Section 14-9.02 “Air Pollution Control” and Section 10-5 “Dust Control,” require the contractor to comply with the air pollution control rules, ordinances, and regulations and statutes that apply to work performed under the contract, including those provided in Government Code Section 11017. Caltrans will assure that the
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contractor will comply with District rules and regulations pertaining to Rule 4102 and Rule 4641.
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Appendix D Interagency Consultation
This appendix has been added since the draft environmental document was circulated.
Appendix D Interagency Consultation
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Appendix D Interagency Consultation
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List of Technical Studies Bound Separately (Volume 2)
Air Quality Memo
Community Impact Assessment Memo
Climate Change Memo
Noise Compliance Study Report
Water Quality Memorandum
Natural Environment Study
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Letter of Concurrence Location Hydraulic Study
Hazardous Waste Report
· Initial Site Assessment
Historic Resource Evaluation Report
Visual Impact Assessment
Paleontology Identification Report
District 6 Traffic Operations Intersection Control Evaluation To obtain a copy of one or more of these technical studies/reports or the Initial Study, write to:
Juan Torres
District 6 Environmental Division
California Department of Transportation
2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93726
Or send your request via email to: [email protected] Or call: 559-383-5425
Please provide the following information in your request:
Project title: 7th Standard Road Roundabout Project
General location information: At the intersection of State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road in Shafter in Kern County
District number-county code-route-post mile: 06-KER-43-12.19 EA/Project ID number: 06-1C280/0621000069
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY Memorandum
Date: 6/23/2022
File:
To:
Attn:
From: Department of Transportation
Division of Right of Way Central Region
Subject: RIGHT OF WAY DATA SHEET
We have completed an estimate of the right of way costs for the above-referenced project based on the Right of Way Data Sheet Request Form dated
The following assumptions and limiting conditions were identified:
Right of Way Lead Time will require a minimum of months after we receive Certified Appraisal Maps and/or Utility Conflict Plans, obtained necessary environmental clearance and applicable freeway agreements have been approved.
DAVID SHERMAN
Senior Right of Way Agent
DESCRIPTION:
Construct Roundabout at the intersection
of SR 43/7th Standard Road
Parcels
Paul Pineda
Madjid Sadatmansoori
Sukhjinder Singh
CD 06 EA1C2800 Alt NA
Co KER RTE 43
3/21/2022
It is assumed that these parcels (except for the full take) will have continued access both during and after construction. This estimate includes relocation costs for the underground tank on APN:
104-012-36-00-9. RW suggests that the round-about be shifted to the west, so that the underground gasoline tank will not be impacted (per conversation with Madjid Sadatmansoori), this will create a significant reduction is cost. The estimator personally visited the locations. 24 Utility
Per information gathered from the Right of Way Datasheet and Design, there are several facilities that may need to be relocated. There are electric and telephone poles on both sides of Kern 43 that will need to be relocated to clear the project. It is assumed these poles are under permit, which will be at 100% Owner expense. There is an electric PG&E steel tower that may need to be relocated. The steel tower is estimated to be at 100% State expense. The box culvert crossing 43 may need to be extended and possibly piped due to the double lane roundabout project. It is assumed the District has prior rights, therefore the cost to relocate this facility will be at 100% State expense. There is a gas vent pipe as well as a 4" gas line that will need to be relocated at 100% Owner expense. To determine if facilities can be worked around or not, the underground facilities will need to be positively identified to determine the depth of those facilities. If conflicts are discovered after positive locating, it is recommended for a revised datasheet to be completed. (559) 383-5188
Recommended for approval by:
ATTACHMENT C
General Description of Railroad Involvement:
No RR facilities or right of way will be affected. BNSF services a company near the project limits, however the tracks are just north of 7th Standard Rd.
General Description of R/W and Excess Lands Required (zoning, use, major improvements, critical or sensitive parcels, etc.):
This project proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of SR 43 and 7th Standard Road, near Bakersfield. APN 104-011-40-00-3 is vacant and requires acquisition and TCE takings. On APN 104-012-36-00-9, there is an oil drilling site on the south end of the parcel. The impacts on this parcel include two gas price signs, curbs, ramps, asphalt, and light poles, as well as the closure of one driveway on the north end of the parcel in the after condition. APN 104-012- 38-00-5 is minimally impacted and damages for fencing and trees were assessed. APN 090-310- 64-00-3 is minimally impacted and damages were assessed for trees and fencing. APN 090-310- 63-00-0 will be a full take, and the abandoned home on the parcel will be demolished. This is a full take because the remainder is oddly shaped and not independently developable as it is currently zoned (Industrial). The DS request stated that there was an outdoor advertisement sign, but I did not see one, but the requestor may have misidentified the gas station price sign (which I addressed).
General Description of Utility Involvement:
This project proposes to construct a 4-legged double lane roundabout on SR 43 at the intersection of SR 43 and 7th Standard Road, near Shafter at PM 12.19. The project is intended to improve operational performance, safety and reduce the number of collisions with a roundabout. Major utility involvement is anticipated on the project.
EA: 06-1C2800 ALT: NA
ALT: NA
Parcel Area
5%
Parcel Data
$1,246,329
State Share of Utilities: $2,106,878
$0
$42,340
$18,794
Totals: 5 0
Total Current Value: $3,414,341
25%
Totals:
5%
5%
5%
5% $0
Expert Witness:
less than $10,000 non-complex
more than $10,000 non-complex
complex, special valuation
most complex/time consuming
If RW Cost Est fields are blank, Costs = $0
Right Of Way Cost Estimate
EA: 06-1C280 CO/RTE/PM-PM: KER/43/12.19-
Estimated Construction Contract Work (CCW): 0
# of Parcel Type A:
0 # of Parcel Type B:
3 # of Parcel Type C:
1 # of Parcel Type D: 1
# of Duals Needed: 0
# of Excess Parcels: 1
R/W LEAD TIME/Mo. 24
Request Date: 3/21/2022
Revised Date:
Total Excess Area: 0.61
Contingency
Rate
25%
Escalation
Rate
5% 2025
Escalated Year
25%
25%
25%
25%
Current Year
2022
$1,076,626
$0
$36,575
$16,235
$2,949,436
$1,820,000
Mitigation: $0
Acquisition:
Relocation Assistance:
Demolition and Clearance:
Title and Escrow:
# of Parcel Type X: 0
$0 25% 5% $0
Pot Hole 50,000
Land
Bank
Permit Fees
Cost Break Down
Mitigation
Ad Signs: $0 25% 5% $0
NOTE: above estimate includes railroad engineering in the amount of: $0.00 Total R/W Required: 12.46
# Pot Holes 50
25% 5%
Estimated Pothole Date: 6/1/2024
Utilities
RR Involvement
I have personally reviewed this Right of Way Sheet and all supporting information. I find this Data Sheet complete and current, subject to the limiting conditions set forth.
Date NICHOLAS G. DUMAS
Office Chief, District 6 Right of Way
Misc R/W Work
Data for evaluation provided by:
# of Clearance/Demos: 0
# of Const Permits: 0
# of Condemnations: 0
Railroad Facilities or
Right of Way Affected? No
Const/Maint Agreement: No
Service Contract Count: 0
Right of Entry: No
Clauses: No
Estimator: T. Childress 4/5/2022
Railroad Liaison Agent: Michelle Hernandez 4/8/2022
Utility Relocation Coordinator: Rosa Rubalcaba 4/14/2022 ENTERED PMCS 6/23/2022
BY:
# of RAP Displacements: 0
Estimated Lead-time: None
# of single family: 0 # of muliti-family: 0 # of business/nonprofit: 0 # of farms: 0 No
No
No
No
No
No
Is there a significant effect on assessed valuation: No Were any previously unidentified sites with hazardous waste or material found:
Are RAP displacements required:
Are material borrow or disposal sites required:
Are there potential relinquishments or abandonments:
Are environmental mitigation parcels required:
Are there any existing or potential airspace sites:
Sufficient replacement housing will be available without last resort housing:
EA: 06-1C2800 ALT: NA
7 Companies for Verification
4 Companies to be potholed
JUA/CCUAs are not needed
4 Companies for Utility Relocations
PROJECT ATTACHMENT D
EA: 06-1C2800 1/24/2024
PID: 619000069 District-County-Route: 06-Ker-43
PM: 12.07/12.36
SUMMARY OF PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Current Year Cost Escalated Cost
$ 5,035,000 $ 6,012,053
$ - $ -
$ 5,035,000 $ 6,012,053
$ 2,950,000 $ 3,415,000
$ 7,985,000 $ 9,428,000
$ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000
$ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
$ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
$ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000
$ 5,600,000 $ 5,600,000
$ 13,600,000 $ 15,050,000
If Project has been programmed enter Programmed Amount
Month / Year
Date of Estimate (Month/Year) 7 / 2023
Estimated Construction Start (Month/Year) 4 / 2026
Number of Working Days = 110
Estimated Mid-Point of Construction (Month/Year) 10 / 2026 Estimated Construction End (Month/Year) 12 / 2026
Number of Plant Establishment Days
November-23
July-25
January-26
August-26
Madjid Sadatmansoori 1/24/2024 (559) 383-5966
Office Engineer / Cost Estimate Certifier Date Phone
Paul Pineda 1/24/2024 (559) 287-2128
Project Manager Date Phone
PLANNING COST ESTIMATE
EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
RIGHT OF WAY SUPPORT
TOTAL STRUCTURES COST
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
PAED
MINOR A- 20.XX.201.310
In Kern County, Near Shafter, At The Intersection Of Route 43 And 7th Standard Road Construct Single-lane Roundabout (Upgradable to Double-lane) Single-Lane Roundabout
Alternative : 1
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY COST
TOTAL ROADWAY COST
Type of Estimate :
PR/ED SUPPORT
Program Code :
Project Limits :
Project Description:
Scope :
Reviewed by District O.E. or
Cost Estimate Certifier
Begin Construction
TOTAL SUPPORT COST
Estimated Project Schedule
TOTAL PROJECT COST
PS&E SUPPORT
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY COSTS
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
Approved by Project Manager
RTL
PID Approval
PA/ED Approval
PS&E
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
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I. ROADWAY ITEMS SUMMARY
Cost
1 $ 510,000
2 $ 1,490,000
3 $ 93,400
4 $ 5,000
5 $ 418,300
6 $ 984,800
7 $ 75,900
8 $ -
9 $ 357,800
10 $ 211,900
11 $ 231,100.00
12 $ -
13 $ 656,800.00
$ 5,035,000
Madjid Sadatmansoori
Name and Title Date Phone
Paul Pineda
Name and Title Date Phone
Supplemental Work
Estimate Reviewed By :
Time-Related Overhead
Roadway Contingency
Environmental
Traffic Items
Detours
Minor Items
Roadway Mobilization
Section
Earthwork
Pavement Structural Section
Drainage
Specialty Items
TOTAL ROADWAY ITEMS
Estimate Prepared By :
By signing this estimate you are attesting that you have discussed your project with all functional units and have incorporated all their comments or have discussed with them why they will not be incorporated.
State Furnished
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
SECTION 1: EARTHWORK
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
190101 Roadway Excavation CY 12,500 x 40.0 = $ 500,000
19010X Roadway Excavation (Type X) ADL CY x = $ -
194001 Ditch Excavation CY x = $ -
19801X Imported Borrow CY/TON x = $ -
192037 Structure Excavation (Retaining Wall) CY x = $ - 193013 Structure Backfill (Retaining Wall) CY x = $ -
193031 Pervious Backfill Material (Retaining Wall) CY x = $ - 16010X Clearing & Grubbing LS/ACRE 10,000 x 1.0 = $ 10,000 170101 Develop Water Supply LS x = $ -
19801X Imported Borrow CY/TON x = $ -
210130 Duff ACRE x = $ -
XXXXXX Some Item Unit
$ 510,000
SECTION 2: PAVEMENT STRUCTURAL SECTION
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
401050 Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement CY 145 x 300 = $ 43,500 400050 Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement CY x = $ - 404092 Seal Pavement Joint LF x = $ -
404093 Seal Isolation Joint LF x = $ -
413117 Seal Concrete Pavement Joint (Silicone) LF x = $ - 413118 Seal Pavement Joint (Asphalt Rubber) LF x = $ -
280010 Rapid Strength Concrete Base CY x = $ -
410095 Dowel Bar (Drill and Bond) EA x = $ -
390132 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) TON 8,500 x 105 = $ 892,500 390137 Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (TYPE O) TON x = $ -
39300X Geosynthetic Pavement Interlayer (Type X) SQYD x = $ - 26020X Class 2 Aggregate Base TON/CY 5,700 x 37 = $ 210,900 290201 Asphalt Treated Permeable Base CY x = $ -
250401 Class 4 Aggregate Subbase CY 115 x 35 = $ 4,025
374002 Asphaltic Emulsion (Fog Seal Coat) TON x = $ -
397005 Tack Coat TON 30 x 700 = $ 21,000
377501 Slurry Seal TON x = $ -
3750XX Screenings (Type XX) TON x = $ -
374492 Asphaltic Emulsion (Polymer Modified) TON x = $ - 370001 Sand Cover (Seal) TON x = $ -
731530 Minor Concrete (Textured Paving) CY x = $ -
731502 Minor Concrete (Miscellaneous Construction) CY 620 x 450 = $ 279,000 39407X Place Hot Mix Asphalt Dike (Type X) LF x = $ -
150771 Remove Asphalt Concrete Dike LF x = $ -
420201 Grind Existing Concrete Pavement SQYD x = $ -
150860 Remove Base and Surfacing CY x = $ -
390095 Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing CY x = $ -
15312X Remove Concrete LF/CY/LS x = $ -
394090 Place Hot Mix Asphalt (Miscellaneous Area) SQYD x = $ - 153103 Cold Plane Asphalt Concrete Pavement SQYD 6,800 x 4 = $ 27,200 39405X Shoulder Rumble Strip (HMA, X-In Indentations) STA x = $ - 413113 Repair Spalled Joints, Polyester Grout SQYD x = $ - 420102 Groove Existing Concrete Pavement SQYD x = $ -
390136 Minor Hot Mix Asphalt TON 50 x 100 = $ 5,000
394095 Roadside Paving (Miscellaneous Areas) SQYD x = $ - XXXXXX Lean Concrete Base CY 57 x 120.00 = $ 6,840
$ 1,490,000
TOTAL EARTHWORK SECTION ITEMS
TOTAL PAVEMENT STRUCTURAL SECTION ITEMS
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SECTION 3: DRAINAGE
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
15080X Remove Culvert EA/LF 130 x 40.00 = $ 5,200
150820 Modify Inlet EA 4 x 2,500.00 = $ 10,000
155232 Sand Backfill CY x = $ -
15020X Abandon Culvert EA/LF x = $ -
152430 Adjust Inlet LF x = $ -
155003 Cap Inlet EA x = $ -
510501 Minor Concrete CY x = $ -
510502 Minor Concrete (Minor Structure) CY 6 x 2,000.00 = $ 12,000 5105XX Minor Concrete (Type XX) CY x = $ -
620XXX XX" Alternative Pipe Culvert (Type X) LF x = $ - 6411XX XX" Plastic Pipe LF x = $ -
65XXXX XX" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Type X) LF 200 x 160.00 = $ 32,000 6650XX XX" Corrugated Steel Pipe (0.XXX" Thick) LF x = $ - 68XXXX XX" Plastic Pipe (Edge Drain) LF x = $ -
69011X XX" Corrugated Steel Pipe Downdrain (0.XXX" Th LF x = $ - 70321X XX" Corrugated Steel Pipe Inlet (0.XXX" Thick) LF x = $ - 70XXXX XX" Corrugated Steel Pipe Riser (0.XXX" Thick) LF x = $ - 7050XX XX" Conc Flared End Section EA 4 x 800.00 = $ 3,200 703233 Grated Line Drain LF x = $ -
72XXXX Rock Slope Protection (Type and Method) CY/TON 42 x 250 = $ 10,500 72901X Rock Slope Protection Fabric (Class X) SQYD 60 x 100 = $ 6,000 721420 Concrete (Ditch Lining) CY x = $ -
721430 Concrete (Channel Lining) CY x = $ -
750001 Miscellaneous Iron and Steel LB 1,690 x 5 = $ 8,450 150821 Remove Headwall EA 4 x 1,500.00 = $ 6,000
$ 93,400
SECTION 4: SPECIALTY ITEMS
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
080050 Progress Schedule (Critical Path Method) LS x = $ - 582001 Sound Wall (Masonry Block) SQFT x = $ -
510530 Minor Concrete (Wall) CY x = $ -
15325X Remove Sound Wall LF/LS x = $ -
070030 Lead Compliance Plan LS 3,500 x 1.00 = $ 3,500
141120 Treated Wood Waste LB 2,500 x 0.60 = $ 1,500
153221 Remove Concrete Barrier LF x = $ -
150662 Remove Metal Beam Guard Railing LF x = $ -
150668 Remove Flared End Section EA x = $ -
8000XX Chain Link Fence (Type XX) LF x = $ -
80XXXX XX" Chain Link Gate (Type CL-6) EA x = $ -
832001 Metal Beam Guard Railing LF x = $ -
839301 Single Thrie Beam Barrier LF x = $ -
839310 Double Thrie Beam Barrier LF x = $ -
839521 Cable Railing LF x = $ -
8395XX Terminal System (Type CAT) EA x = $ -
839585 Alternative Flared Terminal System EA x = $ -
839584 Alternative In-line Terminal System EA x = $ -
4906XX CIDH Concrete Piling (Insert Diameter) LF x = $ - 839XXX Crash Cushion (Insert Type) EA x = $ -
83XXXX Concrete Barrier (Insert Type) LF x = $ -
520103 Bar Reinforced Steel (Retaining Wall) LB x = $ - 510060 Structural Concrete, Retaining Wall CY x = $ -
513553 Retaining Wall (Masonry Wall) SQFT x = $ -
511035 Architectural Treatment SQFT x = $ -
598001 Anti-Graffiti Coating SQFT x = $ -
203070 Rock Stain SQFT x = $ -
5136XX Reinforced Concrete Crib Wall (Type X) SQFT x = $ - 83954X Transition Railing (Type X) EA x = $ -
597601 Prepare and Stain Concrete SQFT x = $ -
839561 Rail Tensioning Assembly EA x = $ -
83958X End Anchor Assembly (Type X) EA x = $ -
XXXXXX Some Item Unit x = $ -
$ 5,000
TOTAL DRAINAGE ITEMS
TOTAL SPECIALTY ITEMS
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SECTION 5: ENVIRONMENTAL
5A - ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
Biological Mitigation LS 1 x 100,000.00 = $ 100,000
130670 Temporary Reinforced Silt Fence LF x = $ -
141000 Temporary Fence (Type ESA) LF x = $ -
Subtotal Environmental Mitigation $ 100,000
5B - LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
20XXXX Highway Planting LS x = $ -
20XXXX HYDROMULCH/SEED LS 1 x 30,000 = $ 30,000
204099 Plant Establishment Work LS x = $ -
204101 Extend Plant Establishment Work LS x = $ -
20XXXX Follow-up Landscape Project LS x = $ -
150685 Remove Irrigation Facility LS x = $ -
20XXXX Maintain Existing (Irrigation or Planted Areas) LS x = $ - 206400 Check and Test Existing Irrigation Facilities LS x = $ - 21011X Imported Topsoil (X) CY/TON x = $ -
20XXXX Stamped Conc,Rock Blanket, SQFT 19,900 x 12.00 = $ 238,800 200122 Weed Germination SQYD x = $ -
208304 Water Meter EA x = $ -
2087XX XX" Conduit (Use for Irrigation x-overs) LF x = $ - 20890X Extend X Conduit (Use for Extension of Irrigation xovers) LF x = $ - Subtotal Landscape and Irrigation $ 268,800
5C - EROSION CONTROL
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
210010 Move In/Move Out (Erosion Control) EA 2.00 x 1500 = $ 3,000 210350 Fiber Rolls LF x = $ -
210360 Compost Sock LF x = $ -
2102XX Rolled Erosion Control Product (X) SQFT x = $ -
21025X Bonded Fiber Matrix SQFT/ACRE x = $ -
210300 Hydromulch SQFT x = $ -
210420 Straw SQFT x = $ -
210430 Hydroseed SQFT x = $ -
210600 Compost SQFT x = $ -
210630 Incorporate Materials SQFT x = $ -
Subtotal Erosion Control $ 3,000
5D - NPDES
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
130300 Prepare SWPPP LS 1 x 3,500 = $ 3,500
130200 Prepare WPCP LS x = $ -
130100 Job Site Management LS 1 x 30,000 = $ 30,000
130330 Storm Water Annual Report EA 1 x 2,000 = $ 2,000 130310 Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) EA x = $ -
130320 Storm Water Sampling and Analysis Day EA x = $ - 130520 Temporary Hydraulic Mulch SQYD x = $ -
130550 Temporary Hydroseed SQYD 10,000 x 0.50 = $ 5,000 130505 Move-In/Move-Out (Temporary Erosion Control) EA x = $ - 130640 Temporary Fiber Roll LF x = $ -
130900 Temporary Concrete Washout LS 2 x 2,400 = $ 4,800 130710 Temporary Construction Entrance EA x = $ -
130610 Temporary Check Dam LF x = $ -
130620 Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection EA 4 x 280 = $ 1,120 130730 Street Sweeping LS x = $ -
Subtotal NPDES $ 46,420
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL $ 418,300
Supplemental Work for NPDES
066595 Water Pollution Control Maintenance Sharing* LS 1 x 2,000 = $ 2,000 066596 Additional Water Pollution Control** LS 1 x 1,300 = $ 1,300 066597 Storm Water Sampling and Analysis*** LS 1 x 500 = $ 500 XXXXXX Some Item LS x = $ -
Subtotal Supplemental Work for NDPS $ 3,800
*** Applies only to project with SWPPPs.
*Applies to all SWPPPs and those WPCPs with sediment control or soil stabilization BMPs. **Applies to both SWPPPs and WPCP projects.
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
SECTION 6: TRAFFIC ITEMS
6A - Traffic Electrical
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
860460 Lighting and Sign Illumination LS x = $ -
860201 Signal and Lighting LS 1 x 602,000 = $ 602,000
860990 Closed Circuit Television System LS x = $ -
86110X Ramp Metering System (Location X) LS x = $ -
86070X Interconnection Conduit and Cable LF/LS x = $ -
5602XX Furnish Sign Structure (Type X) LB x = $ -
5602XX Install Sign Structure (Type X) LB x = $ -
498040 XX" CIDHC Pile (Sign Foundation) LF x = $ -
86080X Inductive Loop Detectors EA/LS 1 x 44,000 = $ 44,000 8609XX Traffic Monitoring Station (Type X) LS x = $ -
15075X Remove Sign Structure EA/LS x = $ -
151581 Reconstruct Sign Structure EA x = $ -
152641 Modify Sign Structure EA x = $ -
860090 Maintain Existing Traffic Management System Elem LS x = $ - 86XXXX Fiber Optic Conduit System LS x = $ -
XXXXX Modify Exist Elect System LS x = $ -
Subtotal Traffic Electrical $ 646,000
6B - Traffic Signing and Striping
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
566011 Roadside Sign - One Post EA x = $ -
566012 Roadside Sign - Two Post EA 10 x 1,000 = $ 10,000 5602XX Furnish Sign SQFT x = $ -
568016 Install Sign Panel on Existing Frame SQFT x = $ - 150711 Remove Painted Traffic Stripe LF 20,000 x 1 = $ 20,000 141101 Remove Yellow Painted Traffic Stripe (Hazardous
Waste) LF 3,000 x 2 = $ 6,000
150712 Remove Painted Pavement Marking SQFT 5,000 x 10 = $ 50,000 150742 Remove Roadside Sign EA x = $ -
152320 Reset Roadside Sign EA x = $ -
152390 Relocate Roadside Sign EA x = $ -
82010X Delineator (Class X) EA x = $ -
840502 Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe (Enhanced Wet Night LF 6,000 x 1.00 = $ 6,000 846012 Thermoplastic Crosswalk and Pavement Marking ( SQFT x = $ - 120090 Construction Area Signs LS 1 x 40,000 = $ 40,000 84XXXX Permanent Pavement Delineation LS 1 x 80,000 = $ 80,000 Subtotal Traffic Signing and Striping $ 212,000
6C - Traffic Management Plan
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
12865X Portable Changeable Message Signs EA/LS 1 x $ 80,000 = $ 80,000 Subtotal Traffic Management Plan $ 80,000
6C - Stage Construction and Traffic Handling
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
120199 Traffic Plastic Drum EA x = $ -
12016X Channelizer (Type X) EA 15 x 30 = $ 450
120120 Type III Barricade EA 36 x 50 = $ 1,800
129100 Temporary Crash Cushion Module EA 20 x 350 = $ 7,000 120100 Traffic Control System LS 1 x 25,000 = $ 25,000
129110 Temporary Crash Cushion EA x = $ -
129000 Temporary Railing (Type K) LF 500 x 25 = $ 12,500 120149 Temporary Pavement Marking (Paint) SQFT x = $ -
82010X Delineator (Class X) EA x = $ -
XXXXXX Some Item Unit x = $ -
Subtotal Stage Construction and Traffic Handling $ 46,750 TOTAL TRAFFIC ITEMS $ 984,800
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EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
SECTION 7: DETOURS
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
190101 Roadway Excavation CY 300 x 35 = $ 10,500
19801X Imported Borrow CY/TON x = $ -
390132 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) 0.3' mon TON 500 x 110 = $ 55,000 26020X Class 2 Aggregate Base 0.3' mon TON/CY 260 x 40 = $ 10,400 250401 Class 4 Aggregate Subbase CY x = $ -
130620 Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection EA x = $ -
129000 Temporary Railing (Type K) LF x = $ -
128601 Temporary Signal System LS x = $ -
120149 Temporary Pavement Marking (Paint) SQFT x = $ -
80010X Temporary Fence (Type X) LF x = $ -
XXXXXX Some Item Unit x = $ -
$ 75,900
SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1 through 7 $ 3,577,400
SECTION 8: MINOR ITEMS
8A - Americans with Disabilities Act Items
ADA Items 0.0% $ -
8B - Bike Path Items
Bike Path Items 0.0% $ -
8C - Other Minor Items
Other Minor Items 0.0% $ -
Total of Section 1-7 $ 3,577,400 x 0.0% = $ -
$ -
SECTIONS 9: MOBILIZATION
Item code
999990 Total Section 1-8 $ 3,577,400 x 10% = $ 357,740
$ 357,800
SECTION 10: SUPPLEMENTAL WORK
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
066670 Payment Adjustments For Price Index
Fluctuations LS 1 x 25,000 = $ 25,000
066094 Value Analysis LS x = $ -
066070 Maintain Traffic LS 1 x 25,000 = $ 25,000
066919 Dispute Resolution Board LS x = $ -
066921 Dispute Resolution Advisor LS x = $ -
066015 Federal Trainee Program LS x = $ -
066610 Partnering LS 1 x 15,000 = $ 15,000
066204 Remove Rock and Debris LS x = $ -
066222 Locate Existing Crossover LS x = $ -
066XXX Other Items LS x = $ -
Cost of NPDES Supplemental Work specified in Section 5D = $ 3,800 Total Section 1-8 $ 3,577,400 4% = $ 143,096
TOTAL SUPPLEMENTAL WORK $ 211,900
Includes constructing, maintaining, and removal
TOTAL DETOURS
TOTAL MINOR ITEMS
TOTAL MOBILIZATION
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EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
SECTION 11: STATE FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EXPENSES
Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
066105 Resident Engineers Office LS 1 x 35,000 = $35,000 066063 Traffic Management Plan - Public Information LS 1 x 13,000 = $13,000 066901 Water Expenses LS x = $0
8609XX Traffic Monitoring Station (X) LS x = $0
066841 Traffic Controller Assembly LS x = $0
066840 Traffic Signal Controller Assembly LS x = $0
066062 COZEEP Contract LS 1 x 40,000 = $40,000
066838 Reflective Numbers and Edge Sealer LS x = $0
066065 Tow Truck Service Patrol LS x = $0
066916 Annual Construction General Permit Fee LS x = $0 XXXXXX Some Item Unit x = $0
Total Section 1-8 $ 3,577,400 4% = $ 143,096
$231,100
SECTION 12: TIME-RELATED OVERHEAD
Total of Roadway and Structures Contract Items excluding Mobilization of 11'!L59-'9 of 11'!M53 (used to calculate TRO) Total Construction Cost (excluding TRO and Contingency) $4,378,200 (used to check if project is greater than $5 million excluding contingency) Estiamted Time-Releated Overhead (TRO) Percentage (0% to 10%) = 0% Item code Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Cost
070018 Time-Related Overhead WD 110 X $568 = $62,500
TOTAL TIME-RELATED OVERHEAD $0
Note: If the building portion of the project is greater than 50% of the total project cost, then TRO is not included.
SECTION 13: ROADWAY CONTINGENCY
Recommended Contingency: (Pre-PSR 30%-50%, PSR 25%, Draft PR 20%, PR 15%, after PR approval 10%, Final PS&E 5%) Total Section 1-12 $ 4,378,200 x 15% = $656,730
TOTAL CONTINGENCY $656,800
TOTAL STATE FURNISHED
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II. STRUCTURE ITEMS
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
0 SQFT 0 SQFT 0 SQFT
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
0 SQFT 0 SQFT 0 SQFT
0 LF 0 LF 0 LF
Structures Mobilization Percentage 10%
Recommended Contingency: (Pre-PSR 30%-50%, PSR 25%, Draft PR 20%, PR 15%, after PR approval 10%, Final PS&E 5%) Structures Contingency Percentage 10%
TOTAL COST OF STRUCTURES
Estimate Prepared By:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ------ Division of Structures Date
$0
Cost Per Square Foot $100 $0 $0
COST OF EACH $0 $0 $0
TOTAL COST OF BRIDGES $0
TOTAL COST OF BUILDINGS $0
$0
$0
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Structure Type xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Width (Feet) [out to out]
Total Length (Feet)
Total Area (Square Feet)
Structure Depth (Feet)
Footing Type (pile or spread) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Bridge Number 57-XXX 57-XXX 57-XXX
DATE OF ESTIMATE 00/00/00 00/00/00 00/00/00
Cost Per Square Foot $0 $0 $0
COST OF EACH $0 $0 $0
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Structure Type xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Width (Feet) [out to out]
Total Length (Feet)
Total Area (Square Feet)
Structure Depth (Feet)
Footing Type (pile or spread) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Bridge Number 57-XXX 57-XXX 57-XXX
DATE OF ESTIMATE 00/00/00 00/00/00 00/00/00
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EA: 06-1C2800 PID: 619000069
III. RIGHT OF WAY
Fill in all of the available information from the Right of Way data sheet.
A) A1) Acquisition, including Excess Land Purchases, Damages & Goodwill, Fees $ 1,077,000 A2) SB-1210 $ 0
B) Acquisition of Offsite Mitigation $ 0
C) C1) Utility Relocation (State Share) $ 1,820,000
C2) Potholing (Design Phase) $ 0
D) Railroad Acquisition $ 0
E) Clearance / Demolition $ 36,575
F) Relocation Assistance (RAP and/or Last Resort Housing Costs) $ 0 G) $ 16,235
H) Environmental Review $ 0
I) 0% $ 0
J) Design Appreciation Factor 0% $ 0
K) Utility Relocation (Construction Cost) $
L)
M)
N)
1 When estimate has Support Costs only 2 When estimate has Utility Relocation 3 When R/W Acquisition is required Utility Estimate Prepared
By Utiliy Coordinator2 Phone
R/W Acquistion Estimate
Prepared By Right of Way Estimator3 Phone
$2,950,000
Title and Escrow
Condemnation Settlements
Note: Items G & H applied to items A + B
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY ESTIMATE
Support Cost Estimate
Prepared By Project Coordinator1 Phone
TOTAL R/W ESTIMATE: Escalated $3,415,000
RIGHT OF WAY SUPPORT $1,000,000
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ATTACHMENT F
06-Ker-43, PM 12.19 Long Form - Stormwater Data Report
EA: 06-1C2800 April 2023
Dist-County-Route: 06-Ker-43
Post Mile Limits: 12.19
Type of Work: Single-lane Roundabout
Project ID (EA): 0621000069 (06-1C2800)
Program Identification: Minor A 201.310
Phase: PID PA/ED PS&E
Regional Water Quality Control Board(s): Central Valley Region (5-Fresno) Total Disturbed Soil Area: 18.7 acres PCTA: Exempt
Alternative Compliance (acres): NA ATA 2 (50% Rule)? Yes No Estimated Const. Start Date: 4/15/26 Estimated Const Completion Date: 11/15/26 Risk Level: RL 1 RL 2 RL 3 WPCP Other:
Is MWELO applicable? Yes No
Is the Project within a TMDL watershed? Yes No
TMDL Compliance Units (acres): NA
Notification of ADL reuse (if yes, provide date): Yes Date: No This Report has been prepared under the direction of the following Licensed Person. The Licensed Person attests to the technical information contained herein and the date upon which recommendations, conclusions, and decisions are based. Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect stamp required at PS&E only.
Madjid Sadatmansoori 4/6/23
Madjid Sadatmansoori, Registered Project Engineer Date
I concur with the Construction water pollution control strategy and selected temporary BMPs in this report:
04/07/2023
David Troop, Construction Stormwater Coordinator Date
I have reviewed the stormwater quality design issues and find this report to be complete, current and accurate:
4/7/2023
Paul Pineda, Project Manager Date
Rene Sanchez, Designated Maintenance Representative
5 Date
12/2023
Brad Cole, Designated Landscape Architect Representative Date [Stamp Required at PS&E only]
0 Mazin Al Ali, Regional SW Coordinator or Designee
/15/2023
Date
PPDG July 2017 1 of 19
ATTACHMENT G
Department of Transportation
District 6
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN DATA SHEET
06-Ker 43-PM 12.19
Construction of a Double Lane Roundabout
PROJECT/EA NO: 0621000069-0/1C280
April 18, 2022
Prepared For: SUKHJINDER SINGH, Design Senior
Office of Design I, Branch N
Prepared By: BRINDER BASSI
Concurred By: Approved By:
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
ISIDRO PEREZ BRINDER BASSI
District 6 – Traffic Management Chief District 6 – TMP Assistant Manager This Transportation Management Plan (TMP) data sheet is prepared in response to a request from Office of Design I, Branch N dated March 30, 2022.
Attached is the TMP Data Sheet for the above referenced project. Per Deputy Directive 60-R2, TMP must be considered at the early stage of all projects and activities performed on the State Highway System. The following items shall be included in the project initiation document (PID) and/or Project Report(PR):
1) The TMP Data Sheet shall be attached.
2) Any costs associated with the traffic impact mitigation measures listed in the TMP Data Sheet shall be included.
3) The following statements shall be included:
“Preliminary traffic impacts and mitigation for this project have been outlined in the attached Transportation Management Plan Data Sheet (TMP Data Sheet). Costs associated with the traffic impact mitigation measures listed in the TMP Data Sheet have been included in this documents estimate.”
ATTACHMENT H
TMP Data Sheet Project/EA No. 0621000069/1C280 Cty/Rte/PM: Ker 43-PM 12.19 Design Senior: Sukhjinder Singh Office of Design I, Branch N Date: April 18, 2022
“A TMP for this project is required and should be requested when the design is complete enough to determine specific traffic impacts, but yet early enough to make design changes/additions required for traffic mitigation.”
“Lane requirement charts and detailed TMP will be provided during PS&E stage.” “Daytime work outside peak hours is anticipated for this project. Alternate one-way (reversing) traffic control will be implemented."
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isidro Perez at 559-383-5246 or Brinder Bassi at 559-383-5182.
Attachments:
− TMP Data Sheet
PROJ. NO. 0621000069
EA. NO. 1C280
A) The project includes the following:
(Check all that applicable type of facility closures.)
Highway or Freeway Lanes Freeway Off-ramps
Highway or Freeway Shoulders Freeway On-ramps
Freeway Connectors Local Streets
Full/Complete Freeway/Highway Closure
B) Are there any construction strategies that can restore existing number of lanes? No Yes (Check all applicable strategies.)
Temporary Roadway Widening
Structure Involvement? Yes No (If yes, notify Project Manager) Lane Restriping (Temporary narrow lane widths)
Roadway Realignment (Detour around work area)
Median and/or Right Shoulder Utilization
Use of HOV lane as Temporary Mixed Flow Lane
Staging Alternatives (Explain Below)
C) Calculated Delay
(To be performed if construction strategies in Item B do not mitigate congestion resulting from Item A or on all projects along Interstate 5 and Route 99)
1. Estimated Maximum Individual delay minutes
2. Existing or Acceptable Individual Vehicle Delay minutes
3. Estimated Individual Vehicle Delay Requiring Mitigation minutes
4. Estimate Delay Cost (Most Applicable)
Extended Weekend Closure
Weekly (7 days)
5. Estimated Duration of Project Related Delays # of Days
6. Cost of Construction Related delays
TMP Estimates based on X-Number of Working Days
requiring Lane/Shoulder/Ramp/Freeway/Highway Closures: 110 Working Days Total Working Days to Construct the Project: 110 Working Days (TMP Elements and Costs)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
0.2 miles south of 7th Standard Road to 0.2 miles north of 7th Standard Road Constructing double lane roundabout at intersection
DISTRICT 6 - TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
DATA SHEET
PROJECT LIMIT
PROJECT NAME Construction of a Double Lane Roundabout
CO/RTE KER 43 PM 12.19
Date: Cnty/Rte: KER 43
Design Senior: Sukhjinder Singh PM: 12.19 43
Branch: N Office of Design: 1 Project/EA No: 0621000069 1C280 D) Preliminary TMP Elements and cost: (Identify all elements and estimated costs that will be used to mitigate congestion resulting from the proposed construction activities.)
1. Public Information (BEES #066063) 4. Construction Strategies (In Addition to Brochures & Mailers $2,000 Elements Identified on Item B) Press Release/Media Alerts $11,000 Two-way Traffic On One Side Paid Advertisements Reversible Lanes
Public Information Center/Kiosks Ramp/Connector Closure Telephone Hotline Night Work
Planned Lane Closure Website $0 Extended Weekend Work
Project Website Ped/Bicycle Access Improvements
Pubic Meetings Maintain Business Access
Freight Travel Information $0 C + T Bidding
Innovative Construction Techniques
2. Motorist Information Strategies Coordination w/ Adj. Construction Site $0 Traffic Radio Announcements $0 Speed Limit Reduction
Fixed CMS Traffic Screens
Portable CMS (BEES #128650) $34,000
Temporary Motorist Information Signs 5. Demand Management Ground Mounted Signs (Detour) HOV Lane/Ramps
Dynamic Speed Message Sign Variable Work Hours
Highway Advisory Radio Telecommuting
CT Hwy Infom. Network (CHIN) $0 Truck/Heavy Vehicle Restrictions Rideshare Promotions
3. Incident Management Ramp Metering
Transportation Management Center $0 Transit Incentives
Traffic Management Team (TMT) Shuttle Services
Intelligent Transportation Systems Ridesharing/Carpooling Incentives Traff. Surveillance (Loop & CCTV) Park & Ride Promotion Helicopter Surveillance
Tow/Freeway 6. Alternative Route Strategies
COZEEP (BEES #066062) $40,000 Off-site Detours/Use of Alt. Rtes Signal Timing/Coord. Improvements
4. Construction Strategies (In Addition to Temporary Traffic Signals Elements Identified on Item B) Signal Retiming
Lane Requirement Chart $0 Street/Intersection Improvements Construction Staging $0 Turn Restrictions
Traffic Handling Plans $0 Parking Restrictions
Full Facility Closures
Local Road Closures $0 7. Other Considerations
Lane Modifications Application of New Technologies
One-Way Reversing Operation $0 Other
$87,000
PROJECT NOTES:
1. Current dollar values used. Inflation was not factored into the estimate.
2. There are no noise restrictions / moratoriums for night work.
3. Traffic Control/Maintain Traffic costs was not provided. Please consult with the OE or construction office for this estimate.
4. Portable CMS specified for this project by this estimate is designed for congestion relief as outlined by DD-60.
Portable CMS required for other purposes should be included under other specifications.
5. COZEEP specified for this project by this estimate is designated for congestion relief as outlined by DD-60.
COZEEP required for other purposes should be included under other specifications.
6. The TMP is a living document that is subject to change if material changes take place in the final version of the project phase or if changes are required during construction to respond to excessive levels of congestion. *The estimated cost will depend on the Design Engineer’s and Office of Traffic Design’s Estimate.
PREPARED BY:
TMP DATASHEET
PAGE 2 OF 2
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
DATE: OFFICE OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF TMP
Brinder Bassi
Form v3.3 last modified 10/30/2018 CB
Risk Checkpoint:
Date: Optimistic PERT Pessimistic Optimistic PERT Pessimistic Project Nickname: 7th Standard Road Roundabout $0 $0 $0 0 0 0 EA: 06-1C2800 , EFIS: 0621000069 $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Co-Rt, Post Miles: KER - 043 - 12.19 $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Project Manager: $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
FY & Program (SHOPP or STIP): $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Capital Costs: $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Support Costs: $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Total Costs: $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
RTL Target: $0 $0 $0 0 0 0
Status ID # Type Category Title Risk Statement Current status / assumptions Risk Trigger Probability (P) Cost Impact Schedule Impact (I) Cost Score
Schedule Score
(PxI)
Strategy Response Actions Risk Owner Updated Impacted Phase Calculated
Contingency
Support (hours)
Capital Cost $k
Schedule (Days)
40%
40%
40%
40%
60%
5%
4 - Moderate (1-3
months) 12
12 Accept Coordinate with functional units on impact and potential solutions Sukhjinder Singh 6/13/2023
The contingency for this project has been set at
%10 based on the Coop-agreement with the city of
Shafter. The City would pay for the R/W aquistion
and Title.
The contingency of %10 is
based on the current
available information on
structural section, R/W and
utilities
additional survey information,
material structural section
may trigger this risk
3-Moderate (31-
50%)
4 - Moderate ($576k
- $1,150k
Active 4 Threat Design Contingency %10
4 - Moderate (1-3
months) 12
12 Accept
The team will work to locate and identify if utilities need to be moved early in the process to mitigate the impacts if relocation is needed.
Sukhjinder Singh 6/13/2023
As a result of impacts of changes in Traffic Detours
by the City or County , a change in design or traffic
staging and detour may be required due to RR
arieal easements, utilities or flagging which may
delay the project schedule or add to its costs.
The utilities are assumed to
be relocated on west side of
RR without any impact on RR
operations and construction
is outside RR R/W
Discovery of utilities which
may affect RR operations
3-Moderate (31-
50%)
4 - Moderate ($576k
- $1,150k
Active 3 Threat Design TMP/ Detour
change impact
4 - Moderate (1-3
months) 12
12 Accept Coordinate with property owner and redesign to avoid cost increase Sukhjinder Singh 6/13/2023
As a result of the impact to driveways and property,
the property's operation may be adversely affected
which may result in redesign of the roundabout
driveways are being modified
as Right in Right out outside
controlled access R/W and
before the splitter island
nose.
The property owners may
require additional access
3-Moderate (31-
50%)
4 - Moderate ($576k
- $1,150k
Active 2 Threat Design Design change
$13,499k
0-PA&ED
Quantifying "Red" (High P & I) Level Risks
9/25/2025
Risk Assessment
Capital Contingency
4-Con Cap
Risk Response
Total Contingency
Risk Identification
$5,932k
Cost Contingency Range $k Schedule Contingency Range ( Wkg Days) Risk Register for 06-1C2800 , EFIS: 0621000069 , 7th Standard Road Roundabout 2025/2026 Minor A
9-RW Cap
Support Contingency
3-Con Sup
2-RW Sup
1-PS&E
Paul Pineda
$7,567k
Phase PA&ED
7/3/2023
Active 1 Threat Design Utility Conflicts &
Relocation
As a result of the number of utilities in the
construction area, utility conflicts may occur which
would require utility exceptions and/or temporary
easements with an increased the Right of Way
capital cost beyond the programmed amount.
Several utilities are in the
area including several High
Risk utilities. Assume
underground utilities are
buried deep enough and will
not need to be relocated and
only several utility poles are
relocated.
Utilities are determined to be
in conflict with the new
design and will need to be
relocated.
3-Moderate (31-
50%)
4 - Moderate ($576k
- $1,150k
4 - Moderate (1-3
months) 12
12 Accept
The team will work to locate and identify if utilities need to be moved early in the process to mitigate the impacts if relocation is needed.
Sukhjinder Singh 6/13/2023
Retired 6 Threat Right of Way Insufficient LeadTime
The Datasheet, dated 6/23/2022, included a LeadTime request of 24 months. The current schedule has an M225 date of 1/15/24, and a M410 date of
9/1/25, resulting in a lead-time of only 20 months.
As such, a delay in acquisitions or utility reloctions
would cause a delay in Right of Way certification.
It was estimated that Right of
Way would need 24 months
to acquire all parcels and
conduct all utility relocation
procedures.
If Right of Way cannot
acquire all parcels and
conduct all utilty relocations
in time, there will be a delay
in cert.
4-High (51-
70%)
1 - Very Low
(Insignificant) 4
Mitigate
RW will do completed by Local Agencies (City of Shafter and Kern County). The RW schedule has changed and
updated.
Right of Way 6/13/2023
8 - High (3-6
months) 32
Active 7 Threat Environmental Kit Fox
As a result of kit fox den(s) identified within the
project construction footprint, formal consultation
with US Fish and Wildlife will be required, which
would lead to potential delays in construction.
Kit fox den(s) will not be
impacted by construction
activities.
Pre-con surveys and/or
construction monitoring
1-Very Low (1-
10%)
1 - Very Low
(Insignificant) 1
Avoid Known kit fox dens would be protected by buffer zones. Biology/ECL/RE 4/15/2024 4 - Moderate (1-3
months) 4
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael James, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF HIGH-SPEED PROJECT PLAN CHECK
SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; authorize a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget increase to Expense Account 0100-40-400-18-00-510401 by $450,000; approve an agreement with the California High-speed Rail Authority ("Authority") for reimbursement of City costs to review improvement plans, technical studies, and other materials submitted for City approval by the Authority subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
Last year, the High-Speed Rail Authority ("Authority") announced its acquisition of a $200 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to design and construct six grade separations within a stretch of the High-Speed Rail Project planned within the City. The grade separations are planned at Poplar Avenue, Fresno Avenue, Shafter Avenue, Central Avenue, Lerdo Highway, and Riverside Avenue. Except for Riverside Avenue, the tracks for the High-Speed Rail and BNSF railway will be constructed above these roadways.
Although the Authority has yet to provide detailed timing of the grade separation projects, they have informed City staff that engineering work is already underway and that a considerable volume of construction plans will require City review and approval. The cost of having City staff or contracted engineers review the plans will be significant, with one preliminary estimate exceeding $400,000. This is why City and Authority staff have been developing an agreement that will allow the City to have its costs reimbursed by the Authority. The agreement format proposed by the Authority is an exhibit of terms and conditions added to a "Standard Agreement" used by the State of California.
ANALYSIS
The agreement does not require the City to support any aspect of the High-Speed Rail Project. It's solely intended to cover costs associated with using internal and external resources, which helps ensure the project meets local requirements and minimizes its
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impact on the community. Specific amounts for staff time and contracted consultants must be approved by the Authority in advance. There are also state and federal procurement requirements that must be followed. The estimated Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget for City staff and contracted consultants to review and discuss project plans is $450,000. The agreement currently caps reimbursement for these services at $700,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget action is needed to fund consulting services that assist with the City's review of the project plans, studies, and other relevant project submittals. Increasing Engineering Services Expense Account 0100-40-400-18-00-510401 by $450,000 would cover the forecasted contracted costs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Revenues for reimbursed costs should also be reflected in the budget.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the approval of a project plan check services reimbursement agreement for a project that has already been environmentally cleared and therefore, it is the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes
ALTERNATIVES
There is no viable alternative to the requested action. To ensure that the High-Speed Rail Project follows local standards and requirements, as well as to reduce the project's impact on the community, City staff must have a role in the development of construction plans. Because this role will require a significant commitment from City and contracted staff, it's imperative that the Authority reimburse the associated costs.
NEXT STEPS
Upon Council approval, the agreement will be fully executed so the review of construction plans, technical studies, and other relevant project submittals can commence. The City will likely need to procure a consultant to serve a lead role in these reviews. An award of a professional services contract to this consultant will be brought before the Council at a future meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement Cover Letter
2. Agreement
770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814 • T: (916) 324-1541 • F: (916) 322-0827 For further information visit http://www.hsr.ca.gov/
June 28, 2024
Gabriel Gonzalez
City Manager
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Dear Mr. Gonzalez:
Enclosed is Agreement HSR23-58 with the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority). The original and all copies of the Agreement must be individually signed and dated in blue ink where indicated in the lower left-hand corner above the name of the Contractor.
Please complete the following item(s) and return by mail and via email to Shanna Kloberdanz, California High-Speed Rail Authority, 770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 7, Sacramento, CA 95814 and to [email protected].
Standard Agreement (STD. 213). Sign the three (3) pages of the STD. 213 enclosed and return for further processing.
Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC). The CCC package contains clauses and conditions that may apply to your Agreement and to persons doing business with the State. Please sign and return the first page of the current CCC. Failure to do so will prohibit the Authority from doing business with your company.
Payee Data Record (STD. 204). No payment can be made unless this form is completed and returned.
Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105). The Authority must be made aware of all subcontractors by use of the Bidder Declaration. The prime consultant must complete and return the Bidder Declaration to be kept on file. Please see page two of the Bidder Declaration for instructions.
California Civil Rights Laws Certification. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 2010, effective January 1, 2017, all procurements that exceed $100,000 must include certifications documenting compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Please read and complete the certification. Failure to do so will prohibit the Authority from doing business with your company.
770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814 • T: (916) 324-1541 • F: (916) 322-0827 For further information visit http://www.hsr.ca.gov/
Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 10475 -10481, any company that currently or within the previous three (3) years that has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. Please read and complete the certification. Failure to do so will prohibit the Authority from doing business with your company.
All copies of the signed Agreement must be returned to this office upon execution. If you feel that the signed Agreement will be received after July 12, 2024, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
The Agreement cannot be considered binding on either party until approved by the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Services should not be extended prior to approval, as the State is not obligated to make any payments on any Agreement prior to final approval.
A copy of the fully approved Agreement will be returned to you. If you do not receive your copy of the approved Agreement, or if you have any questions, please contact this office or the Contract Manager.
Thank you for your expeditious handling of this Agreement. Please return all documents to my attention.
Sincerely,
Shanna Kloberdanz
Contract Administrative Manager
(916) 908-0937
Enclosures: (3) STD. 213 Standard Agreements
(1) CCC Contractor Certification Clauses
(1) STD. 204 Payee Data Record
(1) GSPD-05-105 Bidder Declaration
(1) California Civil Rights Laws Certification
(1) Darfur Contracting Act Certification
MANAGEMENT REPORT
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Randy Milligan, Acting Chief of Police
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE SHAFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT HOSTED BY
THE SHAFTER LIONS CLUB
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve and authorize Shafter Police Department participation in the National Night Out event hosted by the local Shafter Lions Club.
BACKGROUND
The item is a recommendation from the Shafter Lions Club. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. This event is held yearly. The police department hosted a National Night Out several years ago, which was found to be a successful event with several in attendance.
ANALYSIS
The local Shafter Lions Club would like to host the event this year at Mannel Park on October 8, 2024. Several local law enforcement agencies will also be in attendance.
This event will benefit the community as National Night Out will enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Estimate of expenses below.
Summary
City Labor Cost Total number of hours Total
4 Police officers @ $65/hr 8 $520
1 Police Property/Evidence Tech. @ $64/hr 2 $128
1 Police Dispatcher @ $49/hr 2 $98
TOTAL $746
APPROVAL OF THE SHAFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL NIGHT
OUT EVENT HOSTED BY THE SHAFTER LIONS CLUB
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is approval of the Shafter Police Department's participation in the National Night Out event and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVES
An alternative is to direct staff to leave the organization of the National Night Out event to the Shafter Lions Club with no coordination assistance from the police department. It is staff’s recommendation that the event will be much more successful with joint collaboration so this alternative is not recommended.
NEXT STEPS
Once approved by Council, staff will continue to plan and coordinate the event in consultation with the Shafter Lions Club.
ATTACHMENTS
None
MANAGEMENT REPORT
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Rogelio Sanchez, Finance Director, Randy Milligan, Acting Chief of Police
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 TO ALLOCATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE RECENT AB 33 FENTANYL PREVENTION TASK FORCE
GRANT
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; authorize the Finance Director to make a general fund budget amendment in the amount of $700,000 to allocate appropriations for the recent AB 33 Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Grant.
BACKGROUND
On June 4th, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with the County of Kern to secure $700,000 in funding from the AB 33 Fentanyl Prevention Task Force. This funding is part of an allocation from the State of California under Assembly Bill 33 of 2023, introduced by Assembly Member Jasmeet Bains. The purpose of this funding is to support initiatives aimed at addressing fentanyl misuse and overdose prevention within our community.
The County of Kern, as the recipient of this allocation, has been tasked with various responsibilities relating to fentanyl misuse, including:
1. Data Collection and Organization:
Gathering and organizing data on the nature and extent of fentanyl misuse in California.
This involves analyzing patterns of use and identifying trends that can inform prevention strategies.
2. Source and Driver Assessment:
Identifying and assessing the sources and drivers of both legal and illicit fentanyl and xylazine activity in California. This includes understanding the supply chains and distribution networks that contribute to the availability of these substances.
3. Public Awareness and Education:
Evaluating and implementing approaches to increase public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl misuse. This involves developing educational campaigns and
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outreach programs to inform the community about prevention and treatment options.
4. Strengthening Prevention Efforts:
Developing methods to strengthen state and local efforts to prevent fentanyl misuse.
This includes collaboration with local agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to create a comprehensive and coordinated response to the crisis.
By securing this funding, the City of Shafter will be able to enhance its efforts in combating the fentanyl crisis, ultimately aiming to reduce misuse and prevent overdoses within our community.
ANALYSIS
The proposed expenditure plan, aligned with the current county agreement, allocates funds across four key categories. Labor costs account for 61.1% of the total, while training and equipment expenses make up 25.3%. Community outreach efforts have
5.7% of the funds, and other operating expenses will account for 10.7%. Please note that these amounts are projections and may be adjusted as needed during the project's 18-month implementation phase.
FISCAL IMPACT
APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 TO ALLOCATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE RECENT AB 33 FENTANYL PREVENTION TASK FORCE GRANT
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The proposed General Fund amendment is fiscally neutral, as the $700,000 in grant revenue is matched by equivalent expenditures, resulting in no net impact on current reserves.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the approval of a general fund budget amendment to allocate appropriations for the recent AB 33 Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Grant and therefore, it is the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
NEXT STEPS
Budget Adjustment within Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
ATTACHMENTS
None